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| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2014-08-21 12:01:56
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) |   Answered my AutoTrader Ad Wanted to see more pictures of a vehicle I listed on AutoTrader.com... Definite scam - ignore his messages.... beware of scammers!!!!... ⇒ more |
| Dave DeLuca
Lafayette Hill, PA, United States
2014-08-14 15:52:47
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:20768 Offered to buy my truck for his father's birthday. He was working for an oceanography company and could not be reached by cell phone or be present for the purchase but would pay me vis PayPal and have a representative pick up my truck and complete the pur... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2014-08-11 02:07:41
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Ad texted me if my car for sale was still available, then said I could only email her because she was at work, I emailed, then she replied that she wanted to by for her son, pay paypal, and have car picked up, as she was in coast guard and stationed in the Pe... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2014-08-08 15:07:52
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Honda Civic for $1,000 This individual is impersonating an Air Force Serviceman and claims to be selling a used 2001 Honda Civic for $1,000. Many of the details are the same as the other scam that's reported on this site with the same email address -- claims the car will be shi... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Winston-Salem, NC, United States
2014-08-07 22:32:28
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Relub21@gmail.com in action again! I received a text msg saying "I love the vehicle you posted on Autotrader today,pls send a large pics of the engine or video to Relub21@gmail.com before I proceed.Daniel.". After I emailed him couple of requested pictures, he emailed me back:
"Thank you fo... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Excelsior, MN, United States
2014-07-30 21:01:08
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +8 AutoTrader.com car purchase scam - Sherry Clark I placed an ad online at Auto Trader and was contacted by Sherry Clark as being interested in purchasing my car. She used this common email address after texting me from 512-548-7223 stating she could not call because she was at work. In the email, it deta... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Brentwood, TN, United States
2014-07-25 11:45:54
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Car for sale on Autotrader I have a car listed for sale on autotrader and he asked me to send him pictures of the engine to Daady101 email.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Holland, MI, United States
2014-07-17 18:50:33
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Purchase Scammer Sent obvious scam text from Maryland phone number about my auto sale listed in Michigan.
Text reads (verbatim):
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Is your Car advert still available?Pls
get back to me with your firm price
on (
jordan.gooden1970@gmail.com )
ASAP. Thank you !!
"
I di... ⇒ more |
| Marco Hunderini
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
2014-05-26 19:08:17
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | AutoTrader email scam Scammer instant messages:
Hello.am interested in your vehicle on AUTOTRADER, if still available reply to my email(Marikobreaux@gmail.com) with the ENGINE pics or video.John
Will use Paypal overpayment hustle or send fake checks. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Las Vegas, NV, United States
2014-05-19 21:45:38
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Barry Owen Paypal Autotrader tries to use paypal to overpay, then pull back funds. you are not protected by paypal unless you sell on ebay. he claims to be in Mexico...etc. etc. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2014-05-19 19:54:46
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Auto purchase Individual says he is from Mexico and wants to buy vehicle from autotrader.com. Wants a lot of information. Says a mover will get the car. Seen this too many times to bite.... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Wellington, FL, United States
2014-05-15 22:28:53
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Steal your car Scammer
Information | Name:
Name Unknown | Email Address:
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| Anonymous
Miami, FL, United States
2014-05-12 13:22:46
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +3 Autotrader I was contacted via text message by a scammer who requested pictures or video of a vehicle I have listed on Autotrader. The following email was later sent by the scammer:
Thanks for getting back to me! Can you assure me that there won't be
any problems ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
South Boston, VA, United States
2014-05-01 21:24:45
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Thank you scamdex! DKev42@gmail.com answered an ad at autotrader... Just read the thread about this scam, but after I replied to his email.
So I copied the thread and added 'knock it off'.
(So, if you're DKev42 and reading this, KNOCK IT OFF.)
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2014-04-28 14:53:53
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Asked for engine pics and PayPal info Said he was buying a car for his dad and was overseas. He would pay full price and requested PayPal info. Also asked for pictures and video of engine. Can't believe I was believing him! Shame on these people!!... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Taylor, MI, United States
2014-04-27 12:25:34
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Add requst for Engine Pics Glad I googled this number also. Saw that this guy is doing this again and again. TXT me at 6:14 AM on 4/27/2014 asking for engine picts. Glad I looked here first before I replyed.... ⇒ more |
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| No Name
Somewhere in United States
2014-04-25 20:34:18
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Receied a text message asking for engine pictures This is what "John" emailed back once I sent him engine pics.
Thanks for getting back to me! Can you assure me that there won't be
any problems with the car once it's purchased? I'm wanting to get the
car as a birthday gift for my dad, and I'm ready to p... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Hawthorne, CA, United States
2014-04-23 18:09:33
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:18604 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 contra... ⇒ more |
| Susan
Somewhere in United States
2014-04-23 14:52:31
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader He asked for pictures of the engine be e mailed so stupid me went out and took them and then e mailed them before and only BEFORE I checked this. I have a classified ad placed on Auto Trader. This scam isn't their fault. Wish I'd have checked this first... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Chicago, IL, United States
2014-04-19 02:29:42
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | AutoTrader Response I placed an ad on AutoTrader.Com and the very next moreing received a text from John at 812-618-4960 asking if I would send photos of the engine. I complied and sent the pics via email. I then received a response from him that sounded a bit fishy..."lookin... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Clovis, CA, United States
2014-04-16 17:01:45
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto trader Person responds to car ad to alledgedly buy . The next e-mail is a variation of the Nigerian/419 scam. She is in the hospital and needs someone to collect an inheritance. In return she'll buy your car and give you a percentage of her money... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Ponte Vedra, FL, United States
2014-04-16 00:01:12
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +4 Dkev42@gmail.com I posted my car for sale on Autotrader.com. I received a text from Kevin "I love the vehicle you posted on auto trader today,pls send a large pics or video of the engine to Dkev42@gmail.com before I proceed Kevinâ€. Sounded fishy so I googled his em... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Pflugerville, TX, United States
2014-04-15 22:12:53
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | autotrader scam - Kevin Dumais I love the vehicle you posted on autotrader today,pls send a large pics or video of the engine to Dkev42@gmail.com before I proceed.Kevin
Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthda... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2014-04-14 16:06:54
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Sale of a car I posted my car for sale in auto trader, and below is the email that I received in interest of the car. This is what the email looked like:
Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birth... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Indianapolis, IN, United States
2014-04-13 02:15:28
Classified Ads Scam
Autotrader (autotrader.com) | response to car for sale This person responded in an email to a car I had advertised in auto trader classics for sale. He wanted to buy it with no haggle on the price. His conversation was awkwardly worded with bad punctuation and capitalization. The real tip-off was his insiste... ⇒ more |
Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Autotrader (autotrader.com)
