Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name San Tan Valley, AZ, United States 2012-08-18 16:10:09 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Sgt Kristina Deighan NC 2007 Coachmen 28 DSB Scammer Information Selling travel trailer. The trailer is in Florida. Send her the money and she will have the trailer shipped to you. She said to pay with google account and the money will be held until you receive the trailer.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Jessica Jones Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-08-16 11:49:40 Auction/eBay Scam Quokka (quokka.com.au) | Via email for an advertised item for sale Scammer Information Replying to emails. Offering more money than what item was up for.
Pretending to be a buyer. Asked for paypal account details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Spencer Anderson Hollywood, FL, United States 2012-08-16 10:02:20 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |   eBay buyer wants bank info or set up new paypal Scammer Information This is the email from the scammer
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment, on the west aquarius submersible to be precise, 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'm glad you accepted my offer. I am buying this for my dad in Canada, i'm a Canadian. I decided not to choose the local market of Canada and to choose the U.S.A eBay market as its a far larger one… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Carrie C Savage Somewhere in United States 2012-08-13 16:47:38 Auction/eBay Scam | +3 Text from 4409411561 Scammer Information After posting a truck for sale on eBay, my husband received text messages from this clown making an offer and insisting on paying through PayPal. Watch out!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert Softley Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-08-08 05:00:47 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:4403 Scammer Information From: Rodney Davies | Date: 08 August 2012 01:49:34 AM To: message details Close message details
Thanks for the mail....I am very keen. How i wish i could come for viewing and inspection as am currently overseas at the moment and i want it 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 or bank transfer as well safe. Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice or create an … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kim R Charlottesville, VA, United States 2012-08-07 05:26:58 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4380 Scammer Information Email #1 from Richmond Virginia Craigslist ad dated 8/4/12
My name is Jennifer, and I'm emailing you about the Crownline I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Excellent condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. Powered by 260 horse 2-stroke motor with only 233hrs and will come with trailer and all the extras included. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| pat Troy, MI, United States 2012-08-05 02:30:15 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | e-bay auto auction scam marine biologist wants seller to set up pay pal account Scammer Information Like many others posting this scammer to this website, he gave the same song and
dance about being at sea and buying my vehicle for his dad. He insisted on having
me set up a pay-pal account. I'm really new to the e-bay auto auction stuff, and
answered his two e-mails, then I decided to google him, and, here we are. What ticks
me off is I wasted a lot of time and high hopes with this creep. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | UNDISCLOSED Bristol, RI, United States 2012-07-30 14:07:17 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2000 Boston Whaler 17 Montauk Scammer Information ORIGINAL POST:
SUBJECT: 2000 BOSTON WHALER 17 MONTAUK
DESCRIPTION: "ALL GAUGES WORK!!"
EMAIL RESPONSE FROM MARGARET.CLARK1@HOTMAIL.COM
On Jul 29, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Margaret Clark wrote:
Hello ,
My name is Margaret, and I'm emailing you about the 2000 Boston Whaler 17 Montauk I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| gga80687 Somewhere in Australia 2012-07-27 00:57:33 Auction/eBay Scam Other Auction site | The purchaser offered more money that the car was advertised for and they advised, via email, that they deposited more money Scammer Information Robert Hogan wrote asking if vehicle was sold. When advised no, he made an offer of $100 more than the asking price. He asked for the advertisement to be deleted from the web site and he advised that he was a busy person and would not be able to collect the vehicle himself but would organise a courier and he would pay via PayPal. He also asked for extra photos to be sent to him and advised that the courier would organise the signing of transfer papers. I emailed him advis… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Alley Somewhere in United States 2012-07-23 13:06:35 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | Contacted from ebay ad for truck Scammer Information Like the others that indicated they were contacted for the purchase of a vehicle by person on West Aquarius Submersible drilling rig, got same intro for immediate purchase, paypal only, did not attempt to go through ebay site but contacted email listed in ad. Wanted me to arrange shipping via Western Union payment for him which he "included in the price."
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Avi Singapore, , Singapore 2012-07-23 09:15:26 Auction/eBay Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Mobile Phone on Sale Scammer Information i am willing to proceed with the transaction now.kindly login to your paypal account and select the request money button located at the top of your paypal account homepage and send the money request directly to my paypal account id which is jenifereece@gmail.com so that i can submit payment to you via paypal right now as paypal is safe, fast and easy to send and receive money online.
