Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Mike Wilson Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:44 pm
www.cbapartments.me.pn

Fake rental site

CITY BASE APARTMENTS
259 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, Lancs, LA4 4BJ
TEL: (UK) (0) 782-217-3973
(Abroad) +44(0) 782-217-3973
Fax: +44(0) 700 606 1765
Email: [email protected]

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
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by Mike Wilson Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:09 pm
The scammers are now using an online booking form without a website.

https://cbapartments.wufoo.com/forms/inquiry-form/

Sample email from the scammer

Thanks for your interest in our self catering apartment.
In response to your booking inquiry, there is availability in our self catering apartment from the <removed>
Find below the details of the apartment, the flat location and the rent rates; kindly know that the apartment is exactly as presented in the pictures on our website.


DETAILS OF APARTMENT:

Regent's Park: One Bedroom Apartments.

Address: 2 Devonshire Street, W1W 5DB

Nearest Underground: Great Portland Street

Rates: 50/Night, 350/Week.



-The rent rate includes all utilities (water, electricity, gas etc), VAT and all taxes/surcharges.

-This is a fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom and well furnished apartment.

-We supply all linens, and there is a free parking space and high speed wireless Internet facility for your convenience.

-Kindly know that due to large numbers of booking inquires we received everyday we can not guarantee any reservation without payment deposit received.

-For more details on our holiday apartments, we have provided a website to give full details of each apartment, please take note.



COST OF BOOKING/SECURITY DEPOSIT

The Rent Cost for the 1 week & 6 nights is 650-GBP.

The Security Deposit is 300-GBP. (Refundable on your departure date)

The Total Cost of Booking is 950-GBP.



Payment Terms:

We require a booking deposit of (60% of the rent cost, plus the 300-GBP security deposit) to confirm any booking/reservation and we also give away 10% Discount on every full payment deposit during reservation.



* Part Payment:

60% Rent + Deposit = (390 + 300) = 690-GBP. (Balance on arrival)



* Full Payment:

New Rent Cost + Deposit = (585 + 300) = 885-GBP. (10% discount inclusive)

All reservations are subject to availability. Please note that your reservation is ONLY confirmed upon receipt of payment deposit in accordance with our terms and conditions.

Payment Method:

-We accept Bank Transfer for all payment within UK. We don’t accept cash payment, we only deals with cash in hand on departure date when security deposit is refunded. The payment can be transferred from online account or make a cash deposit at the bank branch.

-We accept and recommend Moneygram OR Western-Union Money Transfer for all payment from overseas. We strongly recommend and advise moneygram-money transfer payment method for all international guests, because the bank transfer from abroad takes up to 5-7 working days before it's get to us.

Please let us know your thoughts and views on the apartment being offered and whether you would like to proceed with this booking and how best you preferred to make the payment?

Your satisfaction is always guaranteed and you can be assured of exceptional quality, security and comfort, all at an attractive price, for less than the cost of a comparable hotel stay.

I look forward to hearing from you soon; kindly send all inquires by email for record purpose;


Warm Regards
Steven Minto

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon

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