Internet Scams

So, everyone gets these. We get them on a regular basis where somebody wants to book a trip with a credit card. Funny thing is that if you reply, they want you to over charge them, send the overage back to them in a money order. Of course the credit card is stolen. Normally we get these for travel or shipping large amounts of scuba gear overseas.

I couldn't resist answering one. Here is the mail I sent back. If anybody wants to sign up for the tour let me know. Greg

From: Florida Underwater Sports [mailto:info@FloridaUnderwaterSports.com]

Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 5:21 PM

To: 'XXXXXXXXXXX@yahoo.com.hk'

Subject: RE: ENQUIRY

Hello Anthony – thank you for choosing our tour service. The current cost for the five day tour package is below. Please note that the price is per person. Below is also a list of information and paper we will need to proceed with the booking.

Tour Package “B” Includes the Following:
· Full tour of Little Sarasota Bay, including three dives a day in the sea grass beds. During all Bay dives, the participants will be tethered to an instructor for safety.
· The Full Manatee Experience. We will take the participants to the local nuclear power station where the Manatees congregate and swim in the cooling water from the plant. Please note that due to several issue with highly agitated slightly irradiated Manatees acting aggressively, this portion of the tour may be cancelled due to weather.
· Bull Shark Touch Experience. Your participants will be placed in the surf at dusk where they will experience something that many people have never been able to do – meet the beautiful Bull Shark up close and touch this gentle giant of the sea.
· Pedal Tour of the Historical Tamiami Trail. Participants will delight as they are dropped off in the wonderful hamlet of Venice where they will have a pedal tour back to Bradenton along the historic Tamiami Trail. Of note are the many and varied architectural styles of strip malls in the state of Florida. Please note that participants should be in reasonable physical shape and have the ability to run at least a half marathon at high altitude before attempting this.
· Wildlife of the Florida Drainage Ditch – delight with our wildlife guides who will show your participants the wonderful variety of flora and fauna such as indigenous species of Stink Weed, Snapping Turtle, Water Moccasin, Alligator and if lucky Crocodiles.
· Full suite accommodation at the Copa Cabana Inn on the famous stretch of Old Trail. Known for its fantastic location, surrounded by the best and fastest restaurants of Sarasota.
· Price per person is $1,897+VAT.

If this is acceptable, we will need the following documents for all participants sent to us ASAP prior to booking:

· Copies of passports
· Copies of Scuba Certification cards
· Front and back copy of credit card used for booking
· Photos of everyone for certificates (head and shoulder shots)
· Copies of plane tickets for Sarasota County Immigration Department
· Immunization records that clearly indicate vaccination against Monkey-Parvo (we live in an area with issues)
· Dietary restrictions for meals (especially food allergies as we prepare food with a lot of peanut sauce)
· Copies of your passport as the travel arranger
· Completed Department of Homeland Security Clearance form HG/889-99K for clearance to swim near a nuclear power plant (note that this form must be notarized)
· Completed waivers for all of the activities above

Please let us know if you have any questions.

From: Anthony Philips [mailto:philips.n5@msn.com]

Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 2:32 PM
Subject: ENQUIRY

HiI would like you to prepare a five[5] days tour program in your facility for my Clients.They are From Jordan Island and shall be touring round your state and some other place in your country.they re coming to your country for their vacation.

They are just 2 couples.
Mr & Mrs TenKylis
Mr $ Mrs Bilqees

Arrival date: 15th May 2009
Departure date :20th May 2009
Number of days: 6 days
Number of Guest: 4

Confirm availability and get back to me with your rates and total cost so that i can give you my credit card details for a deposit payment.

Anthony Philipsemail = XXXXXXXXXXX@yahoo.com.hk