Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Other Classifieds Site| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia 2013-01-24 21:16:11 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  +1 selling my car on carsguide Scammer Information i had my car advertised on carsguide,he txt me for details of the car which i did as it was going to be for his son.he asked for a firm price and when he agreed he asked for paypal info which i did thinking it was legit.he then sends an email saying he needs over a thousand dollars for weston union as being away at sea he cant do it.as soon as i saw he was asking for money i stopped communication,but am happy to say i still have my car … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Natick, MA, United States 2013-01-20 04:33:43 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:7531 Scammer Information I responded to a real estate add on Hotpads.com for an apartment rental. (The add seemed to have been duplicated on the site - listing differing rental fees). I answered the ad with the lower rental fee. Received several emails from the email address indicated above asking for a completed application with personal information. Requests to actually see the apartment were ignored and the party continued to press for the application information. I researched online and found an … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-14 20:58:44 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +4 sammer on anumex.com Scammer Information I placed an add to sale an old camera on anumex.com, then i received an email from this "Georgina Harris" from Alberta Canada, saying she was interested and it was a present for her son, she sent me the address to which i need to sent the camera and then told me that she will sent the payment through her bank (the citizens bank of Canada, supposedly) i received a supposed email from the bank, from an apocryphal address, asking me to send the camera and then provide them the t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Wendy Bilton Southwark, Southwark, United Kingdom 2013-01-08 16:39:47 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Helen Eastwood Chairman Africa cup of Nations organising committee Scammer Information Im sorry but I deleted the email before I took down the information. Ive had three over the last two days. Helen Eastwood, Mrs. Rose Dossou (Moneygram) and Robert S Mueller re Mark Obi. All from South Africa. All offering millions. Drives me mad!!!!! I actually played along with one of them, but then decided it was not a good idea.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain 2013-01-07 19:13:28 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:7246 Scammer Information > Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:56:15 -0800
> Subject: Re: RENAULT Clio Authentique 1.2 16v 75cv 3p. eco2 precio: 4900€
> From: stevenlouise510@gmail.com
>
> I m buying this car for my Dad as new New Year gift and i am at sea at
> the moment as i work in the ship as a marine officer and due to the
> nature of my work, phone calls making and visiting of website are
> restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you
> message regarding it.I really w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Carlton, Victoria, Australia 2012-12-29 11:41:30 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Car Sale Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Autralia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a suprise package to appreciate him towards his achivement and to be delievred before my arrival NT as my family livesin NT presently
Where is it located at the moment? Does it have any history I should be aware of ? and why are you selling if you don't mi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-12-28 09:22:33 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  interested in buying your car Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Autralia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a suprise package to appreciate him towards his achivement and to be delievred before my arrival NT as my family livesin NT presently
Where is it located at the moment? Does it have any history I should be aware of ? and why are you selling if you don't min… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Frank H Diebel Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom 2012-12-20 22:59:55 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +4 Mike Preston Inverness Gumtree Ad Scammer Information I replied to an ad on Gumtree which advertised a 1985 Porsche Carrera Coupe for £2,100 to sell. The person selling the car contacted me via e-mail and wrote that his name was Mike Preston and his Porsche was stored in Inverness. When I told him that I wouldn't come to Inverness he wrote that he would have the car delivered to London for £100. He also wrote that he worked on an oil rig and therefore couldn't hand over the car personally but the deal would happen via eBay… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2012-12-16 03:08:31 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:6904 Scammer Information Message read: Sent from David, Hi Mate, please is your advert on caravancampingsales still available for sale and whats your firm price? Please contact me on dav.latty@gmail.com . 16 Dec. 2012 06:23 I have answered it, but have not heard back from him. I also advertised on Gumtree Australia, a week ago, and copped one from "helvisdatford@gmail.com" in answer to my ad. Very similar spiel to this time. He said that he worked as a supervisor on an oilrig offshore, and could n… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Richard A Grohnke Kansas City, MO, United States 2012-12-15 08:18:50 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | claming to be an employment of a personal assistance Scammer Information I received an email from Mister Michael as 11/10/2012 Kombs looking to hire. A personal assistance
Paying $500/m to received his mail and package and to pay all any of his bills
And to buy his art supply's and send it to him
Well 28 days go by and on 12/08/2012 I received a letter and check by USPS PRIORITY
MAIL and the letter and check and USPS was dated 11/30/2012 and when I took it to the bank I found out the check is fake!.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Richard A Grohnke Kansas City, MO, United States 2012-12-15 08:18:46 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | claming to be an employment of a personal assistance Scammer Information I received an email from Mister Michael as 11/10/2012 Kombs looking to hire. A personal assistance
Paying $500/m to received his mail and package and to pay all any of his bills
And to buy his art supply's and send it to him
Well 28 days go by and on 12/08/2012 I received a letter and check by USPS PRIORITY
MAIL and the letter and check and USPS was dated 11/30/2012 and when I took it to the bank I found out the check is fake!.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-12-12 02:37:34 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:6802 Scammer Information Selling a car on carsales.com. Received a text msg asking about car. Several emails latter he confirmed to buying the car. No payment received. Just sent an email to him which has come back as a failed recepient..
