Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | jbp Kansas City, MO, United States 2012-06-22 16:48:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:3368 Scammer Information Got this email when responding to a listing for a baby grand piano:
Hello again,
Please let me explain to you the process of this transaction and you can decide if you want to proceed or not.
As I told you in my first email, I recently lose my son. I also got a new job and moved to Omaha Nebraska in order to start over. I'm in Omaha Nebraska but my presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The piano is in Omaha at the shipping company, ready to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Scam Hater Burlington, Ontario, Canada 2012-06-22 14:16:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  2005 Jayco Jay 21 Feather Scammer Information From: Hansen Annette L SSgt USAF ACC 23 FSS FSVF
Date: June 22, 2012 9:01:15 AM EDT
Subject: 2005 Jayco Jay 21 Feather
I apologize for my late reply. My name is Annette, and I'm emailing you about the 2005 Jayco Jay 21 Feather I have for sale. The trailer is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition. It has never been involved in an accident. It has a clear title with no loans or liens o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | luke bond Miranda, New South Wales, Australia 2012-06-22 13:28:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  car sale scam Scammer Information Thanks for the detailed explanation ,am ok with your asking price as i dont have much time to be viewing car listing again.Although have checked the photos on the add and am satisfied with it and i also appreciate your honesty about the condition of the car as that is what i really need most as wont be able to come for inspection as am onboard just want to buy the car for my holiday.
Please the fund is ready and available in my account so am ready to transfer the fund as soo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Juliana Rose Los Angeles, CA, United States 2012-06-22 01:49:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 $550 Modern cozy furnished 1 bedroom apt (Santa Monica) Scammer Information Craig's list ad that read well but the price of apt was very very low for the area; after I responded with many personal details (GOD i NEED TO STOP DOING THAT) they sent the e-mail at the bottom of the page and I disassociated by saying I had to see it before I could rent...
names associated : Collins Matt
wife : Mildred (Matt) ( mdredmatt@gmail.coM) HOLDS THE KEYS TO THE APT.
ADDRESS TO THE APARTMENT : 2134 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
The syntax… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Chuck Sparkles Raleigh, NC, United States 2012-06-21 23:46:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Motorcycle for sale on Craigslist - Auburn GA Scammer Information Craigslist Auburn, GA had a 2006 Honda Goldwing listed for $5,600.00. Only information on the posting always garaged and serviced by authorized Honda dealer.
Sent an email message asking how many miles were on the bike. The message below is what I received, under a separate email message:
Hello,
My name is David, and I'm emailing you about the 2006 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 I have for sale. The bike is in
perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Andrew Latta Somewhere in United States 2012-06-21 22:01:42 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 1997 National Tradewinds 7370 36' Diesel Pusher Motorhome - $4600 (salt lake) Scammer Information Sent a message via craigslist email in regards to a motorhome for sale. Received the following response:
"Hello,
My name is Candace Garcia, and I'm emailing you about the 1997 National Tradewinds I have for sale. The motrohome is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no dents and no mechanical problems.An exceptionally well maintained coach that comes fully equipped with with Caterpillar 7.2 liter 300hp diesel engine, alliso… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jeannie Crone Winfield, IA, United States 2012-06-21 16:33:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 1996 Coachman Mirada - $3700 (lexington) Scammer Information Hello,
My name is Candace Garcia, and I'm emailing you about the 1996 Coachman Mirada I have for sale. It has only 51,500 miles and a clear title with no loans or liens on it.
The price was reduced at $3,700.00 as I need to sell this motor home before the 29th of June when I will be leaving with my platoon back to Afghanistan, so I don't want it getting old in my backyard.
If you have any other questions, or need more info, please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Sgt. Garcia
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2012-06-21 16:25:09 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Michael Warwick wanted to buy items on Kijiji Scammer Information The same guy also tried to buy couches from me via Edmonton Kijiji ad. He asked questions about these even though the information in the ad already answers them. This most likely was done so he could get my email address in a reply.
His second email: "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, and i hope you have a paypal account. If you have one already, just send me the addres… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Malcolm Roberts Uriarra Village, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2012-06-21 03:31:43 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Sale of Aeroplane Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email.I am away at sea at the moment on the west aquarius submersible to be precise,we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15 days on and 15 off, which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. What is your last negotiable Price?
I am buying this for my dad in Latvia, have contacted shippers.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | CRISSY Spokane, WA, United States 2012-06-20 20:08:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:3335 Scammer Information WE POSTED OUR TRAILER ON CRAIGSLIST, WE SPECIFIED NO EMAIL, ONLY CALLS WILL BE TAKEN. THIS IS THE REPLY WE RECIEVED IN OUR EMIAL
Am ok with the price and the condition, am buying it for my personal use because i’ll be back at home soon leaving our site as am into Forest management and presently in the Forest. i won’t be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have love to call in personally but we have call restriction here du… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mike Thorne Halifax, Calderdale, United Kingdom 2012-06-20 17:35:08 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Prospective car buyer on an oil rig Scammer Information Response to Autotrader motorhome web ad. I recewived 5 copies of this E Mail from the same person
Name: rob will
Postcode: null
Message:
Hello,
Do you still have your goods available for sale and how much is the last price...? Get back to me with the presence condition of the goods... I will be waiting to read from you as soon as possible ok...
