Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Autotrader (autotrader.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2013-05-10 00:08:08 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |   repeat Scammer Information Autotrader response asking for engine pictures. I was drafting the email to send when I googled email address and saw a scam already reported. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Bellingham, WA, United States 2013-05-05 23:34:27 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:9595 Scammer Information Initial responce to AutoTrader ad was by message asking for engine pbotos. this email followed.
Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be disappointed if I buy this vehicle as a birthday gift for my husband? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not in cash because I'm an Oceanographer and I am presently on a contract which will end in a couple of months.Please,kindly send me extra pictures of the vehicle.Sadly I wont be able to call due … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Washington, MI, United States 2013-05-02 00:55:47 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Advertisement Scammer Information Offer to buy car, full price, pay via PayPal. Here is the email from Stacey Harris May1, 2013:
Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm
an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end in
couple of months,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of
reception on the sea area,but I'm able… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Concord, NH, United States 2013-04-27 23:11:51 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:9415 Scammer Information The person wanted to buy my car on auto trader classics. Said she was an oceanographer and wanted to buy the car thru paypal. It is the exact same email that you have under Maria Gassin. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tulsa, OK, United States 2013-04-24 23:35:14 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto purchase scam Scammer Information I posted an ad on autotrader yesterday and received a message on my cell phone asking if the car was availablem and asked me to respond via e-mail. Something about the message made me think that it may be a scam. I checked here and found that this person is an active scammer. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in United Kingdom 2013-04-09 20:36:03 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Jeep Cherokee for sale Scammer Information I received your message regarding my car 2007 Grand Cherokee 3.0
Regarding the car, it is in perfect condition, no accidents, no damage, scratches or dents. HPI clear, the car is fully paid. It is registered to United Kingdom .REG:KY57 WDC .It has also 52,250 miles and It drives like new, garage kept and babied. Mot paid until aug. 2013 and tax until june. 2013.
The price i was looking for is £2,650 since i am looking for a fast sale and don't have time to negotiate so … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Versailles, IN, United States 2013-03-18 18:46:44 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 Classified Ad Scammer Information the scammer said that she "Rose" wanted to purchase a car we had for sale as a birthday gift for her father. She stated that she was an oceanographer out on contract and requested that all communication be handled through email. She was in a hurry to get the transaction complete and asked that I assist her with getting the mover anmd pick up scheduled. She stated that she would pay the asking price as well as and additional $1,400 for the deliver fee and an additional $100 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-03-01 00:19:04 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:8392 Scammer Information Placed an ad to sell our motor home on rvtrader.com and "Mr. Bryans" responded by sending a text message to the number we placed in the ad. Saying he works for SPDR S&P Oil and Gas Exploration offshore in the US Taranaki Basin on the kapo project, he would be unable to come and view the motor home in person but was satisfied with the pictures we had posted on line. His instructions for wire transfer of funds through Pay Pal was almost word-for-word the same as other narrativ… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Shinnston, WV, United States 2013-02-22 17:48:36 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto trade Lisa Lamb Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end in couple of months,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my laptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,its safe fast… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 2013-02-15 22:22:22 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Airstream Safari, $5,400 Scammer Information late model Airstream trailer at a very, very low price. Seller will not answer questions directly and is using a shipper www.worldiexpress.com that does not show up on google searches.
These are the emails received. (notice delivery is included even though the seller does not even know where I am located yet.
Hi,
Thank you for being interested in my 2001 Airstream Safari . The trailer is in a very good shape and absolutely perfect condition, no scratches or other impe… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fort Worth, TX, United States 2013-02-09 14:57:19 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Got a strange E-mail from someone claiming to be an Oceanographer. Scammer Information I listed a car for sale on Auto Trader Classic. I got a response the next day from someone claiming to be an Oceanographer. They wanted me to send them my paypal information so they could buy this car for their dad's Birthday.
I sent an e-mail back to them with questions such as where they were located and that I really wanted them to look at the car before they purchased it.
