Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Sacramento, CA, United States 2013-10-12 00:57:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craigslist Scam Scammer Information Someone named Gerry Wollam contacted us about an item we had advertised on Craigslist. He says he is from Magna Utah and is willing to pay the full asking price. He offered to send a bank check and wait for it to clear and then he will arrange for shipping of the item. Luckily we checked your site before the situation progressed. Thanks!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Bentonville, AR, United States 2013-10-11 23:36:31 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Still trying to scam sellers... Scammer Information Said he was interested on the auto I am selling, asked for pics of bumper - which I sent. Received an email asking for my paypal info as he wanted to buy this for his dad.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Epping, New South Wales, Australia 2013-10-11 05:29:01 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Bill Owen is a scammer Scammer Information He expressed an interest in buying my piano > asked for my PayPal emails so he could "transfer" funds sent an email to say he'd paid the amount PLUS an extra $950 for courier feeds + $100 for Western Union services. He asked for me to pay the courier fee on his behalf because he was 'at sea / on a ship and forgot his credit card so couldn't pay online and therefore couldn't schedule in a pick up time). I also received a so called 'confirmation email' from 'PayPal/scammer' wit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-10-11 04:40:53 Classified Ads Scam | Car on gumtree Scammer Information Claims to have organised a courier company and forgot his credit card, needed help to pay for shipping… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Ft. Washington, MD, United States 2013-10-10 20:28:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) |  Craigslist Ad for a motorcycle Scammer Information A text message was sent to me by 512-865-4778 stating the following: I am interested in the bike you listed on Craigslist. What is the rock bottom line price? Pls email me at mjgoody120@gmail.com. Mark
Then,
I sent an email stating my bottom dollar and received an email back (which did not include my email I sent to him) as such:
"I got your response. Well, I have read through your advert and from what I have seen, it is priced favorably compared to others so I want yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Duluth, MN, United States 2013-10-10 18:50:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2006 Honda Odyssey on Craig's List Scammer Information There was a "too good to be true" ad on CraigsList for a 2006 Honda Odyssey. When I contacted the seller by replying to the email provided, this is what I got back:
Glad you are one of the people interested in buying my van. I'm selling it because i recently got divorced and as a single woman i don't need it. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues,no scratches nor dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has on… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Heidi Salem, OR, United States 2013-10-10 15:25:02 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 512-865-4778 cycletrader add scam! Scammer Information I received a text message asking if my motorcycle is still for sale, what is my rock bottom price and an email address to reply to. Says his name is Mark. Sent me a text from 512-865-4778.
I googled the phone number and found this website.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Winona, MN, United States 2013-10-10 11:37:05 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 mjgoody120@gmail.com Scammer Information As others have posted, text message about ad in cycletrader.com. Asking for firm price and to email at mjgoody120@gmail.com with the name Mark.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-10-09 05:43:27 Classified Ads Scam | Selling machine in Elders Weekly Scammer Information Reply to For Sale item came via text asking to send photos to email address. Sent photos and an email message reply came back asking for pay pal account details or send BSB and account details for complete payment. They worked offshore for New Zealand Oil and Gas 15 day rotation. Would get their courier to pick up item and deliver for them to Darwin. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Buckeye, AZ, United States 2013-10-09 05:37:11 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +7 Vehicle shipping scam Scammer Information After stating that he will pay for and ship car, buyer fakes emails from paypal stating that for funds to be released, the shipping company located in CT much be paid $1830 by moneygram.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pflugerville, TX, United States 2013-10-08 23:16:39 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:12633 Scammer Information mazon Seller Amy Evans started the transaction through Amazon FPS Vehicle Purchase Protection Program!
After verifying the membership of this specific member and confirming his overall good standing, we have approved the development of this transaction, based on Seller's purchase protection account on file with Amazon Safety Department.
Five easy steps to complete your Amazon transactions:
Buyer and Seller Agree to Terms: Both parties agree to terms of the transaction, whi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steven Huonville, Tasmania, Australia 2013-10-08 08:46:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree Scam Scammer Information Wanting my bank account details and pay pay email address so that allegedly he can send me the money for the purchase and then once cleared he will send his pickup agent to come and collect the goods.
