TipOff Reports for Paypal (paypal.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Mareza Branson, MO, United States 2012-05-13 20:14:50 Overpayment Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |   Scammed by Grand River Poodles by Roberta Katona from Perry Oh. Scammer Information Mrs. Katona lives in the state of Ohio and we live in the state of Missouri, we purchased a light apricot toy poodle puppy. In her false ads in www.puppyfind.com and in her website www.grandriverpoodles.com she is selling her puppy for $1,300.00 without AKC papers. We paid her $1,500.00 because we were promised to have the puppy with her AKC limited papers. We paid $200.00 for the AKC papers. She claims to be a top breeder, who has won multiple shows, and is in very high stan… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | phil hallworth Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom 2012-05-11 19:42:46 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  classic car for sale scam Scammer Information i was sent email word for word same as previously shown on this website,about being on an oil rig,asking for bank details to pay by paypal.this made me worried about possible chargeback possibilities so i googled his name and found scamdex thankfully before got involved.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Mike Petal, MS, United States 2012-05-11 03:14:36 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Auto sale Scammer Information My son was trying to help me sale my car and he placed it on the internet on a few free sites. This David Gray contacted him and said he was interested in the car and not to waste time trying to sell it on line that I have a buyer being him. He claimed he wanted it for a birthday present for his dad. He sent me this bogus Pay Pal email with it acting like pay pal was needing me to send my part of the frieght that he put extra money in to cover. I was busy at work at the time … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Patricia A Garfield-Bennett Saint Helier, , Jersey 2012-05-08 15:39:11 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | I was just suspicious and checked out your website Scammer Information Patricia,
Thanks a lot for the email.I am away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise,viewing isn't a possibility for me, 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. What is your last negotiable price?
I am buying this for my dad in Malta,I choose the UK market as its a far larger one than that in Malta or near and gives me more freedom of choice,the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dywane Cox Somewhere in United States 2012-05-07 23:31:48 Wills/Probate Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Attn Beneficiary, Please Proceed, Funds Release ($10Million USD) Scammer Information Attn Beneficiary, Please Proceed, Funds Release ($10Million USD)
Dear Beneficiary,
It is my great pleasure to read through your mail, I wish to inform you this funds claim is at its peak legitimate, please kindly decline if you wish not to claim the funds willed, do decline we will not be in any way appreciate receiving unwarranted proposition from you, so after you receive the mail if you wish to claim the funds claim, send below information for funds release. In respect of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | T Scott Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-05-03 07:36:31 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Georgie Mahooney attempted car purchase and Paypal fraud Scammer Information George and his friend Phillip from "Paypal" tried to extort money for shipping expenses associated with a vehicle he was wanting to purchase from me. They indicated the funds for the vehicle purchase had gone to paypal along with shipping expenses and where being held until the shipping expenses had been paid out this end. A phone call directly to Paypal confirmed this was a fraud. See below for details of some initial contact.
>> Thanks a lot for the email.I am away at … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Carole Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-05-01 01:43:12 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Selling Vehicle Scammer Information He sent me txt mess. with no mobile no. only email address. Below is email he sent me -
"thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the least amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for Dad and due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it.
As for the payment..i can only pay via the fastest … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Merrilyn Achammer Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-04-27 03:40:14 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Caravan for sale Scammer Information We advertised our caravan on Trading Post and received a text via mobile asking for firm price and condition of van. He asked us to reply via email which we did. His reply seemed to vague so I googled his name and found this site with other similar incidents.
Copy of his email:
Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Rachypoo712 Baldwin Park, CA, United States 2012-04-26 00:57:31 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 David Gray Jr Scammer Information Contacted me regarding my vehicle for sale...
Hello Rachel,
Thanks for getting back to me on here. I will take it for $14,700USD including PayPal surcharges since I am interested in the immediate purchase.
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at www.paypal.com. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact you in-order to handle the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-04-24 12:17:03 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +8 Christopher Ryan , 36 koolpinyah crescent tiwi northern territory 0810,Australia lisence number - 16723654 DOB- 29th oct,1975 Scammer Information
christopher Ryan christ.ryan01@gmail.com
Apr 23 (1 day ago)
to me
Thanks a lot for the email .I am away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise, 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. What is your last negotiable price? and where is it located at the moment?
I am buying this for my next holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Rick Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-04-22 10:44:43 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | David Edmond Marine Biologist Scammer Information A copy of my email cnversation with this scammer...
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From: dave edmond [mailto:daved1516@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, 22 April 2012 6:34 PM
To: Rick
Subject: Re: Listing
Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition of the RAV4,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Julie Somewhere in United Kingdom 2012-04-21 01:39:04 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Henry edwards Scammer Information This man contacted me, I was selling a phone on trade it uk ads page, he offered me 220.00 instead of 150.00 that was asking price to send to niggeara luckily I wasn't sure googles it and him and hear I am! Gave him a email saying I wouldn't send or do business with him that id googled him and that couldn't afford to b ripped off as I have two young mouths to feed! Cheeky hit never replied after that but was trying to get me to send phone via royal mail insuring on paypalin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bruno Anne Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-04-02 14:06:29 Overpayment Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:2065 Scammer Information I have make different payment to a pick up agent for my car name; Regina Brown.Add; 12 Main Ave.City; Gaston.Country; North Carolina.Zip code;923565.USA.Total amount;$ 2,390.00.Request by Thomas Kenyons the buyer and pay pal said after all transaction would credited my account by $ 4,600.00.Until now no answer from paypal and the buyer Thomas Kenyons.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | jordan UnknownTown, ZZ, United States 2012-03-25 23:57:03 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Rebecca Foley Scammer Information Had an ad on gumtree and received text - Whats the lowest you will go - please email only to beccyfol@gmail.com .
