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| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-10-22 06:02:47
Classified Ads Scam
Other Classifieds Site |  SMS Sent me a text as a reply to an add on carsguide.com.au offered to buy car as long as I sent him my paypal details so he could deposit funds, then arrange for car to be freighted.
A friend said it sounded suspicious and of course once I googled 'him' the n... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-10-22 05:58:27
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  +2 Unknown Hamilton Garner said he was on a ship in new Zealand on a kazoo project working for new Zealand oil and gas (NZOG) he wanted me to transfer money into a western union account in Malaysia because PayPal wouldn't release the money until I put money into that... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Holly, MI, United States
2012-10-22 00:29:32
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist ad for a goldwing trike and trailer. Hello there,
My name is Patricia, and I'm emailing you about the Honda Goldwing I have for sale. The trike is in very good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents, trailer inclu... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Millendon, Western Australia, Australia
2012-10-21 21:58:31
Classified Ads Scam
| biglexlost received txt message late at night - no clear info and unable to return email as doesn't exist - no tel number either - shows a biglexlost on your caller id... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Troy, NY, United States
2012-10-21 16:45:28
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 airstream safari 25 ft for $2900 airstream at shipping company in Topeka KS ready to ship, free delivery thru Amazon, five day approval... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
2012-10-21 09:29:05
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Caravan for sale Swift conqueror 645 Caravan for sale seemed cheap so we enquired about it. The answer came back the it was being sold by a recently divorced female who had moved back to Ireland with her parents and took the swift conqueror 645 with her as she'd intended k... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
2012-10-21 06:55:44
Classified Ads Scam
Other Classifieds Site | +1 PLEASE HELP!!! I"M A VICTIM OF A SCAM The crime took place on Oct 17, 2012.
This individual claims to sell iPhones. He goes by the name BLAKE McCONNELL (Sales Rep) representing Home Delivery Direct Ltd (Registered No 06749287). His email address is order.homedeliveryltd@gmail.com. The offer a... ⇒ more |
| Frank
Clemson, SC, United States
2012-10-21 02:13:38
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Jeniffer crown Craigslist furniture check scam Recieved the following email which I see multiple people have also received and reported here.
Hello,
Thanks you for the response, am okay with condition on the Craigslist.
I am ready to make instant purchase. My mode of payment would be in
Certified Che... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-10-20 22:47:27
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Craig A. Sultan [mailto:captaincraig11@gmail.com] rita1952.adrienne@gmail.com; on behalf of; service@paypal.com.au.
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig A. Sultan [mailto:captaincraig11@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, 20 October 2012 6:39 PM
To: mikegarvey@bigpond.com
Su... ⇒ more |
| amy
Chicago, IL, United States
2012-10-20 05:03:23
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2005 Harley Davidson for free Thanks for your interest, the bike is still available. I am currently located in Cedar Falls, IA I have already asked movers to bring the bike here from my grand-son's house in the city where the Ad was posted and was going to put up a new Ad here in Cedar... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-10-19 22:02:32
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree scam Initially Helvis also sent a text from an address seandgwilso, no return number, or ability to reply to this address. Same details as before with reference to working offshore as a petroleum engineer and will buy for price for price quoted. This didn't se... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2012-10-19 13:47:19
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +5 asked for pay pal since there working off shore.. Scammer
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asking me to make pay pal account... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-10-19 04:19:39
Classified Ads Scam
Other Classifieds Site | Attempts to get banking or Paypal details I am advertising a car for sale. I recieved an SMS asking me to contact be email.
The email that he sent said
"Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition.I'm at sea at the moment as petroleum engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-10-19 03:59:44
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +2 Sale of caravan this scum bag wanted me to deposit money into a western union account he had set up his own paypal website to co ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
2012-10-18 23:47:29
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | try to pay for craigslist item using paypal I am in the process of selling a bike on Craigslist. And this scammer responded -- the first email was just a short 'is the item still for sale?' type of email. After I responded, the reply back revealed the beginnings of the scam.
The scam seems to be ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Cricklewood, Brent, United Kingdom
2012-10-18 17:06:11
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Works on an oil rig, has internet but no phone... PLEEEASE Scammer trying to use the PayPal scheme, but heard about this one before. Last I heard if I can get an internet signal for my computer I can get one for my phone... do they really think we are this stupid?
From: karl justin (justinkarl9@gmail.com)
Sent:... ⇒ more |
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| No Name
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-10-18 01:48:56
Classified Ads Scam
| Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:5854 Same as others I've read about on your site. He wanted to purchase our car for his ace uni student son. He was offshore in NZ on a rig etc. Lived in NT and did not want his son to know. ... ⇒ more |
| Randy
Somewhere in United States
2012-10-17 19:37:58
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 Bayliner 22ft - $4500 (salt lake) Same scam that has been run on other craidslist but this one is now being run on the Salt Lake City site. E-mail from sacmmer:
As I told you in my first email I want to sell it ASAP. I got a new job and moved to Topeka KS for a new start here with my par... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Nunawading, Victoria, Australia
2012-10-17 07:28:09
Classified Ads Scam
Cars.com | +1 On Car sales.com. Selling a caravan and he said he was working on an oil rig. Was for sale of caravan we were selling. Scammer first sent text and then asked to email back. I did that and then this was the email he sent:
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... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2012-10-17 02:40:18
Classified Ads Scam
Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:5843 Scammer used the same blurb as below. He was a petroleum engineer and was happy with the price and didn't need to view the boat. Wanted paypal or account details and his courier would pick the boat up.
I did a bit of investigation which also led me to this... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-10-17 01:37:51
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Car For Sale Ad response by Robert Craig The Guys E-mail response:
Thanks for the swift response..Am willing to offer you $2900 and total condition of it also a clear picture of it and i will be happy if you remove the AD from the site and consider me as your favorite buyer buy ignoring all othe... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2012-10-17 01:12:43
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | interested in buying your car forsale Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate ... ⇒ more |
| Pete Skinner
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-10-16 07:54:37
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Selling car on gumtree Was selling my car in gumtree and this bloke said for me to send my Paypal details as he works In Darwin
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| Pete Skinner
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-10-16 07:42:41
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Selling a car on gumtree Selling my car on gumtree and got an SMS saying to reply via email so I googled the addy and came straight to this site I have had many like this from gumtree ... ⇒ more |
| Pete Skinner
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-10-16 07:42:22
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Selling a car on gumtree Selling my car on gumtree and got an SMS saying to reply via email so I googled the addy and came straight to this site I have had many like this from gumtree ... ⇒ more |
Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports
