Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Paypal (paypal.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-05-15 07:14:23 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |   Trying to sell my car on Gumtree Scammer Information He transferred money to my paypal account. under the requirement that because he didnt have his credit card on board a ship i had to pay the courier fee for the car to go from perth to darwin! this was $950. which i had to pay for the transfer to complete because paypal 'NEEDED' the info from my payment.
the agent was in china so i immediately knew something dodgy was up because you dont work in china if you are moving cars 'within' australia!
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 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-05-13 02:28:42 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project Scammer Information I was selling furniture on Gumtree when I received this reply via email and it did not seem right so I Googled it and it turned out to be a scam...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-08 14:47:58 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Craigslist buyer wanting me to use paypal to sell item Scammer Information This person responded via text to furniture I had advertised on craigslist and wanted me to set up a paypal account so she could buy it. I googled her number and came across another report on Scamdex that listed two phone numbers for this person, but when I searched Scamdex specifically for the 9368737418 number it didn't return any hits because it had been previously tacked on the other number 2145563188. I wanted to report the 936 number separately so people could find… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-05-08 01:03:09 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Gumtree outboard ad Scammer Information Tried to get bank details and PayPal details while 'buying' an outboard motor.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous South Boston, VA, United States 2014-05-02 04:24:12 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | follow up to 17049 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 ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-04-27 10:46:30 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:18737 Scammer Information carsales.com.au
A text received - please email details of the car you are selling.
Email received back requesting PayPal or acct details to make payment. Wanting to purchase for son, happy to arrange shipping as he works for NZOG and away at present.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Theo Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-25 01:08:02 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Carsales.com.au Suspicious buyer Scammer Information This scammer inquires on a car and then requests wants payment details etc. My correspondence reads the same as other scam reports where he claims to have sent excess funds to cover freight then further claims that Paypal wont release monies as there is a mismatch between the purchase price and remittance amount. Desmond then asks for the "extra funds" to be sent straight to the freight company to so that Paypal can release the funds to the buyer. Usually Western union in Chi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Cork, County Cork, Ireland 2014-04-16 09:06:44 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Phone(blackberry) Scammer Information Sent fake paypal messages … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-14 03:48:37 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:18311 Scammer Information This is what I got. Same as everybody else.
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) as a rig mechanic and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my ANZ bank accoun… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-04-12 13:39:29 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Desmond Gan Scammer Information
Thanks for the swift response,please advice on the present condition of the vehicle with the service history as well and please does it have any more history I should be aware of and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking, I will really appreciate if you can email more info.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated ontop 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 Ormond Beach, FL, United States 2014-04-09 19:49:09 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | RV and Truck for Sale Scammer Information First E-Mail:
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 presently at work in Auckland and won't be back until the 31st of July. Once I transfer the payment, the person handling the pickup will contact you in-order to setup a date and location for p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| pat Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2014-04-04 13:39:48 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 brouder.declan1@yahoo.com trying to buy camera on donedeal Scammer Information this guy tried to buy a camera from me i had it advertised at 2000 euro then i get an email from this guy ask what best price I got suspicious straight away due to the text on my phone coming up like a contact so i went back saying best price 2500 he comes back saying yes happy with price and he will add postage will i send him my paypal id for payment.. so beware of this chap as i found him on a number of scam sites....… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-02 04:00:06 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Car Sale (My title as i emialed in reply to a text) Scammer Information Same as others, but wanted to log this so that those that google can see this is still an active scammer. Have reported the gmail address for phishing, not sure that'll do anything as the correspondence seems legit on the surface as i pulled the plug before it got to the pretending to send Paypal cash bit.
