This one stinks - Timothy Eads

Why does this stink? No mention of where 'the place' is. He came from a website with a description so why would he need a description but the clincher is bad grammar coupled with the cashier cheque.

Hello
My Name in Timothy Eads...i came across your property in which am indeed
interested in renting it,So kindly get back to me with the below info;the
details of the property?the description of the place for rent?the
address?also will you take cashier check for payment?hope to your
immediate response.............
Regards
Tim.....

another possible scam

This sounds like a scam to me. No mention of the area. And we don't have standard single rooms. Otherwise, it's a good effort.

Head Office:
Flat 2-1, 35,
Polwarth Street,
Glasgow,G129UE,
Scotland.
United Kingdom.
Hello,
Could you please confirm availability and total cost
for the dates stated below for 3 guests from the
Scotland, UK. I am Jim Smith of the Smith Tours
Ltd, Flat 2-1, 35 Polwarth Street, Glasgow, G129UE
Scotland, United Kingdom.
Arrival Date: 11th March, 2008
Departure Date: 24th March, 2008
Room Type: Standard single Room
Number Of Rooms: 3
Length of Stay: 2 weeks
Please advise availabilty.Moreover, what is the TOTAL
COST in EURO or USD for the entire period? and the
total cost however should reflect government taxes. As
our policy, my agency will make a deposit for this
booking via certified cheque, once availability and
total cost is confirmed. Is this ok? Your prompt
response will be appreciated and hoping that we could
partner in the hospitality business.
Sincerely yours,

Jim Smith.

possible scams

SCAM. The apartment isn't in the US.

Customer Name: curtis benneth

Customer Telephone: +44 phonenumner

Customer Email Address: cbn00100@wellknownmailserver.com

Date Of Arrival: 1st of march

Length of stay: 1 month

Number in Party: 3

Enquiry: hello there

my name is curtis benneth,i my wife and our little boy would like to rent your apartment for a full month.from the 1st of march til 30th or 31st,its going to be my second time visiting the states but the first for my wife and kid,we live in

the uk ,manchester to be precise.so pls kindly let us know if it will be available for the said period, the company i work for is responsible for expenses based on vacation rentals,as i am on a 2 months leave from work,pls send to me the sum of the total charges and ill get them to pay you A.S.A.P.so it would be secured for us.

hope to hear from you soon.

website to check for accommodation scams

The United Kingdom Accommodation Providers Alert Scheme website logs loads and loads of accommodation scam emails so this is the place to check first if you receive a suspect email.
They explain how the scam is supposed to work and the signs to look for. Words to ring warning bells

delegates
christian organisation
summit
honeymoon
wedding
research
conference
in your area
Titles such as Dr, Rev

Yet another badly spelled accommodation scam

Greetings earthlings! Avoid someone who can't spell honeymoon.

Greetings,
I enquire for reservations for 4 couples coming for their honey moon
at your property,I would like you to get back to me
with the following.

1. The availability of the dates
2. The Daily cost for the required dates
3. The total cost for the lenght of their stay.
4. Do you accept credit card payment.
The arrival date for the couples will be 7th Feb and they will
depart on 17th Feb 2008,Their stay will last for 10 days.
do get back to me with the requirements as stated above.

Kindest Regards,
Mr William

Tel: +44premium rate no
Mobile+44premium rate no

Accommodation overpayment scam

I presume this is a scam. Anyone else got it? The spelling and grammar is bad and it's supposed to be from a doctor!

Greetings,

I want to book for honeymoon trips, the Date of arrival 20th NOVEMBER and
they will depart on 4TH DECENBER 2007, They are 2 couples coming for thire
honeymoon for the duration of 15 night stay,

1. Let me know the total cost for 2 DOUBLE ROOMS for 15 night stay and if the
date is ok with you. do you accept VISA CARD as payment?.

do get back to me with the requirements as stated above.
Regards
Dr George Bent.

Scam from India

Another badly written accommodation scam.

