Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | craig Two Wells, South Australia, Australia 2013-09-03 11:56:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   on scamdex when I looked him up Scammer Information advertised car for sale on gumtree and he said he was buying it for his son and he already had
movers organized to collect the vehicle and to give him direct bank details so he could pay or pay by paypal.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-03 00:48:31 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  ebay,paypal,gumtree Scammer Information This email address is used fro a wide variety of scams,purporting to be from paypal amongst others
service@paypal.com.au .
BE WARY OF ANYONE USING THIS EMAIL ADDRESS >SCAMMERS… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-02 23:37:49 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds |   Ebay Scammer Information Good to hear back from you.Am Scott Williams I will be glad to buy it from you, this what i have been looking for to buy,but i will not be able to come and see it in your place Note that i will be responsible for shipping and handling.My shipping/pickup company will come to your location for the pick up because i will not be able to come and see it due to my work, because i work on sea at new york , please provide me with the address where it will be picked up so that i can … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-02 23:29:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Advertisement Gumtree Scammer Information I was just about to pay when i had this problem with the pick up, my pick up agent says i will need to pay for the pick up before they can schedule a pick up time, they charged me $1,500 for pick up and delivery and payments for pick up made through them is made to their corporate international headquarters in the China and the payments is made through western union money transfer, i will add the $1,500 to the money i will send as soon as i have made the payments,i will need … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Waterford, CT, United States 2013-09-02 19:57:49 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Stacey Harris Oceanographer Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not bedisappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? asI'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'man Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end incouple of months,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack ofreception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through mylaptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,its safe fast andse… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States 2013-09-02 19:31:28 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Tray to buy a car with Paypal Scammer Information He is trying to buy my car with my add at auto trader. and pay with paypal.
be careful!
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| Anonymous The Bronx, NY, United States 2013-08-31 14:14:51 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Car Purchase Scam Scammer Information Received a text interested in my car. Sent information to the e-mail address. E-mail reply was:
"Good to see you respond to my message.Am Chris Martins. I am interested in the immediate purchase and I am okay with the price but I will not be able to come for the inspection. Note that i will be responsible for the shipping and handling.My shipping/pickup company will come to your location for the pick up because i will not be able to come and see it due to my work, becaus… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Patrivk Sefton Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-08-31 11:35:26 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | richard dickson Scammer Information Same az every1 wants to buy my car via paypal without inspection what a goose
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| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-08-30 10:40:28 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | +1 Trying to buy a car Scammer Information Looking to buy my car
Used address 12 Reed Place, Rapid Creek, Northern Territory
Licence no 16723654
Dob 29 Oct 1970
Says petroleum engineer on offshore rig
Wanted PayPal details
I advised was waiting on police report on licence from NT Police
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| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-08-30 09:36:00 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Put car on gum tree and received request for bank account details from brendasteve001@gmail.com Scammer Information Put our car for sale on gum tree, shortly afterwards received an email from Steve to clarify the price, he returned my email with the following from brendasteve001@gmail.com 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 15days off and 15days on and that's why I contacted you with internet messa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-08-29 20:42:50 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader 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,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my laptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,it… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Purcellville, VA, United States 2013-08-28 22:17:08 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:11791 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Garden City, MI, United States 2013-08-28 21:58:16 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | car sale Scammer Information The guy sent me a text asking for extra photos and video of the engine. Than later e-mailed the exact same e-mail others received, writing that he was on a ship in the middle of the ocean and to set up a pay pal account and the whole is a gift for my dad bogus stuff. I'm thankfull to your site and my friends for looking him up and finding him here. Why doesn't anyone prevent this guy from doing this in the future???… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Burbank, CA, United States 2013-08-28 20:27:51 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Auto Trader Scam Scammer Information He is still sending text by phone requesting photos of engine and when photos are sent to his email address he sends an email back stating:
"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,the contract is strictly no call due… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Marshall State College, PA, United States 2013-08-28 00:46:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Dr Sandy Powell, 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C4 Scammer Information I posted an ad for a vacation rental on Craigslist. Received a reply from "Dr. Sandy Powell"
I am interested, I will be coming on this vacation with my Husband from Canada,our trip will be sponsored by wife financial in united state having contract with them and payment will be done by US certified check.please let me have the following information so that the check can be sent to you. Name which you want to appear on the check: Address (not P.O Box): City State: Zip code T… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-08-27 16:04:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Larry Moore Craigslist scam Scammer Information Replied about my add in craigslist for selling appliances:
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 | Anonymous Troy, OH, United States 2013-08-27 15:01:51 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader Scam- wiling to buy car unseen, with paypal Scammer Information His response to my autotrader listing:
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,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack
of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through
my laptop and… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-27 00:51:34 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Sales Scammer Information Person emailed if auto was still for sale. They would pay full price. Birthday gift for father. Will deposit money in Pay Pal Account. Then asked to have shipping money sent by Western Union.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2013-08-27 00:14:40 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 PayPal scam Scammer Information Responded to used car ad on autotrader.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2013-08-27 00:09:57 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | PayPal Scam Scammer Information Purchase of used car on autotrader.com. Contents of email:
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,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my laptop and my only quickest p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Hallandale, FL, United States 2013-08-26 16:26:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Text Message response from Gerry Wollam from Magna Utah about my scooter for sale Scammer Information I received a text message in response to my 3 wheel scooter for sale on craigslist from a Gerry Wollam, from Magna, Utah who offered to pay full price with a check. He wanted me to deposit his check into my account, wait for it to clear, and he would then arrange pick up or delivery at his expense. I called my bank and conveyed the message he sent, and they advised me not to make this transaction. I googled his phone number and found this site, and am grateful to the many peo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-26 14:38:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Subject: RE: - $995 / 3br - 1160ft² - 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathroom with washer and dryer (frederick) Scammer Information Glad to hear from you,I looked through your rental application and it is well filled out also i want you to tell me how related you are to your references....As you know the house is worth a whole lot more than what i am renting it out for and i just hope that you can take good care of the house while i am away..i am not renting out the house because of the money rather i am renting because i need someone who can stay in the house conveniently, pay my rent with ease, and tak… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-08-26 11:15:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Advertised Vehicle on Gumtree Scammer Information This loser tried the same crap on us thats listed here, same txt messages and emails etc. His dribble was stupid from the get go...buying a vehicle all the way from Darwin blah blah, works for a NZ Company rah rah out at sea cant pay courier the list of crap goes on.
However I have so much time on my hands I could not resist but play a little game with the idiot, I told him I would pay and transfer the money asap, I thanked him for buying my vehicle and attached my "receipt"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Scranton, PA, United States 2013-08-26 00:06:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Jeep jk parts Scammer Information He claims that he was in the area visiting his son and noticed the ad! Is going to overnight a check and we can cash it or deposit it and then send funds to the shipper!! The shipper the. Picks up the package and he also throws in an additional $100 for "our running around"!!! He found this exact scam on your website and did not cash the check!!! Thanks for your help!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Bill Robinson Saraland, AL, United States 2013-08-25 21:17:35 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:11737 Scammer Information Offshore oceanographer wants to by my truck
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,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack
of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through
my laptop and … Read Full Report ⇒ |