Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:55 am
"Apartment Rentals" <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks for your Interest, Luckily for you, the Apartment is still Available for your date, 07/14/13 to 07/17/13, 07/25/13 to 07/28/13 and 09/23/13 to 09/25/13, 8-nights = $2400 (@ $300 a night).. 50% of the Rental fee ($1200) + $500 Refundable Security deposit. All you need to pay to have the Apartment reserve for your dates = $1700 (cleaning service and taxes inclusive)..

Not Shared, Private Full Apartment

Address:
2665 Charl Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday estate in Hollywood in Los Angeles area.

Property Type:
* estate

Floor Area:
4000 sq. ft.

General:
* cold water dispenser
* paper towels
* security system
* towels provided
* filtered water
* hair dryer
* local maps
* air-conditioning
* central heating

* laundry soap
* restaurant dining guide
* shampoo
* soaps basic
* alarm clock
* local activities guide
* linens provided
* toilet paper

Kitchen:
* dish washer
* freezer
* ice maker
* spices
* microwave
* blender
* refrigerator

* clothes dryer
* cooking utensils
* oven
* toaster
* iron & board
* 4 ring stove
* washing machine

2 Bathrooms,
1 Separate WC
Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Jacuzzi, Master
Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Guest shared
Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Guest home
Master bathroom is a luxury spa style bath with stand alone shower, over-sized tub and terrazzo-noche countertops. Guest bath is conveniently adjoining between the two guest rooms with two grooming stations including sinks and mirrors as well as a stand alone shower. Blow-dryers included in each bath.

Bedrooms:
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, Master
Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed, Guest 1
Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed, Guest 2
Master bedroom is luxurious and extremely spacious with pool side view with sliding glass door access to pool. Room has adjoining master bath. Guest bedrooms are comfortable and inviting with cable television and sliding glass doors to private courtyard. Black-out curtains and blinds for complete privacy in each room. Lush comforters and Egyptian cotton linens throughout.

Entertainment:
* books
* TV
* CD
* stereo system
* music library
* DVD
* satellite or cable

Internet Access:
* wireless broadband (WiFi)
* internet access

Suitability:
* wheelchair accessible
* non smoking only
* children welcome

Local Activities:
* cycling
* walking
* tennis

Onsite Services:
* housekeeper optional

Attractions:
* churches
* cinemas
* groceries
* library
* playground
* ATM/bank
* museums
* fitness center

Leisure Activities:

* live theater

* sight seeing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
* restaurants

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

My method of payment is by Bank Wire Transfer...

More Photos attached and I`m providing you a Contact info of my past Tenants from U.S..

Mr Brad Scott from New York, U.S stayed for a week..
[email protected]

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 Apartment for your dates.

Reserve asap, before someone else does.

Regards.
Britnee Dennis


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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