Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2018-04-05 07:14:50 Classified Ads Scam |  Gumtree, buyer Blessing Joel wanted to buy furniture unseen Scammer Information I had advertised a number of items on Gumtree. I received an email asking if items were still available. I replied asking which items. I was asked to email not text as he was away at sea. He stated he wanted furniture for his holiday house, and would buy it unseen. He said he would deposit money into my account and I just needed to give him account details. When money was cleared he would then have a courier come and pick the furniture up. I did not respond as it seems… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Phil Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 2018-04-01 10:42:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Purchase your item without viewing but requesting personal information. Scammer Information Thanks for your response, am satisfied with the price, I am willing to buy it for my Cousin that lives in Scotland as Gift. But due to the nature of my job and location, phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted that's why I contacted you with Internet messaging facility to check if this advert is still for sale and send you an email regarding it and I will like to know the present condition and the last price I will not be able to come for inspection because … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Graham Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-04-01 09:08:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Purchase of a car off Gumtree Scammer Information Had a car up for sale on Gumtree. Sean Carter said he was interested and approached through Messaging. Initial message was "Hello, do you still have the car for sale? what's your lowest price, reply to me on my email adress(seancarterbill@gmail.com)". My response was "Still for sale. Make an offer...if reasonable I’ll probably accept it."
He came back with "Thanks for getting back,i'm pleased with the price and the condition as described on the advert,I work on a remote mi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Chris Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-03-21 02:25:14 Classified Ads Scam | +4 Offshore Drilling - KAPO Oil and Gas Scammer Scammer Information Placed an advertisement in GUMTREE to sell a DeWalt Radial Arm Saw and was contacted almost immediately by "Richard" Asked for banking details which I provided (BSB and Bank Account Number) only to receive ongoing emails advising that payment had been made.
Then received a bogus "PayPal" notification advising that I should transfer $950.00 to "Eva southerland" after which I would receive the $950 and my asking price.
Had a look on your SCAMWATCH web page and lo and behold t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Aurora, CO, United States 2018-03-18 17:58:21 Classified Ads Scam | +5 $10,000 RV for only $1,500 Scammer Information For sale on Facebook in the marketplace. $1500.00
The email I received:
Hello there,
Thank you for contacting me about my 2016 Starcraft 15RB AR-One Camper with leveling jacks included and 21-30 gallons of water capacity, sleeps 5. The camper is in great shape & immaculate condition and I’m the original owner. It has no damage,or hidden defects. I have a clear title, under my name.The price is firm, $1,500. This camper is in great shape and everything functions as i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Roz Cairns, Queensland, Australia 2018-03-15 13:20:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Car advertised for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information This guy also goes under the name Frank James Scott with an email of frankjames5501@gmail.com
I recieved a txt requesting I email only as he is deployed in the navy and wanting to purchase car for his son as a graduation gift. Even offered me $300 to take down advert as sold on car.
Asked for my bsb and account details or paypal account.
I asked about signing paperwork for change of ownership details and he said the freight company had authority to sign on his behalf.
I r… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Gisborne, Victoria, Australia 2018-03-13 14:47:32 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | I read up about the western union transfer and its fake Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,i'm pleased with the price and the condition as described on the advert,I work on a remote mine site, Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) Darwin NT.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility,Does it have any history I should be aware of and why are you selling… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Gisborne, Victoria, Australia 2018-03-13 14:44:32 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | I read up about the western union transfer and its fake Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,i'm pleased with the price and the condition as described on the advert,I work on a remote mine site, Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) Darwin NT.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility,Does it have any history I should be aware of and why are you selling… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| walter Valparaiso, IN, United States 2018-02-14 05:09:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craiglist David Robin scam Scammer Information Posted a boat on Craiglist and minutes later I got a reply email. A few details were requested and the buyer says he wants it (red flag). He says he just moved to Massachusetts and will have a mover come and get it(another red flag). Insists on paying via Paypal and not willing to provide details about the mover up front (red flag). I played along and he didn't get anything but did cause me a bit of grief with Paypal and my bank. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | hari hara sarfoji Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 2018-01-20 14:25:32 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | selling a very low quality dvd in the name of high definition dvds of maha bharadham vijay tv program Scammer Information his ad is showing as he will ship the dvd of high definition for 600rs of mahabhardham video but sending a low quality dvd. that is not clear and i am really very very disappointed . so please take action against him. displaying a wrong information that he has original print. my 600rs is wasted for a worth less dvd… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Drew Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-01-13 05:36:19 Classified Ads Scam | +4 Gumtree purchase Scammer Information I was selling chairs on gumtree -
He wanted to buy - wants bank or pay pal deets
Can’t see items as he is at sea.
Them wants me to pay for courier cost through western union !
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| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-01-10 05:29:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Jozsef Alberti Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information Emailed regarding some furniture I had listed on Gumtree.
Said he couldn't view but was happy with the price was buying it for his 'cousin' and would pay via PayPal and arrange collection.
Then things got a little weird started asking me to send same day however ignored my requests for an address and no paypal email arrived confirming payment.
I pretended to go along with it.
I said I could arrange shipping.
Then I got the true 'Scam Email' saying he had paid me for the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ron Knee Thurso, Highland, United Kingdom 2017-12-28 11:07:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree texts and emails Scammer Information “Thanks once again!The price is a good buy for me... please remove the advert and consider it sold as i am paying your full asking price of £150 because i need to buy it for my cousin as a gift, i have done thorough check on the advert and i'm fine with it,sadly i would not be able to come personally to view or collect it due to house bound went through throat cancer surgery and couldn't talk more but will be ok soon but i have an agent that would help me to pick it up at… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Greg Golden Grove, South Australia, Australia 2017-12-14 05:27:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree ad for Car sale 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 ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2017-12-10 11:36:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree -David Aghan Scammer Information I placed an ad on Gumtree advertising a rental. David emailed me asking for open inspection times. He then emailed me with the following message;
Thanks for responding so quickly,my name is David.I am an Australia citizen and 39 years old non smoker man coming to tasmania.
I work as chef on a cruise ship in new zealand at the moment and i have limited time to surf the internet and also phone calls is
also strictly limited due to nature of my work.I will like you to calcu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | MEEMARK8@GMX.DE Somewhere in Germany 2017-12-09 23:15:54 Classified Ads Scam | vascathryn@gmail.com Scammer Information PRIVATEVERKAUF*
*NICHT ANRUFEN *
!!!FÜR EINE SCHNELLERE ANTWORT BENÖTIGE ICH DEN TITEL DER ANZEIGE!!!
Jede Frage bitte eine eMail an den Besitzer: vascathryn@gmail.com
Das Auto wurde für Seby beworben, irgendeine Frage kontaktieren Sie ihn bei: vascathryn@gmail.com
Schnellere Antwort kontaktieren Sie den Besitzer unter: vascathryn@gmail.com
!!!FOR A FASTER REPLY I NEED THE TITLE OF THE ADVERT!!!
Any question please eMail the owner at: vascathryn@gmail.com
The car… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| MEEMARK8@GMX.DE Somewhere in Germany 2017-12-09 23:14:53 Classified Ads Scam | MOBILE.DE BETRUGER Scammer Information *PRIVATEVERKAUF*
*NICHT ANRUFEN *
Jede Frage bitte eine eMail an den Besitzer: cathryn2vanessa@gmail.com
Das Auto wurde für Seby beworben, irgendeine Frage kontaktieren Sie ihn bei: cathryn2vanessa@gmail.com
Schnellere Antwort kontaktieren Sie den Besitzer unter: cathryn2vanessa@gmail.com
Any question please eMail the owner at: cathryn2vanessa@gmail.com
The car has been advertised for Seby, any question contact him at: cathryn2vanessa@gmail.com
Faster answer contac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Scamdex Somewhere in United States 2017-12-07 22:01:28 Classified Ads Scam | Craigslist VIN Report Spam/Scam Scammer Information Scamdex wrote a blog post abbout this annoying timewasting spam/scam. Any time you list a car/motorbike for sale now, it seems you get a ton of people pretending to be interested and then asking if you have a VIN report - and then pointing you to their fave website.
Here's the Blog!
http://www.scamdex.com/ScamBlog/2017/12/more-spam-than-scam-but-still/
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 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2017-12-06 05:32:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Car for sale Scammer Information My husband like to know if your vehicle still available for sale? If yes, please email him
EMAIL ONLY PLEASE … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2017-12-06 01:17:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | They said they worked offshore for NZOG Scammer Information I put some furniture for sale on gumtree and got a text from a Kathy Smith who said to contact her via email if they were available. I did so and she said she worked for NZOG offshore and wanted my bank details or paypal details for payment. I got suspicious of the email because the English was really bad so I searched NZOG and they had a site warning people to avoid anyone claiming they worked offshore as they do not employ staff on offshore platforms. I have since deleted h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Enumclaw, WA, United States 2017-12-05 08:16:56 Classified Ads Scam |  +2 2004 Airstream Bambi trailer Scammer Information Add in Facebook Marketplace. When I responded the seller told me she had posted for her sister and had no details. She told me to email her sister at hosmer70@gmail.com. I did, and "Laura Hosmer" responded with the following scam:
"Thank you for your interest in purchased my Bambi. The 2004 Airstream Bambi camper rv Travel Trailer is very clean, the exterior is good condition as well. The brakes have been checked and the bearings have been packed.The interior of the traile… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Mitch Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2017-12-02 03:16:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree email scam Scammer Information Daniel Brent emailed regarding my bike which was advertised on gumtree.
He wanted to send me the money and said a courier would pick the bike up. I thought it was suspicious as the courier headquarters was in China but he lived in Darwin Australia.
I then googled his email address and the scamalot warnings came up.
I searched the email address on PayPal and the name Ishola Williams came up. Nigerian.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia 2017-11-20 07:15:49 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +8 A Lady wanted to rent my room without viewing Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me. I am Low Chui Pheng, 37 years old, a simple, cool and non-smoker lady. I am willing to rent the unit. I am at sea at the moment as i am an employee at US Coast Guard Marine Inspection Detachment Singapore, but i was Born and brought up in Singapore. I will be living and working down there but due to the nature of my work, phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted. I only squeezed out time to check this advert and send you… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Beaverton, OR, United States 2017-11-11 18:32:30 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | "Let Go"ad for 2004 Jeep Wrangler renegade Scammer Information The car was listed on Letgo. They started with a note saying they weren't able to see their messages and that emails were the only way to communicate. Then they corresponded that way until it started sounding suspicious. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2017-10-31 03:25:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 Scam attempt on gumtree ad Scammer Information I posted an ad to gumtree selling a dining table and chairs. Potential buyer sent a message via gumtree asking for my email address. Then i recieved an email saying he was working offshore for NZOG do couldnt contact me by phone and asked for my bank details. Also in email said would arrange a courier to pick up.
I was suspicious so googled name for scam alert and saw he has tried to rip other people off by getting them to pay for delivery etc.
If you see this name on gumtr… Read Full Report ⇒ |