Replied - then received email which was sus -
Alright Mate,
Thanks for your swift reply. I am interested and I would have loved to come for viewing and inspection but i am currently overseas at the moment and i want this item picked up before i get back. Due to my inability to make a bank deposit, I would be paying via PayPal which is safer for me. Kindly send… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| sandra Union, KY, United States 2012-03-21 20:57:44 Lottery Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | world bank scam dr matthew dean debt settlement dept Scammer Information the first letter i got was from a fbi agent telling me i won a lottery the second was from this world bank wanting my name address and telephone number… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | johnno Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-18 11:05:33 Identity Theft Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Identity Theft on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1934 Scammer Information I advertised my car on gumtree 18/3/2012.
This reply as seen by many others ..he's a marine biologist..bla,bla etc.He wants my Paypal details.also known as mi.richi540@gmail.com
He complains that his fone is going flat,please contact me on the above web address.
this in my opinion is the same scammer.
What does he hope to achive.
paypal has no passwords to divulge to buyers..… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sogo Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-03-17 23:23:10 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | DavEd at it again Scammer Information Posted car for sale on gumtree. Received the following SMS test from \"DavEd\" which said \"I would like to know the the present condition and firm price for your listing. easier to contact me on davidedmond01@hotmail.com\"
When I replied back with the above details, I got the following email.....
Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | http://trev.id.au (Trevor) Boronia, Victoria, Australia 2012-03-17 22:04:49 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Buyer scam on Gumtree Scammer Information SMS Message from +16786617688:
Is the car still available for sale and whats your final price email me robertwarner1965@gmail.com my battery is flat so we can talk better – Sent from iPhone4
So sent the reply via email
On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 1:27 PM, name_removed wrote:
Hi Robert, just organising some pics for you
Recieved
From: Robert Warner [mailto:robertwarner1965@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, 15 March 2012 3:58 PM To:… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Marina del Rey, CA, United States 2012-03-15 23:00:15 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | paypal Scammer Information Hello Seller,
Thanks for the mail, I'm seriously interested in buying this item for my son and am okay with your selling price, (first) i will love to know the condition of this item.(second). I will love to see the pic of it. I'm a member of UN workers and currently offshore due of my work, i really want this as a surprise gift for my son so i won't let him know anything about this until it get delivered to him. You can mail me back with your PayPal email address, so I can m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| MICHAEL LEWIS Burbank, CA, United States 2012-03-15 05:15:41 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | REFRENCE TO 1959 FORD GALAXIE 500†Scammer Information Hello Michael,
Thanks for getting back to me on here. I will take it for $10,200 including PayPal surcharges since I am interested in the immediate purchase.
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at www.paypal.com. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact you in-order to handle the pick-up at any location of your choice to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hopkinsville, KY, United States 2012-03-14 13:29:33 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +5 Oceanographer who can only pay by PayPal Scammer Information "My name is Summer lazarev and am interested in purchasing your Item with no delay,but first? What is the final price of the Item? Is the price firm? PayPal can only be issued for you as a means of payment..Contact me with the present state of the Item and some pics as well..hoping to hear from you soon.."
"Thanks for your prompt response. I am currently on sea due to work as an oceanographer but i am buying the flute for my Niece in Syracuse NY. Is this a problem?"
"I quit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-03-13 03:21:53 Auction/eBay Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1868 Scammer Information thanks to this site, after I search the name of a person i suspect might be scammer.
i post my car up on gumtree australia for same, i then get message to my phone, asking for firm price and condition of car.
after i gave him condition of car & price i then get a reply
"Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the condition and the price,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to my work basis.
I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after the payment… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dean Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-03-12 18:17:09 Identity Theft Paypal (paypal.com) | Paypal scammer Scammer Information started emailing me through the quokka newspaper regarding buying my car, asked me to join paypal to receive the money then after i'd joined paypal he managed to start emailing me as paypal claiming i needed to send money via western union to his agent in england i sent the first amount then 'paypal' kept requesting i send more money, then proceeded to say i couldn'… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Don Alexander Plattsburgh, NY, United States 2012-03-12 15:22:36 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | PayPal/Western Union Scammer Information I advertised a boat for sale. Email indicates serious interest. Promises to pay through PayPal, however I need to send $2,000 using Western Union to Lashonia Wright
16513 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI before Paypal can release my money.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Del Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-03-11 04:43:13 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 jessica Alvarez <jessicaaliverex@gmail.com> Scammer Information We advertised car for sale at carsales.com.
On the 9th March 2012
Started with SMS to my husband's mobile number saying;
'Hello, mate is your car still valid for purchase, need your response through my private email jessicaaliverexgmail.com with the firm price.
My husband's SMS back to her was;
'Yes it is. Can we talk on the phone?
10th March 2012
SMS from 'Jessica' responded with;
'nope i can only talk on net like this.
The mobile number she was texting from was +161… Read Full Report ⇒ |