Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
|---|---|---|
  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-27 05:44:56 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |   Car sale Scammer Information I had posted my car for sale on Gumtree. This is the link http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/chester-hill/cars-vans-utes/2001-mitsubishi-lancer-coupe/1028497613
on 26/09/2013.
I received a text from +61428465117 sent from Natinez Mary. the message was:
Am Interested in your Car,please what is your firm price and present condition? email me back at (ryan.brooks011@gmail.com)
I have since Edited it. And put Cash only on pick up.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Andrew Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-09-27 05:42:49 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  text message from gumtree australia Scammer Information Hello thanks for reply, i am a marine engineer, i am at sea right now.
I am buying this for my son as a surprise gift. I can only pay
through paypal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank
account online(i dont have internet banking with it), but i have it
attached to my paypal account, and this is why i insisted on using
paypal to pay,all i will need is your paypal email address to make the
payment, and if you dont have a paypal account yet, you can set one
it cant … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-09-24 23:35:57 Auction/eBay Scam | selling machine on gumtree Scammer Information Email response to Gumtree ad for machine. Promise to pay into bank account once funds clear. Sending Agent on his behalf to test run and transport to Darwin. Email ID is "From Me" Writes with Kiwi style speak.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Marion, IL, United States 2013-09-22 21:47:09 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Text message about item for sale on Craigslist Scammer Information He responded to a Craigslist ad telling me he was too far away to come personally, but he'd send me a check and make arrangements for shipping. Same old crap I've seen dozens of times. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brunswick, Victoria, Australia 2013-09-20 02:48:12 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree - selling car. Received email requesting bank details Scammer Information This is the following email received:
"Thanks for the reply and so sorry that i couldn't call you due to the nature of my work,I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently on rig at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise.I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20days off and 10days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility and where is it loc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 ⇒ |
| Bolokasi Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-13 11:15:15 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 "2003 Toyota Corolla Hatchback" (Reference: 1027640707). Scammer Information Thanks for the swift response, I need you to understand that i am willing and ready to purchase it right away as i really appreciate the price stated and possibly have more pictures of it, put it off the AD site and consider me as your favorite ..I have read the ad and it's okay by me.My work does not permit me to come for the inspection (very busy and currently out of town).Would have loved to call but our base right now is bad so we can get along via e-mail.
I will be payi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-09-12 11:49:14 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Mr Scammer Information Tried to buy my caravan on Gumtree
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15 days off and 15 days on and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cedar City, UT, United States 2013-09-10 01:11:47 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Dream Catcher Scammer Information is attempting to send me $$ without seeing the product and wants some of my personal information and then he will arrange to pick it up.
Little does he know that I am an employee of a police department and he picked the wrong person!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Wally Winter Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 2013-09-06 06:19:30 Auction/eBay Scam Kijiji.com |  Through text message after posting an ad on Kijiji. I assume some kind of money order scam Scammer Information This has happened to me before on Kijiji when i was selling my truck in 2005.. this time i'm not as naive.
Posted an ad on Kijiji for our sectional couch. (name of ad was 'SECTIONAL'.. all in upper case) Very literally, within SECONDS, i get this reply via text message.. and i quote letter for letter:
"Hello please email ASAP on my email (ryanbig456@live.com) cos i need to reconfirm your full asking price for the SECTIONAL"
First red flag, he put the word 'sectional' all in… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dave Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-05 23:41:48 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +3 AWE new Zealand scam Scammer Information trying to scam my Boat on gum tree … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-03 11:05:47 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  selling my car Scammer Information tryed buying my car had the same shit story as he did with the other 6 people cheers google for the info my email from him links to this persons facebook
Tomisin Roas
dont get caught up in it
Paul Mitchell Jason
9 Moil Crescent Moil NT 0810, Australia
license number - 100 213 304
DOB - 17th JULY 1980
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on ku… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 2013-09-03 10:40:33 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | payment by using fake Paypal Scammer Information This buyer sent the payment by using FAKE PAYPAL and try to threat me by calling the police. Very stupid guy. I think his mother give a shit between her legs.… 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 ⇒ |
 | Dan Somewhere in United States 2013-08-21 13:10:03 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | ebay motors scam Scammer Information Had a text message response to an ad for a vehicle for sale on ebay with an offer and the request to communicate further through email at paulhalden55@gmail.com. Further, the "buyer" insisted on paying through paypal. I posted my phone number in the ad on ebay in case someone wanted to call and get more information on the vehicle, or if local, come see it, not for a text message offer and insistance on paying a certain way or communicating a certain way. As there are severa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | concerned buyer Trujillo Alto, , Puerto Rico 2013-08-21 05:03:27 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | ebay phishing for personal info. Scammer Information Personal info of buyer is collected at purchase transaction. Identity theft.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Harleysville, PA, United States 2013-08-19 08:20:11 Auction/eBay Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:11625 Scammer Information Responded to craigs list and wanted to buy car and wanted my PayPal info.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-13 15:36:54 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | Toyota Sienna Scammer Information I was bidding on a Toyota Sienna and used the ebay link to send the seller a message about the location of the vehicle. I received an email from Jeremy Stone saying it was located close to my town and to send the money via a link to Amazon. I was leery of this so I checked to see if he was a scammer and he apparently uses ebay and craigslist for his scams.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Zhang Somewhere in United States 2013-08-13 05:50:35 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craiglist Scammer Information offer to buy my piano and asked about paypal account. would not give out telephone number or inspect merchandise.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Glenorie, New South Wales, Australia 2013-08-11 10:02:24 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | Caravan Scammer Information Offered to pay, sight unseen, for a caravan. The deal didn't feel right to me so I looked up the email and there it was with lots of other complaints. Be aware!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom 2013-08-06 13:07:11 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | add in gumtree for mobile phone Scammer Information offered to buy my iphone, wanted my paypal dedails to make payment
asked what price i wanted for phone (£180) then offered me (£240) plus shipping
informed them I had no paypal account, then asked me to open one? … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John D Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-08-05 07:43:01 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Offer to buy bike accessories on GumTree Scammer Information Responded to a for sale item (motor bike Panniers)
Same story as others have reported on this site Said she had deposited additional money (more than the cost of the goods)in a pay pall account and want me to sent the difference to a contact in China($950)to cover freight costs. The money of course has not been deposited. Same story about working on and oil rig in New Zealand and could not be contacted as others have stated.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-08-04 00:58:57 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:11386 Scammer Information Hi I'm waiting for your mail for me to proceed with the payment
On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:07 AM, Michael Seay wrote:
Thanks for mailing back, I'm ok with the price and the condition i work on a rig as a mechanical engineer i would have love to call but We do not have access to phone at the moment that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility,I'm buying it for my vacation
Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get ba… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Placentia, CA, United States 2013-08-02 23:31:36 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | mattjackson945@gmail.com Scammer Information Texts me ans asked to respond by email. I responded through email and got the following response:
Thanks so much for your swift response, am highly interested in
purchasing your item and i will like to offer you $7,100 for the Item,
only if you consider my offer as your concluding buyer and also i may
not be able to come down to you to check the Item due to some vita
reasons and for the nature of my work, additionally you will not be
responsible for the shipping arrangement … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| PPPD Menomonee Falls, WI, United States 2013-08-01 16:04:09 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | purchase a gas grill/ Larry Moore & Monica Foster Scammer Information SCAMMER OFFER TO BUY GAS GRILL AND INTENTIONALLY SEND A CHECK PRIORITY MAIL WELL OVER THE AMOUNT OF ITEM BEING PURCHASED. SCAMMER ADVISES SUBJECT ACCEPTING CHECK TO CASH IT AN SEND WESTERN UNION VIA THE EXCESS FUNDS ACCIDENTALLY SENT BUT SAYS TO KEEP AN EXTRA $100 FOR THE INCONVIENENCE. CHECK VIA TOASTMASTER IS FRAUDULENTLY PRINTED OUT OF A BOGUS CITIBAND ACCOUNT FROM MISSION VIEJO, CA HOWEVER THE CHECK USPOSTAL IS SENT FROM LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS BUT THEY WANT IT MAILED BACK… Read Full Report ⇒ |