Buying an Investment Property in Destin, Florida: Part 1
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007Buying an Investment Property in Destin, Florida: Part 1
In this episode Christine interviews Destin realtor, Shannyn Stevenson. For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit ownercommunity.homeaway.com. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she’ll answer your question on the air.
Officer in IRAQ Fraud Update
Here is the response that is sent my the individual claiming to be an officer in Iraq, be careful! Aloha, Thanks for the update. I am kind of assured they will enjoy their stay. Due to orders placed on individual calls we have limited use of telephones for now over here, l would have preferred a direct call conversation with you. My home # 206-338-2503 though currently directed to an answering machine being that am not at home. I left instructions on a cashier check which contains a figure for the total of which your bill may come up to and more money, which I intended to use of in another arrangement for them on a trip to Hawaii but for less number of days, but since they are off their jobs they can spend more time together in your place. Upon receipt of the check payment deduct your rental fees $5975 tax/cleaning and turn over the balance to an agent who was recommended by a fellow comrade, to offset other logistics arrangements for the couples like flight tickets, car hire, sightseeing in the area, brief set up tours around, meals/chef and basket with wine/champagne/liquor for a pre-determined amount though the negotiation with the agent is not yet concluded, this is desired to make their honeymoon most memorable. Confirm this and send the Name whom the cashiers check payment should be made to, delivery address and phone number. As I write this,the agent is supposed to contact me through e-mail to assert his ability to take me up on the offer of logistics for the couple ,if not have a local agent contracted to do so for them that is if you don`t provide such services. Below is the guest information to prepare your rental agreement and forwarded to me through attachment which l will sign AFTER i have secured all my financial commitments. The guests informations are: Edward and Kimberly Moore 2 Duck End Lane, Maulden, Bedfordshire, England , MK45 2DL +44 – 7011120928 Regards, Petty Officer Justin Vincler 1110 N 193rd st. Seattle WA 98133
UK Travel Agency Scam
This is a great example of potential fraud for VACATION RENTAL OWNERS. Many vacation rental owners will get inquiries from foreign travel agencies (mostly claiming to be from London)…they send you an email inquiry and then correspond with you just like a legit reservation. However, in the end they will ask you to charge an amount greater than the cost of the reservation and then ask you to reimburse them via a wire transfer, this is a complete scam!!! Here is a copy of the email that was just sent to me from one of these scammers: Email: Thanks for the mail,I am glad to tell you that I have just concluded discussing the payment arrangement with the clients and i will be making the full payment of $3,000 to you. This will confirm the booking fully. The names of the clients are, Name:——— Mr $ Mrs Graveney Henshaw Address:—— 93 COWLEY ROAD RICHMOND UPON THAMES,LONDON SW148QD,UK. Name:————Dr & Mrs CLIVE E ADAMS Address:——- 20 BARKER ROAD,MIDDLESBROUGH TS5 5ES,UK. However, I am going to send you the Credit Card Information that will cover the cost of their accommodation, and the necessary arrangement for the clients. Moreover, I was able to make an arrangement with a traveling pre-paid car hiring agent who will supply the clients with cars and other necessary things they will use through out their stay with you. So in order not to share the credit card information with a third party, I have decided that only one person will have to handle the credit card information. So once you are on receipt of it, you are required to charge the credit card,confirm the amount of ($10,000), in your account then deduct the cost of your services ($3,000) and kindly send ($7,000) to the agent via SWIFT WIRE TRANSFER. Confirm this message and provide me with; (1) YOUR FULL NAME (2) FULL CONTACT ADDRESS (3) PHONE NUMBERS for office record. Please! remember that the integrity of our agency is involved, so this business requires prompt response. I also hope the stay of the clients will be made comfortable. Kind Regards Mark Lubin. Lubin Travels Ltd. 67 BRAMPTON ROAD BRENT, LONDON NW9 9DE,United Kingdom. Phone 011-44-703-192-4099
Ask Christine #5: Requests for Multiple (But Not Complete) Weeks
This week, Christine answers a question from a North Myrtle Beach owner about how to handle requests for weeks that don’t fit into the typical Saturday to Saturday model. For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit ownercommunity.homeaway.com. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she’ll answer your question on the air.
UK Rental Scam – #1
—– Original Message —– From: Dr. Philip Neville To: info@losbohios.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 11:51 AM Subject: VacationRentalDirect.com Rental Inquiry Property Name: Luxury private villa overlooking the Caribbean on Name: Dr. Philip Neville Email: contact.drneville@yahoo.co.uk Phone: +447024015034 Start Date: 9/10/2007 End Date: 9/20/2007 Number of Adults: 2 Comments: Hello, Top of the day to you,i’m writting to inquire about your property placed for rent on the property rentals ad.,and after series of choices,me and my family chose your property for our very first visit to the United States. We think your property will be just perfect for our family’s first vacation outside the UK. We intend to rent your property for ten nights starting from ( 09/10/07) thru ( 09/20/07). Get back to me asap if your property will be available for rent for the above metioned period,so that we can proceed with rental modalities. Hope to hear from you soon. Warm Regards Dr.Philip Neville Home: +447024015034 Cell: +447024015789 Office: +447045722088
