TipOff Reports for Paypal (paypal.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Google finds everything Accomac, VA, United States 2012-03-11 02:55:47 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |   Alice Cage on Camp Lejeune Yard Sales Scammer Information 1st response to me attempting to sell a car. "Hello Seller what is your final price for he item kindly get back to me asap" . I respond with the final price and I get this.Thank you for getting back to me with the status of this item. Can you
assure me that it's in good condition and i will not be disappointed
with it ? I'm ready to buy the item for the price  if you can
consider me as your final buyer, but the issue is i am an
oceanographer and i do have a contract to go … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Elissa Somewhere in United States 2012-03-10 13:03:39 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  +4 David Gray / davidgray@contactgray.com Scammer Information "David Gray Jr." contacted me two days after I listed my vehicle for sale and offered more than asking price. Here are the emails he sent...
Hello Elissa,
            Thanks for getting back to me on here. I will take it for $12,000 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | George Timperley Petrolia, Ontario, Canada 2012-03-08 18:39:55 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually Diesel $11500 Scammer Information received an e-mail from rachpattern@gmail.com asking if the truck was still available in response to an ad I place in Craig's List(Calgary)within 10 min. of putting it up.It was almost identical in form and substance to one I recieved when I placed the same ad in southern states some time ago.
I got a response to my original response this time from him/her but this time the language was more sophisticated and It asks that I remove the ad from craig's list then goes on t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Snug, Tasmania, Australia 2012-03-08 12:54:26 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | classified ads scam Scammer Information Hi People
I received this email below while trying to sell my bike in the quokka. The first thing that was weird was he asked for the final price for my car when it is a motorbike advertised. Then the reply (below) was similar to one that my sister got selling her car. So I hope this helps someone out.
Hi thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my vacation,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a petroleum project engineer… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Eddie Spring Valley, CA, United States 2012-03-08 03:41:36 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | I will use paypal to buy your item Scammer Information Hi....Am glad to let you know that have sent the total amount of
$14,500 into your PayPal account,$13,500 for the item and you will send
the $900 to the shipping company via western union and you will use
remaining $100 or western union fee and i know PayPal will would have
alert you with the confirmation of my payment. Please send my shipper
fee today,so they can come for the pick up asap. And get back to me as
soon as you send the payment to them via western union,and don't… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Mary Ellen Motyka Somewhere in United States 2012-03-07 12:20:09 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Craigslist/Paypall Scammer Information Wants to buy vehicle, but wants us to set up a paypal account. He states that he is currently in the service serving at Shahbaz air force base. He also wants our address to figure out how much shipping will cost & arrange for that. We just started this conversation, but I'm sure more will be coming.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Julian Ringwood North, Victoria, Australia 2012-03-07 00:55:04 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | beccyfol@gmail.com Rebecca Foley Scammer Information I posted ad on gumtree, and received sms on phone "Hi, What\'s the lowest price for your item under stuff ads on G.Tree, kindly get back to me by email at...beccyfol@gmail.com, if it\'s still for sale.Email only"
"Once I replied to that email address, he/she sent me another:
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 13:04:31 Overpayment Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Reply to my item for sale listing on Craigslist... ship to another country and pay through PayPal Scammer Information Hello,
I am Pen,I will like to buy your item urgently for my son and i am ready to offer you $1,850 for it including the shipping cost via Express Mail Service, i need it very urgent for my son as a birthday gift,He his schooling in Nigeria and he had just been been promoted and i want wanted to send him a surpise package because i am at sea at the moment for evangelism and due to the nature of my work, phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted also you kno… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 12:59:43 Nigerian/419 Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Reply to sale listing on Craigslist Scammer Information Thanks for your reply,
i am really interested in buying this item for my nephew outside the
country,i will offer $1600 for the item and i will also pay $100 for the
shipping fee.i can make the payment through paypal if you have a
paypal account,if you don't i can also send the money to your home
address through Express Money Order.so get back to me with your
preferred payment method so that i can make the payment today...
i will like to see some pictures please
R… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Price Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-05 01:25:39 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Sea Doo Bombadier for sale Scammer Information Hello John,
Thanks for getting back to me on here. I will take it for $6,200AUD 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.au. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact you in-order to handle the pick-up at any location of your choice t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sandi Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-04 02:03:38 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +8 daved1516@gmail.com Scammer Information I see this guy has done this a few times. New it was a scam straight away!