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 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-10-08 06:43:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | A response on craigslist to a car I have listed Scammer Information I have a vehicle for sale on craigslist. On 10-03-13, I recieved an email stating
Contact me at mjgoody120 (at )gmail . com or text (207) 517-0079 with your firm price. Thanks
Emailed him at adress, and this is what I recieved back
I got your response. Well, I have read through your ad and from what I have seen,it is priced favorably compared to others so I want you to consider it sold to me because I am ready to offer you the demanded price. I am Tech Sgt Mark Jones(… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-10-08 00:42:50 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | +1 Carsguide Scammer Information requesting direct transfer of funds on purchase of vehicle over carsguide.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Aaron Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 2013-10-08 00:37:24 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  kijiji sale paypal shipment Scammer Information Contacted via my Kijiji ad, by text message, asked me to create paypal account, I then got a fake paypal email from
tracking-requirement@in.com
reporting the buyer as, asking me to respond with the shipment id.
ben.lanser@yahoo.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Livonia, MI, United States 2013-10-07 23:28:21 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | car scam Scammer Information On Oct.06 2013 I've posted a car ad for sale on Autotrader.com.
The following day, I've got a text message from sherryc@gmail.com - saying that she would only respond to e-mail.
She was wondering if a car is still for sale and needed more information.
Then, she wanted to purchase a car.
This kind of text message seemed suspicious.
For starters, she didn't give me a description of advertised vehicle.
Second, there was no questions about an advertised vehicle.
Finally, she want… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-07 21:59:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Car Wrapping Advertising Scammer Information Claims they will give you $500 a week for car advertising, they send you a check and have you deposit it and send the money to a car technician. The check lands up bouncing and before you know it will just the one check your in the hole $1999. Don't fall for it I did and now I have to make up money.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tularosa, NM, United States 2013-10-07 14:38:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Text messages from 920-245-3905 Scammer Information Posted an item on las cruces craigslist (http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/) and hollomanyardsales.com (bookoo)(http://www.hollomanyardsales.com). Received a text asking if I still had the item. Then received a text stating he/her wanted to buy and send a pick-up agent as soon as I send an email associated with my paypal account so they could set up a cash transfer. Said if I didn't have paypal it was easy to set up; and sent me a link, wanted it done asap because it was for… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Las Vegas, NV, United States 2013-10-07 13:25:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | office admin Scammer Information Looking for work and came across this ad thru craigslist. Too good to be true but sounded very fishy. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-07 04:00:28 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Car price to good to be true, cant talk on phone, wants me to use a phony buyer protection program. Scammer Information Said had a "throat infection" and couldnt talk on phone. Quote:" I dont want to make this harder than it is. But if you will send me your name address and phone number I will have them notify you with what to do next." Would not answer questions about the product. And also asked me to use a ebay buyer protection when product was not even on ebay website..… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-10-07 01:09:28 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Lisa Patrick - Bit sus buying my $23K van unseen Scammer Information Stage 1 - The Setup... fancy buying a $23K van sight unseen - was going to play along with this scam right up until the scammer asked for some $$$ but decided it was better to just let it go - I did however ask for her address in Darwin... no reply as yet ???
Lisa's Email ...
"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 acces… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Bowie, MD, United States 2013-10-07 01:06:52 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Car sale scam - tried to buy the car using Autotrader.com Scammer Information Thanks for the response to my sms, It's really appreciated. I would have loved to call but unfortunately, I wouldn't be allowed to do so due to the nature of my profession as I'm serving in US army and I've been currently deploy to Eastern Mediterranean off Syria's coastline on war front and calls are restricted at the moment, So calls are not allowed as security measures. This is why I had to sms you. How much are you willing to let it go?
I am buying this for my Son who ju… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Bellevue, IA, United States 2013-10-06 15:19:11 Classified Ads Scam | Mrs. Elizabeth Simeon picked your email for a project.For details email: elizabeth_simeon@rogers.com Scammer Information McGettigan, Peter C - McGettingan is who sent me the email. It said: Mrs. Elizabeth Simeon picked your email for a project.For details email: elizabeth_simeon@rogers.com
I am unsure if this is a scam but it does NOT appear to be sent from anyone I know. When doing a google search, I came up with this scam website. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-10-06 13:24:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | gumtree Scammer Information BUYER wants to buy car through paypal and saying they are in TARANAKI BASIN on KUPE project.
Sending courier to pick car up to be delivered to darwin.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-10-06 10:10:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buying a Car without due diligence Scammer Information I advertise a car and get a response within minutes of publication. He offers to buy it without seeing it and sending somebody else to pick it up. He offers payment to PayPal or bank account. After checking the scamdex database, I see the same email address and text already turning up from other scam reporters. I don't pursue it any further. Thank you for maintaining this database!
Vern… Read Full Report ⇒ |