Regards
Then in responseto my questions about "which goods" the folowing was received
Hello ,
Thank you for the mail… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Tom Mason Somewhere in United States 2012-06-20 16:23:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Sale Scammer Information I was selling a Shopsmith MarkV and received an offer from Joseph William, 440 N 200 W. Logan, UT 84321
His quote:
"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 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | tina pennell Bellefonte, PA, United States 2012-06-20 13:06:42 Classified Ads Scam | 2003 rockwood 232 ROO Scammer Information
Hello again,
Please let me explain to you the process of this transaction and you can decide if you want to proceed or not.
As I told you in my first email, I recently lose my son. I also got a new job and moved to Omaha Nebraska in order to start over. I'm in Omaha Nebraska but my presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The camper is in Omaha at the shipping company, ready to be delivered. The deal includes free delivery and it will a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Erick Québec, Quebec, Canada 2012-06-20 12:56:38 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | 2006 Audi S4 $8,000 Scammer Information When i saw an audi S4 for 8000$, i taught i was dreaming. Here are the emails i received.
-Hi and thank you for your interest. The Audi S4 is in great shape, no engine problems, damages or hidden defects. It was always garaged and never smoked in. The car was my husband`s as he loved it very much, but he did not enjoy it so much, he died in a IRAQ 9 months ago. It brings very bad memories to me, I want to get rid of it. I`m a single mother with 2 children's and now I have so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| shell Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-06-20 08:11:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 sent a txt to my mobile phone, asking if our camper was still for sale Scammer Information the text did not include a mobile phone number, instead it had the name of Frank, as the sender and said: mate i came across your add on gumtree.com i want to know if it still for sales and the last price?kindly get back to me on my email frankjames507@yahoo.com.
I was suspicious of the spelling and text itself, so Googled it straight away and saw that Frank had done this before!!! So not responding… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Not Gona scam me Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2012-06-20 04:42:33 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | davidpearson1979@gmail.com tried scamming my out of 600.00 & my truck off kijij .. Scammer Information I had a add on kijij to sell my truck f150 . He said he would buy my truck for an extra 700.00 additional to my price . He text and sent emails and said to confirm with pay pal then he said the money will be released when I send 600.00 to western union . I said busted and pay pal warned me about that trick scammers are using western union in their confermation made up reciet and it's fraud . … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Eddie Lockhart Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom 2012-06-20 04:27:48 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Was contacted. Via email asking best price for my advertised vehicle, guy offered to set up a PayPal transfer and arrange trans Scammer Information Was contacted. Via email asking best price for my advertised vehicle, guy offered to set up a PayPal transfer and arrange transport from abroad to collect vehicle.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Dryden, Ontario, Canada 2012-06-20 01:47:36 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Marine Engineer buying item on kijiji Scammer Information This guy offered to buy our motorcycle on Kijiji through PayPal. Claimed he was a marine engineer, needed us to help him with shipping through western Union. We would have to front $700 to Western Union for shipping and once we scanned and emailed receipt to PayPal, we would receive $$ from them. The emails also appeared to come from PayPal. Waste of my time!!! Good thing that there are forums!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-06-20 00:41:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 mattjackson945@gmail.com Scammer Information I received a text asking me to send email if my van is still for sale to mattjackson945@gmail.com.
I goggled this email address and found his name as a spammer on this website!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| concerned citizen Lenoir City, TN, United States 2012-06-19 22:50:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 Rockwood 232 - $2000 Scammer Information Camper for sale. When they email you she gives a long description of the camper and then explains how it was her 21 year old sons camper and he was killed by a drunk driver and needs to get rid of it fast. Exactly like the ones listed here onScamdex.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Not fooled biznitch Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-19 12:19:28 Classified Ads Scam | +2 car classified ad on car forum Scammer Information received a text regarding my sale asking for details that were clearly stated in the add already, asked to communicate through email, sent a reply txt and got the same msg another 3 times over the next two days... … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Al Brillman Beloit, WI, United States 2012-06-19 12:17:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist - Paypal Scammer Information This is the thread regarding a boat lift I had listed for sale on Craigslist. "My response" just advised that it was available. I checked with Paypal and they advised it was phishing. This individual uses variations in the email addy's.
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 because i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your
advertisement and i am satisfied wi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Margaret Riley Manchester, NH, United States 2012-06-19 04:45:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 2003 Rockwood 232 Trailer/RV Scammer Information
I am in search of a camper/trailer and emailed a seller about a 2003 Rockwood 232 trailer (PostingID: 3084195551). I got a response from Betty & Mike Sanders who said that they were selling the trailer following the death of their 21yr old son just 2 months ago. I responded but thought the price was extremely low & something just didn't seem "right" so I began a search for the seller online (Facebook & Net Detective) which turned up no information. I finally checked the sca… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Emily mumford Maple Grove, MN, United States 2012-06-19 02:50:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Yamaha c3 piano augusta craigslist scam! Scammer Information I knew this was too good to be true, so I googled it and found similar results on Google. Here is an email they sent to me today:
Hello,
My name is Laura Albright, I'm emailing you regarding the Yamaha C 3 Conservatory Series Grand Piano that I have for sale. The instrument is in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no dings, special marks whatsoever. The piano has been gently played, very well cared for, measures 6' with classic grand piano design and de… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Keith Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-06-18 05:57:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Responce to an add on Gumtree Scammer Information Interested in your ad on Gumtree, is there anything else to add to the add and what is your final price?
Emailme at slyruns@gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |