Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-07-30 23:49:26 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  +3 Used 2003 Toyota Tacoma Scammer Information Hey
For the moment I am stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsoboro, NC. I serve the USAF and I'll finish my tour in 2 weeks. So I sealed the truck here and it is ready to be shipped using the USAF Air Cargo I won't be charged for that I'll also have truck service pick it up from the airport and deliver it at your home address. The delivery will be door-to-door, at your exact location, so you will not have to pick it up from somewhere. Check the attachments for the pictur… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Nathan North Highlands, CA, United States 2012-07-30 18:57:59 Classified Ads Scam | +2 Craigslist Scammer Information Hello,
My name is Vanessa Almendarez, and I'm emailing you regarding the 2006 Seadoo RXT, 2008 Seadoo GTI SE 130, 2005 Yamaha VX 110, 2006 Kaw STX 900 that I have for sale. The jet ski 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 a clear title with no loans or liens on it. The price was reduced at $6,000 as I need to sell the jet ski before the 7th of August w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lisa Lin Somewhere in United States 2012-07-30 17:34:20 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +2 Watson Donna R MSgt USAF ANG 184 MUNS MXWPB Scammer Information Has product (boat, RV, car for example) up for sale. Engages in email exchange. Promises to deliver product--deal arranged thru Amzazon. Has several aliases: Kristin Bennett, Maria Swanson, Jennifer Cohen. Uses title MSgt USAF ANG 184 MUNS MXWPB.
I was looking for a boat, and found 2 of her ads. Then I found pictures of the same boat at a dealership. I called the dealer to verify that they had the boat. I could have been taken by this person!
Right now I am at the mi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| jl Somerville, NJ, United States 2012-07-30 17:25:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvd/3164614275.html Scammer Information Below you can find your Secure Amazon Invoice # 324523:
Order Information:
Seller: Margaret Clark For any questions you can call Amazon
1279 SW Washburn Ave Customer Support Center: 1-877-814-4620.
Topeka KS 66604
Item: 2000 Winnebago Rialta 22QD
Title Clear
VIN: WV3AH4701YH008967
The item is currently stored with all the paperwork in Amazon's warehouse number 38, in Topeka KS.
Order Summary:
Details:
Invoice #: 324523
Subtotal of item: $4,500.00
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Other taxe… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dawn Somewhere in United States 2012-07-30 13:43:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Honda Goldwing Trike 96 Scammer Information 96 Honda Gold wing Trike with Trailer 3900,
Jennifer states the Honda in in Kansas ready to ship.
that shes in training for Afghanistan and amazon will handle all the details
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 | Ryan Kuykedall High Springs, FL, United States 2012-07-30 04:05:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | jennifer choen a supposed MSgt in USAF, about toship out to Iraq tried to sell me her ford bronco oder but super clean,loike sho Scammer Information lying asshole using cover story of a US soldier about to ship out to war, so she is having to sell her truck cheap u pa then she'll send it to ya ....RIGHT!!!!!sorry as hell .well they didn't get this cowboy! goes around comes around! I AM a disabled vet, and this just really got to me.uses local craigslist also.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Russ Schreiber Tucson, AZ, United States 2012-07-29 22:00:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Graigslist Scam Scammer Information THIS WAS THE FIRST EMAIL:
Do you still have it available for sale? Let me know
Dan
Sent from my iPhone
THIS WAS THE SECOND EMAIL:
I understand the present condition as started in the advert and i'm okay with the asking price, i will not be able to come to look at it due to the long distant and the easiest way for me to make the payment is through Google Checkoutcheckout.google.com and I'll take care of the pickup and delivery when the payment has been made by m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Melbourne, FL, United States 2012-07-29 21:49:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4228 Scammer Information Right now I am at the military base getting ready for Afghanistan. This means that I am doing a special training and I am not allowed to get out of the unit. The truck is already at the shipping company in Topeka KS sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to test it and inspect the truck prior to making any pu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| scott Tuxedo Park, NY, United States 2012-07-29 20:36:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Boat for sale on Craigslist Scammer Information She offered a boat for sale on Craigslist and E Bay, Too good to be true,upon checking it out I found she listed the same boat at least 50 times in many other cities and states.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | D. Lindy Cheyenne, WY, United States 2012-07-29 14:35:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Joseph William Criminal Scam Scammer Information Offered to buy a set of china. Said he lived in Utah and was busy at work so would have a shipper pick it up. Here's a copy of his email:
thanks for your quick response, i'm okay with the present condition as
> started in the advert and the asking price. i will not be able to come
> to look at it due to the long distant and the easiest way for me to
> make the payment is through a bank check, i'll wait until your bank
> clears the check before we proceed with the pickup. I'… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-07-29 14:26:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Responding to items for sale Scammer Information ________________________________________
From: "Mina Djordoke"
To:
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 6:49:46 AM
Subject: Re: 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400 Dual Sport - $3000
OK,i am ready to purchase it ASAP.I anticipate that I'll have a Certified Business Check issued out to you from my bank .I'm in no rush with you till fund's are cleared.You do not have to bother yourself about the pick up. I'll instruct a Shipping Co Agent to come for pick up at your doo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Bill Simmons Somewhere in United States 2012-07-29 00:24:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +8 Craigslist Auto Scam, Marine Biologist wanting seller to set up PayPal Accnt Scammer Information I've been getting phone texts all day from this phone number. Finally asked me to send email asking condition of car. Here is his reply:
