16/10/2026
SCAM ALERT! SCAM ALERT! SCAM ALERT!
Please be aware of, and block your email communication with a scammer trying to reserve accommodation in the Charente area:
Name: Mr Patrick Bent
Email: [email protected]
His email correspondence with me was:
Hello,
I need to make a reservation at your place for 2 persons coming for vacation from the United Kingdom from 12th December till 16th December 2026 ( 4 nights ).
I need to know the cost per night and the sum total for that period so we can arrange for payment. If you do not have availability for that period, Kindly let me know when you will have availability for 2 adults.
I await your quick response.
Regards,
Patrick.
21 Duncroft Avenue,
Coventry,
CV6 2BW
United Kingdom.
After giving him our availability he came back with this known scam:
Thanks for your offer. I have just concluded arrangements with the guests for the trip to your place for that period. However, A Certified Bank Cheque for £1,180 was issued by the company to cover the cost of the vacation.
I have been instructed to send you the cheque since the sponsors prefer the name of the accommodation provider on the cheque. You will deduct the cost of accommodation and keep the balance of the money for the guests.
Kindly provide the information below to send you the cheque.
1, YOUR FULL NAME (AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON THE CHEQUE)
2, YOUR ADDRESS / POSTCODE and
3, YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
Do you have any car hire arrangements? I await the required information so the cheque can be posted to you immediately.
Regards,
Patrick.
I hope this saves anyone from being the potential victim of this scam.