Thank you very much for your inquiry and for your travel dates we
could offer you the following options:Our unit is $560 per week and
$80 per day. We are always available to answer your questions and do
our utmost best to make your stay as pleasant as possible. So for your
stipulated time (09/17/14 - 09/22/14) which is 5 days,the total is
$400. This include all utilities,there is a well equipped
kitchen,bathroom and a nice two bedroom with king size beds. We also
supply linens with no hidden fees. There is high speed wireless
internet for your convenience and there is parking space. Parking
space is also available. If you are interested we take 50% 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 50% would be $200 plus $200 security
deposit making $400,we will secure and reserve the apartment if you
make this deposit. All bills are included in the rental fee expect
phone call bills. Guests are responsible for any bill incur on any
call making. .We can confirm your booking if you make the  deposit now
before your arrival.  Please let us know if you are interested and we
can go from there.

- i had a gut feeling that this website is not legitimate because half of the message consisted about how to pay the deposit. What I am wondering is how come they still have the website running if this is a scam. The address that "Gayle Datson" provided was the address for Astoria Towers. Could they possibly own some units in the condominium and they are having it rented?

I was looking for a 2br in San Diego yesterday. After visiting
Topmostluxuryhomes and contaction them using the booking option,
I received three emails sent by topmostluxuryhomes@gmail.com  and Gayle Datson.

I gave up after knowing that I would send the deposit by Western Union.
So I decided to post the last email below:

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The security deposit will be given back to you on your checking out
day. Since you are ready to reserve now before someone else book your
date, below is the information that you will use to send your payment,
we will send you a receipt and your booking confirmation number
immediately we confirm your payment. There will be someone there to
check you in immediately you arrive and will have the keys over to
you, you will use your booking confirmation number to identify
yourself .Here is the information that you will use to send the
deposit of $360 at any Western Unionstore around you.

Name: Gayle Datson
City: Cleveland
Address: 3076 Henderson Avenue
State: TN
Zip: 37312
Country: USA

Please send us the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) and the full
name you use to send the payment so that we can confirm your payment
and send your booking confirmation number immediately. Thanks for your
co-operation and we will love to have you in our apartment.

Thanks so much!!! I almost fell for this emails back and forth! I just wasn't sure so I googled and found this!!

Thanks for all the posts. I immediate felt that this was a scam and found this site when I Googled the company's name. Same scam different name.  Gayle Datson.

The rental is listed like this on their website:

Address: 1330 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215
Apartment Type: Two Bedroom
Price: $80 per night,$560 per week and $2240 per month
Guest: 5 Guest Maximum.

This is the email that they sent as a reply when I responded to their Craigslist ad:

Gayle Datson (topmostluxuryhomes@gmail.com)
3:46 PM

topmostluxuryhomes@gmail.com

Thank you very much for your inquiry and for your travel dates we
could offer you the following options:Our unit is $560 per week and
$80 per day. We are always available to answer your questions and do
our utmost best to make your stay as pleasant as possible. So for your
stipulated time (07/02/14 - 07/06/14) which is 4 days,the total is
$320. This include all utilities,there is a well equipped
kitchen,bathroom and a nice two bedroom with king size beds. We also
supply linens with no hidden fees. There is high speed wireless
internet for your convenience and there is parking space. Parking
space is also available. If you are interested we take 50% 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 50% would be $160 plus $200 security
deposit making $360,we will secure and reserve the apartment if you
make this deposit. All bills are included in the rental fee expect
phone call bills. Guests are responsible for any bill incur on any
call making. .We can confirm your booking if you make the  deposit now
before your arrival. Please let us know if you are interested and we
can go from there.

Dominion Home Reservation is another one they're using currently.  Same email details.

Thanks for your reply.The security deposit will be given back to you 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..You are going to use your booking confirmation number to check in to the apartment when you arrive.So we will advise you to make your deposit through Money Gram now.Below are the information that you will use to send the deposit of $380 at the Money Gram store around you.

