Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-02-24 15:54:48 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 text message Scammer Information "Rose" sent a text message saying she was interested in an item we were selling. IT was difficult to communicate through text so we called and got no answer. It was a generic message that answered stating something about a google account being unavailabe.
We got an e-mail through what looked like PayPal stating the money was on hold until we could provide a receipt that we sent the shipper $950 through Western Union. The shippers name, Tracy Chester, 5105 Kaynorth Rd apt#12… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Macon, GA, United States 2013-02-23 00:58:44 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist overpayment Scammer Information Tried to get me to accept overpayment for an item on craigslist… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-02-22 20:07:08 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | selling nissan altima on craigslist Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Ann Doherty Somewhere in United Kingdom 2013-02-20 17:04:48 Auction/eBay Scam Other Auction site | +1 mobile text from 82646 Scammer Information Received text from 82646. wanted item poss a little less cost, wanted me to reply to brouder.declan1@yahoo.com. i emailed back suggested new price plus postage. i asked for his details to check postal charge. I received shipping address: Oluwaseun Tunde, 50 Lafenwa street, Abeokuta, Ogan, Nigeria. THEN I SEARCHED THE ADDRESS. THANKS SCAMDEX.I was suspicious but Scamdex saved me from a lot of problems.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-02-20 01:40:40 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Denali SUV Scammer Information Selling a vehicle through google wallet, wanting bank account and giving no information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-02-20 01:40:40 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Denali SUV Scammer Information Selling a vehicle through google wallet, wanting bank account and giving no information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | John Ward Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2013-02-19 09:59:16 Auction/eBay Scam | i advertised on done deal to sell my camera , i found his inquirey strange Scammer Information I had an inquiry about my camera for sale on done deal Ireland , the number was 82646 which is very strange , he gave no contact number just e mail contact so i thought this was suspicious , i used Scamdex and found he was a con man , AS I he was looking for my pay pal account numbers , i told he to f--k o--
John Ward … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-02-16 20:17:30 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:8148 Scammer Information She wanted to buy our 2007 Montona Camper and wanted to pay for it with paypal and said that she could not come and look at it due to her job, she said that she was a oceanist and she way buying it for her dad- when I told her she needed a check or cash and we wanted to deal with her in person and we have not yet to hear from her.. Other than two other emails again asking the same questions and telling the same thing...that she would pay wtih paypal and she owned a moving com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name San Antonio, TX, United States 2013-02-06 19:41:28 Auction/eBay Scam eBay Classifieds |  Ebay Vehicle Scammer Information Here's the email.......
Hello,
This 1975 Ford Bronco runs and drives excellent. It has been extremely well maintained ! This bronco has all of its original floor mats, all books, complete set of tools and keys. Everything works in the vehicle lights, gauges, radio, seats, windows, locks, etc... clear title free of liens. I bought it when i was serving in Fort Lewis, U.S. Army base in Washington. The vehicle will be delivered for free from WA, US.
I have dropped my price to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Patti Somewhere in Australia 2013-02-06 01:05:10 Auction/eBay Scam Cars.com | car advert Scammer Information wanted to buy my car and then wanted money paid into my paypal account to cover the cost of shipping the car of which he would pay extra money to cover in my account? total scam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-02-05 05:29:39 Auction/eBay Scam Other Auction site | Cars guide prospective buyer Scammer Information I only know he is a scammer by others details on this web page, but am sure I would have worked it out soon enough.
He said he will not be able to inspect due to working in a mine also can not make phone contact due to bad weather which he apparently has used before by reading others notes. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Patti Somewhere in Australia 2013-02-05 03:29:46 Auction/eBay Scam Cars.com | selling my car Scammer Information
Due to the nature of my job and my location i will not be able to come for inspection am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i don't really think i need to come for a look, because i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it so i will call you when am chanced from work but as of now we can be chatting online or sending emails.
And can you please confirm to me again that it is in very good with no fault?
So please just tell me the las… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Mount Wolf, PA, United States 2013-02-04 23:37:35 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 4 wheeler for sale Scammer Information we were looking at a 4 wheeler for sale by this same person apparently selling boats with the same song and dance… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Myrtle Beach, SC, United States 2013-02-04 16:04:28 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | jessice bradley boat for sale Scammer Information its a 2007 ranger commanche bass boat … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2013-02-01 10:47:10 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  scammed out of R30 000 as deposit for a car Scammer Information We paid two deposits of R15 000 each via money gram. Car suppose to be deliver 31 january 2013.
