Here is the text of two separate email inquiries I received in the past couple of days through my www.findvacationrentals.com listing. This has 'crooked' written all over it. I'm sure most of you know how this goes, but if not, here's the scenario. They send a cashier's check for, say, $5,000 as a deposit on long term rental. Your bank accepts the check and credits your account. Your 'long term renter' cancels a few days later, asking for a refund minus a cancellation fee. You send the refund of, say, $4,500, or maybe, because you're nice...the full $5,000. A couple of weeks later your bank informs you the cashier's check is fake, your account is debited for $5,000...and whatever amount you've sent them is 'whoosh'...gone with the Gulf breeze.
HERE'S THE FIRST EMAIL:
Arrival: February 03, 2007
Departure: April 30, 2006
Adults: 02
Comments:
Hi-
My husband and I are from Boston. We are strongly considering
purchasing a retirement place in Florida after my husband retires next year. We are looking for a three month rental beginning February 3, 2007. Our plan is to make sure that's what we really want to do before committing to a purchase. I realize this may be a little early to be making inquiries for next year, but we want to be sure we have reservations well in advance. Neither of us are smokers. Is your property available for that time period?
Thank you!
Kristi XXXXX
AND HERE'S NUMBER TWO:
Arrival: February 03, 2007
Departure: April 30, 2006
Adults: 02
Comments:
Hi-
My husband and I are looking for a three month rental beginning February 3, 2007. I realize this may be a little early to be making inquiries, but we want to be sure we have reservations well in advance. My father-in-law may also spend part of the time with us. None of us are smokers. Is your property available for that time period?
Thank you!
Terri XXXXX
BOTH HAD YAHOO EMAIL ADDRESSES, AND NEITHER HAD PHONE NUMBERS. I responded to the first email, suggesting they call me. I haven't heard back, and I won't. These people aren't after nickles and dimes, so watch out.
HERE'S THE FIRST EMAIL:
Arrival: February 03, 2007
Departure: April 30, 2006
Adults: 02
Comments:
Hi-
My husband and I are from Boston. We are strongly considering
purchasing a retirement place in Florida after my husband retires next year. We are looking for a three month rental beginning February 3, 2007. Our plan is to make sure that's what we really want to do before committing to a purchase. I realize this may be a little early to be making inquiries for next year, but we want to be sure we have reservations well in advance. Neither of us are smokers. Is your property available for that time period?
Thank you!
Kristi XXXXX
AND HERE'S NUMBER TWO:
Arrival: February 03, 2007
Departure: April 30, 2006
Adults: 02
Comments:
Hi-
My husband and I are looking for a three month rental beginning February 3, 2007. I realize this may be a little early to be making inquiries, but we want to be sure we have reservations well in advance. My father-in-law may also spend part of the time with us. None of us are smokers. Is your property available for that time period?
Thank you!
Terri XXXXX
BOTH HAD YAHOO EMAIL ADDRESSES, AND NEITHER HAD PHONE NUMBERS. I responded to the first email, suggesting they call me. I haven't heard back, and I won't. These people aren't after nickles and dimes, so watch out.