Scam Tip Report #14623 - New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) New Zealand Taranaki Basin kapo project., tried to buy car


Scam ReporterScam Tips Received
Peter James
Somewhere in Australia
2013-12-09 00:45:59
Auction/eBay Scam
1
+42 New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) New Zealand Taranaki Basin kapo project., tried to buy car   
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
mathew boyle
Email Address:
matt.boyle232@gmail.com
Telephone:
+61428465117
received a text message with a request to email the final price!? Email as follows:-

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: matthew boyle
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2013
Subject: XR6T
To: Peter James


Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the little details have read in the advert compare to the others have seen recently and please Does it have any more history I should be aware of and why are you selling if you don\'t mind my asking.I work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20days off and 11days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated ontop of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift and a surprise package for him .Where is it located at the moment and I will really appreciate if you can email more info.
In regards to payment ,all i will need is your bank details or pay pal payment email and name to set up purchase,as i don\'t have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here on our mine site but i have my ANZ bank account linked up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account .Have been introduce to a reputable shipping company that will handle the delivery after the payment clears to your account.I will really appreciate if you can email more info..
Regards,
Matthew.

My reply, after I checked this site and found it was a scam:-

Whoever you are, don’t waste my time. I have reported you again, you arsehole. Hope you have a shit Christmas.

Sound familiar? Change your story, you twat.


Scammer Information
Name Kyle Jones More Like This

Email Address joneskyle02@gmail.com
More Like This

Telephone 0422467330 More Like This

Scam Details Thanks for mailing back.I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project.We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. I am buying this for my for my holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in NT . However,does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don\'t mind my asking and I will really appreciate if you can email more info and if possible more photos.
I am already in talks with the courier that will handle the pick-up and delivery to my family . As regards the payment, I can pay you through direct bank deposit,using ppal instant bank wire transfer service, I will need your bank details.If you are not comfortable with that, you can set up a paypal account proper at www.paypal.com.au and I will make the payment through paypal, this way, all I will need is your paypal email address,so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in my place.
Regards, Kyle.

this is what i was emailed, he also wanted $1,150 transferred to his agent in malaysia.
I was just about to pay when i had this problem with the pick up, my pick up agent says i will need to pay for the pick up before they can schedule a pick up time, they charged me $1,050 for pick up and delivery and payments for pick up made through them is made to their corporate international headquarters in Malaysia and the payments is made through western union money transfer, i will add the $1,050 to the money i will send as soon as i have made the payments,i will need you to help me send the money to my pick up agent HQ in the Malaysia through western union money transfer, this can be done from any post office,there is always western union money transfer section in most post offices,i would have done it myself but as i am at sea and didn\'t bring my credit card aboard,.I will appreciate your help here and thanks for your understanding


Follow Ups/Extra Information. Most recent is listed first.
received a text message with a request to email the final price!? Email as follows:- Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
I am buying it for my new apartment and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted. Regarding the payment,pls get back to me with your final asking price and your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no paypal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct.
Await your reply. another email from Lindsay after saying payment was made: I have just made the payments now and i expect PayPal to have emailed by now if not you can check your email (i removed my email) spam or junk folder for the confirmation, i sent $1,800 in all, and i added $1,100 meant for pick up and delivery and the worldremit money transfer fee also and the insurance, so you will need to send $1,050 to the pick up agent Headquarters via worldremit money transfer, PayPal said they have emailed you to this effect, i added extra $50 to cover the worldremit money transfer charges which shouldn't be more than $50, so $1,800 will be credit to your account. Here is the pick up agent info needed to get the money sent through worldremit money transfer:
PS: If you didn't receive the payment receipt in your email? kindly check your email Spam/Junk folder because that was where i found my receipt.
Receiver's first Name: Mateo Receiver's Surname : Duijinisveld
71a Col Guido St, Manila, Manila, 1006. Philippines
I. will need the details of the transfer once you have sent fund . . . 2. Sender's name and address used in sending the money

Scam Email
I advertised a queens bed and tallboy on gumtree within 5 minutes i had a message for my email, then the games began, then I noticed 2 different email address for this lindsay menguita lindsaymenguita@yahoo.com and anuwafemiriloni@gmail.com, i knew it was a scam as I know how paypal works, then i couldn't log into my paypal later on during the night and when I finally did i removed my bank details.....i did ask him to send me his ID, which im still waiting for...hahahaha...dont be fooled by these scammers get the word out there....

