by Con Warner
Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:52 am
Subject: Re: EUR140 / 3br - In the heart of the Marais (Rue Sainte-Anastase, 75003 Paris
From: [email protected]
To: Con Warner
Hello,
The apartment you choose is available. http://paris.fr.craigslist.fr/vac/3739389051.html
Date: May 30th - June 3rd.
The total amount: €560 for 4 nights @ €140 a night.
A 50% prepayment: €280
Refundable Security deposit:€300
Total: €580 which includes cleaning fee and tax.
A 50% prepayment plus a fix refundable security deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
Rental Includes
Cable TV: English channels include CNN & BBC
Concierge Services on request
Detailed guidebook of apartment & neighborhood
Fluent English & French Speaking Greeter
High Speed Wireless Internet w/ Ethernet Cable
Mac Desktop Computer
Maid once a week for rentals of two weeks or longer
Amenities
Bathroom 1: Bathtub w/wall mounted shower, toilet, sink
Bathroom 2: Shower, Toilet, Sink (Accessed from the bedroom with single bed)
Bathroom 3: Half Bath (toilet, sink)
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Trundle (1 or 2 singles)
Bedroom 3: Single Bed
Bedroom: Single Mezzanine bed (Accessed by ladder from bedroom with trundle bed)
CD Player
Clock Radio
Coffee maker
Crib available at no extra cost (please bring your own bedding)
Dishwasher
DVD player - Multizone (plays US & European DVDs)
Electric Stove
Fans
Fireplace - decorative
Fully equipped kitchen with cooking utensils, dishes, & cutlery
Hair dryer
Iron & ironing board
Linens & Towels
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator & freezer
Sofa Bed - amazing sofa - bed has thin mattress
Walk-Up
Washing machine & separate dryer
Wood Floors
Nearby Attractions
All of Central Paris
Bastille
Boulangeries, pâtisseries, and fromageries
Daily Food & Produce Markets
Gym & Pool nearby
Louvre
Montorgueil Market
Notre Dame
Palais Royal Gardens
Picasso Museum
Place des Vosges
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Shopping
Sightseeing
Spa nearby
Theatres/Cinemas
Trendy boutiques, cafes & restaurants
There is a rental application you need to fill and sign, which you need to request for if you like the apartment and want to secure it for your dates. A receipt of payment and a confirmation slip will be forwarded to you once your payment is confirmed. The apartment is not in any way shared is a personal and private use only and all the amenities there for the sole tenant only.
Await your response requesting for the booking agreement form.
Regards,
Kate.
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.
