This has got to be a scam, right?

[DipDabSherbert]

Parents went to a resort. Met a man who stays there all season. He says he owns the apartments. His wife passed away last year.

He messages my mum upon return as she asked for a price to stay there in summer.

He comes back with £300 per apartment (not person) with a £1 deposit.

That's got to be a scam right? £300 for a week with a quid deposit? At the end of July?

I don't want them to get ripped off

What proof is there that he owns the apartment?

Wait. Now she's saying Ken doesn't own it. He just stays there every year for 6 weeks.

I said why cant you do it through a website

She said its dearer as they take commission

Do not give Ken any money!

Ken is taking the piss!

She said Ken is paying the £1 for them.

And then they pay the £299 to the owner on arrival

Sounds well dodgy. Stay clear.

When would the £300 be payable? As if the deposit is £1 isn’t that the only risk??

She said they pay the rest on arrival...

Ken will wait til flights etc are booked and then say actually you need to send me the £299 with some bs reason. They will have no where to stay on arrival. Avoid!

Why do people put themselves at risk of losing their money because they think they will save a few quid from doing things properly and where their money will be protected?

I would be very concerned that she is willing to fall so easily for an obvious scam.

Get her to read this thread.

Agree with Ridingthegravytrain. Avoid!

Why don't they try it and find out? Without actually booking the flights? Tell Ken they have then go through the motions (if he's paying the £1 there's nothing to lose). If he asks for payment prior to the holiday they'll know it's a scam.