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 i am glad you accepted my offer. I can only pay through paypal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank account online but i have it attached to my paypal … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-07-28 23:32:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | text from 919 322 9842 Scammer Information acting like ready to purchase… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in Canada 2012-07-28 15:56:19 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +4 mikedustin01@gmail.com Scammer Information This guy texted me stating he was very interested in my Toy Hauler, made me a good offer and wanted to discuss further via email. Someone else tried to scam me via the same way thru my ad on EBay so I recognized the signs immediately. His cell is from NY. How pathetic people have to resort to such games. I see that I'm not the first he has tried to scam!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Gary E Stratton Fresno, CA, United States 2012-07-28 14:53:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 craig's list- fresno Scammer Information Hello ,
My name is Donna, and I'm emailing you about the 2005 Honda Gold Wing I have for sale. The trike is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs.Flawless condition,no scratches and no dents.It has never been involved in an accident.The mileage is 19,000, with an 1,800cc engine size.It has a clear title with no loans or liens on it. The price was reduced at $3,900 as I need to sell the trike before the 6th of August when I will be leaving with my plat… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | J S Somewhere in United States 2012-07-28 00:40:53 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Vivian Cole Oceanographer Scammer Information Ditto to all previous reports of classic cars from Autotrader Classics ads.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Lynne Grand Rapids, MI, United States 2012-07-27 22:59:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4205 Scammer Information thanks for your quick response, i'm okay with the present condition as started in the advert and the asking price. i will not be able to come to look at it due to the long distant and the easiest way for me to make the payment is through a bank check, i'll wait until your bank clears the check before we proceed with the pickup. I'll also take care of the pickup and delivery when the check cleared, provide me your name, address, city, state, zip code for me to issue the check … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Karen Grand Rapids, MI, United States 2012-07-27 17:41:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:4203 Scammer Information He responded to a guitar ad on Craigslist with this reply.
thanks for your quick response, i'm okay with the present condition as
started in the advert and the asking price. i will not be able to come
to look at it due to the long distant and the easiest way for me to
make the payment is through a bank check, i'll wait until your bank
clears the check before we proceed with the pickup. I'll also take
care of the pickup and delivery when the check cleared, provide me
your n… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | William Wasik Lonaconing, MD, United States 2012-07-27 16:20:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1995 Winnebago Rialta Low Mileage $3500 Scammer Information Hi there ,
Please find some more pics attached to this email as you requested.
Right now I am at the military base getting ready for Afghanistan. This means that I am doing a special training and I am not allowed to get out of the unit.
The RV is already at the shipping company in Topeka KS sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Catherine Magnani Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom 2012-07-27 14:29:38 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 Autotrader car scam Scammer Information I have my car on Autotrader and received the same scam as I've read on this site. I had a couple of emails that sounded genuine and then this one:
Thanks for your response. I am seriously interested in this posted AD and i will really love to purchase it right away. Kindly put off the AD and consider me as your favorite buyer. As soon as the payment goes through i will arrange for a private shipper to come over for picking it up down to my place after payment has been recei… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | CHARLIE HART Somewhere in United States 2012-07-27 14:00:02 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Motorcycle Sales Scammer Information Hi
> How are you today? Hope you are great. My client and I are based in
> England. My client informed me that the bike would be shipped along
> with other properties he purchased to his Son who resides in Mexico.
> He is buying it to present as a gift to his son whom he missed his
> graduation ceremony because of his health condition.
>
> I am okay with the price and without further negotiations. Payment
> will get to you in a cashier check of $20,300; this amount i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| B. Grimes Somewhere in United States 2012-07-27 13:39:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2000 Key West Center Console Scammer Information
This same guy has a listing on craigslist for a 2000 Key west boat for $2550. Pictures of boat are from florida and tag on trailer, which you cant read. Contacted him through email and heres what he sent same format and story as above.
Re: boat
Hide Details
FROM:
Eric Harster
TO:
Brandon G
Message flagged
Hello my name is Eric Harster.I am selling this 2000 KEY WEST CENTER CONSOLE because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Chris East Orange, NJ, United States 2012-07-27 11:55:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Kirsten Proutte craigslist scam Scammer Information Thanks for the swift response,Am okay with the condition and the asking price of the item,I am ready for it's purchase ASAP. I'll be responsible for the Picking Up and the Pick-up money will be included in your payment to avoid delay and to enable pick up company to schedule an appropriate time for the pick-up at your location after payment has been made and sorted...I would have really loved to come for the viewing and inspection but due to the fact that I am a deaf disable … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Rodrigo Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2012-07-27 05:58:15 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  Mike Burgoyne Scammer Information I had my car for sale on Kijiji, got a reply from pollyvpeterss-0104@yahoo.com
here is the email:
From: Mike(pollyvpeterss-0104@yahoo.com)
Does it need anything to be replace or repair?how long have you owned it? Any additional Photos?
I replied to him, and said that I can take more pictures if he wanted,
Here is his response:
Okay.. I will be paying the 2.9% PayPal surcharge from my account. So i will be paying directly into your PayPal account without any delay, … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Boca Raton, FL, United States 2012-07-27 03:32:42 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | My car add on craigslist, I've only sold on Craigslist for a short time now and already I've had Five scam emails like this Scammer Information
On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 4:38 PM, james bristo wrote:
Thanks for the mail...I will appreciate more pictures..I am ready to buy it now ,and due to the nature of my work,phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email regarding it.i would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though i will not be available to come for an inspection due to my tight schedule.Kindly
get bac… Read Full Report ⇒ |