Room for Rent and other rental scams
by Con Warner Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:07 am
From: Exquiste Homes <[email protected]>
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014
Subject: Re: 5 Spacious Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms, PLUS Outside Shower Sleeps 12
To: Con Warner


Thanks for your Interest, Luckily for you, the property is still available for your dates, 08/19/14 to 08/24/14, 5-night = $2000 (@ $400 a night).. 50% of the rental fee ($1000) + $500 refundable security deposit. All you need to pay to have the property reserve for your dates = $1500 (cleaning, parking and tax included)..

Location: Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY, USA.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Long Beach, New York.

Property Type:
house

Floor Area:
3000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
Golf Course Front
Beach ...
Near The Ocean ...
Resort ...
Town ...
Waterfront ...
Ocean View ...
Water View ...
Beach View ...
Golf Course View ...
Lake View ...
Waterfront ...
Village

Theme:
Away From It All
Family
General:
Hair Dryer
Washing Machine
Safe
Activities Guide
Living Area
Air Conditioning
Broadband Access
Backpack
Computer Available
Local Maps
Toilet Paper
Internet
Secure Parking
Printer
Ceiling Fans
PC
Alarm Clock
Water Cooler
Scanner
Gas Heating
Clothes Dryer
Security System
Laundry Soap
Paper Towels
Heating
Shampoo
Towels Provided
Alarm System
Linens Provided
Local Restaurant Guide
Parking Off Street
Iron & Board
Local Activities Guide
Thermos Bottle
Basic Soaps
Bottled Water
Parking
Wireless Internet
Filtered Water

Kitchen:
Lobster Pot
Blender
Kitchen
Grill
Dishwasher
Oven
Coffee Grinder
Cooking Utensils
Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Coffee Maker
4 Ring Stove
Microwave
Toaster
Freezer
Gourmet Kitchen
Ice Maker
Stove

Dining:
Dining Room
Child's Highchair
seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
3 Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Newly Renovated
Bathroom 2 - toilet , tub , shower , jetted tub , Newly Renovated
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , Lower Floor
2 Top Floor bathrooms are extra large, sunny, windowed, spacious, with tub and stall shower. Glass block shower 'curtains'. For Elderly and Disabled: One 'full' bathroom on lower floor so individual does not need to walk up stairs.

Bedrooms:
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon
Bedroom 4 - 2 twin/ single , Bunk Bed - Complimentary Computer
Bedroom 5 - 2 twin/ single , double Twin
5 Bedrooms Total: 4 Luxurious, Spacious Bedrooms, 1 Small Bedroom with Bunk Sleeps Minimum of 2 Extra Sleeping: 2 mobile futons For Elderly and Disabled: One bedroom on lower floor so individual does not need to walk up stairs.

Entertainment:
Stereo
Satellite / Cable
Toys
VCR
Video Library
CD Player
Music Library
Game Room
Video Games
Ping Pong Table
Games for Kids
Radio
DVD Player
Television

Outside:
Porch Furniture
Lawn / Garden
Golf Cart
Beach Towels
Yard
Shed
Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Water Sports Gear
Outdoor Grill
Raft
Barbecue
Outdoor Grill Gas
Small Cooler
Deck Furniture
Beach Chairs
Porch / Veranda
Beach Umbrellas
Large Cooler
Bicycles
Balcony
Walkway to Water
Fully Fenced Property
Outdoor Furniture
Golf Clubs
10 garden chairs
10 beach chairs

Suitability:
Low Allergen Environment
Weddings
children welcome
Events Allowed
suitable for elderly or infirm
Groups
pets considered
Singles
Long-term Renters Welcome

Pool / Spa:
Whirlpool

Onsite Services:
Housekeeping
Attractions:
churches
recreation center
marina
synagogues
playground
theme parks
restaurants
cinemas
pond
bay/sound
festivals

Leisure Activities:
beachcombing
antiquing
walking
scenic drives
outlet shopping
sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
fitness center
medical services
groceries
massage therapist
ATM/bank
hospital

Sports & Adventure Activities:
roller blading
deepsea fishing
cycling
surfing
wind-surfing
tennis
golf privileges optional
sound/bay fishing
basketball court
fishing
surf fishing
fly fishing
pier fishing
water skiing
jet skiing
golf
swimming
scuba diving or snorkeling
water tubing
paragliding
snorkeling
sailing

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

My mode 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 Jackie Strydom from Ohio, U.S stayed for a week.
[email protected]

Get back to me asap if you would love to Book, so I can send you the Booking Agreement form, and payment instruction to secure this wonderful home for your dates.

Reserve asap, before someone else does.

Regards.


This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card 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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by Con Warner Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:12 pm
Reply with phone #
Thanks for your response.

I am currently out of town but i will be available to give the keys to you on arrival date.

My phone number is 760-462-5024.

All deposit payment are made directly to my account via bank to bank transfer.

It is very important I let you know, I have received interest on this same property from another family, and their dates happens to be the same as yours. But, i have not replied them because you showed interest first. However, I can only hold down my property, for clients that have signed my booking agreement form and made payment.

Please make a decision and let me know.

Regards.

Lawrence.

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by Con Warner Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:39 am
Phanorris Artis <[email protected]> wrote:My bank just informed me this morning that, a client deposited a dud check into my account, so my account has been put on hold. This is the reason why I do not accept checks anymore.

I believe you are aware how dud checks issues are treated. My account can no longer receive any wire until the issue is resolved, which takes long. For this reason, please wire the payment to my personal accountant's account, with the details listed below.

Bank Name: Central Pacific Bank
Bank Address: P.O.Box 3590 Honolulu, Hawaii 96811, USA.
Checking Account #: 0924308906
Routing #: 121301578
Account Name: Kazuko Gibfried

Please confirm receipt of this message.

Regards,

Artis.


Scammer wrote: To proceed, I have attached my Booking Agreement form/payment instructions to this message, fill it and send it back to me with a copy of the wire transfer confirmation. After receiving them from you, I will forward you my invoice to confirm your reservation. Keys of my property will be handed to you by me, on your arrival date.

MODE OF PAYMENT VIA BANK TRANSFER:

Please see below, wiring instructions for payment.

Bank Name: Sovereign Bank
Bank Address: 601 Penn Street, Reading PA 19601, USA.
Account #: 2741029598
ABA/Routing # 231372691
Account Name: Phanorris Artis

Once again, it's only when payment is made, before I can secure your dates. After payment is made, please forward the completed booking agreement form and wire confirmation to my email, through scanning.

Please confirm receipt of this message, the attachment, and if you are proceeding.

Regards.

Artis.

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