Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Other Classifieds Site| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Grand Rapids, MI, United States 2012-10-21 06:55:44 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  +1 PLEASE HELP!!! I"M A VICTIM OF A SCAM Scammer Information The crime took place on Oct 17, 2012.
This individual claims to sell iPhones. He goes by the name BLAKE McCONNELL (Sales Rep) representing Home Delivery Direct Ltd (Registered No 06749287). His email address is order.homedeliveryltd@gmail.com. The offer appeared like a good deal and legitimate. Especially after I ran a check on Home Delivery Direct Ltd (Registered No 06749287), a company whose supposed owners are KEVIN MURRAY (Director) and HELEN LOUISE MURRAY (Secretary) … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-10-19 04:19:39 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  Attempts to get banking or Paypal details Scammer Information I am advertising a car for sale. I recieved an SMS asking me to contact be email.
The email that he sent said
"Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition.I'm at sea at the moment as petroleum engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,pls get back to me with your paypal details so i can pro… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-17 02:40:18 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:5843 Scammer Information Scammer used the same blurb as below. He was a petroleum engineer and was happy with the price and didn't need to view the boat. Wanted paypal or account details and his courier would pick the boat up.
I did a bit of investigation which also led me to this site.
Thanks for the heads up.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Alex McCann Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-10-15 21:06:57 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:5811 Scammer Information
We advertised a trailer for sale on the Truckworld website and this person responded as follows
On Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 2:06 AM, dave edmond wrote:
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've seen lately, I'll have it for the listed price, please kindly send me your
paypal payment email and name to set up purchase,
i will arrange for pick up by my freight agent… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Los Angeles, CA, United States 2012-10-13 01:35:10 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Sent text message via CycleTrader.com to my listed phone in ad Scammer Information Scamer didn't use the email inquiry link in the motorcycle ad in CycleTrader, but SMS texted to my phone saying not to text back because of message cost but instead to send my email response to his or her email address in the SMS text. "gray11213@gmail.com". … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-10-11 11:59:57 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Caravan for sals Scammer Information I am selling a caravan for my mother on caravanandcampingsales.com.au I received this message within 12 hours of listing.
From: richard.crisell11@gmail.com [mailto:richard.crisell11@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, 11 October 2012 9:24 AM
To: [name witheld]
Subject: Re: Caravan
Thanks a lot for the email .I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project.We do not have access t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Eric Marinovic Belmont, Victoria, Australia 2012-10-11 02:17:36 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:5700 Scammer Information Dave Contacted me by text on my phone and I had to respond to a email which I did then agreed to pay the amount i had advertised by nissa micra on carsguide.com Via Paypal I told him I dnt have Paypal and that he had to pay me by direct debt he agreed again i aked some details about him and then looked him up on goole and this is where im at would love to set him up and catch him… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Byford, Western Australia, Australia 2012-10-10 23:25:54 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Selling my car on CarsGuide Scammer Information I have a car advertised on CarsGuide. Wants me to provide Bank Details so he can pay me and arrange 'his agent' to collect the car.
I Googled his name and address:-
Dave Edmunds 24 Kurrajong Crescent Nightcliff Northern Territory 0810,Australia
and received a SCAM warning and this form.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-04 11:52:08 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 buyer beware on trucksales Scammer Information advertised truck on trucksales.com, within hours had a guy claiming to be David. saying he was tranferring money though paypal and would arrange for an agent to pick up truck. guess what that agent goes under RONALD ROBERTS of international logistics centre 14 Cowell street , Chattham london UK .another scammer yet again.
various emails supposed to be from paypal with the usual promise that they will cover any out of pocket expenses .LOAD OF BULLSHIT . … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sandi Avey Woodridge, IL, United States 2012-10-03 16:49:21 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 text from 608 561-8234 wants to buy from online classified, paypal and to pay shipping-Collinswilliams101@gmail.com Scammer Information I had sailboat listed on classified on the web. I had missed a text from him and found it a few days later and responded. He jumped at the chance to get the sailboat, said he lived in NH, Im in IN.
Asked if I would take paypal payment. (I opened up an account to process)
The price on the boat was listed very low to move quickly, I had a good ad online, but he did not ask too many questions on the item.
I asked for email, I asked to talk on the phone. He asked to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Holt Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-01 22:38:30 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | gregcrisell@gmail.com Scammer Information As per the others , I have listed my motorhome for sale on various websites and got his speel initally via text and then email " working off the coast of NZ on an oil rig , courier delivery to my Dad in NT . "
I told him I would give him no details apart from what is already on the net UNTIL I found out a LOT MORE ABOUT HIM !
I Googled his name and this site came up 2nd and 3rd , many thanks ...
John ..
HOLTY1352… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Billy Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-01 00:57:34 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | hino truck†Scammer Information Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've seen lately, I'll have it for the listed price, please kindly send me your
paypal payment email and name to set up purchase,
i will arrange for pick up by my freight agent after the cleared payment via paypal.
Also more pics will be appreciated.
Many Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Redding, CA, United States 2012-09-25 22:59:56 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Purchasing a car from an online ad Scammer Information He sent me several e-mail to buy my car, first texting me than e-mailing. This is one of them:
Thanks for the info. I'm very much interested and I want you to know that you don't have to surf around looking for buyers because you've just found one. This is a gift for my Dad in Idaho, I hope you understand my eagerness to complete this transaction a.s.a.p...?
I am away at sea at the moment, I work as an Oceanographer and I am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Pensacola, FL, United States 2012-09-25 20:22:26 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Kapo Project Scammer Information buying a car through paypal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Brian Head Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom 2012-09-25 12:57:40 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Selling a car via Exchange and Mart Scammer Information From: Clayton Hardy [mailto:claytonhardy23@yahoo.com]
Sent: 24 September 2012 13:59
To: Brian Head
Subject: Re: 1988 BMW Cabriolet, red.
Thanks for the swift reply,I am pleased with your price for £1,800 but I want you to get back to me with more pictures of it because i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work,am buying it for my holiday cos i'll be coming soon from our rig as am a petroleum engineer and am on a rig offshore.As for the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Phillips Somewhere in United States 2012-09-15 19:01:28 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +3 David Gray insisting on PayPal to handle deal. PayPal insisting that I email MoneyPak in the amount of $4,000.00 Scammer Information I received a text from 208-242-2369, This is abt ur ad on classifiedads. Pls confirm the availabity/Price 2 my email: 11213Atgmail.com.pls no sms cos I'm using.internet sms facility.
Emails for 3 days, regarding my vehicle for sale on the internet. He agreed to pay the asking price. He would only use PayPal because it is a secured site. He discussed that setting up the PayPal account takes minutes. He claimed to have deposited money into my account to cover the purchase but P… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Brad Somewhere in United States 2012-09-15 03:09:19 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 Used Car sale, David Gray Scammer Information He initially sent me a text from 12083526084 and said "no sms cos I'm using internet sms facility" in the end of the text with his email address inquiring about the car I have for sale on the website. I googled his name and this is one of the scam websites that came up. Just wanted to raise awareness or give more fuel to someone if they are pursuing this person.
< I am away at sea at the moment, I work as an Oceanographer and I am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki B… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Hanover, NH, United States 2012-09-14 16:28:10 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Classifieds Message: 2007 Honda Sport CBR 1000RR Scammer Information Saw a listing for a bike in the classifieds section at motorcycle.com. The price seemed too good to be true. After running the VIN and comparing photos in the listing with exact same photos in a past eBay listing (which was legitimate), and contacting the previous owner of the bike, all signs point to "Ashley Brown" being a scammer.
The message I received from "her" in response to my initial inquiry is pasted below.
Please avoid at all costs.
***************
Hi,
I'm sorr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Nick Somewhere in United States 2012-09-12 17:25:17 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 David Gray Jr. Car buying scammer Scammer Information I received this email below 3 days after posting my car on www.carforsale.com
Hello Nick,
       Great reading from you. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I will take it for the price you've mentioned and I will gladly cover PayPal charges from my end.Â
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at www.paypal.com.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | dale roberts Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 2012-09-11 21:58:32 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 2005 stingray 180 ls Scammer Information I'm in New Jersey due to my work (i'm an Air Force Msgt.) and i have the boat here with me. I can deliver it to your shipping address (i will pay for the shipping and insurance fees) and i will agree to let you test and inspect it for 5 days just to be sure. In this 5 days you will test the conditions of the boat . If something won't be like you expected to be you can return it without any expense. It will come with all the paper work.
The payment will be made after you will… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Patrick Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom 2012-09-09 08:34:53 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Report annellson18@gmail.com Scammer Information I advertised a car in Classic cars and received an enquiry asking for PayPal account. As the written English was somewhat wanting, I asked her for her telephone number and address. As yet have had no reply.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kelly Bismarck, ND, United States 2012-09-06 13:48:18 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Classified Ad Scam By Text on Cell Phone Scammer Information Texted my cell phone about vehicle ad on classifiedads.com asked me to email him back. He responded with wanting to know about vehicle. I asked him which one because I have more than one listed and looked him up following the above linkedin link and saw he was from a state far away. So I stated in the email he would need to be able to view the car and that I did not have time for scams. Sent email and looked him up on internet. Saw other scam about a vehicle with his nam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Benita Gayle-Almeleh Queens, NY, United States 2012-08-22 21:49:58 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:4673 Scammer Information Contacted me regarding a car I was selling online, made an offer above asking price. Went into detail about using PayPal, then asked for MoneyPak to "pay transport agent." Email correspondence went on for 3 days. Thank goodness for this website! Something didn't sound right all along. He claimed to be an oceanographer on assignment in New Zealand buying a car for his father in Idaho.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Mequon, WI, United States 2012-08-21 02:15:09 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Every boats 2- 2008 jets skis and trailer $4800 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Brian Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-08-19 11:29:37 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | joycerollin01@gmail.com Scammer Information Originally contacted re an item i had for sale on Farm machinery/Construction sales(carsales).
Contact was via SMS originally asking if that was my firm price on the item advertised as he was very interested and to return email as this person had no phone contact. Derrr how did he send the SMS in the first place. i did check the site where the item was for sale and thought it strange that Carsales hadn't contacted me direct.The email contact with this person got even more sus… Read Full Report ⇒ |