Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-01-25 03:39:56 Classified Ads Scam |  +1 Used car - Mitsubishi Mirage Scammer Information This grub told my gf they would be buying her car after seeing one photo of it. When i responded to the email asking them to contact me , they wouldnt. DO NOT do business with this person.
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 | No Name Menifee, CA, United States 2012-01-24 21:39:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |   Car sale Scammer Information Total Scam. If something seems to good to be true, it usually is. I recently corresponded with a so called "Adelle Evans" concerning a 1970 chevy chevelle SS 454 ls6 (numbers matching) advertised on autotraderclassic.com. Pristine condition with a sale price of $17,300. A truly unimaginable steal for that chevelle model. I received almost identical template emails as the previous posters. I followed the scam all the way up to speaking with a "most likely" fraudulent paypal re… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-01-23 11:04:38 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1456 Scammer Information After sending an email advising the advertised price of the item received the following Thanks for your swift reply. I am interested and I would have loved to come for viewing and inspection but i am currently overseas at the moment and i want this item picked up before i get back. Due to my inability to make a bank deposit, I would be paying via PayPal which is safer for me. Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice or create an account at www.paypal.com.au if you dont hav… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mel Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-01-23 06:47:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:1454 Scammer Information The same as everyone else, wanting to purchase my car which I advertised on Gumtree. Sent the same emails as everyone else recieved about being a marine biologist and unable to view the car, but a courier will pick up and until I decided to google his name had fallen for it. Thank goodness I did not pass on any information but my email and mobile number which are on the ad anyway. The old say if it's too good to be true it usually is. On the bright side I now have a pay pal a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | H Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 2012-01-23 03:27:36 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 classified ad scam reply Scammer Information received a text message response to a classified ad. the text only gave an email address. The David character claimed to be a marine biologist and was eager to pay through paypal for a $40,000 purchase, not actually refereed to be name of item. Grammer and spelling was very poor for such a professional, so I googled and found this site. Clearly a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Saint Paul, MN, United States 2012-01-22 22:14:33 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 scammers via Craigs list Scammer Information I posted several things to sale in craigs list and she answered about three of them wiht the same question which sounded mistrustful to me so ... here it is:
do you still have this if so please let me know where and when I can pick it up thank you.
Margo"
when I answer her telling her that items were available here is what I got (and did not respond or open link) as it seemed strange and fishy:
K, thank you for replying. Turns out i cant get it now anyway… my cousin j… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sandy Cumberland, RI, United States 2012-01-21 23:13:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist reply to selling ad Scammer Information I listed a text book on Craigslist to sell. I received an email asking if the book was available. I replied that it was. then I received the following message.
Ok, thank you for getting back to me. It turns out i shouldnt buy it right now anyhow… my nephew just put a big dent in my jeep so now i need to find out how much money it'll cost me to fix it. UGH!
Im so happy that he didn't get hurt but of course it just had to happen now, when i'm finally earning good… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-01-20 18:29:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:1418 Scammer Information I was nearly scammed by this lady. i did almost fall for it. This was in response to a Craigslist ad i had posted and after going back and forth about where to meet this is what i got:
OK, thanks for letting me know. It turns out i cant get it now anyways… my nephew just put a huge dent in my van so now im gonna need to find out how much money its gonna cost to repair it. UGH!
Thank god he's ok but of course it just had to happen NOW, when i'm finally earning very… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| mellanie Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-01-18 12:50:34 Classified Ads Scam | +1 david edmond Scammer Information Put an add on gum tree and he sent a message saying he would like to buy the car. He asked for my account details to put the money in.
I thought it was suss and googled his name and this website came on. Please do something to stop this man he will get away with it!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Angie Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-01-18 10:15:38 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | smyth.c.robert1011@gmail.com Scammer Information I was contacted on my mobile in response to an ad I placed for my car, asking me what my firm price is. I emailed him back to tell him our bottom price and offered for him to make an offer but he replied with the following email:
Mate,thanks for the response and am Ok with the price.Firstly, Please can i know the full condition of the car as am buying it for my holiday or if its possible to get more close up photo .i'll be coming home soon from our rig as am a petroleum proje… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Union, KY, United States 2012-01-17 21:55:18 Classified Ads Scam | +3 Matt Jackson Scammer Information He tried to scam me too, stated he would send 100 dollars more then what I was asking for my appliances. He stated he lives out of state and would pay for shipping. Thanks to the tip on here I realized he was a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| rays_restos@hotmail.com Somewhere in Australia 2012-01-17 13:15:20 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | My ute Scammer Information Exactly the same as that David Edmund fella
Tried to by my ute sight unseen asking for PayPal details
A coast guard she reckons coming home for holidays wanting the ute for her self. Yeh right.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-01-17 12:39:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 davidedmond03@hotmail.com Scammer Information Got my ute advertised on gumtree for 17000 and this fella emails me offering to buy sight unseen wanting my PayPal details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | corey825@hotmail.com Aurora, CO, United States 2012-01-17 05:03:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Henry Edward scam Scammer Information I advertised wheels and tires on craigslist. First email came over and I answered through my phone. So it didn't flag. I received another tonight, below is the email.