Name: Deshon harper
City:Maywood
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60435
Address: 310 N 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153
Phone Number: 6177017645
COUNTRY:USA

Please send us the Reference Number  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.

This guy is a scammer he puts up web-sites and tries to rent places all over, he's on a site called unique apartments...
Name: Dan M Lumzy
Address: 820 Common Street
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Zip Code: 70058
Country: USA

Thank you for posting this. I just got an email with the same format for an apt in Santa Monica. When asked about the refund he said it would be bank transfer only and now he is asking us to send the monies to 820 common st, new orleans, la 70058. This guy needs to be stopped! I almost fell for it, glad I decided to google his name and this is what I found...

Dan miName: Dan Micheal Lumzy
city: Harvey
state: Louisiana
zip code: 70058
Phone Number: 786-440-8493
COUNTRY: USAcheal lumzy

This is the information he is providing in Chicago

Total scam.  The ad i found on craigslist shows properties in a bunch of cities at $50/night. The email you get is from a Micky Glory at micky.glory@rocketmail.com and he instructs you to send via Western Union (SCAM sign) to Deshon Harper in Illinois with a Boston phone number.  he charges deposit etc....

Waste of time and complete scam....wonder if it is possible to alert authorities to this one.

Yes Daniel Lumzy is scamming vacation rentals in San Diego as Topmost vacations.com

Subject: Re: Boston Two Bedroom Apartment 530 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110

Thanks for your reply,The security deposit will be given back to you
on your checking out day. Since you are ready to make your reservation
now before someone else book your date, below is the information that
you will use to send your payment, we will send you a receipt and your
booking confirmation number immediately we confirm payment. There is a
receptionist in there that will check you in immediately you arrive
and will have the keys over to you, you will use your booking
confirmation number to identify yourself at the reception. Here is the
information that you will use to send the deposit of $320 at any
Western Union store around you.

Name: Dan M Lumzy
Address: 820 Common Street
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Zip Code: 70058
Country: USA                                                                 THANK YOU EVERYONE, THIS GUY IS CRIMINAL

He is still at it. I nearly booked a rental at an apartment on Riverside Blvd NYC. It seemed too cheap, but was very tempting. He wanted 40% of the fee now plus a $200 security deposit. He needed it quickly so that he could send the booking confirmation. The apartment is currently for sale with reputable agent in NYC. My reaction was to be suspicious and my research has paid off. Thanks for all your message. I was coming from UK for 5 weeks and this would have been a bad start to the trip.

This post is a few months old, but it needs repeating. See the words "Western Union"? A 100% sure sign of a scam. Wire transfers are for family & friends (real ones, not the internet ones). NO real business uses wire transfers. If you read the form you fill out at a Western Union office they warn about this. Fake ID? The person didn't need ID to pick the money up in Nigeria. With wire transfers if you have the transfer number, or a name - you pick up the cash.

I am so appreciative of all of these messages.  I responded to a craigslist add, and of course I thought it was to good to be true.  Sure enough it was.  The message was from Dan Lumzy saying the apartment was available and I needed to send pretty much the whole amount to make sure I reserved it.  Anytime anyone asks for so much up front I think SCAM!

Santa Monica California
Preferred Residensce

Hi- in response to your post maybe you can find him with this address:

Name: Dan micheal lumzy
City: Harvey
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70058
Phone Number: 617-701-7645
COUNTRY: USA

He sent this to me to make a booking reservation, but I never went through with it. Thanks to you and everyone else on here!

Hi- I am looking for a Miami apartment for cheap and see this, as well as a bunch of other scams on Craigslist. How can I know if it is legitimate and where did you end up staying in Miami?

