Its a fraud don't send any money. I looked up who owned the website It was registered on Oct, 28 2004 to a Erica Richardson and Michelle Richardson. Sisters I guess who live in Atlanta area. I hope somebody persues these crooks. http://www.betterwhois.com/bwhois.cgi?domain=ravingrachael.com&x=34&y=11 . You can also get their phone numbers through the online yellow pages.

Just for curiosity, I filled out the online reservation form on the website.  The person emailed me back immediately and gave me a hidden page link on that website.  On that hidden page, the instruction tells me to wire the money to Michelle Richardson in Atlanta area, and she is "suppose" to be the accountant for this "Rachael".

When I emailed "Rachael" to let her know that her scam was exposed, I didn't get any reply since.

Perhaps he can pursue them via their telephone number.

When I clicked on that page I was told the money would go to Anissa Ellison, also in Atlanta. A phone number came up on Google, but it had been taken out of action. I lost over $300, as I've said in postings before, but yes, something should be done. I have msgd the main board and will call Eros. Interested to know how you figured out who owned the website. PM me if you care to.

I'm the guy who lost the money. I just posted a reply to the detective in this case, to let him know that there is an 800 number associated with one of the richardson women. No one answers, but I left a msg, to which I dont expect a reply. Many thanks for all involved. I will pursue.

Why don't we all go on the atlanta boards and reveal these scammers to support these nice guys that got taken?

she is also going by Ava at Elegant Pearl

Add me to the list... I KNOW of this person,, she has a web site based in Arizona.. of which I was a member for a while. I Really don't think this is any of her doing, it appears she has been ripped off. Whoever did it, if in fact she was ripped off, sure went to a lot of work to create the web site and pirate so many of her pics from her site.  I have E-mailed the "real" girl in the pics and will keep you posted

Dayam who knew 1 pic of this girl can get so many responses.  I hope we all keep helping  each other out and divulge fake pics and scams.
Thanks to all the people that are stepping it up and getting involved.

I believe the pictures used on the ravingrachel site come from a model named Rachel Aziani.  She has an elaborate website with photos and videos, so if you glance at what you can see for free, you will see IMHO a string resemblance.

Lars

Lars is right, I followed up with the real Rachel and got this message....

Great....I sure hope you enjoy the site!
AND yes I do appreciate people like you...we need more people like that in the world.
Must admit that I am pretty upset over this. To use my images and make money, really makes me mad.
Ripping these poor guys off!!
YES if you would post this and let everyone know NOT to give them any money and it is a scam!!!
Thanks!
Kisses,
Rachel

Yeah Yeah I know... I got hit for $175.00 BUT  If you did too, at least report it to Western Union, I DID and they are investigating and shutting these frauds down.. I (we) did nothing illegal so don't be afraid to report it!!! When you contact WU they will also give you numbers for internet frauds and such call them,, I did.. The more that do it the better

Need not be anonymous,, I reported to Western Union and they started an investigation. WE/I did nothing illegal so I'm not afraid to report it, and if you got hit , you should to

AHHH Live and learn... I know I know

what to do i just sent last night 600.00  for a 4 hour dinner date
should i  call my credit company or western union  
but when i do what should i say

Unfortunately your are F&*^%$@#^%&* as I was.. As far as Western Union is concerned, call them and file the complaint and they will put in with the others.  I really don't think we have a recourse as of now because as far as the banks are concerned it goes as a "cash advance" on your account so we have no right to dispute.. BUT PLEASE do at least contact WesternUnion and file the report.. I did this morning and they are concerned.. WE have done nothing illegal so be sure to file the complaint... I have spoken with the REAL person in the photos,  she was ripped off also with this and has been working on it.. The REAL "RACHEL" is not to be blamed or accused in ANY wrong doing ,, I will back her 100 %

Are you guys who lost money sending it to an unknown, unreviewed provider? If you are, WHY????!