In Reply to: Bank transfer payment for villa. Safe? posted by Ellebana on Wednesday, 26. January 2011 at 09:45 Bali Time:
a reasonable deposit, with the balance to be paid once you are in.
Perhaps the response to the proposal will tell something about the owners.
I think there is some value in the postings on the travel forums.
Perhaps if you left your address open someone who has first hand experience could Email you for further peace of mind.