Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Shooters Hill, Greenwich, United Kingdom 2013-08-17 11:43:13 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds |   selling T5 van for a reduced rate Scammer Information 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 1.9TDI PD VAN FOR SALE
2008 Panel Van 84 HP Diesel Silver Excellent Overall Condition Excellent Interior Condition Full franchise service history 34,000 Miles 2,600 kg GVW 1896 cc Manual Right Hand Drive Excellent Body Condition 1 Owner Manual Diesel, REG YF08ZFJ MOT-Oct-2013 and TAX June 2013 ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD player, Central Locking, Drivers Airbag, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Full Leather Interior, 34,000 miles with… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-16 20:25:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +2 Craigslist email scam Scammer Information I was first contacted by a "Maicon Beaverson", which I later found out to be a scam so I stoped replying. Then this scammer started to use "Larm Kelvin" to send me email with the following content.
I know it's the same scammer because this is the EXACT SAME EMAIL CONTENT I found here under the name "Maicon Beaverson".
BEWARE!!!
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Hello! let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now, I
came to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Mountain Top, PA, United States 2013-08-15 16:30:43 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Tried to sell a car on autotrader and he wanted to buy it Scammer Information We advertised a car for sale on autotrader.com. John Kokai offered to buy it with a payment through paypal.com. We received several emails that said $20000. was put into our paypal account but was on hold until we sent $2000. to a Timothy Wicker 283 North H Street, Tilton, IL. He was the mover hired to pick up the car. As soon as we had to send some of our money we became suspicious and started to investigate. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dallas, TX, United States 2013-08-15 15:31:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 bill martins or cole platt Scammer Information This is a scam where you list something on craigs list and they respond to you as bill martin asking you to lower the price to seem legit, but they ask you to reply to their work email. When you do this it gives them your email address. The next email comes quickly from another email address. This time it's from cole platt who wants you to give your name, address, phone number, and amount asked. Then they say they'll send you a check overnight and after you receive it you… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-14 19:11:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Personal informaiton gathering Scammer Information Last E-Mail
I have since receive the confirmation from my secretary and a certified check which i believe is easier and faster has been issued to your name and address as provided and would be delivered via FedEx ,but to my greatest surprise the payment was issued out to the sum of
$3500 instead of the actual cost of my purchase . She claimed that I requested for that amount to be issued out to you but am very sure I only made a request for just the cost of my purchas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-14 05:37:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:11542 Scammer Information text message on mobile
Sent from: Steve Price
Is you car still for sale?what is the lowest price and condition of it, gety back to me through my email address (see above)… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada 2013-08-14 00:45:34 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan Scammer Information Selling my 2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan. This TL is in excellent condition. Never had mechanical problem. I only ise full synthetic oil Mobil 1. No scratches, no dents. runs like new car.. etc etc
Then will send u request to pay through Amazon Protection payment program.
The car is in warehouse and she is not here but in NS now because she just had a divorced.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-13 11:07:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Motorcycle Scammer Scammer Information Typical "want to buy your motorcycle sight unseen.." … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-13 01:27:28 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling car on gumtree and carguide Scammer Information had ford ute for sale on gumtree and carguide.got text asking if car still for sale and to please answer by email.reply said he was away on west aquarius submersible and couldn't ring.wanted to buy car for son and get it sent to Darwin.he wanted to pay through paypal which we didn't.didnt hear from him again. checked company he said he worked for and found other people who had been scammed with this sort of deal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-12 15:04:44 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto purchase Scammer Information Reply from autotrader listing. First asked for engine photos via text, then the email below.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-12 04:27:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +4 Fake car buyer enquiries Scammer Information Avoid enquiries from rdickson007@yahoo.com
I advertised my car on gumtree and he will send an SMS asking to email him at rdickson007@yahoo.com, asking for the lowest asking price and history of the car. What was a bit fishy was that his mobile number only came up as "car inquiry" and you couldn't actually see the number, but I assumed it might have been because he enquired via gumtree and the message got sent via the website to my phone.
