Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports for Autotrader (autotrader.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand 2018-09-08 00:15:13 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  +3 Brett Staniforth/C&L Inc Scammer Information He contacted us in re to our ad on autotrader with intention to purchase a car.
He contacted us saying that he was happy with the condition of the car and the price, but will pay through paypall. He'll say that he will not withdraw the funds from once once the transaction was completed because he was happy with the condition of the car as advertised and trusted us to be true.
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  | Anonymous Bromley, Bromley, United Kingdom 2017-03-15 20:13:03 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader buyer Scammer Information Wanting to buy my campervan which is on sale in Autotrader!::
Thanks for your response,
I want you to consider this a deal as i am willing to pay your full asking price! i actually want to buy it for a family member who is urgently in need of it, i have checked through your posting and i'm fully satisfied with it.
Unfortunately, i would not be able to come personally to view/collect, i work offshore as an instructor on a oil rig so i don't have time at all, but like … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| gareth drysdale Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom 2015-11-03 15:38:52 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | trying to buy a car Scammer Information Tried to pay for my car via PayPal and saying a mover/agent will collect when payment clears… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Leavenworth, KS, United States 2015-05-06 20:34:01 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Zack Olden Scammer Information Do you have the extra keys?:
Do you have the spare tire?:
Where did you get your car serviced?:
When is the last date you service it?:
Have you ever had any transmission repairs?:
And Is there any rust on the body?:
Are you the original owner?:
How much do you have in mind to sell it last?:
Get back to me with answers to my questions and i will make my final conclusion and get back to you.
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm curr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Dearborn, MI, United States 2014-04-07 17:07:21 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:18129 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fullerton, CA, United States 2014-03-17 17:35:20 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:17443 Scammer Information I had recently put my car onto auto trader. I got an email from Kevin saying that he was interested in the car and wanted to buy it for his dads birthday. He said he couldnt look at the car, because he was an oceaographer, but would send us money through paypal. I was hesitant to use paypal as I would prefer wire transfer, money order, cashiers check, or a check, but I decided ok. Before I could say anything more he had already sent a payment through w an id number. The thing… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jennifer Somewhere in United States 2014-02-13 22:15:18 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Car scam Scammer Information "Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm
an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end in
couple of months,I would have loved to call you so we can talk on
phone but i cant due to the lack of reception on the sea area,so it is
better we communicate through mails. My only means of payment is
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| No Name Murfreesboro, TN, United States 2013-10-09 15:12:58 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:12647 Scammer Information I listed a car for sale on AutoTrader. Was contacted by text. Story is she's out of the country wants to buy for a friend, wants to pay on pay pal, etc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Irvine, CA, United States 2013-10-07 18:03:20 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | John Kokai Scammer Information will pay full price via paypal, which can easily be reversed.
No one does that.
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 | Diana Boullard Somewhere in United States 2013-09-19 21:11:06 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | bmails000@gmail.com Scammer Information Like all the others I received a text from John stating he was interested in buying my car and requested engine pictures. I sent the pictures then he emailed me back and stated he was interested in buying the car for full price and would pay all of the Paypal fees. Stated that he was an oceanographer and wanted to buy the car for his dad's birthday. He even suggested we use Palpal because it was safe and quick. Once I received the money he was going to arrange to have the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Danbury, CT, United States 2013-08-26 15:07:56 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Ad for Car Scammer Information Listed a car for sale on Autotrader. com. Within one day of listing received a text requesting more information. Asked to respond to email annettefischer1@outlook.com. Received email back stating they would be buying for a friend and willing to pay asking price. I needed to open a PayPal account as they were in a conference and couldn't pay cash or talk. They would pay the PayPal account the asking price and to include full name and zip code of location so a mover could pick … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Helotes, TX, United States 2013-07-11 17:45:00 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto trader Stacy Harris oceanographer Scammer Information Stacy harris oceanographer said pay full price for car. Wanted me to,set up PayPal account. Car was for her fathers birthday wanted it fast. She would send mover to pick up,car
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| Doug U Howell, MI, United States 2013-04-25 12:30:26 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Text msg - Via an AutoTrader ad I have placed Scammer Information Received a text stating this yahoo user is interested in my vehicle I have listed. Asked to reply to the email jenniferjones985@yahoo.com.
Didn't take but 30 seconds of Googling to find this site among others talking about similar scams from AutoTrader, etc.
I did not reply.
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 | Anonymous Cleveland, OH, United States 2013-04-09 14:45:53 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Liz wanted to buy a car from me, sight unseen, as a gift for her father Scammer Information She sent a txt msg with her email address. Said she wanted to buy my car (sight unseen) if i could assure her it was in good shape. She would deposit money to my Paypal account (I stopped at the point) She claimed to be an oceanographer but refused to reply to any of my questions about her work. Would send an agent to pick up car when payment cleared. Selling cars is not that simple.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | LUCIO RAMIREZ Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico 2012-12-06 04:47:26 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:6596 Scammer Information sara martin sell bike harley davidson 2010 ultra classic ultra limited because her husbanb died and she say that not need anymore letting to go $9000 , shipping included in US. PRECAUTION. SHE USED AMAZON PAYMENT. … Read Full Report ⇒ |