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2019-11-28 03:44:19
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Lindsay Menguita
Email Address:
anuwafemiriloni@gmail.com
Scam Website:
I was selling a TV unit on Gumtree for $850. Was asked to move to email as the person's inbox was 'full'. Then received this below email as per other reports. Provided a response saying I wouldn't provide address until payment was cleared (unfortunately provided bank details), but then felt it was wrong & googled NZOG to see that they have listed a message warning of this scam too. Haven't heard anything back. Reported to Gumtree & they have blocked Aniya's account.
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? I am buying it for my new apartment and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted. Regarding the payment,pls get back to me with your final asking price and your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no paypal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct. Await your reply.

Scam Email
aniya.anelie@yahoo.com.au

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2019-10-25 03:08:20
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Aniya Anelie
Email Address:
aniya.anelie@yahoo.com.au
I was selling a TV unit on Gumtree for $850. Was asked to move to email as the person's inbox was 'full'. Then received this below email as per other reports. Provided a response saying I wouldn't provide address until payment was cleared (unfortunately provided bank details), but then felt it was wrong & googled NZOG to see that they have listed a message warning of this scam too. Haven't heard anything back. Reported to Gumtree & they have blocked Aniya's account.
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? I am buying it for my new apartment and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted. Regarding the payment,pls get back to me with your final asking price and your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no paypal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct. Await your reply.

Scam Email
aniya.anelie@yahoo.com.au

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2019-10-25 03:06:26
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Aniya Anelie
Email Address:
aniya.anelie@yahoo.com.au
I wanted to sell my car and I received a text from the number +61 488 879 604, that asked me to send an email to the adress alicegood41@gmail.com, which I did. Sharply afterward, I received an email from :
Alice Good
05:29 (il y a 1 heure)
Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in Fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely.
If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment.
1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address
Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon

Scam Email
Alice Good to: x Date: 6th of august 2019 05:29 Object: Re: Toyota ipsum

magicbunny   (Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand) Added the following extra information on :2019-08-06 05:31:38
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
alicegood41
Email Address:
alicegood41@gmail.com
Telephone:
+61 488 879 604
Advertised Fridge on Gumtree. Got this response below which is a word for word lift from an earlier scam:
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on Kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
I am buying it and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and I would have called but our calling is restricted. Regarding the payment, please get back to me with your final asking price and your paypal email address so i can process the payment,due to paypal charges you can alternatively send your BSB and account number if you don't have paypal account, you can set up at www.paypal.com I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up after the whole fund has been cleared into your account. Thanks

Glenn   (Perth, Western Australia, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2019-07-10 02:32:56
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Trace Natasha
Email Address:
ktrnlonnie@gmail.com
Was advertising car on Trademe and Facebook. I received this email:
Hello, Is this your vehicle still available for sale? Kindly get back to me asap Thanks —————— After I replied, I got this: —————— Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in Fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPail, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely.
If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment.
1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address
Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon ——————— It sounded strange so I googled the email and found it was a scam.

Scam Email
megs.russell.nz@gmail.com

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2018-08-24 23:14:32
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Mary Cater
Email Address:
ccmary88@gmail.com
I was advertising my car on Trade me a received a text from 8854, 'Hi, is the vehicle aavailable? pls msg me at ccmary88@gmail.com Cheers.
I replied to the email and the email that came back was:
Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in Fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely.
If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment.
1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address
Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon
After I replied, the next message that came through was:
I got your message..am okay with your asking price...Thank you to let me know the condition and my shipping agent will do all the necessary work on it as soon they arrive to your location for the pickup,so make sure you get everything ready before my shipping agent arrive to your location.
Good let me have your paypal account email address and your address for the pickup
Kindly get back to me Thanks

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2018-07-23 08:15:10
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Mary Cater
Email Address:
ccmary88@gmail.com
Wanting to buy my car. Offering transfer of money through PayPal His courier would collect the car.

Scam Email
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb acct name and number if you have no PayPal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct.

Rob   (Hawthorne, Queensland, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2018-06-06 09:21:43
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Cameron Laurence L
Email Address:
cameronlaurencel@gmail.com
Scam Website:
Contacted after advertising an item for sale on Gumtree. She claimed to work for NZOG and wanted to arrange payment via transfer along with transferring extra funds to cover freight of goods that she would like me to transfer via Western Union as she couldn't access it while out at sea. Goods for sale where in NSW and she was going to send to WA and then gave me her address below as USA. Gave me her details as: Name: ANNA RASCON Address: 23245 highway 94 lot 294 City: Calhan State: Colorado Postal Code:80808 Country: USA Different to email details that show as Janet Nicolas

Scam Email
> On 15 May 2018, at 8:01 am, Janet Nicolas wrote: > > Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? I am buying it for my for my holiday and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted.Regarding the payment,pls get back to me with your final asking price and your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no paypal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct. > Regards

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2018-05-16 05:11:55
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Anna Rascon
Email Address:
janicholas1013@gmail.com
Same bullshit....

Scam Email
Subject: Re: Toyota RAV4 1995 listing on trademe *********************
From: date: Mon, May 7, 2018 at 10:04 AM

Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in Fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime. Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely. If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment. 1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2018-05-07 05:26:50
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Mary Cater
Email Address:
ccmary88@gmail.com
Name: Cameron laurence L

Scam Email
I posted an ad on gumtree then he sent me an email ask about the price then I replied to him, after that he sent me: Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb acct name and number if you have no PayPal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2018-03-18 09:41:12
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Cameron laurence L
Email Address:
cameronlaurencel@gmail.com
I posted an ad in regards to selling my phone on Gumtree and the person wanted my email. I asked what would you do with my email and got this reply: send me your email please i dont use the site much so i prefer email.
Then, I got an email from Collins Robben: Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
I am buying it for my first daughter as a surprise graduation gift and i will be responsible for the shipping charges via AUSPOST EMS to her address so that would not be a problem, which means i will pay $100 AUD for the delivery charges and more importantly,I will be glad to make the payment asap via  PayPal you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no paypal acct as am currently at sea which is why i will be making a transfer into your account.
I asked some questions and got this reply: the more name is for my mate at work have acconut on gumtree is the one find the add for me get back to me with the paypal email address and get back to me with the price for the payment now..

Scam Email
drcollins.robben@gmail.com

Lyn   (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2018-03-15 09:18:38
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Collins Robben, Karen Simpsons
Email Address:
drcollins.robben@gmail.com
I had 2 motorbikes for sale and contacted by bobbi?, asking if I can have them delivered as he's working for New Zealand oil and gas, he asked for my bank info. He did not ask to see them so I googled the company (Nzog) to find the full email was a script they use as a start of a scam, lucky New Zealand oil and gas "nzog"are aware and post this info on their main page. I was not scammed but it was the start so I was lucky I found this first.. It's what's known as the purchase scam, my items were listed as a classified ad on 'gumtree' u.k., I was suspicious anyway as they said they were local but English and grammar were poor, they sent sms text first but then said they didn't have a phone (but stil text first) so I emailed them with address provided but I wonder why they always use the same company when Nzog are aware of it? I would never have sent them money anyway for something I was selling but it was interesting to see how they reel you in, I might play along and see how they do it and come back in a couple days with the script, is there anyway I could get them to identify themselves as they don't know I'm on to them yet??

