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1883 Views 4 Replies Latest reply: May 21, 2013 2:13 AM by baliexpat

gabriel

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Feb 7, 2012 4:51 PM

How to spot a Scam from a real inquiry?

I have read many blogs on scams to vacation homeowners, I suggest we compile a list os scams we have seen so all homeowners are aware.

I suggest the following guidelines for this blog:

Type each scam in a separate BOLD line in the first line and expand it in a separate parragraph.
Do not comment on other scams, lets make a very complete list of warning signals for all homeoners to be aware.
Feel free to "Like" the ones you consider probable and risky

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Tags: inquiries, scammers, scam, warning, scams, managing_inquiries, red_flags, protecting_yourself_against_phishing_attacks, web_scam, phishing_scam, phishy_email, scam_inquiries, common_scammer_red_flags, fraud, phishing, flags

dbmeyer
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Dec 26, 2011

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Feb 7, 2012 6:33 PM (in response to gabriel)
Re: How to spot a Scam from a real inquiry?

SCAM FROM HAROLD BIEHL - UK?

Inquiry Detail
Hi!!! I`m from UK and want to ask do I need an adapter for a curling iron or shaver?
Name harold biehl
Guests 0 adults, 0 children
Email

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dbmeyer
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Dec 26, 2011

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Feb 7, 2012 6:38 PM (in response to gabriel)
Re: How to spot a Scam from a real inquiry?

LAST MINUTE BOOKING REQUESTS

Name:          Luke Martins
Email:          bellyjoe1@yahoo.com
Phone:
Comments:     Hey,
Good day to you. Kindly help us check if your place would be available for use on our Honeymoon holiday from 12th of August to August 15th..that is we would be spending 4days at your place if its still available.We are 2, My hubby and I.We are coming for our honeymoon. we don't smoke and we don't drink neither do we have pets.I await your swift response.: bellyjoe1@yahoo.com

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baliexpat
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Feb 8, 2013

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May 21, 2013 2:10 AM (in response to gabriel)
Re: How to spot a Scam from a real inquiry?

Herewith known fraudulent email addresses followed by pics [names email addresses and property numbers removed or changed] of Pfishing attempts OUT THIS WEEKEND as inquiries. Also go to new thread http://community.homeaway.com/thread/17574 "CAN YOU SPOT THE PFISHING EMAILS?

Fraudulent emails:
Bali Vacation Rentals <balivacationrentals@gmail.com>
balirentals@PelautIndonesia.com
vilaombali@live.com
villarentalbali@hotmail.com
balisunnyholidays@live.com
vacation@rntlha.com
antonio.pirel@hotmail.com
balisunnystayz@hotmail.com
inquires@rentalsvacationholidays.com
jana.van.geetova@tiscali.cz
prosmartrentals@hotmail.com
rentalsvacationholidays@hotmail.com
balibooknow@live.com
rentalscondo@hotmail.com
boutiquerental@inbox.com
probestholidays@gmail.com
balivacations@live.com
They also use names like:
Bali Holiday
Seminyak Rentals
Payments are often directed to a Barclays Bank in London

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- baliexpat
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  May 21, 2013 2:13 AM (in response to baliexpat)
  Re: How to spot a Scam from a real inquiry?
  
  I unlinked all of these however when I posted they "linked" again. All have been shut down however if travelers receive replies from inquiries with similar email account names. BE SURE TO CHECK THE PHONE NUMBER OF THE OWNER ON THE AD AND CALL THAT NUMBER PRIOR TO SENDING PAYMENT. Never accept an INcoming call nor call a number in the email. ONLY call the phone number of the real owner which is on the ad. Do that one thing and you will be safe.
  
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