Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:44 pm
To: Con Warner
Subject: Fwd: $100 / 1br - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 3 people (St. Thomas >East End)
From: [email protected]
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:11

Thanks for choosing my Apartment... It will be free for your dates required .November of this year through April of 2014

5-months $7,500 @$1500 per/month).... discount rate.

To secure the Apartment down for your dates 50% of the rental fee will be required = ($3750) + $500 a fixed refundable damage security deposit...

So all you need pay to book down the Apartment for your desire dates is = $4250... All tax inclusive

I accept payment via bank wire.

Sapphire Beach Villas & Suites
Address:
6722 Route 6, Smith Bay Estate, VI, U.S.
Virgin Islands

More pictures attached..

Property Type:
condo
Floor Area:
750 sq. ft.
Location Type:
beach
waterfront
Theme:
Romantic
Away From It All
General:
Parking Off Street
Alarm Clock
Ceiling Fans
Hair Dryer
Basic Soaps
Toilet Paper
Towels Provided
Parking
Air Conditioning
Linens Provided
Iron & Board
Internet
Wireless Internet
Paper Towels
Safe
Activities Guide
Local Maps
Local Restaurant Guide
Shampoo
Living Area
Kitchen:
Refrigerator
Freezer
Oven
Microwave
Blender
Cooking Utensils
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pantry Items
4 Ring Stove
Grill
Dining:
Dining Area
seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom
Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
Newly re-tiled bathroom with spacious tiled shower & floors, double sink with new faucets.
Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
Bedroom 1 - 1 king
Bedroom areas contains king size bed, TV, DVD and stereo. Convertible bed available if discussed in advance with owner.
Entertainment:
Books
Games
Music Library
Video Library
Television
Satellite / Cable
Radio
Stereo
CD Player
Audio Tape Player
DVD Player
Books for Adults
Outside:
Boat
Gated Community
Sailboat
Kayak / Canoe
Patio
Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Walkway to Water
Beach Chairs
Beach Towels
Boat with Paddles
Boat Dock
Motorboat
Small Cooler
Porch / Veranda
Outdoor Grill
2 beach chairs
Suitability:
wheelchair accessible
suitable for elderly or infirm
Pool / Spa:
Communal Pool
Outdoor Pool
Onsite Services:
Concierge
Attractions:
botanical garden
churches
cinemas
duty free shops
marina
museums
live theater
coin laundry
reefs
restaurants
synagogues
ruins
Leisure Activities:
walking
eco tourism
horseback riding
gambling casinos
scenic drives
sight seeing
beachcombing
bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
massage therapist
medical services
ATM/bank
fitness center
groceries
hospital
laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
hiking
jet skiing
deepsea fishing
snorkeling
surf fishing
golf privileges optional
scuba diving or snorkeling
golf
wind-surfing
paragliding
swimming
tennis
sailing
fishing
Notes: Free WiFi computer access. I pod docking station for your use. Spices, sugar, coffee filters, foil/plastic wrap provided. Also plastic cups and soft cooler available for day trips or pool use. A cuisinart grill/griddle available.


The Remaining 50% Balance will be paid when you arrive to the Apartment and Your Damage security deposit of $500 will be refunded to you when you are leaving the Apartment on your Departure date... Please let me know your interest asap, If you really need to secure down the Apartment, get back to me asap to move further, so I can send you a Booking Agreement Form and How to make the Payment. RESERVE ASAP, before someone else does...


Waiting to read back from you soonest, if you are still interested in this apartment or not...

Owner...

Anderson.


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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