If you don't have a paypal account just logon to www.paypal.com and set up your paypal ac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Meagan Somewhere in United States 2012-07-21 17:28:15 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2006 Infiniti 635 sport coupe Scammer Information Told me she had a Infiniti G35 for sale on craigslist. $4,400 dollars. 38000 miles. she needed to get rid of it quickly because she was going back to afganistan and didnt want it getting old in the backyard. Offered to have amazon.com send an email about free shipping the car from topeka, KS. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jose Cuervo Charlotte, NC, United States 2012-07-20 01:53:02 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Acura rsx types-s price 3200 Scammer Information She put ad on craiglist.org of an Acura rsx type-s for $3200. said it only had 6000 miles and nothing was wrong with it, that she was selling it cause she was going back to afghaniston with her platoon and she didnt want her car getting old in her backyard… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Matt McDaniel Somewhere in United States 2012-07-17 18:31:08 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Yamaha AR210 Scammer Information I saw this boat listed on Craigslist. It should have been listed for more than four times as much, emailed the poster back asking for more pictures and 1 day later recieved this reply:
My name is Kristin, and I'm emailing you about the Yamaha AR210 I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. It has 100 hours and it comes with trailer a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Nana Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-07-17 12:54:01 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +2 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:3896 Scammer Information This person emailed me regarding my items for sale on Gumtree. Firstly, he sms my mobile with a weird number (since I can't reply back) and he said "I tried to reach u but didn't get thru just want to know if u still hv d listed AD on Gumtree for sale? kindly contact me on georgepow82@gmail.com"
Then I emailed him saying that I couldn't get back to him ASAP cos I had work. This is his reply:
Alright Mate,
I am interested in buying your item. I wish i could come for viewing… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 2012-07-16 11:27:16 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:3867 Scammer Information
selling 2 x 2004 Sea Doo Jet Ski's plus trailer on on Craig's list
see web posting
http://orlando.craigslist.org/bod/3136615111.html… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Shane Newberg Tampa, FL, United States 2012-07-09 23:22:41 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2005 MB Sports V3SK Scammer Information Unbelievable low price on boat. When attempted to see boat, received email describing why could not see boat, and that a verified yahoo merchant account would be used for the purchase. Description of item is almost exactly like other postings.
Hello,
My name is Dianne Mohler and I'm emailing you regarding the 2005 MB Sports V3SK I that I have for sale. This beauty is equipped with a tower, 3 ballasts, Clairion stereo system with CD subwoofer and Amp, perfect pass, heater… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Lakewood, NJ, United States 2012-07-09 03:17:56 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:3707 Scammer Information try to buy car from me,and his offer more than my request… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Alicia Buchholtz Ontario, CA, United States 2012-07-09 01:48:03 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Keystone SUMMERLAND 6200 Scammer Information Hello,
My name is Edmund, and I'm emailing you about the 2007 Keystone SUMMERLAND 6200 I have for sale. The camper is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition. It has never been involved in an accident. It has a clear title with no loans or liens on it. The price was reduced at $3,200 as I need to sell the camper before the 16th of July when I will be leaving with my platoon back to Afghanistan, so I don't want it ge… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Ted Sumrall Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States 2012-07-04 19:40:00 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 boone.paull@googlemail.com Scammer Information Paull contacted me about purchasing my Nissan Titan (sight unseen) for the full asking price and indicated he would have his agent pick it up. He offered to send me the full asking price ($9,000) via Pay Pal if I would send him a request for money.
I did so, then he wrote back with a sad story about how his agent needed $1,000 to come pick up the vehicle and I would need to wire him (via Western Union) the money and he would pay me an additional $1,000 once I had done so.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Pat Marietta, MS, United States 2012-07-01 21:14:16 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | paypal won agent payment sent buy jscorie04@gmail.cm jscorie04@gmail.com jamstaylor10@gmail.com will craigslist am ok with the Scammer Information I had a mare motel for sale on Craigslist and recevied this email:
Am ok with the price and the condition, am buying it for my personal use because i’ll be back at home soon leaving our site as am into Forest management and presently in the Forest. i won’t be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have love to call in personally but we have call restriction here due to rules given to us and am only having chance to email you w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Michael Harkin Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2012-06-29 15:11:20 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2005 DuraCraft Aluminum Bass Boat Scammer Information Offers a very nice boat at a very low price. Says it's such a great deal because she just wants to get rid of it after her divorce. Says the boat is in Indiana but she now lives locally (in Hampton Roads, VA). Additionally, she will ship for free! Another person noted that she sent the same email to them and they live in Daytona Beach, Florida. Below is the email scam:
Hi,
First of all I want to thank you for your interest in my 2005 DuraCraft Aluminum Bass Boat . I sell… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | karen hartwell Brewster, MA, United States 2012-06-28 12:52:07 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | auction item on Ebay and Craigslist Scammer Information We received the identical email that the previous person identified on this site. The item was on published on Ebay and Craigslist and within 48 hours John Scorie responded with the same response requesting personal information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-06-27 15:03:46 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Harley Sportster XL1200 $3100 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bruce Pipkin Somewhere in United States 2012-06-26 15:38:59 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 JOHN SCORIE <jscorie04@gmail.cm> Scammer Information I had a motorcycle for sale on Craigslist and recevied this email:
Am ok with the price and the condition, am buying it for my personal
use because i’ll be back at home soon leaving our site as am into
Forest management and presently in the Forest. i won’t be able to come
for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have love
to call in personally but we have call restriction here due to rules
given to us and am only having chance to email… Read Full Report ⇒ |