Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Anonymous Sarasota, FL, United States 2013-08-17 21:28:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Ad reply to stay in my vacation rental on Siesta Key This was the exact email I received from the scammer. I get about 1 a week from different people asking me to reply back to their "personal" email address when Craigslsit doesn't require that. I realize these are scams because I have 2-3 rental ads up on C... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-17 19:40:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Item for sale Address given: 170 State St., NY, NY 14632
Either suspicious or shops a lot. I got the same exact email inquiry as others have listed, word for word, with promise of prompt reply...which I have not gotten.
He was responding to an article I had for sale o... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Shooters Hill, Greenwich, United Kingdom 2013-08-17 11:43:13 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds | selling T5 van for a reduced rate 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 1.9TDI PD VAN FOR SALE
2008 Panel Van 84 HP Diesel Silver Excellent Overall Condition Excellent Interior Condition Full franchise service history 34,000 Miles 2,600 kg GVW 1896 cc Manual Right Hand Drive Excellent Body Condition... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-16 20:25:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigslist email scam I was first contacted by a "Maicon Beaverson", which I later found out to be a scam so I stoped replying. Then this scammer started to use "Larm Kelvin" to send me email with the following content.
I know it's the same scammer because this is the EXACT SA... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Mountain Top, PA, United States 2013-08-15 16:30:43 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Tried to sell a car on autotrader and he wanted to buy it We advertised a car for sale on autotrader.com. John Kokai offered to buy it with a payment through paypal.com. We received several emails that said $20000. was put into our paypal account but was on hold until we sent $2000. to a Timothy Wicker 283 Nort... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Dallas, TX, United States 2013-08-15 15:31:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 bill martins or cole platt This is a scam where you list something on craigs list and they respond to you as bill martin asking you to lower the price to seem legit, but they ask you to reply to their work email. When you do this it gives them your email address. The next email co... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-14 19:11:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Personal informaiton gathering Last E-Mail
I have since receive the confirmation from my secretary and a certified check which i believe is easier and faster has been issued to your name and address as provided and would be delivered via FedEx ,but to my greatest surprise the paymen... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-14 05:37:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:11542 text message on mobile
Sent from: Steve Price
Is you car still for sale?what is the lowest price and condition of it, gety back to me through my email address (see above)... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada 2013-08-14 00:45:34 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | 2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan Selling my 2007 Acura TL 4dr Sedan. This TL is in excellent condition. Never had mechanical problem. I only ise full synthetic oil Mobil 1. No scratches, no dents. runs like new car.. etc etc
Then will send u request to pay through Amazon Protection pay... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-13 11:07:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Motorcycle Scammer Typical "want to buy your motorcycle sight unseen.." ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-13 01:27:28 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling car on gumtree and carguide had ford ute for sale on gumtree and carguide.got text asking if car still for sale and to please answer by email.reply said he was away on west aquarius submersible and couldn't ring.wanted to buy car for son and get it sent to Darwin.he wanted to pay thr... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-12 15:04:44 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto purchase Reply from autotrader listing. First asked for engine photos via text, then the email below.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-12 04:27:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +4 Fake car buyer enquiries Avoid enquiries from rdickson007@yahoo.com
I advertised my car on gumtree and he will send an SMS asking to email him at rdickson007@yahoo.com, asking for the lowest asking price and history of the car. What was a bit fishy was that his mobile number only... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Phoenix, AZ, United States 2013-08-11 20:00:27 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | is t=yor 63 Vette still available? Subject: Re: 1963 Corvette
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... ⇒ more |
| No Name Bridgeport, CT, United States 2013-08-11 13:16:58 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Stacey Harris - Oceanographer offer to purchase car for her father's birthday via a paypal account. Claims to be a oceanographer on a contract hence the need for remote transactions and payment. Fortunately, I went to investigate further and found this to be a common scammer.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous New York, NY, United States 2013-08-10 16:08:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | suzieclarck@gmail.com advertised for an Administrative Assistant on August 8, 2013 and Chris Kneizys <vfcorp@outlook.com> answer Dear Job Seeker,
Thank you for your application for the position advertised on Craigslist. Below you would find important information about the company, requirements and benefit which you would receive for the position.
Company Profile: Micro-Coax, Inc w... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-08-10 07:03:17 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Don't Sell Your Car to HIM... Thanks for the reply and so sorry that i couldn't call you due to the nature of my work,I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently on rig at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise.I would have loved to call you directly but... ⇒ more |
| No Name San Francisco, CA, United States 2013-08-09 16:59:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:11480 pay pal trucking ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-09 15:19:44 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 watch out for a Henry Thomas doing a third party pick up a scam Posted a very large lot of remote control cars & accessories on KSL, a local classified ads section, for $400 and was contacted by a Henry Thomas, wanting me to hold the lot for him for an additional $40. I should have known that it was too good to be true... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-08 03:25:58 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | sent text message wanting to buy jewellery i had advertised. Sent email wanting my bank account details. engagement ring advertised for sale. This person wanted to buy it for her daughter who was getting engaged ????? thats when i thought it was dodgy ! Said they lived in cape byron and wanted me to send the ring to her daughter in China. I DONT THINK SO !... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Muskegon, MI, United States 2013-08-07 19:00:42 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Autotrater ad response - offer to buy sight unseen with PayPal I placed an ad in Autotrader to sell my car. I received a text from 323-596-0871 asking me to send engine pics or video to bmails000@gmail.com. I sent an email to that address indicating that the car was being detailed and that I'd send the pics as soon a... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-08-07 11:39:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | "John" is at it again.... Scammer Information | Name: John | Email Address:
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Texted me the following on Wednesday 6th of August
Sent from: John. I'm interested in your vehicle. What is your last asking price & its present condition? Kindly get back to me at my email johnsdge001@gmail.com.
I just got a weird hunch about the messa... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous West Jordan, UT, United States 2013-08-07 01:25:32 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Oceanographer wanting to buy car off of ksl.com Alexander Jones wanted to purchase my car on ksl.com, claimed he is an oceanographer and the car was a birthday surprise for his father in Idaho. He said he wanted to pay through paypal because it is safe and secure. He will have a pickup agent come to g... ⇒ more |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-08-06 21:55:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 sale of a vehicle 7/8/13 he attempted to scam me but i caught onto him when he started talking about me sending money to china so that i could sell my car to him... sorry but if you do fall for that than you pretty stupid...... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-08-06 11:00:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree reply to car for sale Received SMS in response to car ad on gumtree. Claim to be Paul Jason. Wanted to know what firm price was and current condition of email. Requested reply by email only to pljason443@gmail.com. Immediately suspicious he didn't want to see vehicle and wanted... ⇒ more |