Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:13 am
From: james bowen - [email protected]
Sent: 3/8/2013 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: EUR300 / 6br - Luxury Villa in Rome down town city with garden and
swimming pool (Monte Mario, Rome)

Hello Con,

Thanks for your response, confirming your email. 

Luckily, the villa is still available for your dates, May 26th to 29th.

The total amount for your stay is EUR900 for 3-nights, @EUR300 per night, which 
includes cleaning fee, utilities, parking and tax. 

To secure it down for your dates, a 50% prepayment is required to confirm a 
reservation with the balance due in cash upon arrival. 50% of the rental fee will 
be (EUR450) + EUR400, a fixed refundable damage security deposit. The total amount 
you need pay to book down the property for your desired dates is = EUR850.

Located on: Avenue Rapp, 75007 Paris.

The villa includes a private garden with swimming pool and a car-park . Inside 
there are suites supplied with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, Satellite TV 
LCD and Sky decoder, WIFI flat connection, in room safe, personal courtesy kit by 
ETRO , hairdryer, bed linen and bath.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental includes:

Property Type:
villa

Accommodation Type:
self-catering

Floor Area:
650 m

Theme:
luxury
family

General:
linens provided
central heating
towels provided
filtered water
events allowed
restaurant dining guide
daily maid service
split-system heating
safe
fitness room
toilet paper
gas heating
laundry soap
air-conditioning
shampoo
hair dryer
living area
study room
activities guide

Kitchen:
microwave
freezer
ice maker
dish washer
washing machine
oven
grill
coffee maker
refrigerator
clothes dryer

Living Room:
fireplace
comfy seating for 18 people

Dining:
dining room
child's highchair
seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
5 Bathrooms
Suite 1 - toilet , shower , jetted tub , bidet , En Suite 
Suite 2 - toilet , shower , jetted tub , bidet , just in front 
Suite 3 - combination tub/shower , shower , jetted tub , bidet , En Suite 
Suite 4 - toilet , combination tub/shower , shower , jetted tub , bidet , En Suite 
Suite 5 - toilet , shower , bidet , En Suite 
Suite 6 - toilet , shower , bidet , En Suite 
All Bathrooms are equipped with Courtesy lkit by Etro, toewls , mrrors, Hair 
dryer.

Bedrooms:
6 Bedrooms, 
Bedroom 1 - 1 king 
Bedroom 2 - 2 twin/ single 
Bedroom 3 - 1 king 
Bedroom 4 - 1 king 
Bedroom 5 - 2 twin/ single 
Bedroom 6 - 1 king 
Bedroom 7 - 1 sleep sofa /futon 

Entertainment:
toys kids
CD
radio
satellite or cable
audio tape player
books
DVD
pool table
game room
stereo system
TV

Internet Access:
broadband access
internet access
computer available
wireless broadband
isdn access

Communication / Internet:
computer PC
fax

Outside:
fully fenced
barbecue
parking
balcony
courtyard
patio stone/concrete
porch/lanai
outdoor grill gas
garage
18 garden chairs
10 beach chairs

Swimming Pools:
private pool

Suitability:
wheelchair accessible
children welcome
long term renters welcome

Onsite Services:
housekeeper
housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
beach towels
beach chairs
Attractions:
babysitting
churches
library
zoo
restaurants
botanical garden
marina
museums
ruins
arboretum
live theater
caves
cinemas

Leisure Activities:
eco tourism
walking
antiquing
scenic drives
horseback riding
sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
hospital
babysitting
medical services
fitness center
massage therapist

Sports & Adventure Activities:
tennis
golf
golf privileges optional
swimming

Please note, the balance 50% of the rent will be paid when you arrive and the 
security deposit will be refunded in cash to you on your departure date.

Get back to me asap if you`d love to Book, so I can send you the Booking Agreement 
form, and payment instruction, to secure this Wonderful villa for your dates, 
before someone else does.

Regards.

James B.


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.

Sounds safe. It's not!

At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.

In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.

All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.

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 Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment 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.

Email: [email protected]

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