This is a true story and actually happened with a person named Louise Bedard living in Montreal, she wanted to get away with her family and buddies and wanted to rent the house for 24 days. When they actually reached their, they came to know that the house already had people over there. They realized that they have been scammed.
The person who was renting that house was not the actual owner of the house and that house for never for rent. If you are outing with your family and friends it should be totally hassle free, according to Sterlin Ivey, a resident of Florida and a member of "Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services", and a seller of vacation plans.
There are some people who don't want to reach the people to their destinations and the only thing they want is money. He warns the travelers to be more alert while hiring a vacation rental. According to Ivey, the travelers themselves can reduce the chances of getting scammed by making sufficient enquiry about the firms available for rentals.
Actually some basic tips should be followed while hiring vacation rental which is as follows:
- Sign a deal only with a reputed firm which has a proper website that brings in front of you the genuine property owners who have already been scrutinized.
- Just watch out for the best available information about the property and how nicely the rental is presented before you. Is there previous renter, whom you can contact and ask, if any such inquiry can be done, just do it.
- Continuously keep in touch with the person who demonstrated you about the property.
- Take all his contact details, like phone number, email ID etc so that he can be contacted at the time of requirement.
- Also give a full attention to how the renter is asking for money payment.
- Do not trust person who is asking for money payment via Western Union money transfer.
- Always pay using a credit card, it's a better option.
Try to follow the above tips to as much extent as possible and protect yourself from Vacation rental Scams.
