Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Aden Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-24 06:02:46 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |   Dave Edomd Scammer Information Email we sent after initial contact by 'Dave Edmond' interested in buying our boat.
Norm B Sep 14 (10 days ago)
Hi Norm here, I'm an older chap and not into emails you can call my mobile 04...
'Dave Edmond' response:
dave edmond
Sep 14 (10 days ago)
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've seen lately, I'll have it for the listed price, please kindly send me your
paypal payme… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Gina McLeron Phoenix, AZ, United States 2012-09-21 16:30:40 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craigslist for Motorcycle Scammer Information ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Matt Jackson
Date: Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Subject: Re: 07 sportster
Okay thanks so much, i will be looking forward to read your paypal
email address soon okay so i can quickly issue out your payment
The grammar says a good deal about this guy, I am SOOOO glad that I googled his email address before I went forward with any type of payment information!
I am using a friend as a middle-man in the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Matthew Humphries Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-20 16:12:16 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +6 Kapo project, tried to buy my car and wanted me to transfer money to his agent in malaysia, was offshore on an oil rig. Scammer Information Thanks for mailing back.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 Basin on kapo project.We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. I am buying this for my for my holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in NT . However,does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you s… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Milad Rashidian Suisun, CA, United States 2012-09-20 03:22:42 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +3 2003 Nissan 350Z Topeka Kansas Scammer Information "Hey there,
I`m Debra, and I am glad to see so much interest in my Nissan. Its in really good shape, I never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, and its free of any accidents. It has 58,000 miles, its manual, with a 3.5L V6 engine. Its black on the exterior, and black in the interior. I have the title, in my hand, clear, free of any liens or loans on it. At first I tried to sell it at its Blue Book value, but I changed up my mind and reduced the price drastical… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | jean Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-19 07:03:23 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Through your website Scammer Information Gumtree sale where this person wanted Paypal but we checked this website and there were previous reports - thanks!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Robyn Albany, NY, United States 2012-09-18 22:17:31 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1967 Chevy Nova Scammer Information Below you can find your Secure Amazon Invoice # 224018382:
Order Information:
Seller: Ann Thompson For any questions you can call Amazon
1279 SW Washburn Ave Customer Support Center: 1-877-442-2936.
Topeka KS 66604
Item: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
Title Clear
VIN: 116377W167716
The item is currently stored with all the paperwork in Amazon's warehouse number 38, in Topeka KS.
Order Summary:
Details:
Invoice #: 224018382
Subtotal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| dion Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-09-18 19:28:18 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | dave edmond Scammer Information he has requested more info about items for sale and has asked for the price i would take he is then happy to proceed with asking price he also insisted that all is done via email not threw telephone because he is away i will paste the response below fyi
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've seen lately, I'll have it for the listed price, please kindly send me your
paypal pay… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Karen Soloman San Diego, CA, United States 2012-09-18 14:33:27 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on eBay (www.ebay.com), ref:5165 Scammer Information Sent email at the end of ebay auction(item didn't sell) stating he wanted the Ferrari for his father in Canada. He was working a 15 day on shift on the West Aquarius Submersible oil platform. Wanted to wire me the nfunds directly into my bank account or use paypal. Requested photos (1st sign it was a scam) photos were on ebay. I requested infor on him such as address in Canada and his Drivers License number (no response).
The way the scam works is that he will state he is sen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mark Warren Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-17 11:40:33 Auction/eBay Scam | +3 Guy wants to buy my Table saw advertised on the Internet Scammer Information Received this email:
Thanks a lot for the email .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 Basin on kapo project.We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my for my father, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in NT . However,does it have any history I should… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | dan kobrick San Diego, CA, United States 2012-09-16 01:30:07 Auction/eBay Scam Other Classifieds Site | went on line to buy a boat Scammer Information tried to buy a boat. gave half up front.they wanted more. that wasnt the deal so i wanted to back out. i wanted my money back and they laughed in my face, called me a bunch of names on how stupid i was. he said he was a master sargent in air national guard in mcguire, new jersey… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kevin Honolulu, HI, United States 2012-09-15 21:09:13 Auction/eBay Scam Other Classifieds Site | Jet Ski for sale Scammer Information
Good news! The following item is covered by eBay Purchase Protection Program:
2006 seadoo rxp supercharged 215HP
Sale price:
US $1,900.00
Quantity sold:
1
Saled date:
September -14-2012 09:28:17
Seller:
Buyer:
Shipping Address:
Shipping Cost:
Shipping & Handling:
Currently, Jeremy Grey can provide a Vehicle Purchase Protection Coverage up to US $50,000.00. Transactions with this eBay seller are covered by purchase protection against fra… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Michela Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2012-09-15 10:48:09 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +8 Captaincraig11@gmail.com Scammer Information Contacting me after an ad posted on gumtree regarding a scooter I was selling.
Email below:
Hi 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 dont 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 add… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Nyhart Somewhere in United States 2012-09-13 21:07:21 Auction/eBay Scam Other Auction site | +4 SCAM sarahstorm009@gmail.com Scammer Information
2 of the messages Scam person sent on Bookoo.com!
