by Con Warner
Sat Sep 07, 2013 5:30 am
Spaarndammerstraat 32, 1013 Amsterdam
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.
From: amazingproperties amazingproperties <[email protected]
To: Con Warner
Sent: Fri, Sep 6, 2013 11:11
Subject: Re: - EUR160 / 4br - Amazing 4-bedroom apartment that Sleeps 20 (Jordaan,
Amsterdam)
Hello Con,
Thanks for your response, confirming your email.
I confirm, the apartment is still available for your dates, April 3rd to 29th,
2014.
The total amount for your stay is EUR960 for 6-nights @EUR160 per night, which
includes cleaning fee, utilities, parking and tax.
To secure the Apartment 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 (EUR480) + EUR250, a fixed refundable damage security deposit. The
total amount you need pay to book down the Apartment for your desired dates is =
EU730.
Located on: Spaarndammerstraat, Amsterdam.
This is a 4 bedroom Amsterdam apartment located in a nice neighborhood. Suitable
for up to 20 people. ~~Living Area~~ In the living area there are four sofa beds,
a very big television, and a coffee table. ~~Kitchen~~ In the kitchen is all the
equipment present, like an oven, a refrigerator, a freezer etc. ~~Bedrooms and
Bathroom~~ There are two big and two smaller bedrooms, all of them have single
beds. There are two big bathrooms, each of them has a shower and one of them also
has a bath tub. ~~ Neighborhood/Location~~ This Apartment is located very close to
central station and the center of Amsterdam. By public transportation it is only 5
minutes to the central station.
Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Jordaan,
Netherlands
Property Type:
apartment
Bathrooms:
Bedrooms:
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 20
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.
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.
John Culbreath.
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.