Tony   (Consett, Durham, United Kingdom) Added the following extra information on :2017-07-27 00:43:12
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Bobbi dawn love
Email Address:
bobbilove34@gmail.com
Telephone:
07573127675
Same person again!

Scam Email
Subject: Re: Toyota Hiace Van 3.0L 1998
From: carl thompson [mailto:cptcarlauto@gmail.com] sent: Thursday, 8 June 2017 8:13 AM

Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely. If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment. 1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2017-06-07 20:32:37
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Carl Thompson
Email Address:
cptcarlauto@gmail.com
Scam Website:
wanted me to send money for a pickup firm to complete purchase

Scam Email
Subject: Re:
From: carl thompson return-path:
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in-reply-to:
references:
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Hi, I was just about to pay when i had this problem with the pick up,my pick up agent says i will need to pay for the pick up before they can schedule a pick up time,they charged me $900 for pick up and delivery,and payments for pick up made through them is made to their corporate international headquarters which is in USA and the payments is made through western union money transfer, i will add the $900 to the money i will send through PayPal as soon as i have made the payments, i will email you and let you know and please i will need you to help me send the money to my pick up agent Hq in USA through western union transfer,this can be done from any post office,there is always western union money transfer section in most post offices you can do it.I would have done it myself but we can't bring some of our personal effects along,i am a little incapacitated.I will appreciate your help here. Regards. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 9:12 PM, rk wrote: > Hi Carl, > not sure what pictures u want, no we arnt the original owners, boat engine > is great mecanicaly and the boat could go in water now, will need some > maintance at some time(window rubbers & 1 of the cubbards has the base > broken)but nothing to stop it bein on the water, just a general clean up, > hull is sound and the 120hp evenrude pushes it along great, had it to > 38knots. > Price is firm 9k as we spent 4.5 k on the new trailer and then added the > antitheft leg and the webbing type winch. > Boat and trailer have only been in the water 3 times since purchasing the > trailer as we moved to Bulls and dont trust goin out thro the breakers. > Paypal email is > Address is > > Ps see trademe for the pics, if u need more let me kno what of, and will > put them on as usin stupid smartphone. > > Cheers > > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. > > -------- Original message -------- > From: carl thompson > Date: 31/05/17 8:16 AM (GMT+12:00) > To: "rk" > Subject: Re: > > Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in > good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy > this for my son in fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i > work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in > New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no > call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access > email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment > option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm > requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible > for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an > account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just > log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as > possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they > will get it to my son's location safely. > > If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information > below to proceed with the payment. > > 1) More pictures > 2) What is the condition? > 3) Are you the Original Owner? > 4) Your final asking price ? > 5) Your PayPal Email Address > 6) Your Picked Up Location Address > > Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company > to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up > agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i > look forward to hear from you soon. > > On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 6:57 PMrk wrote: > >> Yes it is still for sale >> > > --001a113d3fb8b80e080550c44daf Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hi,

I was just about to pay when i had this= =20 problem with the pick up,my pick up agent says i will need to pay for=20 the pick up before they can schedule a pick up time,they charged me
= $900 for pick up and delivery,and payments for pick up made through=20 them is made to their corporate international headquarters which is in=20 USA and the payments is made through western union money transfer, i will add the $900 to the money i will send through PayPal as soon as i have made the payments, i will email you and let you know and please i=20 will need you to help me send the money to my pick up agent Hq in USA=20 through western union transfer,this can be done from any post=20 office,there is always western union money transfer section in most post offices you can do it.I would have done it myself but we can't bring= =20 some of our personal effects along,i am a little incapacitated.I will=20 appreciate your help here.

Regards.




