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Travel Reporter Gets Burned On London Vacation Rental Scam

1.26.11 3:00 PM EDT By Ben Popken

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(matthewtrevithick)

New York Times “Frugal Travel” reporter Seth Kugel thought he got a great deal when he rented a London flat for a pittance, only to have it disappear along with his wired deposit.

Burned! A London Vacation Rental Scam [Frugal Traveler]

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1.26.11By Ben Popken

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