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LATEST UPDATE: Nov 1, 2007   

Tourist accommodation provider says

"These scams must be working somewhere since they are coming fast and furious!

 Again, for her advice, we thank....

 Nancy Mills "Cottage by the sea"
http://www.cottagebythesea.co.nz/
Waitara, Taranaki, NZ

Those interested should note the similarity of yahoo addresses of so-called potential guest. see at List of scammers VillagePRESS

There appears a definite pattern in many of these SEVEN scams received this last month [some messages edited]...

   
From: <fclick01@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:40 AM
Subject: BOOKING ENQUIRY FROM FRANTA TRAVEL CONSULTANT
 Hello Sir /Madam,
 How are you doing? I am Mr Franta Click,I am a travel  consultant in the United kingdom.( FRANTA TRAVEL CONSULTANT), I will like you to kindly makee the below bookings in your place for my clients who will like  travel to your country.
 .............. etc
 Franta Click
 MANAGER/OWNER,
 FRANTA TRAVEL CONSULTANT

 

   
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:41 PM
Subject: To The Manager..!!

Hello Sir /Ma,
                   Good day .i would like to book for me and my family we would be coming over for holiday for some days .and i would like to book a
reservation for three rooms.please find the Names below for the booking:
Name of pax:
One Single:Dr Lenon Barry
One Single:Dr Wasiu Bayo
One Single:Master Jones Gadin
Double Single:Mr&Mr Cole Smith
 ........etc
God bless you and your family.
Best Regard.
Dr cole.

 

   
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 11:28 PM
Subject: BOOKING.......

Hello Sir/Madam,
 How are you today? Do get back to me if you have accommodation for 3 couples coming for their honey moon at your property,I would like you to get back to me with the following required details.
 1. The availability of the dates
2. The Daily cost for the required dates
3. The total cost for the length of their stay of the 3 couples in GBP pounds.
4. Mode of payment credit card, I also hope you accept  credit card for payment ?
 The arrival date for the couples will be 20th January,and they will leave on 30th January,Their stay for their honeymoon will last for 10 days.
 Do get back to me with the requirements as stated above.
 Kindest Regards
Eng Masai Nelson
Tel +44 70457 50105

 

   
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 9:03 AM
Subject: BOOKING INQUIRY
Hi,
I will like to book reservation for 6 people that will be coming for vacation in your area on the 20th Norvember to 30th  Norvember 2007. If you have vacancy for the specified period, give me the total cost for the whole period of 3 single or double rooms for 10 nights for 6 guest. Also, confirm if you will accept major credit card for your payment. Thank you and looking forward to hearing from soon.
 
Kind Regards,
Dr. Johnson Frank,
Baird Hall, High Street Linlithgow,  +447024062538 West Lothian EH49 7ES Scotland

 

   
From: Made Aryana
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 3:53 AM
Subject: Need Reservation Info

Dear Sir or Madam,
We are running Tour and Travel Agent Business located in  Bali Island Indonesia. We have been servicing worldwide tour and holiday destination for years.  Based on your site reference and available services, we will offer you best business cooperation by choosing your facilities and services as one of our client's holiday destination. The client will stay in our location in Bali before they continue to their next holiday destination.  So I have to prepare their next destination before their arrival time here to ensure their next holiday has been arranged professionally and be an unforgettable holiday moment.  Our  clients are from Japan, Singapore and Taiwan and some other countries.  The estimated time schedule is for January - March 2008. For initial deal we have some business proposal's points below :
1. We need availability of  the accommodation  for stay during January - March 2008
2. Client will be couple or group.
3. All reservation info will be our authorization and will forward to the client after get fix price, schedule and agency commission deal from the host.
4. Client or one of the group leader will pay direct to you in full amount in advance after get detail of the reservation from the agency.
5. All Payment will be made by Major Credit Cards ( Visa , Master Card etc)
6. The host ( you) verify  the guest's payment and send our agency commission fee when they payment has been fully approved and the money has been showed up on your bank account
7. We need info about your cancellation policy

Please let me know if that matters above workable with you so we can go ahead with a fair and good business. We are looking forward to hear from you soon. Thank you.
Best Regards
Made Aryana
Balinesia Tour and Travel,Jl. Danau Beratan 45 Kuta Beach, Bali - Indonesia 80361

 

   
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 6:12 AM
Subject: BOOKING
 
Hello,
My Name is Rev Bryant Oliver from Uk
I wish to reserve a
Single room ...........4 Single beded rooms
OR
Double room ........ 2 double beded rooms for 4 Guest

Check-in (date):10th November ............. Check out (date):18th November........... No. of nights: ..8...

Please, note that the total  prices should be calculated accordly and sent when replying this mail. Final calculations should  please be sent with group discount (breakfast and tax included), if there is any.
Payment can be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or by credit cards or cheque payable to "The property managment". If you accept any of these to mode of payment, kindly include it in the reply to these mail.
Thanks for your immediate attention to my request advance.
 
Kind Regards,
BRYANT OLIVER
36-140 London Road
Leicester LE2 1EN
# +44 702 409 4980

 

   
From: TIM JOHN
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 1:54 AM
Subject: URGENT

Hello, I have just received a request from a regular client that is Corporation will like to send a group of 4 persons to your country and around your area for a 10 days research programme I will therefore like to know whether you can afford such a reservation.They have refused the option to take up a rented accommodation in your area but the client has said he wants them to concentrate on the research rather than fending for their welfare.The guest check in date as follows: Check in:20th of Oct.2007 Check out:30th of Oct.2007 Names of Paxs. Terry Moore (Single room) Tina Moore(Single room) Mr&Mrs Moore (Double room) I shall be responsible for all the payment for these services and it will be made via my secured credit cards (MasterCard/Visa). Hope to hearfrom you asap

 

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