Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Autotrader (autotrader.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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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 Scammer Information Wanted to see more pictures of a vehicle I listed on AutoTrader.com... Definite scam - ignore his messages.... beware of scammers!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 purchase. He wanted my PayPal email address, cell phone number etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-08-11 02:07:41 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Ad Scammer Information 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 Persian gulf and couldnt make calls at this time,,,I see she has used Sherry Clark, I got Sherry Craft, same email address different phone#… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-08-08 15:07:52 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Honda Civic for $1,000 Scammer Information 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 shipped by DAS, you only have to put some of the money down up front and he'll let you drive the car for 3 days before sending him the rest of the money. Sounds way too good to be true. My son was browsing for a car on autotrad… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Winston-Salem, NC, United States 2014-08-07 22:32:28 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Relub21@gmail.com in action again! Scammer Information 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 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 brother?
as I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because
I'm software engineer in he… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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 details how she wants to pay via PayPal because it is secure and easy. She would have someone come and pick up the car when it clears my account, as she is stationed in the Persian Gulf and is buying it for her son in TX as a gi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brentwood, TN, United States 2014-07-25 11:45:54 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Car for sale on Autotrader Scammer Information I have a car listed for sale on autotrader and he asked me to send him pictures of the engine to Daady101 email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Holland, MI, United States 2014-07-17 18:50:33 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Purchase Scammer Scammer Information Sent obvious scam text from Maryland phone number about my auto sale listed in Michigan.
Text reads (verbatim):
"
Is your Car advert still available?Pls
get back to me with your firm price
on (
jordan.gooden1970@gmail.com )
ASAP. Thank you !!
"
I did not engage this person as a result of my internet search into their identifying information, not to mention the out-of-state inquiry on a local car listing.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Marco Hunderini Scottsdale, AZ, United States 2014-05-26 19:08:17 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | AutoTrader email scam Scammer Information 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. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Las Vegas, NV, United States 2014-05-19 21:45:38 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Barry Owen Paypal Autotrader Scammer Information 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. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-19 19:54:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Auto purchase Scammer Information 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.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Wellington, FL, United States 2014-05-15 22:28:53 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Steal your car Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Miami, FL, United States 2014-05-12 13:22:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +3 Autotrader Scammer Information 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 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 pay asking price.
I'm currently on contract overseas for an oceanography company for the
next few months, so my con… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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... Scammer Information 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.)
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-04-28 14:53:53 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Asked for engine pics and PayPal info Scammer Information 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!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Taylor, MI, United States 2014-04-27 12:25:34 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Add requst for Engine Pics Scammer Information 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.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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 pay asking price.
I'm currently on contract overseas for an oceanography company for the
next few months, so my connectivity is limited and I can't meet you in
person. We don't have any cell service since we are out in the mi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 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.My only means of payment 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 a paypal
ac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Susan Somewhere in United States 2014-04-23 14:52:31 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Scammer Information 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 but at least I know to just tell him I sold the car. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Chicago, IL, United States 2014-04-19 02:29:42 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | AutoTrader Response Scammer Information 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..."looking to buy the car as a gift for my dad, willing to pay full price but cannot come to see the car as I am overseas working for an oceanography company for the next few months, connectivity is limited, can't meet you in person,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Clovis, CA, United States 2014-04-16 17:01:45 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto trader Scammer Information 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Ponte Vedra, FL, United States 2014-04-16 00:01:12 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +4 Dkev42@gmail.com Scammer Information 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 email address and found this site. Looks like he is targeting people who have newly posted their cars.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pflugerville, TX, United States 2014-04-15 22:12:53 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | autotrader scam - Kevin Dumais Scammer Information 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 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.My only means of payment is PayPal,its safe fas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-04-14 16:06:54 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Sale of a car Scammer Information 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 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.My only means of payment is PayPal,its safe f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Indianapolis, IN, United States 2014-04-13 02:15:28 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | response to car for sale Scammer Information 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 insistence on his paying through paypal by clicking on a hyperlink set up within his email. … Read Full Report ⇒ |