It brought up a red flag when I saw two different types of emails and then did a search for the name.
Hello ,
Thanks for your reply concerning my inquiry. I am quite comfortable
with the condition of the item.I will add $30 to the
purchase price... for you to hold it for me,Please provide your full
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  | Anonymous Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2012-01-16 21:07:21 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +7 Car sale Scammer Information The vin # is 1G6DV8EP5B0152269. It is the V8. 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 got divorced. I also got a new job and moved to Des Moines IA in order to start over. I'm in Des Moines IA but my presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with PayPal. The car is in Des Moines at the shipping company, ready to be delivered. The deal includes … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sandy Valley, AL, United States 2012-01-16 01:32:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | selling a hot tub on craigslist Scammer Information I advertised a hot tub on Craigslist for sale and this person contacted me and wanted to buy the hot tub but of course she is out of town and will have a mover come get it but she will only buy the hot tub if she paid by Pay Pal.
This is one of her emails (she can not even spell). I emailed her and told her I do not do not use Pay Pal when she mentioned it in her 1st
I'm satisfied with
your firm/advert price, As im requesting this transaction should be
done via PayPal so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Nowra, New South Wales, Australia 2012-01-15 02:17:31 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +12 Dave Edmond Scam Scammer Information Same scam as others. He sent me this email about my classifeid add...
Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would have love to call
in person but we have limited access to calls due to bad weather condition.
i will be paying you through PayPal,pls get back to me with yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cleveland, TN, United States 2012-01-14 02:08:27 Classified Ads Scam | susan bransford. toyota tocama Scammer Information wanted to sell a truck, toyota tocoma I sent an email wanting to carfax and wanted to drive it and she sent one back saying that it was a clean title and no smoking all the good stuff. I thought it was funny that she didn't have a drivers license, so I googled her name and found out that this was going on in alot of states. I am glad that something told me to google her. Sad how people can scam you so easy. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Byford, Western Australia, Australia 2012-01-13 22:27:20 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Sale of caravan via Quokka on line Scammer Information I posted an add on Quokka on line and this person asked if the caravan is still for sale and then this was his response:
Hi thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my vacation,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a petroleum project engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would have love to call
in person but we have call restriction due to bad weather condit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Fidel Homestead, FL, United States 2012-01-12 13:49:17 Classified Ads Scam | +11 Scam From Craiglist Scammer Information 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 when the check cleared, provide me your name, address,
city, state, zip code for me to issue the check to you and al… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Trish Somewhere in Australia 2012-01-10 22:25:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +7 Gumtree Australia - Another Scam Scammer Information After putting an ad on Gumtress I received an sms on my phone saying........"Hi, What's d lowest price 4 ur household goods on Gumtree, kindly get back to me by email at beccyfol01(at) yahoo(dot) com, if it's still for sale. Email only plz" … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Brian Jones Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia 2012-01-06 01:45:32 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Wants to buy my camper - full price without seeing it Scammer Information 3rd person email scam
No explanation as to why cannot see the camper, just wants it and as soon as I send my Paypal details the money will be transferred into my account and the courier agent will come with all the transfer papers etc and deliver the camper to the buyer.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Brian Jones Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia 2012-01-06 01:35:13 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Wants to buy my camper through Paypal - full price, unseen Scammer Information (2nd person email scamming)
Liked my advert. Wants to buy the camper, no quibbling on price. Can't come and look at it - long hours and distant location. Needs Paypal details to pay money into my account.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kelly Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-01-06 00:15:40 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Trying to sell oven through quokka Scammer Information advise on the least amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for Dad and 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 with it.
As for the payment..i can only pay via the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal) here.
have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after the payment have been made ..… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-01-02 04:12:42 Classified Ads Scam Yahoo | +4 beccyfol@yahoo.com / +1(773)901459 = scammer! Scammer Information Send me a text that he was interested in my car and asked for the lowest price.
He wanted me to respond via email. His texted with this phone number : +1(773)901459
His Email :
beccyfol@yahoo.com
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