by Michelle
Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:11 am
> > > > From: kim saunders <[email protected]>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 2:55 PM
> > > > To: Michelle Banks
> > > > Subject: RE: Vacation Timeshare Inquiry - ID#102178
> > > >
> > > > Hello Michelle,
> > > >
> > > > Thank you for your response to my holiday rental advert, my Unit is
> > > > still available for your intended week. It is a 2 bed
> > > > room/ 2 bath sleeps 7 and fully furnished to suit your every need. A
> > > > packing space is also available
> > > >
> > > > I charge $1630/week inclusive
> > > > of (Cleaning, utilities, Tax and vat), plus a $400 refundable damage
> > > > deposit (to be returned if no damages are noticed in the unit)check in
> > > > time is 10am and check out time is 11pm. Please get back if you will
> > > > like to lock in your dates with me. Thank you.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Kim.
From: kim saunders <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 8:54 AM
> > To: Michelle Banks
> > Subject: RE: Vacation Timeshare Inquiry - ID#102178
> >
> > Hello Michelle,
> >
> > Thanks for your time and interest, for you to lock in your date with me you will have to fill my rental booking and agreement form in which i will send to you upon your request. your full payment will be required, after your payment as been confirmed you will be issued a rental receipt and a confirmation number for you to confirm your reservation and get the keys to the unit.
> >
> > hope to read again from you soonest.
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > kim
The thief will tell you that you can rent his accommodation only if you can prove that you have genuine interest. He will ask you send money by wire transfer (normally Western Union) to yourself or a member of the family to show that you have sufficient finances and that you are not a "time waster".
Another variation of this scam is that you need to send (by Western Union) money in order that the keys and other documents can be couriered to you
He will ask you to send him the transfer details.
Make no mistake ! Western Union Transfers can be picked up virtually anywhere in the world and with the minimum of identification. They are almost impossible to trace once the money has been collected. You will never get to see the accommodation or your money again.
If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment by Western Union before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.