Till now nothing. This Nicholas not replying to any of my mails and so is this fake google check out.
I have to get this money back! It will destroy my marriage. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-01-31 10:26:15 Auction/eBay Scam | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam , ref:7801 Scammer Information Thanks for the response, It's really appreciated. I would have loved to call but due to bad weather our SAT phone is currently scrambled as I'm presently on the west Aquarius submersible to be precise. Please can i know the full condition of the Car and how much are you willing to let it go for as am buying it for my Son as a gift for his graduation. He lives at Perth. I would be more than appreciate if you could be open minded with me and let me know why you are selling the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pearcedale, Victoria, Australia 2013-01-30 05:35:34 Auction/eBay Scam | text message asking to provide paypal invoice Scammer Information On 27/01/2013, at 6:44 PM, Jane Miles wrote:
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 me a paypal payment invoice or create an account at www.paypal.com.au if you dont have one. I will mak… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-25 04:00:40 Auction/eBay Scam Cars.com | Kapo Project Scammer Information I have a vehicle for sale in Cars.com and the guy said he wanted to pay me thru PayPal to buy a car for his dad in Idaho. When I mentioned other pics and him wanting to buy without driving or seeing it in person, it made me question the validity. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Bentleigh East, Victoria, Australia 2013-01-23 08:39:20 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:7603 Scammer Information 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 me a paypal payment invoice or create an account at www.paypal.com.au if you dont have one. I will make a concrete pick up arrangement with my transport agent who will be co… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-01-22 05:47:52 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:7573 Scammer Information i have a add on gumtree selling a laptop including condition and price.
scammer text me asking current condition and "firm" price with email adress attatched but was written strangely and that name (geaneykm) came up instead of theyre number in the message. get that filthy scammer!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Oslo, Oslo County, Norway 2013-01-17 10:27:19 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | michaelorley07@gmail.com tried to buy my BMW Scammer Information Hello,
I am very much interested in buying your item which i saw on craigslist. Is the item still up for sale? Let me know asap.
Thanks
Best regards
Michael.
It is still for sale.
I am currently in Norway, but I will be back in Colorado Springs Jan24. You can have a look then.
Hello,
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'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest, i wanted… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2013-01-16 22:24:40 Auction/eBay Scam Other Classifieds Site | Mobile Phone Scam (Sony Xperia S) Scammer Information I was selling my mobile phone on Adverts.ie and DoneDeal.ie, two very large online classified websites, and the latter lists your phone number on the website for usage by interested buyers. I received a SMS from this individual (under the strange number above). The SMS Text message read:
'U still have the phone for sale What's your best price? contact me on brouder.declan1@yahoo.com'
Although I did not respond to the contact, I did become aware of the scam via a simil… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bill London, England, United Kingdom 2013-01-15 12:33:51 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Jane Miles Scammer Information See below. I contacted the shipping agent and they don't use Western Union.
Yes, the car will be picked up from you, and that's why i was asked to put an extra $3,550 for the shipping cost, If you carefully read the message that was sent to you from Paypal, they should have informed you that the total amount has been debited from my account, the $3550 is for shipping fees that paypal wants you to pay to the shipping agent via Western Union before they can release the full a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-01-12 17:06:24 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Paull Boone Scammer Information paull boone coleraw5@gmail.com
Boone Paull
11:48 AM (13 minutes ago)
to me
Hi
Thank you for getting back to me. Please assure me that it's in good
condition 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 am an oceanographer and i do have a contract to go
for which starts tomorrow and am leaving any moment from now.The
contract is strictly no … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Glenorie, New South Wales, Australia 2013-01-08 11:47:06 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad Scammer Information Both scammers sent text messages asking me to email them regarding the item for sale. Jayopel did not reply again but Anne William offered to buy the item and asked me to send them my Paypal details or my bank account details. She even gave me a link for PayPal. Thankfully I had an account so did not use the link. I was still stupid enough to send a request for payment, only becoming suss after PayPal request gave the name Molly william. It was then I googled her name and di… Read Full Report ⇒ |