Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-07-06 10:53:00 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Car Buying Scam Scammer Information The scammer sent a text message to me
I would like to know if your Car is still for sale if yes get back to me only on my email (dgold2071@gmail.com) with the present condition and lowest price.
I responded and got this email - similar to one reported by others.
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Columbus, OH, United States 2015-07-03 17:43:37 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |   ZACK OLDEN AUTOTRADER PAYPAL SCAM Scammer Information Sends email saying his wife would love the car but he is on holiday. Wants to buy the car unseen but a mover will pick up. Will not discuss details of pickup and says he will send full price to paypal. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States 2015-07-01 13:11:15 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Paypal Scam Scammer Information I posted a truck for sale in AutoTrader.com. Shortly after ad was posted, I received a text message requesting more pictures be sent to zackolden@gmail.com. After the pictures were sent, this email arrived:
Thanks for your response,Do you have extra keys? and When is the last date you service it? I'm ready to pay but not cash in person because I’m currently on Holiday trip,My only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secured and i will be responsible… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2015-07-01 06:51:07 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Money for parcel Scammer Information I am being told that the money for an advertised article has been sent to pay pal on checking with them they have informed me there is no money at all. I have checked with the banks, paypal and money gram and all report the same. This person has sent a number of e-mails as well as from a so called pay pal which I could forward if you need. Todays email I being told I will be handed over to the American authorities etc. Could yo please help. Below is copy of latest e-mail.
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| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-06-30 23:43:01 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader car buy Scammer Information Sent me a text asking details about the car and then asked if I had PayPal. When I responded with the info he wanted other than the PayPal and told him I don't have one( I do), he responded that he is a petroleum engineer and it would be easier. I asked if he was planning to buy the car sight unseen, he responded he will have his agent test drive the car. It's a scam!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | dl Brampton, Ontario, Canada 2015-06-30 13:36:01 Classified Ads Scam | Jon Huntsman Picked you. For details Email: {jhuntssmansr@att.net} for claims Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Paul Thiemann Elizabeth Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2015-06-30 02:58:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buying a Caravan unseen and wanted BSB and Bank Details. Scammer Information Was going to deposit money into my account for a Caravan sit unseen. Was going to send pick up agent to pick it up. Said he was offshore with no Credit Card or bank details. Sounded suss.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-06-29 06:58:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scammer! Scammer Information I am selling a caravan. Person contacted me wanting price and condition and I replied. I then received the reply below.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-06-28 22:04:40 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Zack olden Scammer Information Received text wanting pics. Had already received a previous request on Craigslist for payment by PayPal so googled "sack olden" and found this info. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Olathe, KS, United States 2015-06-28 14:20:44 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | jessicaanderson76701@gmail.com Scammer Information This is what they emailed me which is identical to another report here.
Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an acc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 2015-06-28 00:02:24 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Ad - selling wedding dress Scammer Information Was approached by websms with a text message asking me to respond by email.
Buyer worked offshore so couldn't see and try on the wedding dress I'm selling.
Asked to pay via PayPal or direct deposit after no haggling. Didn't respond when I
Said I'd get a price for posting. After googling I found this page. See below for more...
laurageorge611@gmail.com Is the scammer in this case...
Also working off shore with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG)
Like all the other reports … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2015-06-27 01:09:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Craigslist post Scammer Information Part 1
Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm selling it because I'm serving in Offutt AFB, Nebraska but I was promoted and transferred to Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage Alaska for a 3 years period, so I don't need it anymore at this time. Let me give you a few details about it:
1997 Mastercraft ProStar 205, 414.6 hours on the boat overall. With 102 hours on new engine and approximately 50 hours on new transmission, no accident history, clear titles for both trailer and boat, no d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Reseda, CA, United States 2015-06-26 03:30:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:23400 Scammer Information Bait and switch apartment ad on craigslist targeting students. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-24 11:08:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 NZOG Scam Scammer Information Reply to an advert I put on Gumtree for couch… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-22 10:23:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Beware John Dean NZOG Scammer Information Trying to sell car, contacted by buyer to purchase car with out seeing it. Suppose to be working on the NZOG and buying car for his son in the NT. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico 2015-06-21 03:46:19 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:23342 Scammer Information Dear Fund Benneficiary.
We wish to announce to you that one of our big customers sent some huge amount of money in your name for the settlement of your long awaited funds. This amount is valued at Fourty Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand US.Dollars 49,500,000.00(Fourty Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand US.Dollars).
Also following the protest of the International Community, The World Bank, IMF and the instruction by the President and Commander in Chief of the arme… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-06-20 13:02:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Vehicle Scammer Information Received mmultiple text messages from a person interested in my Pickup and went on to say he was in the military and had no access to his bank account and could only use PayPal. Big red flag! I told him no not interested and wanted cash and person to person interaction. He got really pushy and told me to send him my PayPal email and why is so hard to set up a paypal account. I never said i didnt have one. I haven't said a word back and the text messages stop.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-06-20 12:51:33 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Vehicle ad Scammer Information He texted me this "Hello,I'm Zack.came across your vehicle ad on autotrader and copied your number.pls email me pics and or the ad link at ZACKOLDEN@GMAIL.COM". Then going by the feeling in stomach started searching around with the phone number he provided and found this website with the exact number and email addresses. I've already had two other scammers trying to get me but I do a little research on the information provided.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-20 01:01:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Jayco caravan Scammer Information Received an email from this person re sale of our caravan,wanting details of paypal account/ bank details,said he had been working offshore with no phone contact. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Euroa, Victoria, Australia 2015-06-16 03:24:42 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Contact from ad placed on Carsales.com Scammer Information I received a text from Roslyn claiming to be interested in my car as advertised on Carsales.com asking me to reply via email if the car was still available. I replied and then I got this long email regarding details requesting bank bsb & acct email, pay pal details etc.
Seemed almost believable. Be careful
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| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-15 21:10:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Ronald Connore 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 very grateful if u can give me a first priority and take the ad down. i will add a fee of $100 for taking the ad down… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-06-15 09:46:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale scam Scammer Information Selling a car on gumtree
Received sms and email from Ronald Connore. Same email as received by others on this site:
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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-15 05:35:46 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Wanted to buy my car from carsales.com.au Scammer Information Sent a text for me to contact them via email to discuss buying my car. Started to talk about freighting issues and asking me to organise payments for them if they could send me the extra money.
Was happy to purchase without inspection.
Emails below.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-06-15 03:24:23 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | wanting to buy my car from carsales.com.au Scammer Information Experienced the same scam as others, details of email below.
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| Dan Doncaster East, Victoria, Australia 2015-06-13 01:51:03 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | CarsGuide - advertised a car and received an email from "Jamie Scott" saying he wanted to tfer the money into my bank account an Scammer Information I had advertised a car on CarsGuide.com.au
Received a reply from Jamie Scott requesting the final asking price.
I replied stating the price and current condition of the car.
Within minutes there was a reply saying that's fine and requested that I send him my PayPal details or BSB Acc number for tfer of the money. The email also stated that once the payment was complete, he would arrange a courier to come and collect the car.
This all sounded too good to be true so… Read Full Report ⇒ |