Scam requests from VRBO happening again - beware.....

[Bruce Woodruff]

Hello , is your property available for rent ? Check in Sun, Oct 16, - Check out Fri, Oct 28. 12 nights, 3 adults, $1,375.85 Estimated payout, Granite Creek Cottage - 1940's Charm -

Yes, right now it is available for those dates you're considering.....Who is coming and what are you folks going to be doing in town...? Regards, Bruce

My company will be taking care of the vacation so I can only make the payment by sending you a company or certified check for the payment, kindly get back to me with the mailing information and total quote for the night via text or my direct email address, so we can further discus this, also the * PDF *attached is the information my direct email address and my cell phone Number C77881CE-6E15-4DAF-9212-6105F0AE5D14.pdf

Hello Mr 'Jack' - Unfortunately, VRBO insists that all payments be done through their site. If your company would still like to secure these dates, they can simply use a company credit or debit card and enter it at checkout. Hope to see you there, it is a great property close to downtown and all the action! Regards, Bruce

[John Underwood]

I like to tell these type scammers to send me the fake check.

Then when they ask about it I keep saying I haven't made it to the bank yet.

I string them along for a week or 2, then I say the bank has to wait for it to clear. This is when they get hostile wanting you to send them the amount they overpaid. Then I say I actually gave the FBI your fake check weeks ago and they should be busting down your door any second.

What fun!