Thank you people who are posting here to share their experience. I wish I had read these posts earlier, before loosing $440.
I am from New Zealand, had to book an accommodation in San Diego in Nov. 2013. Just one day before my departure from New Zealand, I found the ad. in craigslist, contacted the guy, and he replied with the heavy accent. Then he send me an email regarding availability of the place as:


from: topmost homes
Oct 30
to me

Thanks for your reply.The security deposit will be given back to you on your checking out day. Since you are ready to make your reservation now before someone else book your date,below is the information that you will use to send your payment,we will  send you a receipt and your booking confirmation number immediately we confirm payment. There is a receptionist in there that will check you in immediately you arrive, you will use your booking confirmation number to identify yourself at the reception. Here is the information that you will use to send the deposit of $440 at any Western Union store around you.

Name: Dan M Lumzy
City: New Orleans
State:LA
Zip Code: 70058
Country: USA


Please send us the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number),the sender's address and the full name you use to send the payment so that we can confirm your payment and send your booking confirmation number immediately.Thanks for your co-operation and we will love to have you in our apartment.

Unfortunately I did not have the time to check the originality of this case and reach posts like this page. I transferred the money through Western Union and departed New Zealand. I was in Sacramento for 2 days before heading to San Diego. I called him to ask how can I get the keys, he did not replied. I called him using a blocked phone number, he answered, again with his very unclear accent, told me something happened and the property is not available! He told me he will refund me in three days, but he never did it.

I submitted (online) a complain from regarding this fraud to police.
Does he use a fake photo ID to get the money from Western Union? Western Union should have the access to this person's photo or video since they know when and where did he get the money. I assume that Western Union has cameras installed at their offices.

Any idea?
Thanks

i knew the offer for a place in Miami Beach across from the ritz was too good to be true.

It was about 50% of what others were asking, but i emailed anyway.

this website just saved me A LOT of hassle (and money)

http://paradiseluxuryapartments.co/miami-fl.html

Thank you very much for your inquiry and for your travel dates we
could offer you the following options:
Our unit is $420 per week and $60 per day. We are always available to
answer your questions and do our utmost best to make your stay as
pleasant as possible.
So for your stipulated time (10/19/13 - 10/27/13) which is 8 days,the
total is $480. This include all utilities,there is a well equipped
kitchen,bathroom and a nice bedroom with king size bed. We also supply
linens with no hidden fees. There is high speed wireless internet for
your convenience and there is parking space. Parking space is also
available. If you are interested we take 50% 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.
All bills are included in the rental fee expect phone call bills.
Guests are responsible for any bill incur on any call making. Below is
the break down:

TOTAL AMOUNT FOR 8 NIGHT RENT = $480
50% OF TOTAL RENT = $240
DAMAGE FEE= $200
ADVANCE PAYMENT = $440
BALANCE UPON ARRIVAL =$240

What required you to reserve the apartment is to make advance payment
equal 50% of the rental fee plus the damage fee $200 which will be
refunded back to you on your departure day.

Note: Damage fee will be refunded back to you, the damage fee is not
applied towards rental fee however it is fully refundable on the day
of your departure, provided all the amenities in the unit are intact,
Dogs and cats are accepted.

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



+18722169843

Scammer and runs multiple sites and he posts in several places.. Below are some of his sites!

http://paradiseluxuryapartments.co/boston-ma.html
http://www.mickkystc.com/

Some of the details he uses:
Phone: +1 (786) 440-6695
Address: 1430 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Email: mickkystc@gmail.com

No reputable landlord/apartment manager/real estate agent will demand payment by Western Union, Moneygram, or any sort of reloadable card (Green Dot, Moneypak, Vanilla).  
These scammers could be anywhere in the world.  They usually copy rental listings and photos from the websites of real estate agents.  So the property the scammer lists as being for rent could actually be for sale.

Still at his scam, glad I found these posts, he almost had me as well until he said I had to pay with money gram.  He was trying to give me an apt. rental for New York City.
Here is part of his email.
There is a receptionist in there that will check you in
immediately you arrive, you will use your booking confirmation number
to identify yourself at the reception. Here is the information that
you will use to send the deposit of $290 at any Money Gram Walmart/
store around you.