Hello, It is my pleasure to inquire for accommodation in your facility; I am Dr. Mohan David Rao, from India. I want to book reservation for a vacation by our group of medical experts, that will commence on the 10th March and end on the 29th March 2008.Please get back to me with your rates and the total cost for 4 delegates who will stay for the duration of 18 Nights. If these dates are free, and if you can accommodate us kindly send me a response so that I will book. I expect your urgent response. I will be glad if you can tell us the cost of: (1). 2 double rooms that can sleep 4guests for 18 nights. (2). your rates per night include all taxes (3). its subtotal for the 18 nights (4). we will make advance payment with certified check. Let me know if you accept check payments. Dr. Mohan David Rao Director 6 Gurukrupa, Foundation for Research in Health Systems 183 Azad Society Ahmedabad 380015 India Reply to Email: experts_vacations@wellknow mailserver NB: Number of nights 18 Number of rooms 2 double rooms Number of guests 4 adults Arrival date: 10/03/2008 Departure: 29/03/2008

Accommodation overpayment scam

A Dr who can't spell. Who'd have thunk it. Avoid this scam.

Dear Manager,
I am Dr Murrieen Greenhill of university of public health and epidemiology birmingham uk.We have a program in your country and will be sending delegates to your hotel.Please ,kindly provide accommodation for 6guest from the 4th of Jan.to the 12th of Jan 2008 and forward a comprehensive bill for the period so that a credit card will be issued to you for the booking.
Thanks and God bless you.
Dr Greenhill
TELL:+44-702-402-345-8
Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.
E-MAIL:murrieen_greenhill28@wellknown mailserver, murrieen_greenhill28wellknown mailserver

Accommodation overpayment scam

Another accommodation scam with bad grammar and lack of information on the destination.

Hello,
how are you?
I will like to make reservations for 3 staffs of COMSI CONSTRUCTION coming for vacation in in your property,
I therefore Inquire for reservations for the 3 couples coming to your property

I would like you to get back to me with the following.

1. The availability of the dates
2. The Daily cost for the required dates
3. The GRAND TOTAL cost for the 3 couples staying for 15 NIGHTS
4. I hope you have credit card facility?
5. DO CONVERT THE TOTAL COST IN GBP POUNDS
The arrival date for the couples will be 10th dec and they will depart on 25th dec Their stay will last for 15 days.

Do get back to immedaitely..........
Kindest Regards,
ENGR DARWIN.

new accommodation scam

Same old, same old.

Hello,
It is my pleasure to inquire for accommodation in your facility; I am Dr. Mohan David Rao, from India. I want to book reservation for a vacation by our group of medical experts, that will commence on the 1st December 2007 and end on the 19th December 2007.Please get back to me with your rates and the total cost for 4 delegates who will stay for the duration of 18 Nights. If these dates are free, and if you can accommodate us kindly send me a response so that I will book. I expect your urgent response.

I will be glad if you can tell us the cost of:
(1). 2 double rooms that can sleep 4guests for 18 nights.
(2). your rates per night include all taxes
(3). its subtotal for the 18 nights
(4). we will make advance payment with certified check. Let me know if you accept check payments.

Dr. Mohan David Rao
Director 6 Gurukrupa,
Foundation for Research in Health Systems
183 Azad Society Ahmedabad
380015 India
Reply to Email: medicalexperts_vacation@wellknown mailserver
NB:
Number of nights 18
Number of rooms 2 double rooms
Number of guests 4 adults
Arrival date: 1/12/2007
Departure: 19/12/2007

New accommodation scam

Don't you just love the made up names here. But 3 couples? In a 2 bedroom apartment? Read the ad.

Good day sir/madam,
I am Mr James Weiker of Mondo Company I want to book for reservation for three couples that will come for vacation . The booking will commence on the 30th Novemeber 2007 and end on 10th December 2007.