He was very eager to buy at full price for his son, without seeing the vehicle because he was offshore yadda yadda. Responded with a detailed email re the condition of t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-04-01 07:46:51 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | AUTO TRADER AD Scammer Information SUSPECT WAS OFFERING TO BUY A CAR SIGHT UNSEEN ASKED TO DEPOSIT PAYMENT IN PAYPAL ACCT. HE REQUESTED TO HAVE A TRANSPORTER PICK UP THE VEHICLE. NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY ME. NO CRIME AS OF NOW.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Dundalk, Louth, Ireland 2014-03-26 12:05:13 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Texting you to email them back and using service@paypal.com as a scam email Scammer Information I sent an invoice through paypal to the buyer requesting money for my item to the value of £180 including postage by DHL couriers. I received an email from beckylucy25@gmail.com on behalf of service@paypal.com on 21st March 2014 stating that I had received a payment pending on tracking number of parcel required. Stupidly I replied to this message thinking it was Verified Paypal email with the tracking number thinking that the money would be the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lake Orion, MI, United States 2014-03-25 02:00:02 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | My movers will pick it up Scammer Information Whatever you have for sale, in our case, a bicycle, they will ask under different names if you have it for sale. It is always a surprise gift and they will have movers come and pick it up. Also they will pay through paypal. They first contact you through a text or email message. I cannot imagine what loser has the time to do this all of the time under different names. This is the same person that we looked up on Scamdex before - under a different name with tons of complaints.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-03-24 21:05:15 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Scam attempt while selling my car Scammer Information
Got the following as inquiry when selling my car.
Thanks for your response. 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.
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 paypal.com. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact you in-order to h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-03-24 13:51:44 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Brouder.declan1@yahoo.com - Done Deal Scam Scammer Information Contacted me in relation to a watch I was selling. He text me from the internet and asked me to email him.
Again he used the very same wording that others have discribed on this site - fine with price, add 30 euro postage etc.
Wanted me to send me a payment request via PayPal.
I reported him to the web site admins on done deal.
FYI the name / address is gave me was:
Oluwaseun Tunde
38, Lasfenwa Street,
Abeokuta,
Ogun,
Nigeria,
zip 23403
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 | Anonymous Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2014-03-18 18:28:34 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | paypal sale Scammer Information tried to buy stuff from me through paypal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 2014-03-15 08:50:08 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Room Rental - sjjoesmith@gmail.com Scammer Information They use two different identity email.
sjjoesmith@gmail.com
thikim6@gmail.com
Come in from room rental Malaysia: mailer@ibilik.com.
The person attached one China passport, Female from Wu Nan.
Didn't answer my question when I ask for more identity clarification.
The person very urgently reply and mentioned about payment via paypal, that make me start to be cautious and search further.
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| Anonymous Seattle, WA, United States 2014-03-12 20:01:15 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Offered to buy my horse off Dreamhorse classifieds Scammer Information Thanks I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as im buying it for my brother's son as a birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it, so can you assure me i will not be disappointed? also no shipment involved as i have a mover that will come for it. Im okay with the price and condition , I can only pay you via one of the fastest and secure way to pay online (PayPal).. Do you have a PayPal account? Let me know asap so i can arrange the payment throu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cheyenne, WY, United States 2014-03-09 19:32:42 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Craigs List Buyer Scam Scammer Information Thanks I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as im buying it for my brother's son as a birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it, so can you assure me i will not be disappointed? also no shipment involved as i have a mover that will come for it. Im okay with the price and condition , I can only pay you via one of the fastest and secure way to pay online (PayPal).. Do you have a PayPal account? Let me know asap so i can arrange the payment throu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Hayden Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-06 23:41:27 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Emailed re carsales.com.au advertisement- was sent via text msg, no number just 'Desmond' Scammer Information Desmond contacted me from carsales.com.au via text message. He says his from an oil rig off the NZ coast and wants to buy a car for his son for graduating top of his class in NT. This was the last 2 emails when I realised it was a scam & started my research on the asshole. His email address is desmdgan87@gmail.com. I wasn't scammed, red lights came on when he wanted me to pay money prior to funds clearing.
On Friday, March 7, 2014, Desmond Gan wrote:
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 | Anonymous Lake Charles, LA, United States 2014-02-26 00:20:26 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Put vehicle on Bookoo.com and received text to email back lowest price I would take. Then received email back offering to pay o Scammer Information Put vehicle on Bookoo.com and received text to email back lowest price I would take. Then received email back offering to pay original price and would set up shipping and needed my paypal address so payment could be made. I knew something was not right especially when she/he used the word item and not truck. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-02-18 02:59:40 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | By text through racing junk and it had my cell phone number listed Scammer Information Was contacted through text by a man named David Aiken. Didn't want to come see the car and was wanting my paypal pal account information and that he would have the car transported hisself. He said that he was buying it for his couisin and was wanting to surprise him. After I question him where the car was gonna be shipped and who's name that it would be put Into and ask him to call me on the number that he was texting he said that he was out to sea as a marine engineer . He w… Read Full Report ⇒ |