Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-09-08 17:29:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   2005 Grand Jeep Cherokee Scam Scammer Information Hi,
My name is Elizabeth Schiefelbein and I'm emailing you regarding the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 that I have for sale. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues, title clear, no scratches no dents and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has only 106,488 miles, is automatic, with an 6 cylinders 3.7L 226Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated engine, Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player, W… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-09-08 13:14:29 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:24251 Scammer Information Had an item listed for sale on KSL.com and Albert (scammer) contacted me saying the price was fair and they wanted to purchase via PayPal and wanted me to send my personal information in order to close the deal. I looked up Albert and someone else on KSL also reported him as a scammer.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-09-08 07:03:30 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +4 Carsales ad scam Scammer Information Bahjat John Kilzi responded in an SMS to my ad to sell a car on Carsales but he wanted me to contact him back on the email address shown above.
I contacted him as requested and he responded with the email below and I responded to his email with the email above his.
Hello Bahjat,
Thanks for your response.
I can supply an ANZ Account Number which has no money in it but will allow you to transfer money in. Since you are not able to inspect the vehicle, I advise that I … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom 2015-09-07 07:13:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree car sale Scammer Information Asked me to send my bank account details or Paypal info to do a direct transfer then said they would send a courier to pick up my car. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-09-06 23:59:07 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Carsales enquiry Scammer Information I posted an ad on carsales.com.au and modified it on Sunday. Had this message come through enquiring about the vehicle.
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Romford, Havering, United Kingdom 2015-09-06 13:42:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information
I got this.....
Hello ,i saw your Musical item on Gumtree Ad,is it still available for Sale?.. reply to my personal email ( paulsmith090@outlook.com ) with the final price.
Totally fake! Avoid this scammer!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous College Station, TX, United States 2015-09-05 01:38:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:24186 Scammer Information Posted a car for a cheap price. I txted the number and the response was that they were at work, could not talk, and to email them. I sent an email and they responded
Hi,
My name is Elizabeth Schiefelbein and I'm emailing you regarding the 2004 Nissan Maxima SL that I have for sale. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues, title clear, no scratches no dents and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has only 72,301 mile… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United Kingdom 2015-09-03 23:51:32 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 shipping SAPO Express Airmail Scammer Information Wants to buy my item via olx and wants me to ship it to Nigeria via SAPO and she "pay" 300$ to paypal so when i ship it to nigeria then the 300$ will be in my acc..here is the email conv.. Hello, i write to inform you that have just made the payment of
$300.00 USD online now and am sure PayPal must have sent you my
payment confirmation okay so kindly check your
Email: INBOX now and get back
to me ASAP immediately you receive the email from PayPal
regarding my payment.
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| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-09-02 22:52:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Taite Whitikaupeka Scammer Information Got an email (see below) asking for my bank account as he was interested in my bike.
I questioned this and asked for proof of identity - ie drivers license, passport, and utility bill, to which he provided his driver's license, but none of the other documents.
I am wondering if this is really Taite W, or if its a scum who has stolen his identity, and taken a picture of his license unsuspectingly!!!
He provided the following as his home address:
151 Anictomatis Rd, Berr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Heathmont, Victoria, Australia 2015-09-02 10:39:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer trying to buy rims and claims out at sea. Scammer Information I was advertising 6 wheels and caps off a 1989 Ford Fairlane Na LTD on gumtree and got a sms reply from "websms" half an hour after posting the ad. Asking weather the parts were for sale and to reply via email to Johnbest68@outlook.com
I replied to the email through my gmail account.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-09-02 01:52:35 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Car buying too good to... Scammer Information Was selling a car and received the email below. This scam has been reported a few times already.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-09-02 01:03:36 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:24084 Scammer Information Car advertised on Gumtree in Australia
This scam described at https://www.facebook.com/GumtreeAustralia/posts/613986868640034
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 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-09-01 22:19:43 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Scam response to your ad Scammer Information The scammer will say he is interested in your ad and email is the only way to contact him. He will say he will send you the money for the asking price plus the freighter cost, then will ask you to advance the freighter cost first but you have to send the money via Western Union. He says he will reimburse you the total sum of money for your advertised good with Paypal including the freighter cost. He will ask you to send him the cost for the freighter eventually, not on his f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-31 23:44:31 Classified Ads Scam | +6 selling my car on carsales and received a rubbish email Scammer Information I am selling my vehicle on carsales and received the following email.