Please get back to me with your rates and the total cost of 3 couples
who will stay for the duration of 10 days in 3 single rooms or suites. if these dates are free and if you can accomodate us inform me so that we will make booking.
I expect your response.
Regards
James

Accommodation overpayment scam

This guy can't spell Edinburgh. He also uses a premium rate phone number. And doesn't mention where the accommodation is. Avoid.

Hello,

I am Dr. Adrian Woods
I will need rooms for 2 couples that are coming for tours
Please do let me know your rates and the total cost for the 2
couples that will stay in 2 rooms for the duration of 10 days
Dates of the stay 10th november 2007 to the 20th
november 2007

I hope you accept visa card for payment?

Regards.
Dr. Adrian Woods

Phone:+44 70457 numbers

Director of Treasure Ministry of Finance
Edinburg Scotland.

Accommodation overpayment scam

I think this is a scam. There is no mention of where the accommodation is. Every place shows the cost so why is he asking? Generic subject rentals.

Hello

Kindly get back to me with the available spaces you
have capacity and the costing weekly.

As l will be coming with my wife from 15th November
so that we can get this concluded while booking is
made as soon as possible.
Regards
Robert

Accommodation overpayment scam

Another accommodation overpayment scam using a Church as some kind of indication of virtue. No mention of the destination or specific acccommodation type requirements. I've noticed they often add in a 'hurry up' type clause so the owner is inclined to answer quickly without thinking it through so they don't lose the booking. It also uses a premium pay phone number. Ignore.

St. Etheldreda's Catholic Church
70 Elthorne Avenue
London W7 2JW
Tel/fax: +44-7numbers


I am Rev. Fr. Augustine Gowell the president Christian foundation inc London England I need to book reservation in your apartment/hotel for A team members of our church coming to your country for a Christian meeting from UK. I want to know if there are free spaces for their accommodation. The meeting is schedule to last for 10 days and will commence on the 15th of November 2007 and end on the 25th of November 2007. We need spaces for about 7 adults in your hotel possible one room per person. Please give us your rates and the total cost for the accommodation all prices in euro currency .Please do get back to me quickly as we don't have much time at our disposal. Thank you and have a nice day.


Kind Regards

Rev. Fr. Augustine Gowell

Accommodation overpayment scam

Note the distinctive signs. No mention of where your apartment is. Flight details. And an emphasis on the cost. Bad grammar. Avoid

NELSON THOMAS
Email: NELSONTHOMAS101@well known mailserver
Phone: +44expensive phone number
Message: HELLO , HERE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT AN APARTMENT IS NEEDED FOR MY 3 WEEKS HOLIDAY STARTING FROM 01/12/2007 TO 21/12/2007. THAT IS WHY, I DECIDED TO CONTACT YOU DIRECTLY FROM MY BASE HERE IN UNITED KINGDOM, SO THAT YOU CAN GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE TOTAL COST FOR THIS SHORT TIME IN ORDER TO MAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PAYMENTS ONTIME BECAUSE THAT WAS THE ONLY THING THAT IS DELAYING ME FROM BOOKING MY HOLIDAY TICKET FOR NOW.. SO THAT IS WHY YOU NEED TO GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ON TIME. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO CALL ME AT ANY TIME IF THERE IS ANY INFORMATION PLEASE. +44expensive phone number. CHEERS....... NELSON THOMAS.....

Accommodation overpayment scam

Another one with no mention of where the accommodation is. Is an 0703 number a landline or mobile phone number? Avoid.

Subject: FAMILY RESERVATION

Hello
I like to make a reservation in your facility for 2 double rooms for my
family.we are coming for our Family vacation.Me and my wife,with our kids
Arrival date: 20th Oct 2007 Departure date : 2th Nov 2007
Number of nights:13 nights Number of Guest:4
pls get back to me if the rooms are available and the total cost.Deposit
payment is by credit card.
Best Regards,
Dr. Daniel Rowlande
#24 Queens Ave
Carnoustie,CM15 8TG
Scotland
+44703184xxxx

Accommodation overpayment scam

Another with no mention of where the accommodation is and what type. Then the emphasis on the payment. And this one is a director. Of what? The scam? Steer clear.

