Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-05 04:52:34 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |   scamer again that still active Scammer Information I had an item on Gumtree to sell, this kyra reached me that claimed she is buying gift for her girl. I am a little bit suspicious about how mother would buy second hand bag for a birthday gift.However, well, you know this is their business..
I gave her the paypal address and wait for pending payment..
after 24 hours, there isnt any activities, and she sent me this email.
Well, silly scammer, I am living in beijing for years, this place and this address is somewhere I know.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-04 02:36:41 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information Had an add on Gumtree for a the sale of a wedding dress. They responded and requested more information but could not see the dress yet happy to pay without seeing it or trying it on? Knew it was a scam.
Had so many scammers lately and seeing the pattern - Scammers normally miss the vital steps in a sales transaction:
Normally happy with price, so no negotiating.
Don't need to see it as they are away for work etc.
They will arrange delivery or pick up.
Want your pa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland 2015-07-28 11:12:30 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  ebay scammer pablo saco goday - emu sp1200 Scammer Information In case you come a cross a hip-hop gear seller artists from spain named pablo saco goday. Ebayer: cursacog_tuhgjmu - ...be aware its a scam. Bought a Sp1200 via ebay and had to file for customer protection programm to get my money back.
Doing a little bit of investigation I came accross another hip hop forum where other people discussed being cheated by the same person. He tried to sell the SP1200 on different plattforms...
Internet Pseudonym:
Aseser Teranga
CREW AXLUBI-X… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-07-27 16:58:26 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +2 I got scammed from a fake PayPal email account using gumtree Scammer Information a guy from China messaged (+86170-9101-2297) me first saying he wants to buy my items so he gave me his email address (r.william0003@gmail.com) and i emailed him. We were emailing each other about the items and he said it was a birthday gift for his step son/daughter. Later that day i got an email from service@paypal giving me instructions on what to do. They said the buyer has paid and service@paypal has got the money, they will not put the credit into my account until i sh… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Montgomery, TX, United States 2015-07-27 12:45:12 Auction/eBay Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Craigslist scammer Scammer Information Responded to Craigslist post to buy washer/dryer - sight unseen. Wanted my email and paypal account information and asked three times for it during texting. Jessica stated she was sure she would happy with the condition of the washer/dryer and wanted to know my zip and paypal info so she could paypal the money immediately. when I asked if she wanted to see items first, and offered a $50 discount for cash, no replies after that. Definitely a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2015-07-27 03:52:58 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Mutty2900@gmail.com Scammer Information Selling a 1800's hard box for $740 on Craigslist. She has only texted me, and was never willing to talk to me over the phone. That really made me suspicious. She typed her name as Jessica, and stated she was adding $390 for shipping without asking the weight of the item, and also never responded when I asked her what city she wanted shipped too. She texted me a total payment of $1,130 to cover shipping cost. At this point no money sent to PayPal after she made it an urg… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2015-07-26 03:32:22 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:23679 Scammer Information requesting bank account details insistently and to send cash via western union to gain access to payment … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2015-07-26 03:22:58 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | nzog scam Scammer Information attempting to get bank account details repeatedly ,and insisting on send cash via western union to then access my so called payment and await courier details
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 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-07-24 08:15:06 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree, PayPal , Western Union spam Scammer Information He was trying to cheat me out.! but common you are people have to be more carful about these people.
This is what he send me after he decided to got my Bike.
Apologies!There seems to be a little problem but i have come up with a lasting solution that will help the purchase go smoothly.. i must compel to u that i am confronting a difficulty with the pick up of the item.. i just got an email from my agent that he won't come and pick up the item unless i pay him the agent co… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-07-23 19:59:09 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:23669 Scammer Information Gumtree item listed.
SMS received from 'Daniel' (not a person in my contact list but shows up as a name regardless).
Message from scammer:
hi, is the Car still for sale? Pls email me here (dgold2071@gmail.com) with current condition and the price.Dan… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert Moore Somewhere in United States 2016-04-04 17:59:39 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | +3 Fradulant returns using fake package labels Scammer Information Cuddles Candles
1525 College Point Blvd
College Point, NY 11356-2209
United States
This person purchased an item then claimed it was no longer wanted and was sending it back. The day I am to receive it I get a padded envelope from a few towns over with a piece of paper inside that appears to be a entirely different scam. I happen to check on the status of my return shows delivered. I call mail carrier and she tells me it was only the one item. I then use a bar code reader… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-07-15 11:31:22 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | 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 Scammer Information I put an item on gumtree today and i received a text from the mobile 0409793748 saying do not call only reply by email. kat.kat001@rhelps.net - working offsite 5 days off 25 days on, working for NZOG, wants to buy piece of furniture for their holiday??? happy to pay full price and asking for my paypal or bank account details. I emailed them but have not given them any details. Thankfully.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | becky chambers Harrow, Harrow, United Kingdom 2015-07-14 07:30:43 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Mobile phone scam Scammer Information Mobile phone scam ,, sent me text saying I'm very interested in ur gumtree ad please contact by email , so then I did and had the story he's hard of hearing and it's his sons birthday and would I send to Portsmouth next day delivery and he would pay asking price and shipping fee ,, I just though yeah right and put email in Google and it ld me to here and he's listed as a scanner ,, iv read that a few have said he said it's his sons birthday ,,, bloody hell how many birthdays … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Bakersfield, CA, United States 2015-07-11 23:51:58 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | Attempt to buy collector car Scammer Information Wanted to buy car using paypal. Asked for Paypal account, Home address, and phone. claimed off shore and purchasing vehicle as gift for father.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jayne Trawick Tampa, FL, United States 2015-07-03 15:25:59 Auction/eBay Scam eBay Classifieds | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on eBay Classifieds, ref:23456 Scammer Information Advertised: 1967 Airstream Caravan 17 foot trailer. Includes pictures, details, shipping $4500. "Purchased" 7/2/15, relished 7/3/15.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Irvin Walkden, Salford, United Kingdom 2015-07-02 16:21:40 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | Car for sale on eBay UK Peter Clinton contacting me about purchasing. Scammer Information Peter contacting me about purchasing a car listed on eBay. I told him about the car and how much I wanted he them emailed back saying......
"I must say,Im quite okay with your reply.Likewise your asking price is reasonable considering others I've seen lately, I'm going to buy the item £375.I will start making arrangement concerning the pickup at your place once so you've got nothing to worry about the shipping because am going to handle the shipping bmyself. do get bac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-06-29 11:52:59 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scam Scammer Information Selling item on gumtree received text asking for condition and lowest price and to contact via email (strange)
As really want to sell this item I thought it could legit. Contacted them and I received the same bs as so many other people. Asking to supply bank account details and he will pay via PayPal. Then comes up with a problem with his pick up courier who's head office is in China and need to be paid first via Western Union (alarm bells right there) and wants me to pay ou… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-06-28 01:57:55 Auction/eBay Scam Cars.com | roslyngaffney2004@gmail.com Scammer Information From: Roslyn G Gaffney
To: Me
Sent: Sunday, 14 June 2015, 13:17
Subject: Re: Car
Thanks a lot for the email. I'm away at sea at the moment, and we are presently offshore in New Zealand on project. We do not have access to phone at the moment, it's 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
I will like you to get back to me with the present condition,how many… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Albion Park Rail, New South Wales, Australia 2015-06-27 04:11:53 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Attempted email scam Scammer Information 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 g… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-06-22 08:11:07 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:23349 Scammer Information Someone claiming to be offshore wanting to buy a bike we were advertising for his son who graduated from college. Wanted to transfer dollars in so asked for account details.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in Antigua and Barbuda 2015-06-19 15:56:19 Auction/eBay Scam Other Auction site | scammer in selling used stuff Scammer Information SELLING USED PHONE ASK YOU TO PAY THE HALF OF THE PRICE AND PROMISE TO SHIP AND JUST RUN OF WITH YOU MONEY.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Jacksonville, FL, United States 2015-06-19 15:32:35 Auction/eBay Scam | Purchaser Scam Scammer Information Same "NZOG - offshore" story. Wants my PayPal info to buy automobile as "surprise for dad". PayPal says "Turriff Murray" does not exist according to their records & that this is almost certainly a scam.
I'm neither surprised nor stupid.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-16 10:31:25 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +2 Someone wanting to purchase a Dining table I had advertised on Gumtree Scammer Information I had an ad on Gumtree to sell a dining table and received a text and email from this person who claimed to be working for New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG)wanting to buy my table. They requested my bank details and paypal account details so they could deposit money into my account. Suspecting this was a scam I directed him to go on to ebay and select the 'buy it now' option and pay for it thru my paypal account on ebay. I got no further responses.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 2015-06-16 10:00:04 Auction/eBay Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Car buying scam Scammer Information i have my car listed on Gumtree, eBay and Carsguide.com.au. I received a message from an unknown number, saying:I would like to know if your car is still for sale if yes get back to me only on my email (dgold2071@gmail.com) with lowest price. I did, got the email below. I thought it was a scam and googled it. I emailed back to say I would not give out any bank details and will need to meet the buyer. I have not received another email back. I have also received another text … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-09 15:48:32 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | jdean8459@gmail.com and Gumtree SMS message Scammer Information 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 g… Read Full Report ⇒ |