He texted me and he number doesn't show it just says DavEd for the number asking me to e-mail him. I did and this was the response;
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 come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would have love to call
i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | crystal Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-01 07:17:10 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | trying to get my paypal details Scammer Information I received a txt msg asking what the lowest i would go on a car was and asked to reply through emails after sending emails back and forth this person requested my paypal details so they could deposit money into my account. i noticed they would instantly reply to my email within minutes and they have even started pushing me for my details. they have my email but nothing else is my account safe?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Timothy Hillier Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia 2012-03-01 06:57:26 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1776 Scammer Information Sorry PayPal only
On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 4:23 PM, timothy hillier wrote:
sorry phillip but i do not have paypal and do not wish to do the transaction in this manner i will accept a direct bank transfer or bank cheque and i will not release the vehicle untill payment is cleared
thank you tim
Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:15:17 +1100
Subject: Re: jeep cherokee
From: philipwilson17@gmail.com
To: timstimberworks@hotmail.com
Hi thanks for mailing back… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-01 05:40:33 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1775 Scammer Information I am trying to sell my bike and just got an email saying this a few seconds ago, i am familiar with scams and instantly knew this was a scam
he texted me from a number i didn't know but it came up as "DavEd" saying "I would like to know the present condition and firm price for your listing. easier to contact me on: davidedmond03@hotmai.com"
and he then emailed me when i told him the condition of the bike, saying
"Hi thanks for the mail, am ok with the price and the condition… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name San Francisco, CA, United States 2012-02-29 01:14:45 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +5 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1769 Scammer Information "Thank you for getting back to me with the status of this item. Can you
assure me that it's in good condition and i will not be disappointed
with it ? I'm ready to buy the item for the price if you can
consider me as your final buyer, but the issue is i am an
oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow
and am leaving the state any moment from now. also i want you to know
that i will like you to quickly get back to me with your location
address for … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kerry Barr Somewhere in Australia 2012-02-26 13:02:39 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 buying my car Scammer Information I was selling my car this person offered to buy it. He wanted my pal account email address then told me he deposited the money into my paypal then sent a email stating that he need me to deposit money into his western union account for a courier to pick up the car and take to his premises. I then had a email from Paypal saying the funds had been deposited but I then had to deposit cash into western union before it would be release into my account. I told the guy to get lost. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Naomi Grant Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-02-26 02:38:01 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Selling a Piano/Courier scam Scammer Information I was selling a piano online. he has contacted me , with the usual story of not being able to view it in person as he is on a rig. can't ring me and will have a courier collect it . i need to pay thru pay pal.
actual email.
Hi thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,am buying it for my vacation,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as am a petroleum project engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2012-02-23 14:25:02 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Forest River Rockwood, $3,500 travel traler. Scammer Information First of all,thank you for your interest in purchasing my camper. The camper is a 2007 Forest River Rockwood and is in great shape, no problems, damages or hidden defects. It was always garaged. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this camper and as a woman without driver's license i don't need it so I'm trying to get rid of it as soon as possible. I also got a new job and moved, and many other things have priority now, so, this camper has to go.
I'm a Pay Pal customer… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | C Relph Berwick, Victoria, Australia 2012-02-22 23:26:23 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Shpping agent scam Scammer Information Thanks for the response, I'm seriously interested in this posted AD and i will really love to purchase it right away.Kindly put off the ad right away and consider me as your favorite buyer and I will have my shipper come over for the handling of the shipping down to my place after payment has been received. I will be making the payment through PayPal as paypal is safe and secured for transactions online, advice soon as I'm at sea at the moment as a marine engineer and due to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Myrtle Beach, SC, United States 2012-02-20 16:55:53 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Want to buy your RV Scammer Information This scam artist contacted us about our RV that we have for sale. Used the same info that he would pay our asking price and send payment by PayPal. Thanks to your website I was able to confirm my feelings that this was probably a scam. I have not told him I know it is a scam because he might change his email address if he knows the scam has been reported and this might make it harder for someone else to find out about the scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| jj williams Somewhere in United States 2012-02-20 03:13:52 Auction/eBay Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | mover Scammer Information Hi there, Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that the item is in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest, i wanted to buy this for my Dad, but the issue is I'm a marine biologist and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am leaving any moment from now.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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| JL White Robertsville, MO, United States 2012-02-17 16:35:13 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | I want your RV Scammer Information The same basic verbage as the others I have seen on here for this snake......I want to by your RV for my father....I am in the military....will pay through Paypal....etc. I Googled his name and came up with this website....Thanks! Good Job!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Kirrawee, New South Wales, Australia 2012-02-17 12:48:25 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | fake paypal invoice Scammer Information Asked about best prize for item I offred for sale, then fake paypal to SEND money...
(Like or identical beccyfol@att.net and beccyfol@yahoo.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-02-16 10:57:56 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Gum tree boat scam Scammer Information Placed an add on gum tree to sell a boat and received a txt message to email stevenmile1@gmail.com.
I emailed him and he was asking the price which was listed on the add. He then offered me more than I was asking plus PayPal surcharges, and he will be arranging shipping for the boat to be shipped to Malaysia. It sounded strange so I googled his name and found this site warning it is a scam.
Thanks, this site saved me.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Charles Northam Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-02-16 10:44:57 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Carsales buyer on oil rig Scammer Information Mate,thanks for the response,am Ok with the price,Firstly can i know the full condition of the car as am buying it for my holiday or if its possible to get more close up photo .i'll be coming home soon from our rig as am a petroleum project engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection now due to the nature of my work as am not available now ,i would have love to call in person but we have call restriction due to bad weather condition and our  satel… Read Full Report ⇒ |