I did a search for the email address… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Phoenix, AZ, United States 2013-08-11 20:00:27 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | is t=yor 63 Vette still available? Scammer Information Subject: Re: 1963 Corvette
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 opt… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Bridgeport, CT, United States 2013-08-11 13:16:58 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Stacey Harris - Oceanographer Scammer Information offer to purchase car for her father's birthday via a paypal account. Claims to be a oceanographer on a contract hence the need for remote transactions and payment. Fortunately, I went to investigate further and found this to be a common scammer.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous New York, NY, United States 2013-08-10 16:08:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | suzieclarck@gmail.com advertised for an Administrative Assistant on August 8, 2013 and Chris Kneizys <vfcorp@outlook.com> answer Scammer Information Dear Job Seeker,
Thank you for your application for the position advertised on Craigslist. Below you would find important information about the company, requirements and benefit which you would receive for the position.
Company Profile: Micro-Coax, Inc was founded in 1969, we offer transmission line solutions for radio frequency and microwave applications.The company serves defense, satellite, telecommunications, and test and measurement markets. Micro-Coax takes great prid… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-08-10 07:03:17 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Don't Sell Your Car to HIM... Scammer Information 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 located at the moment.
I am buying this … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name San Francisco, CA, United States 2013-08-09 16:59:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:11480 Scammer Information pay pal trucking … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-09 15:19:44 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 watch out for a Henry Thomas doing a third party pick up a scam Scammer Information Posted a very large lot of remote control cars & accessories on KSL, a local classified ads section, for $400 and was contacted by a Henry Thomas, wanting me to hold the lot for him for an additional $40. I should have known that it was too good to be true, once we got to talking he wanted me to cut a check to some shipping company for $500 and he would reimburse me, to pick up his item. After 2 days of emails back and forth I told the guy the deal was off and to drop dead.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-08 03:25:58 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | sent text message wanting to buy jewellery i had advertised. Sent email wanting my bank account details. Scammer Information engagement ring advertised for sale. This person wanted to buy it for her daughter who was getting engaged ????? thats when i thought it was dodgy ! Said they lived in cape byron and wanted me to send the ring to her daughter in China. I DONT THINK SO !… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Muskegon, MI, United States 2013-08-07 19:00:42 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Autotrater ad response - offer to buy sight unseen with PayPal Scammer Information I placed an ad in Autotrader to sell my car. I received a text from 323-596-0871 asking me to send engine pics or video to bmails000@gmail.com. I sent an email to that address indicating that the car was being detailed and that I'd send the pics as soon as I got it back. Here is the reply from John Kokai:
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-08-07 11:39:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | "John" is at it again.... Scammer Information Texted me the following on Wednesday 6th of August
Sent from: John. I'm interested in your vehicle. What is your last asking price & its present condition? Kindly get back to me at my email johnsdge001@gmail.com.
I just got a weird hunch about the message and googled "johnsdge001". HE'S A SCAMMER FOR SURE !!!
FYI I texted him
Hi "John". Just googled you and you come up as a SCAMMER. Asking price is "Scam someone else".
Karma will catch up with you dear John. You're try… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous West Jordan, UT, United States 2013-08-07 01:25:32 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Oceanographer wanting to buy car off of ksl.com Scammer Information Alexander Jones wanted to purchase my car on ksl.com, claimed he is an oceanographer and the car was a birthday surprise for his father in Idaho. He said he wanted to pay through paypal because it is safe and secure. He will have a pickup agent come to get the car and deal with any paperwork that needed to be taken care of. He is now asking for more pictures and to "verify" his identity and "safety" reasons he gave me a linkedin.com address of www.linkedin.com/pub/alexande… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-08-06 21:55:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 sale of a vehicle Scammer Information 7/8/13 he attempted to scam me but i caught onto him when he started talking about me sending money to china so that i could sell my car to him... sorry but if you do fall for that than you pretty stupid...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-08-06 11:00:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree reply to car for sale Scammer Information Received SMS in response to car ad on gumtree. Claim to be Paul Jason. Wanted to know what firm price was and current condition of email. Requested reply by email only to pljason443@gmail.com. Immediately suspicious he didn't want to see vehicle and wanted to use webmail address. Googled and here I am looking at 5 other scan reports for same email address. I do not intend on responding. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada 2013-08-06 05:49:57 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:11418 Scammer Information he does this on many sites… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 2013-08-06 01:38:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | furniture for sale Scammer Information received a reply to a furniture for sale ad posted for sale at $1500 asking what my best price was and to get back to him at stameyqkq461@gmail.com. i replied only "$1500" on the anonymous craigslist email system (which is a nice innovation). second email said "i am ok with the asking price. get back to me with your email address so that we can complete the Business ASAP".
i found this tipoff report and replied anonymously "do you want to come over and take a look at th… Read Full Report ⇒ |