Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-12-26 02:22:13 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +8 Gumtree Australia Fake "Buyer" (Non-payment of PayPal) On Dec 21, I received a text message response to an ad for a white gold and diamond gent's ring I had posted on Gumtree:
"Regarding your jewellery ad on Gumtree, what's the best price for it? Please get back to me via ccatryna0@gmail.com. I can't make cal... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2016-12-24 21:34:07 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Campervan purchase Payment required to release funds from Paypal to my nominated bank account.... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 2016-12-24 07:26:57 Classified Ads Scam
| Rental scams SMS short messages: Inquiry about ur for rent unit as listed on d web, kindly email me more details to seekerr2@gmail.com. I prefer email only due to my work. Cheer... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2016-12-20 11:35:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Response to Gum Tree advert. dorom088@gmail.com Asked if advertised item still available. The item was generically described e.g. "furniture" - no details of specific item advertised were given, which was what initially raised my suspicion. Requested response to an email address with request "pls no tex... ⇒ more |
| Abs Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2016-12-13 06:00:43 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Selling car on carsguide.com.au Contacted me via text and asked if my car was still available for sale. Checked it online and figured out its a scamster. ... ⇒ more |
| Jack Santa Barbara, CA, United States 2016-12-07 02:24:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2002 Airstream Bambi $2500 Replica of other scams and price "too good to be true" and story not the same in the text.... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2016-12-04 22:10:24 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam email saying they are purchasing a car. They are trying to say they will transfer you the amount for car and courier and the. You need to transfer the money to the courier. They have tried to say they are using PayPal and send fake PayPal emails.
This is the first email I got to my add.
Than... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa 2016-11-30 23:01:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Bank of america scam Will tell you that they paid via Bank of America and money has been transferred and it is irreversable. You must provide shipping details before payment is made into your bank account. You will get email in your spam to confirm.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Vista, CA, United States 2016-11-30 07:46:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | base on trust Greetings,
My name is Mrs. Dianna Smith, 72 yrs old widow. I got your contact information from a Christian website. I have decided to donate what I have to you. I was diagnosed with cancer of lungs few years ago, immediately after the death of my husband ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2016-11-28 21:12:29 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +4 Advertised my car for sale Received this message after advertising my car for sale.
is your item still up?what is ur price?pls mail on(kjustinmark@gmail.com).cheers
When I replied this was the response.
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2016-11-21 03:53:07 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Paid via PayPal but can't release funds before Transport Agent is paid
Overpayment scam.
I'm selling furniture/ got a 'want it' within the hour.
received a SMS to contact her via 'her' email account.
as she's supposedly only on satellite internet.
Works for: "New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG)"
Working currently offshore... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Clarksville, TN, United States 2016-11-19 15:53:06 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Bookoo and Letgo used in scam I placed a smart TV for sale on Letgo and Bookoo with my cell phone number and instructions to text me with questions. I received a text from the phone # listed above asking if I'd e-mail him because he had questions. I had no issues with that so I e-maile... ⇒ more |
| Le, Hien Dieu Somewhere in South Africa 2016-11-14 22:22:28 Classified Ads Scam
| Advance Fee Fraud/419 Scam for people i need of a loan Do you need a loan?
OneMain Financial has been helping people realize their financial goals and dreams. For more information about how to get a loan email: onemainfinances@gmail.com
This company is not a scam. They have been investigated and verified a... ⇒ more |
| tim Derby, Derby, United Kingdom 2016-11-13 10:12:37 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 narrow boat for sale scam
the boat looks it should be £30,000 +...... no answer from the ( extention ) number of the phone number listed on the add...recieved a txt with an e-mail address... replied to that and posted below is the answer i got... mobile number from txt recieve... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-11-10 07:10:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree Scammer sayahdiana8@gmail.com I was selling a camera on Gumtree, received text from Sayah asking to email her (sayahdiana8@gmail.com).... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom 2016-10-30 23:08:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Michael Elliott - scam
Email from 'michael' when he asked for asking price and more pictures & information.
Hello
Thanks for the quick response, I am buying this for my first son who graduated ,I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Cleveland, OH, United States 2016-10-20 12:58:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Winnebago Rialta Craiglist Scam Andreas Osterberg
AttachmentsOct 17 (3 days ago)
to me
Hi, my Winnebago is still available for $4000. Look at pics I've attached. It is in excellent condition, clear title, used only for family camping, has no issues at... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Lake Placid, NY, United States 2016-10-19 15:14:48 Classified Ads Scam
| offering getting paid to wrap car in budwieser ad to get paid 300.00 a week for up to 3months. Dear Applicant,
You information has been received, Below are some questions you need to answer before we can proceed.
How long do you intend to carry the advert on your car 1 month,2 months or 3 months?
Do you have a drivers license?
Do y... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-10-17 21:55:47 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds | Very cheap caravan for sale, stored in Western Australia at Amazon Global Shipping Very cheap caravan for sale on eBay. Contact with seller through the website who advised that the van is for sale at the price as he needs money for his wife's liver transplant. He and his wife are currently in England waiting for the operation in about 2... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Erina, New South Wales, Australia 2016-10-15 03:07:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 Scammer for cameras on Gumtree Scammer wanting bank details to pay for item.
Came off as a legitimate buyer stealing identity of photographer in melbourne, Australia.
Refused to provide shipping details or even a post code.
The actual Polly Wright has been contacted multiple times.... ⇒ more |
| DBV Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2016-10-15 02:46:36 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com | kijiji.ca / Paypal scam Dude tried to buy something from me on Kijijji. Felt something was fishy. I asked him where his dad lived and toying with him a bit...I bet he won't be able to tell me where...
Here was his message:
I am Collins from New York USA, i am ready to buy ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-10-13 03:50:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Wanting to buy my car sight unseen Emailed me wanting to buy my car, says he is in some remove NT mine site and will send an agent to do the name change over. I was alerted as I said the price was negotiable, but he was happy to pay the asking price, then says he will pay immediately throug... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Tampa, FL, United States 2016-10-12 16:57:33 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | sarahpurccy99@gmail.com Car Scam I had my car up for sale on Craigslist, and they sent me a text that asked me to respond to the email address indicated. Upon searching that email address, I learned of it being tied to a scam. Here's the text from the email:
Thanks so much for you ma... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous San Francisco, CA, United States 2016-10-11 00:38:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craig's liat scam Scammer Information | Name: None given | Email Address:
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No name given. Lives in Bakersfield. Wanted to pay me through PayPal and then have my overnight my item for sale. When i started asking questions he got super rude ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2016-10-07 22:59:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Check buyers first on this site Attempted to purchase our Caravan. Said she worked off shore in Darwin. Trusted us as she couldn't veiw caravan.... ⇒ more |