Hello do you still have this item available for sale ? and since when
have you been using it,i will really appreciate your response if you
can tell me the reason why you're selling it too,if you don't mind me
asking...huh. Thanks
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| jack nunya Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-13 11:46:03 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | 1999 Ford Falcon Sedan Scammer Information bullshit story asking for paypal details to purchase car for son in NT, as they work in NZ.
the area code of the number is american..... dead give away it was a fake.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David J Willis Somewhere in United States 2012-09-11 07:31:57 Auction/eBay Scam Yahoo | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Yahoo, ref:5010 Scammer Information I place an order with this company for a Samsung galaxy note 10.1 N8000 with 64gb' price at $400.00 USD, which I sent a Western Union Money Transfer ($420.00 Dollars) to a Jeffrey Alvarado located in the Union Kingdom. The address on the website is: 64 Great Wilson Street, City: Afford, State: Hertfordshire, Zip code: WD19 5BG' Country: United Kingdom.I transfer the money on 9 September 2012. On Monday 10 September 2012, at approximately 10:40 am, the subject (I believe to be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Duncan Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-09-09 23:45:34 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 I posted an ad on gumtree about 4pm on sunday and with in 2hrs I got am email on my phone wanting me to email back the price and Scammer Information after emailing the photo's and a description of the car I'm selling , I got an email back telling me he liked the car wanted to buy it but was working on an oil rig and could not get to see the car but wanted it for when he goes on holidays and would I please send him my Paypal info, I put his email address on Google and found it on this site as a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | JN Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-09-08 04:06:02 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +4 Gumtree Paypal Scammer Scammer Information Got a text from this person, saying interested in item, asked which item, didn't reply but sent me some template:
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.p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| K Fati San Rafael, CA, United States 2012-09-08 04:00:56 Auction/eBay Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Someone named (if that is true naem) Vivian Cole pretending to be Oceanographer and wants to pick up car that is not paid for Scammer Information Wanted to send a mover to pick my car up, pretending money will come through Paypla.com. Said she is Vivian Cole and is on a two month duty as Oceanographer and not in town. !!! Don't be a victim. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Josh Ratliff Overland Park, KS, United States 2012-09-03 02:50:53 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Brian McConnell brianbmx1977@gmail.com dsmithconsult17@aol.com Scammer Information Below is the email sent from scammer to me. I saw other emails from this address on scamdex and cut off all communication.
The poor English and asking specifically for addresses and Paypal info sounded suspicious.
"Thanks for your swift response,am okay with the price and the condition and i will be glad if you can consider me as your final buyer. I'm buying it for my relative as a gift and i might not be able to come for the viewing due to some reasons. I really want these… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brockton, MA, United States 2012-08-29 23:32:20 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Suzuki 08 Suzuki gsx-r scam Scammer Information After asking basic questions about bike this is the response I received. Also similar to another guy on here saying the same...
Hello
The bike is still for sale. My 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 600 has 6100 miles, is in excellent condition, no liens or loans,it has been very well maintained, with a clean title and no accident history. I am selling it at this final price of $2,500 ( the price was reduced) because my husband and I divorced last year it brings me bad memories and t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Steph Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-08-28 07:25:39 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Online sales phishing Scammer Information Guy texted me about an item I had for sale on Gumtree. Sneaky, asked my to only email him back as he was at work and his boss was a "pyscho". Asked me for my final price, and interestingly didn't name the item itself, just said "do you still have your stuff for sale on Gumtree."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jay Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-25 12:33:24 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | gumtree truck sale Scammer Information same as another i read on here which is what warned me.
hes working offshore in new zealand somewhere and wants the truck for a holiday to NT, is arranging a courier to pick it up and needs bank or paypal details to transfare money asap.
i was abit sus as he was asking for pics which were already on the gumtree page.
always be suspicious. DONT EVER TRUST PEOPLE FROM GMAIL ACCOUNTS!!
DONT EVER GIVE OUT BANNKS INFO… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Collin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-25 06:52:16 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +8 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:4708 Scammer Information Helvis Datford (false name?)agreed to pay for a motorbike on Gumtree.
"He" wanted to include payment for his courier to collect the motorbike.
A payment notification from "Paypal" (service@paypal.com.au sub-address of
reviewonlines@mail2Consultant.com) stated:
"The buyer's account has been debited and your account has been scheduled to be credited.
You will receive a confirmation from PayPal after sending out the amount tagged "PICK UP FEE".
You are 100% save and prot… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | tfalk Norwalk, IA, United States 2012-08-21 22:58:18 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4659 Scammer Information On Craigslist he wants to buy my item & he wants me to open a google account. This is what he emailed to me:
am located at Chattanooga, TN,It's okay with me. You don't have to worry about the shipment, because I will hire Shipping Company that they will come for the Pick-up at your location. you can easily get an account with google checkout by visiting checkout.google.com its reliable and easy to use, i find it the easiest way to use my credit card safely and reliable met… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Matt Mecurio Euclid, OH, United States 2012-08-21 16:28:40 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4650 Scammer Information Hello,
First of all I want to thank you for your interest in my boat. This is a 1999 Boston Whaler Dauntless 14 in really good shape, used only in fresh water, good running condition. It has only 170 hours, powered by a Honda 1999 50HP 4 Stroke motor, comes with cover, trailer, and all the extras. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $3,700. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this boat and as a woman i don`… Read Full Report ⇒ |