i think that www.homeofreservation.com is not ok...

I really don´t know about the scams...

but to the people that really know about them just take a look to www.homeofreservation.com

they offer really crazy prices, and for payment the ask for western union transfers...

can some body with more knowledge investigate it?

My name is Luciano, and I was looking for an sort term rental in Boston, MA, US

they offer apartment in a lot of capital cityes...

I hope that this may helps to some body...!

and if I am wrong just delete this post and tell me because I would really wont this apartment for that price!!! hahaha!!!!

Luciano

You are absolutely right. The site is a fake. The domain was registered 2 weeks ago, and only for a year. The owner has used a privacy service to hide his identity. The phone number is a 44-70 redirect phone number used by scammers pretending to be in UK when they are not.

Domain Name: homeofreservation.com
Created on..............: 2010-07-30
Expires on..............: 2011-07-30

Administrative Contact:
Domain Discreet
ATTN: homeofreservation.com
Rua Dr. Brito Camara, n 20, 1
Funchal, Madeira 9000-039
PT
Phone: 1-902-7495331
Email: [email protected]


Technical Contact:
Domain Discreet
ATTN: homeofreservation.com
Rua Dr. Brito Camara, n 20, 1
Funchal, Madeira 9000-039
PT
Phone: 1-902-7495331
Email: [email protected]

The first Chicago apartment listed: http://homeofreservation.com/id5.html was copied from here: http://www.athomeinnchicago.com/Downtow ... ons/d7.asp
Except, of course, on the fake site, the apartment is $55 per night, while on the real site is $275 per night.

yes i am sure now...

this is the email.... i just post it for prevent other victims... (i can see that is just a copy-paste)

first email from: "nice apartment home" < [email protected] >

"Thank you very much for your inquiry.

For your travel dates we could offer you the following options:

Our HOLIDAY APARTMENT is $385/week.

We are available throughout that time. The cost per night is $55.00 a night,
so for 3 weeks the total is $1155.

This includes all utilities. There is a fully equipped kitchen. We
supply all linens, and there is parking space.
There is high speed wireless internet for your convenience. If you are
interested we take 40% and refundable $200 security deposit to confirm
your booking and the rest of the balance on your arrival.

Or you may pay in full at the time of the booking. The amount of 40%
would be $462 plus $200 security deposit making $662, we will secure
and reserve the apartment if you make this deposit .

We accept money transfer or bank transfer only.

Please let us know if you are interested and we can go from there.

You can view more pictures and information on our website at:
http://www.homeofreservation.com

Thank you and have a great day."

and second email...

"

The apartment is located at 3 Avery Street Boston, MA US 02111.The
security deposit will be given back to you in cash on your checking
out day.since you are ready to make your reservation now before
anybody book your date,we are going to send you a receipt and your
booking confirmation slip immediately we confirm your deposit.There is
a receptionist in the apartment that will check you in immediately you
arrive.You are going to use your booking confirmation number to
identify yourself at the reception.So we will advise you to make your
deposit through western union now.Below are the information that you
will use to send the deposit of $662 at the western union store around
you.

Name: Brenda Campbell
City: Gardner
State: Massachusetts.
Zipcode: 01441

Please send us the MTCN and the full name you use to send the deposit
so that we can be able to confirm the deposit and send your booking
confirmation number immediately.Please get back to us asap.Thanks for
your co-operation and we will love to have you in our apartment."

I hope this prevent some people!

Luciano

Quotes added for clarity - Michelle

Oh no!
I see the name Brenda Campbell mentioned. Just wondering if it's the same Brenda Campbell whom was related to the job scams in late 2009

http://www.homeofreservation.com

Oh my, a completely different look!

Site added to the list, will be toast soon Thanks for the update!