by Con Warner
Sat Oct 19, 2013 5:36 pm
From: Frank Sebastian <[email protected]>
Date: 2013/10/16
Subject: Re: - EUR100 / 3br - Stunning 3 Bedroom Apartment Book Now (Amsterdam)
To: Con Warner
SEBASTIAN’S VACATION RENTAL
Hoogte Kadijk 12 1018 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Attn Con Warner
Thanks for choosing my apartment.
Availability is confirmed for your date.
Your date: December 28 to January 2, 2014
Total amount: €500 for the 5 nights (@€100 a night), which includes tax.
Your date shall be secured when all modalities have been met.
50% Deposit: €250 +€300, a fixed refundable damage security deposit.
The total amount needed to book the Apartment for your desired dates is = €550
The breakdown is the amount you need to book the apartment for your date. Note, the security deposit will be return to you on the day of your departure. The balance will be collected on your arrival date.
Note: It is only when payment is made that we can secure your dates on your behalf. All the payment deposit would have to be made to our office. When your payment is confirmed along with my booking form forward to the office and it’s confirm we can now official secure and reserve this apartment for you.
METHOD OF PAYMENT VIA WESTERN UNION TRANSFER:
Building Level:
Accommodation Type:
* self-catering
Location: Hoogte Kadijk 12 1018 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Sleeps: 6
Baths: 1
Air Conditioning: Yes
Property Type: apartment
Floor Area: 90 m2.
General: activities guide, bottled water, local activities guide, toilet paper, towels provided, linens provided, restaurant dining guide, laundry soap, air-conditioning, hair dryer, soaps basic, telephone, alarm clock, local maps, paper towels, refrigerator, freezer, coffee maker, oven, toaster, iron & board, dish washer, cooking utensils
Spices, microwave, washing machine, clothes dryer, the apartment is equipped with high speed wireless internet, a Macintosh computer for your use, flat screen TV with cable, fans in each bedroom and air conditioning in the living room.
Do get back to me if you like the apartment ASAP for the booking agreement form and payment instruction.
Best regards,
Sebastian.
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.