On Tue, May 30, 2017 = at 9:12 PM, rk = <rk@x= tra.co.nz> wrote:
Hi Carl,=C2=A0
not sure what pictures u want, no we arnt the or= iginal owners, boat engine is great mecanicaly and the boat could go in wat= er now, will need some maintance at some time(window rubbers & 1 of the= cubbards has the base broken)but nothing to stop it bein on the water, jus= t a general clean up, hull is sound and the 120hp evenrude pushes it along = great, had it to 38knots.
Price is firm 9k as we spent 4.5 k on t= he new trailer and then added the antitheft leg and the webbing type winch.=
Boat and trailer have only been in the water 3 times since purch= asing the trailer as we moved to Bulls and dont trust goin out thro the bre= akers.
Paypal email is z
Address s.

Ps see trademe for the pics, = if u need more let me kno what of, and will put them on as usin stupid smar= tphone.

Cheers
a



Sent from = my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

-------- Original message --------
= From: carl thompson <cptcarlauto@gmail.com>
Date: 31/05/17 8:16 AM (= GMT+12:00)
To: "rk" <k@xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re:
<= div>
<= div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">Hi there, Thank you for getting back to=20 me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be=20 disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil=20 and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki=20 Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack=20 of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as w= e will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this=20 transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the=20 paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account= =20 with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on=20 to=C2=A0www.paypal.com= . I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover=20 that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my=20 son's location safely.

<= div style=3D"font-size:12.8px">If my mode of payment is accepted kindly ema= il me with the information below to proceed with the payment.

1) More p= ictures
2) What is the condition?
3) Are you the Original Owner?
4) Your final asking price ?
5) Your PayPal Email Address
6) Your Picked Up Location Address

Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company=20 to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick=20 up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon.
<= /div>

On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 6:57 PM, rk <k@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
Yes it is still= for sale


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Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2017-05-30 22:26:08
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Name:
carl Thompson
Email Address:
cptcarlauto@gmail.com
Received the following email regarding a car my son has advertised on Trademe.
Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely.
If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment.
1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address
Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon.

Beth Dudley   (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) Added the following extra information on :2017-05-24 04:03:53
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Name:
Emily Adams
Email Address:
emilypld@gmail.com
Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in fiji, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely.
If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment.
1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address
Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon. ----- Thanks for the payment details and am happy to proceed with the payment, however i just got a confirmation mail from the shipping company now that i will need to pay for the freighting fees before they can schedule pre-shipping/ pickup date,they charged $1,350 for the pick up and delivery, but the problem is they only accept western union money transfer as form of payment which is sent to their HQ in the USA.
As you are well aware of, due to the nature of my work am away and do not have access to western union, most post offices or post shop have western union section, will it be ok with you if I add the $1,350 to the amount I am transferring? and as soon as the money goes through you can help me make the western union transfer of the freighting fees through western union money transfer? You are not obliged to help me, but i will indeed appreciate your help as I am a little incapacitated here.
-----

Mark Knight   (Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand) Added the following extra information on :2017-04-26 23:06:35
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Name:
emily adams
Email Address:
emilypld@gmail.com
I have received the inquiry email for the car I advertised in Trademe on 21st April 2017. Same story, buying a car for son in Fiji, really keen to buy the car even though I assured him he needs to view the car first. Then, when he was just about to make payment at Paypal, his agent requested him to make the payment first etc.... I called off the deal.

Josh   (Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand) Added the following extra information on :2017-04-23 05:19:06
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Name:
Carl Thompson
Email Address:
cptcarlauto@gmai.com
Replied to my car ad on trade me: #### Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it??. I wanted to buy this for my son in Kansas, but the issue is I am away at sea at the moment, i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment option is PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime.Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, i will be responsible for all the paypal fee/charges on this transaction and if you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will get it to my son's location safely.
If my mode of payment is accepted kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the payment.
1) More pictures 2) What is the condition? 3) Are you the Original Owner? 4) Your final asking price ? 5) Your PayPal Email Address 6) Your Picked Up Location Address
Get back to me with your address so i can forward to the shipping company to schedule an appointment with you for pick up. I have a private pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payments has been made. So i look forward to hear from you soon. ### That sounded fishy to me, and I found this report on the scamalot homepage. Thanks to everyone for reporting and helping me to realise it was a scam!!!

