Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-26 10:54:19 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com |  +1 Emily Boyle Scammer Information Hey I was selling my car on carsales.com.au and this person has tried to get my paypal details or account details to buy my car and take to Darwin. i have read this is a scam PLEASE BE AWARE. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-26 07:44:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Motor bike sale Scammer Information Emilly Boyle (see also Matt Boyle) sends web SMS to reply to her/his email. Then requests via email to have your paypal or personal bank details to purchase goods sight unseen. Claims he/she is working for NZOG in Taranaki Basin, NZ and has arranged courier to ship goods to Darwin after payment is cleared. This is a historically reported scam.
Quote of the Boyle scam:
"Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i wor… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-26 03:00:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | scam Scammer Information Thanks for getting back to me as regards my inquiry about the listed item is for sale. 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 will like to know if you are the direct seller and if you are the first owner
I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if u have a PayPal account ,please get back … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-08-26 01:00:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Ad Scam Scammer Information 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 at
the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are
you selling if you don't mind … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Greensborough, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-25 12:13:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad scam Scammer Information
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 at
the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are
you selling if you don't min… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Kurrara, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-25 11:31:22 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:23973 Scammer Information Michael munday emailed:
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 at the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-24 04:59:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Courier Fees Up Front for Delivery of your goods Scammer Information Listed a Kawasaki 4wheeler for sale on Gumtree. Same scam as already reported - wanted $950 sent to a Western Union account for prepayment of courier fees for motor bike to be couriered to Darwin, Would be reimbursed with Paypal. Here is the email:
"I 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 $5,250 in all.i added $1,050 but $950 will be sent to my agent in China through… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom 2015-08-23 13:23:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +2 Davedss99@gmail.com Scammer Information Hi,
I have just made the payment, I would like you to help me ship the item Asap. My daughter's birthday is coming up in 3days and i was told by Royalmail that the item can get to Leicester next day or so.
Meanwhile, I have received an email from Netbank that the funds have been deducted from my account and that it will be credited into your account once you advise them of the shipment tracking number. Kindly confirm this and help me get the item shipped out asap.
Be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-22 02:25:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Laptop Sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Same email response as others on this website… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gera, Thuringia, Germany 2015-08-21 18:40:38 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Scam involved purchasing a Harley Davidson 2005 Fatboy that was for sell on a community classified ad website Scammer Information Other email accounts used Michael1908298@gmail.com
I'll not be able to come for face 2 face transaction or for the
picking up the bike,because i was on a mission in Afghanistan. But I'm
able to access email anytime and my only quickest payment option is
PayPal as i can send money via PayPal anytime,Just get back to me with
your paypal email address or send money request to this same address,
so that i can send the payment into your account immediately and i
will also… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-21 01:26:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:23943 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-20 10:19:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree add to sell car Scammer Information Sent me a SMS via Web SMS in response to a car for sale asking me to email them with responses to some questions raised. Wanted to buy a car from interstate and offered to pay above the asking price to take it off the market, and also requested either my bank details or paypal account so they could deposit the funds...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Greg Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-20 09:58:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Neville Keith wallis - gumtree Scammer Information Wife was selling our pram on gumtree. Contacted her nearly straight away and offered to pay full amount plus courier fee. Told her a story about his son living in the Northern Territory who needed the pram. He said he was based in NZ but would pay for and organize a courier through pay pal. A bunch of emails came through detailing that we had to transfer $650 to a western union account to free the money he had 'transfered to PayPal'. Alarm bells went off as his English worsen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-20 04:24:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:23930 Scammer Information I am selling a car and they contacted me with questionable details and informing me that they were not contactable via phone and for me bank details or paypal and the interest rate of paypal usage… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-19 23:00:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Sale of Motorbike Scammer Information 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 the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ross Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom 2015-08-19 17:36:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Phone scam on gumtree Scammer Information He sent me a text telling me he was very keen regarding my gumtree add and could I email him to tell him about the condition of the item despite the fact I had described it in detail and posted several pictures on the add. I decided to humor him and emailed him anyway and he gave me a story about how he couldn't call me because he was hearing impaired and that it's his daughters birthday in 3 days and he really wanted to give her the item I was selling but he was working out … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Singapore, , Singapore 2015-08-19 03:12:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling bike on Guntree Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition of it,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 the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ ba… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Singapore 2015-08-19 01:52:28 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Response to Gumtree advert Scammer Information "Ernela" responded to an advert I posted on Gumtree. Claims to be working offshore with New Zealand Oil and Gas on the Kupe Project. Wants to buy my item without seeing it first. Also wants to pay through bank transfer or PayPal and requested my account details. Courier would then collect item after the funds were transferred.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-18 08:58:44 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Laura williams gumtree scam Scammer Information Txt Reply to gumtree add trailer for sale. Conlvoluted story about being in remote area and sending someone to collect after payment made. I said I wouldnt accept paypal or western un. wouldnt provide phe number. Kept asking for paypal details etc. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-18 03:56:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | came through gumtree Scammer Information contact made in regard to the sale of our camper on gumtree, it was nearly the same as the one above, … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-18 02:48:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | 2004 Ford Courier Crew Cab 4x4 Ute, Turbo-diesel advertised Gumtree Scammer Information I received a text message inquiring if the ute was still available - triggered question because the ad only posted this morning. Asked what was my "ono" lowest price and gave return email address as above.. I replied :
"Still available! As the ad indicates, my asking price is $8000 but I am open to reasonable offers.
By all means let me know your offer by email and I’ll respond immediately."
His email followed. I haven't responded
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Henderson, NV, United States 2015-08-18 00:05:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  CRAIGSLIST CERTIFIED CHECK SCAM Scammer Information Tried to pull the scam with certified check...the loser tried twice and forget he/she texted me the first time on the same day. LOSER.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Ball Ground, GA, United States 2015-08-13 20:01:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer - John Waltar Scammer Information We recently posted a vehicle for sale on Craigslist and a few hours later, received a text from the phone number 214-935-0980 stating the following:
"(insert name of car for sale) still for sale ? if yes email me back at johnwaltar124@gmail.com for negotiation because i don't have time to text or call at work am a marine biologist"
Yeah right! I figured this was a scam, so I just searched the name and other details to have found myself on this site. I know this has been … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous St Louis, MO, United States 2015-08-13 17:24:50 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | puppy scam Scammer Information Pet scammer. Teacups size puppies. Never ships. 510-371-4297.
Wylietx.global-free
Backpage.com
Georgia.petseekr.com
Vancouver.craigslist
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 | Anonymous St Louis, MO, United States 2015-08-13 16:51:06 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Puppy Scam Scammer Information Puppy scam. This person will scam you for money and there is no puppies or dogs. This person is all over the internet on ads and websites selling everything from comic books, goods, dogs,puppies, and has address locations everywhere.
Regan Scotte, Regan Scott, Wilanda Marie Batson, New Cstle Air National, pet transport service, pet transportation services are some infos in the scam. The address the scammers gave are 875 briggs silver springs,Md...873 chaney or chaneg rd sil… Read Full Report ⇒ |