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| No Name
Somewhere in United States
2012-11-04 23:28:53
Classified Ads Scam
Cars.com |  PayPal Scam for car payment Here is a PayPal scamer's response to an ad i had on Cars.com.
Hi thanks for your message, I will not be coming to view it because of my working condition, i am a Marine Biologist and i am buying this for my Dad, i am at sea right now and $xx,000 is a fai... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
2012-10-31 10:46:15
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +7 motorhome scam I enquired after this motorhome, supposedly in Crawley, West Sussex and was sent a message via Gumtree from *Mike* asking me to email him my telephone number on preston8910@gmail.com. I did so and recieved this email.....
***Thank you for your email. As y... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
2012-10-30 01:30:01
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Craigslist Nic.Hudson@msn.com Hi Tom,
As I told you in my first email I want to sell it ASAP. I got a new job and moved to Lincoln NE for a new start here with my parents. The boat is already at the shipping company in Lincoln crated and ready for delivery. The deal includes free deli... ⇒ more |
| Matt Rowlison
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-10-30 01:11:07
Classified Ads Scam
Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:6073 This person contacted me about a motor cycle I have for sale. Frankly, I am aware of the scammers and this one fitted the profile perfectly - wanting to pay for the purchase by Paypal without looking at the goods.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Denver, CO, United States
2012-10-29 15:50:52
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  I am very much interested in buying your item which i saw on craigslist. Is the item still up for sale? Let me know asap. Michael Orley michaelorley07@gmail.com
1:21 AM (7 hours ago)
to me
Hello,
Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that it's in
good state and that i will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to
pay your asking price and to be honest, i w... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2012-10-28 11:55:13
Classified Ads Scam
Cars.com | Car sales site - selling two cars Same as most of others word for word. Asks for PayPal details to submit a payment sounded too good to be true to settle on asking price not want to see vehicle check it out or drive it ....
Yep if its too good to be true n too easy it usually is bullshit... ⇒ more |
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| simon sterritt
Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
2012-10-28 11:14:14
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | oil rig scam I had a vauxhall royale for sale on gumtree belfast and next morning i received a text message form a man calling himself stephen rehman saying he is interested in my car and asking me to reply to his email i did this and he requested more pics of car and ... ⇒ more |
| Paul hammer
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
2012-10-27 14:17:01
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree T5 camper scam VW T5 Campervan Gumtree advert Ad ref 1002169907 was reported on 26 October to Gumtree as a scam along with all the other recent T5 camper vans unrealistically priced as of today. The adverts are easy to spot as pointed out several months back to Gumtree b... ⇒ more |
| C
Clearwater, FL, United States
2012-10-27 03:36:06
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist phishing I put a big ticket item up for sale on Craigslist. Then I get an email from jenkins336@bellsouth.net with the big ticket item in the subject line, and the following text in the body:
"Is this AD on Craigslist still available?If yes let me know the present ... ⇒ more |
| C
Clearwater, FL, United States
2012-10-27 03:26:14
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Ad, click link in email I was selling a big ticket item on Craigslist. I got an email from Adeline Currie, cathrynmnk97@yahoo.com with my big ticket item in the subject line. When I opened the email it has the following in the body:
"Thank you for checking out my listing.?
Origin... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2012-10-26 08:13:12
Classified Ads Scam
Cars.com | Your car ad Tried to get me to open a paypal account so he could deposit the money in for my car he was buying off me. Thought it was sus when i have two cars for sale and he didnt know which one he wanted to buy. Told him cash or back cheque. He then went into a simi... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-10-25 08:56:43
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Buying a car scam Hi
I had my car listed on multiple car websites but Gumtree was the dodgy one!!!
This guy contacted me first via text and advised to contact him via email address: daved1516@gmail.com
He said he wanted to by my car and he would pay the asking price. He al... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Southport, Queensland, Australia
2012-10-24 21:13:43
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +6 burkejim82@yahoo.com - gumtree
Thanks a lot.I have actually tried to get this kind of Merchandise here earlier from here but most of the ones I got either have one huge mechanical fault or the other and some have even had accidents in the past while some are extremely exorbitant. As to... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-10-24 10:23:13
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Classified Ad for Camper trailer Replied to and ad with.."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 15day... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Somewhere in United States
2012-10-24 07:26:46
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | PayPal/Craigslist Scamm Also uses name "Bryan Taylor" Claims to be out at see or away on business, offers full price, but must use PayPal. Not smart enough to not send me the same scam from two different people. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2012-10-24 02:07:13
Classified Ads Scam
Cars.com | Reply to caravan for sale Ad same approach as other scammer Greg Crisell 'I am at sea at the moment i work for NZOG etc. I am buying this for my father etc etc.
This is the second load of crap from these scum bags in the last 2 weeks. don't fall it. They will next ask that you pay ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Sammamish, WA, United States
2012-10-23 19:46:03
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Larry Kennedy scam Am trying to sell my trailer on Craigslist and received the following email back from Larry Kennedy. For some reason it made me think and i checked and see that he appears to be buying a lot of stuff for his dear old dad. I was not scammed.
Thank you ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2012-10-23 12:34:56
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2005 Coachmen Motor Home A post selling a 2005 Coachmen Freedom Class C for $4400. The price itself has scam all over it. She or whoever is trying to use the military as part of the scam to get people to fall for it.... ⇒ more |
| Mikey
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-10-23 11:44:51
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Placed Caravan Ad with Gumtree and received text with below info 23/10/2012, at 19:21, michaelkevin005 wrote:
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 no... ⇒ more |
| Les Lockey
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2012-10-23 09:06:08
Classified Ads Scam
Paypal (paypal.com) |  car advertised on tradingpost.com.au Thanks for the swift response...I am OK with the asking price.due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied w... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-10-23 08:59:11
Classified Ads Scam
Other Classifieds Site | Advert on CarsGuide.com.au Received an email query re the vehicle I had for sale. Details as follows:
Thanks for the response,i am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition,i will be requesting this transaction should be done via P... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2012-10-22 23:03:26
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 Winnebago Rialta Class B motorhome - $13000 (fraser valley) Posting:
Excellent condition. Equiped with VW V-6 engine that achieves 18-21 MPG. 22 feet long and sleeps 4 adults comfortably, or transports 8 passengers. Unit is fully self contained with appliances and onboard generator, ready for your next road trip. I... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Billings, MT, United States
2012-10-22 20:33:18
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Want to buy your car Thank you for getting back to me..... Do you have the extra keys? Do you have the spare tire? Where did you get your car serviced? Have you ever had any transmission repairs? can you assure me that i will not be disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a... ⇒ more |
| Todd
Billings, MT, United States
2012-10-22 20:17:24
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Wants to buy car for Son
Louis lambert wrote:
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>>Hello,
>> I would like to know if it still available on market? I am
>> interested looking forward for your reply. Thanks
Hi,
I am interested ,and you should consider it sold .Actu... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
2012-10-22 15:40:15
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | My craigslist listing I am selling a stash of fabric. I received email saying "I am going on vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant....mail your payment, I'lll add $20 extra for delay..."... ⇒ more |
Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports