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received: by mail-oi0-f65.google.com with SMTP id g11so470335oib.2

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2017-04-19 06:27:29
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Name:
Emily Adams
Email Address:
emilypld@gmail.com
Buying white goods.
First Name.Lina Last Name.Gu Address:Jiangxi gongzi.jintai lu City: Ji'an State: Jiangxi Zip Code: 343900 Country: China.

Jay Leung   (Somewhere in ) Added the following extra information on :2016-04-26 17:44:11
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Name:
Lara sue
Email Address:
larasue222@gmail.com
Texted and then emailed me in regards to a car advertisement I put up on carsales.com.au Thanks everyone here for warning me. Email read : "Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your PayPal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb acct name and number if you have no PayPal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct. Regards, Glenn."

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2016-02-12 03:06:54
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Name:
Glenn Jonhston
Email Address:
glennjjton12@gmail.com
Wanted to buy my car via paypal transaction and have the car sent upto Darwin by courier whilst "she" is offshore.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2016-01-22 11:06:06
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Name:
rebecmorgan01@gmail.com
Email Address:
rebecmorgan01@gmail.com
A message was sent to me via a reputable classifieds website, requesting contact via email if item 'was still for sale'. Got suspicious when received the following reply; Thanks for getting back.I'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on your advert...i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG),which am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project...we do not have access to phone at the moment,that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Regarding the payment,will be paying you via PayPal,because it the only means of payment i have on here and it linked up with my westpac bank account.Kindly get back to me with your PayPal email address details,so i can process the payment.If you don't have PayPal account you can alternatively send me your BSB account name and number can also do a wire bank transfer from my PayPal account. For the shipping.I'll instruct a Shipping Co Agent to come for pick up at your door,when you must have gotten your cash at hand...will wait for the PayPal payment to clear in your account, before we proceed with the pickup.Will schedule the pick up time with you and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your account. Thanks

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Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2016-01-19 15:54:17
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Name:
Name Unknown
Email Address:
tarawilliams105@hotmail.com
Same as the ones mentioned above but with different email address.

Scam Email
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Aviation University in Western Australia ,I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting..I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery .I will really appreciate if you can email more info Due to the nature of my work i am a very busy man working all day, am a (Operating Manager) am presently on-board, i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through Account to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account ,please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son .Await your reply

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2015-08-31 09:36:15
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
John Dean
Email Address:
jdean8459@gmail.com
Very similar to other reports work for nzog project manager no access to phone could only reply via email wanted to pay via PayPal or bank transfer

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2015-06-16 11:45:17
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Daniel goulding
Email Address:
dgold2261@gmail.com
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) as a rig mechanic and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my ANZ bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment.You can alternatively send your BSB and Account number you can receive a direct deposit into your bank account from paypal I have also contacted my shipping agent who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in NT after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct.With the issue of my details,transferring the name of ownership and signing of all paperwork will be done by the pick up agent so you don't have to worry about that. Thanks Await your reply

Scam Email
I was not scammed, I remembered reading to be wary of contact by SMS on the carsguide website and so went to the NZOG website with the intention of confirming scammers story. That is where I found a further warning and a link to this site where I found the name of the person who had contacted me already reported. Thank you you are doing a great service to the internet community.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2015-06-08 21:31:28
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Bernard Rodgers
Email Address:
baussue@gmail.com
Scam Website:
enquired about my ute advertised on carsales.said he was happy with price and condition and would pay via paypal.then a courier would pick it up and take it back to nt.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2015-06-01 01:05:32
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Bernard Rogers
Email Address:
baussue@gmail.com
Scam Website:
Txt came through mobile phone number + 61 409 793 748, asked not be txted but emailed to the email above but then responded from a totally different email address with the message below.

