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LATEST UPDATE: Dec 9, 2007   

Tourist accommodation provider reports

Three more scams in as many days!

 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]...

   
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mr Sammy" <sammy_lloyds@yahoo.co.uk>
To: <cottagebythesea@clear.net.nz>
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 11:13 AM
Subject: Urgent.................Availability Needed

> Hello,
 I have 3 couples who will be coming for a vacation in your area  from the 15th Febuary to 25th Febuary 2008.Kindly get back to me if you
 have vacancy for the specified period,Get back to me with the total cost of the 3 Doubles rooms for 3 couples for 10 days stay.
 Do confirm if you accept major credit card for your payment. Note, Breakfast will be included to the total cost.
 Do get back to me with the total cost of their stay immediately.
 Kind Regards,
 Sam

 

   
----- Original Message -----
From: "GEORGE BROWN" <brown_reservation1@yahoo.gr>
To: <cottagebythesea@clear.net.nz>
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 5:03 PM
Subject: URGENT...CHECK YOUR AVAILABILITY.

 Dear Sir/Madam
 My name is Mr George Ray Brown, C.E.O Brown Reservations London UK, we have 3 delegates that are interested in booking your rooms for a holiday .
 Kindly get back to me with the total cost for the 3 SINGLE occupancy  for 10 nights but we can pay with credit card.
 BREAKFAST INCLUSIVE
 Arrival / Check-in Date = 20th January 2008.  Departure / Check-Out Date = 30th January 2008.
 Hope to hear from you soonest with the total cost for the stay.
With Best Regards
 George Ray Brown

 

   
------ Original Message -----
From: "Martins Glinatzis" <glinatzisreservation@yahoo.co.uk>
To: <cottagebythesea@clear.net.nz>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 4:20 AM
Subject: BOOKING ACCOMMODATION REQUEST.

 Hello Dear,
 I inquire for reservations for 4 couples coming for their honey moon at your country Greece, I would like you to get back to me with the following.
  1. The availability of the dates
  2. The Daily cost for the required dates
  3. The total cost for the length of their stay.
  4. Do you accept credit card payment,visa or master card.
 The date of arrival date for the couples will be 13th Jan and they will depart on 25th Jan 2008 ,Their stay will last for 12 days.
  do get back to me with the requirements as stated above.
  Kindest Regards,
  Martins Glinatzis.

 

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