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 | Anonymous Douglassville, PA, United States 2015-08-31 22:36:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | text asking to email Scammer Information Received two texts on my phone regarding a craigslist ad. Two different phone numbers were used that said if I still had 'item' for sale to send email to : jdvclzusws98@gmail.com
First one came from 478-268-3804. Second one came from 443-300-7394.
Exactly the same format, but referenced two different items. These occurred about an hour apart 8/31/15.
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 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-31 07:09:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Sent phone message to contact him by email Scammer Information After putting on a couple of ads on Gumtree I received a text asking if my ad was still on gumtree.
If so please contact him via micmunday@outlook.com. I sent him a email asking what ad was he referring to as I had a few on gumtree.
His reply was : What ads do you have?
I did not reply as if he was inquiring about a ad he would know which one he was talking about.
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 | Anonymous Richmond, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-31 03:14:44 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 Offers to buy vehicle for more than advertised price, first approach via mobile text no reply number only email Scammer Information Copy of email reply from James
Am sure there must have been lot of people trying to buy this from you
so i think offering you $16,650 wont be a bad idea.. I would have loved
to come for the inspection but i work in the army in which i have to
conduct Basic Combat Training and identical skills for all MOSs
(Military Occupational Specialties) this month so i’v got no spare time.
I have a pick up agent that will be picking it up after when you have
received the tot… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Frank Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada 2015-08-30 18:26:14 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com | +1 PayPal Western Union scam Scammer Information Here is what he said to me,
have just completed the payment and i expected PayPal to have notified you to this effect check your mail folders (inbox,spam and junk mail) i sent $3,750 in all.i added $1,000 but $950 will be sent to my agent in China through western union at post office,the extra $50 is to cover the western union fee. PayPal said they will not release the fund until you email them the western union details for verification,and also to enable my pick up agen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-30 09:58:46 Classified Ads Scam | Freighter Fees Up Front for Delivery of your goods Classified Ads Scam - Carsales.com.au Scammer Information Not given details. only said he was busy and only contacting the victim by email. Using Pay Pal and Western Union as baits. MTCN number from Western Union sounds credible but luckily I check scamdex and found that there were people got conned with exactly the same scam. BE CAREFUL. I just noticed I had a misspelling on the scammer's email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-30 09:49:25 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Scam transfer using Paypal and Western Union Scammer Information I was contacted via carsales.com.au with an interest to buy a car off my ad. This is his email:
On 28 August 2015 at 11:04, Hayden Sam wrote:
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin Universit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-30 08:17:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information said she would take the goods that I have for sale
I checked it out and it is a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Harry Strasnge Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-28 09:33:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling my Honda Forza 2007 motor scooter Scammer Information
Re: Honda Forza
rebecca young (rebecyoung001@gmail.com)
Add to contacts 12:17 PM
To: Harry Strange
rebecyoung001@gmail.com
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-28 02:19:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Stevemark846@gmail.com Scammer Information Wanted to buy my car but needed me to transfere $1000 to some Chinese courier service first through Western union .. idiot... … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-27 11:26:08 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 CAR SALE Scammer Information Selling my vehicle.Only a few minutes after it went online, I received a text message asking for firm price of vehicle and a link to an email to respond to.
Last message I received, similar to someone elses on this site , was:
Thanks for the response, i would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.What is your last negotiable price?
Am bu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Guy Bonserio Newstead, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-27 05:06:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project Scammer Information phillipedward2030@gmail.com>
ramondhemmy501@gmail.com,
Michael munday
14:36 (27 minutes ago)
to me
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located… Read Full Report ⇒ |