Scam Email
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? Kathy Smith I am buying it for my for my holiday and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted.Regarding the payment,pls get back to me with your final asking price and your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no paypal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct. Await your reply.

Jasmine   (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2015-05-10 08:00:29
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Mac Smith, also known as Kathy Smith
Email Address:
macsmith202@gmail.com
Received email to buy my car - "i will be paying your last asking price mate - Thanks for getting back, i'm cool with the condition as described on the adver, i work with New Zeal Oil andHas (NZOG) ad we are presently offshore in New ZeaandTaranaki Basinonkupe project. We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility .... etc etc - I asked for drivers liense number etc for identifcation before I sent anything His reply was: Peter Clinton 11 Anictomatis Rd, Berrimah NT0828 License Number 1347028 DOB 29/10/75 - Glad I read this web page thanks for that - I had advertised on Car Guides Queensland

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2015-02-19 09:15:52
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Peter Clinton
Email Address:
peterclinton90@gmail.com
Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) ,he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT.
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking.I am already in talks with the courier that will handle the pick-up and delivery it in NT.
As regards the payment, I can pay you through direct bank deposit,using paypal instant bank wire transfer service, I will need your bank details. If you are not comfortable with that, you can set up a paypal account proper at www.paypal.com.au and I will make the payment through paypal, this way, all I will need is your paypal email address.
Thanks and reply asap.

Scam Email
Gumtree advert. His guy must be a "RETARD" and very busy and rich with all these jobs he has off-shore. The jobs are all the same, Location the same, the story's the same. Hey 'RETARD' write a new ad so we can all get some more entertainment. You can always come around and pick the vehicle up in person, if you like, bring the money in cash and we can do a deal. Look forward to seeing you!!!!

Roger   (Perth, Western Australia, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2015-01-30 03:40:06
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Paul Smith
Email Address:
paulsmith090@outlook.com
In response to an ad on gumtree. Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb acct name and number if you have no PayPal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct

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gumtree ads

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-12-09 23:20:25
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  Information
Name:
mariaclintonmariaclinton@hotmail.com
Email Address:
mariaclintonmariaclinton@hotmail.com
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting..I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery .I will really appreciate if you can email more info
Due to the nature of my work i am a very busy man working all day, am a (Operating Manager) am presently on-board, i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account ,please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son .Await your reply

No Name   (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2014-11-29 05:11:39
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Barry Flakes
Email Address:
barryflakes1906@gmail.com
This dude said he wanted to bu my car and gave exactly the same story as given to one of your reporters previous storys.
Re: which item Donald Gricks (donaldgricks@gmail.com) Add to contacts 30/10/2014 Keep this message at the top of your inbox To: i removed my name donaldgricks@gmail.com Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying the car for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $200.00 for you just to take down the posting..I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery .I will really appreciate if you can email more info
Due to the nature of my work i am a very busy man working all day, am a (Operating Manager) am presently on-board, i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account ,please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son .Await your reply this is only one of 4 emails.

Scam Email
he was after my papal information and bank accounts and started making up stories about paying Greater Western Union agents commision and fees for collecting the car. I realised what was happening and got out of being scammed. donaldgricks@gmail.com

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-10-31 04:51:13
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Donald Gricks
Email Address:
donaldgricks@gmail.com
Scam Website:
tried to buy my car advertised on gumtree......same con as previously reported on scamdex, word for word.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-10-23 12:16:34
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
ronald connore
Email Address:
rconnore@gmail.com
Received same email in response to an ad for my car on Gumtree (after I got the text to email him). I thought it was strange that someone would want to buy a cheap shitty car that needs work when they work on the rigs and then he said he would have it couriered to VIC - that's when I knew 100% it was a scam although I really did know all along!

Scam Email
Steve Connell 3:34 PM (17 hours ago) to me Thanks a lot for the email. I\'m away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? I\'m very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with her present condition and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won\'t be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted.Regarding the payment, pls get back to me with your final asking price and your PayPal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no PayPal acct. I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct. Regard

Unknown   (Somewhere in Australia) Added the following extra information on :2014-09-11 01:13:44
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Steve Connell
Email Address:
stconel2@gmail.com
Advertised my car on Gumtree and within a couple of hours got an email asking if the item was still available? After I replied and got an email back and after reading it "alarm bells" started ringing. So I did a bit of research and found this page.

Scam Email
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. I am buying the car for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don\'t mind my asking. I don\'t mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting..I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery .I will really appreciate if you can email more info Due to the nature of my work i am a very busy man working all day, am a (Operating Manager) am presently on-board, i don\'t have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account ,please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son .Await your reply

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-07-08 05:42:40
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Justin Lewis
Email Address:
justinlewis1960@gmail.com
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no PayPal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct. Await your reply

Scam Email
http://www.gumtree.com.au/m-my-ads.html

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-05-15 09:02:27
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
steve mark
Email Address:
stevemark846@gmail.com
Telephone:
0477751386
The same as previously reported. Same text message asking for a response by email. I know where it goes from here so have not pursued any further. He will email back and say he's happy with the price and then it gets more scammy - western union etc!

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-05-09 05:26:45
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Ronald
Email Address:
rconnore@gmail.com
Scam Website:
Exactly the same email as the previous one -
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying the car for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting..I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery .I will really appreciate if you can email more info
Due to the nature of my work i am a very busy man working all day, am a (Operating Manager) am presently on-board, i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account ,please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son .Await your reply .

Scam Email
rconnore@gmail.com

Tracey carter   (Somewhere in Australia) Added the following extra information on :2014-05-02 21:17:46
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Ronald Connore
Email Address:
rconnore@gmail.com
I was selling a car on gumtree, then recieved this text message.:
Is your vehicle still for sale?what is the lowest price and condition of it,get back to me through my email address (seangalbraithaus@gmail.com)
So I replied with details via email.
I then recieved this email:
Re: Vs ute‏
Sean Galbraith (seangalbraithaus@gmail.com)
 
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb acct name and number if you have no PayPal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your account.
Await your reply
Then alarm bells started ringing so I googled the company and came across this site. Something just didn't seem right about it.

Scam Email
I was selling a car on gumtree then with I an hr. I had all this come through and it didn\'t seem right. And was worded a bit strange. Started wanting bank details and paypal account details and it seemed odd to me.So I started doing a bit of research starting with the company he worked for. And then I found this site.

rob   (Point Cook, Victoria, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2014-04-21 06:36:31
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
sean Galbraith
Email Address:
seangalbraithaus@gmail.com
Scam Website:
I put an add on Gumtree to sell a car. I was contacted with similar story and asked for bank details.

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2014-02-16 07:00:48
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
John Cast
Email Address:
johncast14@gmail.com
Telephone:
0428465117
Received this email in response to us advertising our car via a popular website. Found the scam on this site thankfuly and did not further communicate with the scammer. > Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the little details have read in the advert compare to the others have seen recently and please Does it have any more history I should be aware of and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking.I work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20days off and 11days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. > > I am buying this for my first son who just graduated ontop of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift and a surprise package for him .Where is it located at the moment and I will really appreciate if you can email more info. > > In regards to payment ,all i will need is your bank details or pay pal payment email and name to set up purchase,as i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here on our mine site but i have my ANZ bank account linked up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account .Have been introduce to a reputable shipping company that will handle the delivery after the payment clears to your account.I will really appreciate if you can email more info.. > > Regards, > Travis.

Annemarie Kaszubska   (Perth, Western Australia, Australia) Added the following extra information on :2013-12-11 10:40:03
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Travis Bacon
Email Address:
travbacon1@gmail.com

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