Looks like this guy is still at it. The email correspondence from his was a little suspicious so I asked for a phone number. I Googled the number and found all these other reports of fraud. The number he gave me was 619-359-6634.
See other reports of the same scam by this guy at this number 206-339-0186.
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subject Re: $250 / 3br - Classic Santa Barbara Oceanfront home (Santa Barbara)
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Important mainly because of your interaction with messages in the conversation.
Hello
Thank you for showing interest toward the property.The property is available for the dates chosen.
SECURITY FEE = $250 fully refundable upon satisfactory inspection at check-out.
%50 DEPOSIT = %50 payment is required to confirm a reservation with the balance due in cash upon arrival.
Check the below quotes for the cost of nights you intent to stay in the property
PER NIGHTS = $200 7NIGHTS = $1400
%50DEPOSIT = $700. SECURITY FEE= $250
TOTAL AMOUNT= $950
I am sure that this is one of the best property you can get around at this reasonable rate but i cannot guarantee the hold of the property until you book for it. You are required to pay50% of the total rental fee and a refundable security fee of $250 to enable me hold the property for you,as there is rush for the property at this time.The price is for the whole property
MODE OF PAYMENT: Western union
You get to notify me of the exact time you will be arriving to make arrangement to pick you up at the airport. I will only take cash at hand for the balance of the rental fee on your arrival when i will be giving you the keys to check in.
I will send you the Rentals agreement form as soon as i have your reply to know you are interested in the property.l look forward to read from you soon regarding your interest to book the rental property.
Regard
Todd Lee Sternberg