Their E-mail response was let me know when you get your Paypal account set up! I had my suspicions… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-24 15:39:22 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | lisa lamb oceanographer Scammer Information Same details that you already have for Lisa Lamb… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Garden City, MI, United States 2013-01-24 04:44:18 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | auto trader oceanographer Scammer Information Says she cant commuincate by phone because shes an oceanohrapher and want you to set up a pay pal account and says to hurry because its her dads birthday. Beware..of Lisa Lamb.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Fpl Somewhere in United States 2013-01-17 20:53:43 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Classic auto trader scam Scammer Information Lisa lamb claimed to be an oceanographer wanting to purchase a classic tbird we just listed on classic auto trader. Only wanted to pay via PayPal. Scammer!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hollywood, FL, United States 2013-01-10 14:08:29 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Lisa Lamb - Auto Trader Scammer Scammer Information I received two emails from Lisa Lamb wanting to buy my father's car for her father for his birthday. The first one was short and wanted to know if it was still available.
The second wss as follows:
"Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will e… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Atlanta, GA, United States 2013-01-09 23:10:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Classified add / PayPal scam Scammer Information A text message came in prior to the email asking about my trailer for sale. Below is the email he sent.
Thanks for the response, I would have loved to call but due to the recent bad weather our SATphone is currently scrambled .Please i am buying this for my for my father, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in WY, I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore in US Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Karen Greenwood Somewhere in United States 2013-01-09 19:07:51 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | motorhome Scammer Information Texted us on phone requesting that we communicate to email address.
After doing so, he responded back with lengthy letter wanting immediate purchase and will cover it with paypal charges. Goes into lenghty reason why to do paypal and has private pick-up agent that will contact us in order to handle the pick up at any location of our choice once payment is completed. Than asked questions about maintenance and condition of RV.
I responded back asking if he was a dealer or priva… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous La Plata, MD, United States 2013-01-07 19:46:47 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Greg Crisell Car Purchase Scam Scammer Information E-mail to purchase one of my car's on autotrader. Received initial text on telephone. When I requested for him to identify what car he wanted to buy (I have two on Autotrader) told me to send him an e-mail. Once I did I got the following response:
"Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated
ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied
Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I
want it as a surpr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| CSOwen Dallas, TX, United States 2012-12-18 14:56:19 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Buy my vehicle via PayPal Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival Wyoming as my family lives in Wyoming .
I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore in US Taranaki Basin on kapo p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-18 12:49:27 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Used Winnebago Rialta Class B RV Motorhome Cheap REPO Read more: http://rvs.oodle.com/view/used-winnebago-rialta-class-b-rv-mot Scammer Information Used Winnebago Rialta Class B RV Motorhome Cheap REPO $6,933
Used 2002 Winnebago Rialta Rialta, 97,821 miles
Location:
El Paso, TX
Description:
VIN: WV3AB47051H132490Vehicle title: ClearCondition: UsedType: Motorized class B Length (feet): 22 Sleeping capacity: 2 Air conditioners: 1Fuel type: Gas I`m a single mother with 2 children because i divorced with my husband and after the divorce i own this unit, i don`t need it and that`s why i`m selling it .If you are decided and … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous North Las Vegas, NV, United States 2012-12-17 15:56:43 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Scam on classic autotrader Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end in couple of months,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my laptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,its safe fas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Alpharetta, GA, United States 2012-12-13 21:11:26 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Car for Sales on Cars.com Scammer Information I am away at sea at the moment, I work as an Oceanographer and I am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. Once I make the paypal payment and is transferred into your account, the agent will contact you in-order to handle the pickup from your location and he will also be of assistance concerning the change of ownership by presenting all the information's/documents needed to complete the change of ownership.
This is a gift for my Dad in Idaho, I ho… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-09 01:14:33 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Beware of Lisa Lamb when selling on Auto Trader Classics Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end in couple of months,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my laptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,its safe fas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jen K. Miami, FL, United States 2012-11-09 21:59:15 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:6189 Scammer Information I received a text from the 320-280-7611 responding to a motorcyle that was for sale. I responded to the email. Then received this response:
Thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the least
amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for Dad and
due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come
for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i
have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2012-10-19 13:47:19 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +5 asked for pay pal since there working off shore.. Scammer Information asking me to make pay pal account… Read Full Report ⇒ |