Thanks a lot for the email and i really appreciate your response , I am away
at sea at the moment, I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are
presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project.We do not
have access to phone calls at the moment,its… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Guaynabo, , Puerto Rico 2012-12-11 21:52:33 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | clasifiedlist car Scammer Information Ask for information for a car purchase that will send a check of 10,000 for me to keep 6,500 and he would send a person to pick up the car and the rest of the money for ticket flihgts.i received a check by fed ex with a check with name of jeremy reyes and says that was sent by a kathy jay by Tyco Fire Protectio products 1423 whaley street colombia sc usa 29208 wich i send back to that direction seeing that it is a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-12-10 09:18:20 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Grant lenton SCAM!!!!!! Scammer Information We had a concrete boom truck for sale on construction sales Australia, $100k machine, he emailed saying he wanted to but it for his 60 year old father in NT as a surprise because he thought he would enjoy it!!!!! Straight away we thought dodge!!!! Emailed him back as we're interested to find out more and he said he didn't want an inspection as he trusted us!!! Alarm bells! He said he would transfer funds via PayPal acc direct into ours and hat he had a courier arranged! We we… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Larne, Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom 2012-12-04 11:47:48 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:6545 Scammer Information Thanks for the prompt response towards this SALE...Your asking price sounds good to me.My name is Tony Montana, i'm an honest and straight person and always want to be treat the same way, are your sure of the item condition? this is only what can make me to be worry, If you don't mind i will be happy if you creat a new paypal account it will be safe and easy for both buyers and seller to send money or receive money, i am an oceanographer and i am buying this item for my Patne… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-12-04 02:24:50 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Cars For Sale Scammer Information Thanks for the swift response..I will like you to re-confirm your asking price and total condition of it also a clear picture of it and i will be happy if you remove the AD from the site and consider me as your favorite buyer buy ignoring all other offers .
I won't be able to come over with cash or mail a cheque because presently, I'm working away in Darwin on a research project but i have equally arranged the private courier agent that will come for the pick up and transfer… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-11-27 10:03:41 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Advertised in Cars Guide, Mr Oliver, Another scam Scammer Information Here are the emails we've received.
First Message
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20 days off and 10 days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia 2012-11-27 05:02:04 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Aquarius Submersible Carsguide scam Scammer Information Similar to earlier posts:
Advertised my car on www.carsguide.com.au (posted 25/11/12)
Initially received a phone SMS providing email address to contact yesterday 26/11/12
I responded with an email, saying car still for sale & in good working condition.
Email response as follows:
Thanks for the response, It's really appreciated. I would have loved to call but due to bad weather our SAT phone is currently scrambled as I'm presently on the west Aquarius submersible to be preci… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tony Prior WA Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia 2012-11-26 03:59:22 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | west Aquarius submersible car ad scam Scammer Information Similar to earlier posts:
Advertised my car on www.carsguide.com.au (posted today 26/11/12)
Initially received a phone SMS providing email address to contact.
I responded with an email, saying car still for sale & in good working condition.
Email response as follows:
Thanks for the response, It's really appreciated. I would have loved to call but due to bad weather our SAT phone is currently scrambled as I'm presently on the west Aquarius submersible to be precise. Please… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-11-22 04:30:38 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +6 Ad scam Scammer Information David Edmond started this scam using the e-mail address daves1516@gmail.com. It has now changed to cherlstokes221@gmail.com. I have passed this information onto my telephone service provider who said they will pass it along to the authorities. The company I placed the classified ad with Just Car's said they can do nothing to stop the SMS spams. Don't think the authorities will or can do much about it. Unfortunate that there are people in in Australia like this. Give me 5 mi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in France 2012-11-17 12:18:30 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Citroen Mehari car for sale Scammer Information I found in the classifieds ads of 'leboncoin' (French classified ads site) a Citroen Mehari for sale at a really good price.
I contacted the vendor who told me that he was working for Medecins Sans Frontiers and shipment of the car to Africa was too expensive. He had paid for delivery and if I sent my contact details he would organise the delivery to my house. He phoned me and my boyfriend from Benin the evening before the delivery was due to take place.
I gave my details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-11-05 11:47:20 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | buying a car Scammer Information He answered my ad and said he put money in my account and wanted me to pay the frieght… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Matt Rowlison Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-30 01:11:07 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:6073 Scammer Information This person contacted me about a motor cycle I have for sale. Frankly, I am aware of the scammers and this one fitted the profile perfectly - wanting to pay for the purchase by Paypal without looking at the goods.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-10-23 08:59:11 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Advert on CarsGuide.com.au Scammer Information Received an email query re the vehicle I had for sale. Details as follows:
Thanks for the response,i am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition,i will be requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal,so the PayPal charges is on me,kindly send me your PayPal email or send me money request,you can alternatively send me your bank account information if you have no PayPal account,so that i can proceed with the payment … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-22 06:02:47 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | SMS Scammer Information Sent me a text as a reply to an add on carsguide.com.au offered to buy car as long as I sent him my paypal details so he could deposit funds, then arrange for car to be freighted.
A friend said it sounded suspicious and of course once I googled 'him' the name came up. Beware!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |