by Con Warner
Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:04 am
From: "Robertd vacation" <[email protected]>
To: Con Warner
Subject: Re: 3 Bedroom 2 BAth Absolutely Stunning in central parks (Midtown)
ROBERT’S VACATION HOME RENTAL
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/vac/3652750175.html .
Hello,
Thanks for your interest in my apartment.
This is to confirm your date is available.
Check in May 4 th and check out May 11 th
Total Deposit: $1550 for 7 nights @$1550 weekly rate, which include all the taxes no hidden fees.
The date requested will be secured and reserved once all paper work have been concluded.
The deposit to secure your date is 50 %( $775.00 ) of the total deposit plus the refundable security of $600. The total deposit require to secure the apartment is $1375.00 .the balance would be paid on arrival before you are check in to the apartment.
Payment of deposit is via Bank wire/PayPal
Note: Please only when your paper work and deposit for your rent have been confirmed by our central account can we officially have your date secured.
Please feel free to email me for any other information concerning the apartment and booking, the check -in 12.pm and check-out 11.am
This apartment is not in any way shared is a personal and private use only and all the amenities there for the sole tenant only. I take the comfort of my clients seriously and we don’t do anything like sharing. There is linen, towel and the entire kitchen utensil. There is WIFI internet available. And this apartment can sleep 7-8 people.
I would need your flight details, since I offer airport pick up.
Location: 156 W 56th Street, New York
Reference:
Mr. David James from Seattle stayed with his family. ( [email protected] )
Attach more pictures, And the pictures you have seen is the very pictures and state how the apartment is right now.
I wait for your prompt response for booking and reservation.
Sincerely,
Robert
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.
