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anmar1
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Post by anmar1 »

Hello to you all, to day I received this request, for me it 's a scam.Please take note that our web site reports a very detailed description of each units.
would like to know your opinion on the matter.


Anna
""""""
Hello,

I am Mr James Freeman,I would like to book for some accommodation for some Greek Investors,Who would be coming to find where to invest in you country

Find below the details:

Arrival date: 14th November 2008
Departure: 20tth November 2008
Number of Adults:4
Kids:none
Pets:none


We would 1 single room for the guests,And also i would like to know if you have a restaurant for nice dishes?

Do get back to me with the total cost of their stay.

And i was also prompted to ask if this mode of payment is ok.

Cheque:credit card?

Do get back to me soon
Thanks,

James Freeman,
mrj_freeman1@yahoo.co.uk
+44 702 402 0224.

Hello,

I am Mr James Freeman,I would like to book for some accommodation for some Greek Investors,Who would be coming to find where to invest in you country

Find below the details:

Arrival date: 14th November 2008
Departure: 20tth November 2008
Number of Adults:4
Kids:none
Pets:none


We would 1 single room for the guests,And also i would like to know if you have a restaurant for nice dishes?

Do get back to me with the total cost of their stay.

And i was also prompted to ask if this mode of payment is ok.

Cheque:credit card?

Do get back to me soon
Thanks,

James Freeman,
mrj_freeman1@yahoo.co.uk
+44 702 402 0224.Hello,
Anna
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Post by Normandy Cow »

SCAM!

A couple of things immediately scream SCAM to me (but I won't detail them here on an "open" forum which the scammers could read!!!).

I'll PM you the details Anmar, and if anyone else wants a copy, please PM me...

(paranoid? moi? :lol: )
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Post by e-richard »

I think you should post all the details here NC.

If the scammers are as stupid as they appear, they will probably read your post as a lesson in how to write good scams :wink:
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Post by Carow »

I am now very paranoid - I have just given all my banking details - iban, email address etc to a very normal sounding "English Family" in a booking contract.

They had told me that they'd booked their flights and were arriving on x date and x time. Since I sent them all my details I have not heard one word from them.

Also, on my booking contract is my home address, telephone numbers and email address.

:evil:
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Post by tree-peony »

have you tried phoning them?
http://www.gozoluxury.co.uk
actually quite nice apartment in Gozo!
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Post by Carow »

I wasn't going to because I think they are genuine and they might just have found a better offer elsewhere. They were asking for late booking discounts and I offered them 10% on the booking form.

I can't imagine a scammer actually asking for a discount! But who knows with these artistic types? :wink:

However, seeing as they have all my details now, I will call their number and check them out to be on the safe side.

Thanks
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Post by Carow »

Hi - just to let you know,mine were not scammers. I sent them another email and they responded saying they did not think they had to get back to me once they had received the TC's and booking form. :)
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