Another UK Fraud Fraud Alert
Here is a copy of the email I got today: From: monalisa_donald@yahoo.com [mailto:monalisa_donald@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 5:12 AM To: rentals@rosewoodpointe.com Subject: Rosewood Pointe Web Form Name: lisa Email: monalisa_donald@yahoo.com Phone: 206-666-2591 Subject: inquiry Message: Hello, I wish to inquire booking availability in your home for a 14 Days Honeymoon surprise wedding package of my Godson which I was unable to attend because I am presently in the Gulf region. Check your availability of 14 days vacancy effect from august 10th 2007 to 24th 2007, Confirm availability and get back to me immediately with scheduled date; cost for the period, Security Deposit, Cleaning fees, Tax and any order major services to be rendered, all been totaled, for the couple alone,no pets, neither do they smoke.I will need to conclude this booking early enough ready for them to avoid any inconvenience during there stay.Bear in mind that I have Cashier\’s check made out for this transaction,is it okay to pay with it? Regards.
One-on-One with New Hampshire Vacation Rental Owner, Robin Clapp
Christine talks with successful vacation rental owner and rent by owner “purist,” Robin Clapp about why she bought her vacation home, what she enjoys about the process, and how’s she’s handled the unusually warm winter. 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.
Fraud from this email address: NWLF1122@aol.com
A person with the e-mail NWLF1122@aol.com has been contacting me and telling me that the check is in the mail. I charged only $400.00 but his check is for $3000.00. I told him that it is not available and that I am contacting the authorities, but he keeps e-mailing me. I have copies of all his e-mail. Please look into this person, his name is Gerry. Sometimes the messages say that they come from Italy or Central America. I want no part of a scam.
Ask Christine #2: Damage Insurance
This week, Christine answers a question from a Bodega Bay owner who wonders if there are any companies that provide damage insurance for vacation rental homes. 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.
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.