Name: Deshon harper
City: Maywood
Address:813 S 19th Avenue
State: IL
Zip: 60153
Phone #: 872-216-9843
Country: USA

I got the same EXACT message:

Thank you very much for your inquiry and for your travel dates we
could offer you the following options:
Our unit is $630 per week and $90 per day. We are always available to
answer your questions and do our utmost best to make your stay as
pleasant as possible.
So for your stipulated time (12/06/13 - 12/08/13) which is 2 days,the
total is $180. This include all utilities,there is a well equipped
kitchen,bathroom and a nice two bedroom with king size beds. We also
supply linens with no hidden fees. There is high speed wireless
internet for your convenience and there is parking space. Parking
space is also available. If you are interested we take 50% 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. All bills are included in the rental fee expect phone
call bills. Guests are responsible for any bill incur on any call
making. Below is the break down:

TOTAL AMOUNT FOR 2 NIGHT RENT = $180
50% OF TOTAL RENT = $90
DAMAGE FEE= $200
ADVANCE PAYMENT = $290
BALANCE UPON ARRIVAL =$90

What required you to reserve the apartment is to make advance payment
equal 50% of the rental fee plus the damage fee $200 which will be
refunded back to you on your departure day.

Note: Damage fee will be refunded back to you, the damage fee is not
applied towards rental fee however it is fully refundable on the day
of your departure, provided all the amenities in the unit are intact,
Dogs and cats are accepted.

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


What I noticed and what was "red flaggish" to me, is that he never included a telephone number and then on the website, it was showing a totally different apartment from the one I saw on youtube or any other site for that particular address and unit.  I'm glad I did my homework and went with that "gut feeling".  I swear it just didn't seem right.

He is still doing this for 1575 Tremont. I thought something was fishy with Moneygram, so luckily checked before finalizing.

He's currently having people sent money to
Deshon Harper
Maywood, IL

This guy is still doing the same thing.

http://www.thehomesforyoureservation.com/
thehomes foryoureservation <thehomesforyoureservation@outlook.com>

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/sub/4066875965.html

This is almost line for line the email conversation that I am currently involved in with Dan M. Lumzy, 820 Common St., New Orleans, LA 70058

I was attempting to rent a condo in Miami for a week, 2 bedroom on the beach for $560 per week, $80 per day.  As soon as I saw MoneyGram I knew something was wrong.  The website that I got this from lists multiple properties in multiple states.  http://paradiseluxuryapartments.co/miami-fl.html  

I received a third email with the phone number for the receptionist of the condo:  786-440-6695.

How is this reported to his web host to have that site shut down and to authorities to have him arrested for fraud or attempted fraud?

Seems like he is trying to use the 191 Beacon St as well.
I am glad I looked this up before sending any money.
As soon as I saw Moneygram, I knew something was funny.

I received the following email after responding to a craigslist ad:
Thank you very much for your inquiry.

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

Our   APARTMENT is $350./week and $50 a night.

So for 4 days the total is $200.

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 $300  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 $80 plus $300 security deposit making  $380.We can confirm
your booking if you make the  deposit now  before your arrival.

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

Thank you and have a great day.
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My reply:

When and how would I receive the refund after my stay?
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His reply:

Thanks for your reply.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 Money Gram now.Below are the
information that you will use to send the deposit of $380 at the Money
Gram store around you.

Name: Dan Micheal Lumzy
city: Harvey
state: Louisiana
zip code: 70058
Phone Number: 617-701-7645
COUNTRY: USA

Please send us the Reference Number 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.

meandyouhomes.com seems like a scam. All the wording in their emails reeked of it. A high pressure sales situation in which they remind you constantly that you must act asap while withholding information until you make your final purchase... with moneygram. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

I also found "unbelievable" deal for  meandyouhomes@gmail.com.  When I called the number a heavily accented (and a little out of it sounding) man answered "Hello".  When I asked if they were new, because I couldn't find any information about their company he replied "What apartment you want",  I again asked where I could find out more about the company and he HUNG UP.    LOL, not good.  SCAM