Hello,

Could you please confirm availability and total cost for the dates stated below for 5 guests from the Dubai. I am Murphy Richards of Murphy Richards Travel &Tours.

Arrival Date: 10th November, 2007
Departure Date: 24th November, 2007
Room Type: Standard single Room
Number Of Rooms: 5
Length of Stay: 2 weeks

Please advise availabilty,and the TOTAL COST in EURO or USD for the entire period? and the total cost however should reflect government taxes. As our policy, my agency will make a deposit for this booking via certified cheque, once availability and total cost is confirmed. If this is okay, Your prompt response will be appreciated and hoping that we could partner in the hospitality business.

Sincerely yours,
Murphy Richards.
Director

Scam accommodation email

Note the terrible spelling, use of doctor title and emphasis on payment. Actually they often use the term delegates and conference too. No mention of exactly where your accommodation is too. Avoid.

Hello,

It is my pleasure to inquire for accomodation in your facility, I want to book reservation for a researc h orgainsed by our group of medical experts,t h at will commence on t h e 10t h of NOVEMBER 2007 and end on t h e 18t h of NOVEMBER 2007 . Please get back to me wit h your rates and t h e total cost for 4 delegates w h o will stay for t h e duration of 8 days
. If t h ese dates are free and if you can accomodate us kindly send me a response so t h at i will book . I expect your urgent response, I will be glad if you can tell us t h e cost of:

(1) . 2 rooms t h at can sleep 4guests for 8 nig h ts .

(2) . Your rates per nig h t include all taxes

(3) . Its subtotal for t h e 8 nig h ts .

Give t h e total cost for 2 a/c suit rooms t h at can sleep 4guests for 8 nig h ts immediately.

T h e payment will made in form of a certified C h eck,if not do not reply.
Best Regards,
DR . Edward .

Accommodation overpayment scam

This one had me taken in for a while. This nasty scammer used the name of a real soldier in Iraq. He then held off for days before he answered so the date was getting closer. Then he talked about a bank draft as banking facilities are hard to come by in Iraq. If I;m not sure if an enquiry is genuine or not, I mention that I have to protect myself from internet fraud and I never hear from them again. (Except once when it was a genuine guy!)

Aloha,
My Name is Sgt. Frank Alensonorin of United States marine, 227th Engineer
Company currently in Iraq. It`s in respect of your vacation listing,I am
planning a surprise vacation gift package for my Godson and his newly wedded
wife alone with treat while currently on an active duty,please check
availability and get back to me immediately,the scheduled date will be 1st
thru 22nd Sept. 2007,(22 Days)if this has already been booked please advice
on the nearest date you have available,include cost for the period, Security
Deposit, Cleaning fees, Tax and any order major services to be rendered,for
the couple alone,no pets,they don't smoke either.l will need to conclude
this booking early enough for them to avoid any inconvenience during there
stay.
Mahola

Dr. Franklin Stokes. Overpaying for accommodation scam.

Spelling is pretty good, but there is no indication where my 'local cuisines' are. The phone number is a nice touch. Is it a valid Edinburgh number?

Good day Sir/Madam,

I am Franklin Stokes, I and my colleaques are currently making a food
documentary of local cuisines and restaurants in your location.

There will be a total number of 8 guests, and we will be coming for
dinner from the 5th,6th,7th,8th and the 9th of November 2007.

Please confirm if your availability for theses period.We do not have any special dietery restrictions.Note that all payment arrangements for our bookings has been finalised by credit card prepayment,so kindly confirm if you accept credit card payments.

I shal be waiting for your prompt response.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Franklin Stokes
40 Murrayfield Avenue,
Edinburgh, EH12 6 AY, Scotland
+447024062538 , +447024062538 , +447024091908
Fax#: +44-7005-806-775