Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | manny Winter Garden, FL, United States 2013-08-25 02:20:06 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |   Autotrader car sale scam Scammer Information I place an ad on autotrader and within hrs i get this text message: (I am interested in the vehicle that you listed on Autotrader.com Kindly email me at annettefischer1@outlook.com if you still have the vehicle available for sale. ) I replied saying that its available and them i get a really long email saying that she would pay the asking price but can only use paypal since she's out of town @ some conference and that some mechanic was gonna pick up the car since it was for h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| manny Winter Garden, FL, United States 2013-08-25 02:12:22 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader add for sale Scammer Information im selling my car and within hours of posting the ad i get this text message from some john asking me for engine pics. i send couple but i researched online after i got home and found out that it is a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cadiz, KY, United States 2013-08-25 01:42:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craigslist scammer Scammer Information Claims he wants to buy what your selling. Asks for your name, address, phone number, and final price of item. Claims he will over night you a check. You are to cash check and keep the amount for item plus $100 for your trouble and time then Walmart money gram the rest to a person who's info he provides and they will pick up item from you because he is out of town visiting his son. He also send you a tracking number to an actual package sent USPS and if you look it up its real… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Williamstown, NJ, United States 2013-08-23 22:09:00 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:11712 Scammer Information 10:06:25 AM Hello there. I saw your ad today right now and hopefully I am not too late on this. If is not already sold, reply back. Zh3e97@live.com
7 Quality Bikes In Good Clean Condition $ CASH ONLY $ If you are serious Please leave a Phone # For Reply.
Just like you said above I am very interested in this. It will be a gift for my cousin. =)
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 | Anonymous Townsville, Queensland, Australia 2013-08-23 12:27:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  wanted to buy my motorbike off gumtree Scammer Information Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the momes 15days off and 15days on and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2013-08-22 17:26:24 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | text message sent that look much like prior scams on this web page Scammer Information Text sent "kindly msg me on micrakar at gmail.com if you still have the auto on cars for sale and pls confirm the price. - more http://sh.gl/Mhf8XS… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Steve Eugene, OR, United States 2013-08-22 16:54:13 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:11690 Scammer Information Repeat of other scams reported to Scamdex. Oceanographer who can't be reached by phone. Wants you to use paypal. Has father with birthday coming up and love to have the car you are selling on Autotrader. Will have shipper contact you with details on how to ship. etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| anonomous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-22 10:32:35 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | the response to the ad seemed to quick he wanted to buy sight unseen which i thought was a bit strange so i done a bit of resea Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. 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 achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT.
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 ac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-08-21 10:37:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Same as others that have reported, received text message a half hour after ad went on gumtree wanting a final price and pictures sent to email gibbinssimon569@gmail.com which i did then received email back saying happy with price and condition of car and he wanted to pay by paypal if I didn't have paypal give him my bank account details and when payment cleared he would have courier pick it up and take to Darwin and that's when alarm bells started to ring, it was only an old … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-21 08:53:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree ad Scammer Information My husband was contacted by Simon but was using "lisapatrick90@gmail.com" email address. I was skeptical from the beginning so did a little googling and found that this is a common occurrence and he/she has used a few different email addresses in their scams. Thankfully we didn't send them any of our information!!!
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki B… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-08-21 08:53:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad Scammer Information My husband was contacted by Simon but was using "lisapatrick90@gmail.com" email address. I was skeptical from the beginning so did a little googling and found that this is a common occurrence and he/she has used a few different email addresses in their scams. Thankfully we didn't send them any of our information!!!
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki B… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-20 19:17:20 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | text: kindly msg me on (email) if you still have the RV on rvtrader for sale Scammer Information Texted me at phone number identified in add. Tells me he wants the unit and gives me email address to respond. Text response gets message "Sorry, this number does not accept incoming messages."
Offers to buy my camper trailer at asking price as a present for his dad in Idaho. Wants to use paypal as an independent broker. Did not ask to look over camper prior to purchase. Talks like a too eager buyer.
He is waiting for message back from me that I have set up a paypal ac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 2013-08-20 18:38:00 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Kijiji.com, ref:11655 Scammer Information wanted buy buy my boat for 800 dollars more than i asked for and then wanted my pay pal info. It was buying it for his parents in Quebec.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Burswood, Western Australia, Australia 2013-08-20 09:27:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | brenda steve Scammer Information got a text message from this guy, saw the gmail address and instantly though scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Joliet, IL, United States 2013-08-19 19:03:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam came thru selling espresso machine on craigs list Scammer Information He says he has sent payment thru paypal and all you need to do is send the pick up agent's fee thru any western union store or outlet's near you and email the money transfer control number to paypal for confirmation and the money will be credited into your account and it will go straight into your bank account.
You will receive notification from paypal that they have been notified by him to schedule the release of payment. However, he has the money on hold and it has not … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | fsbank Somewhere in Germany 2013-08-19 09:02:03 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds | +2 rental Scammer Information like to rent Germany and Obermanns Carlyle Konkurs Jewish Company… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Chandler, AZ, United States 2013-08-19 02:54:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs list - buying boat - I am on an Oil Rig unable to be there myself to pick up boat my agent will pick up Scammer Information Thanks for the mail...I will appreciate more pictures..I am ready to buy it now, And due to the nature of my work (OIL RIG),phone calls making and visiting of
website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email
regarding it.i would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though
i will not be available to come for an inspection due to my tight schedule.Kindly get back
to me with the following questions below to this
1) What is the condi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | JW Palm Coast, FL, United States 2013-08-19 02:53:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fishing Scam Scammer Information Sent out numerous emails to others with the same fact finding info requests. Possible ID Theft in progress. DO NOT TRUST AND REPORT IF SEEN!
Hello! let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now, I
came to visit my son so i wont be able to meet with you but am ok with
the condition as seen on the advert, I'll proceed in issuing a Check
out to you and when you received the check , I will make arrangement
for pick-up. So get back to me with below details asap.
Na… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Belleville, IL, United States 2013-08-18 23:09:21 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader classics Scammer Information Offered to buy my car. Said he was oceanographer and couldn't be called. Wanted my Paypal account details. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sparks, NV, United States 2013-08-18 21:04:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information We placed an ad on craiglist to sell our 5th wheel. My husband received texts as follows:
Scammer: Still for sale? 5th wheel for $4000.00.
Reply: Yes
Scammer: Hello, I'm glad this is still available for sell, name is Gerry Wollam from Magna, Utah, i'm okay with the item has stared in your advert and the asking p-rice, due to the long distance the easiest way for me to make the payment is through a bank check and i'll wait till your bank verify and clears the check bef… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Colorado Springs, CO, United States 2013-08-18 12:47:12 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:11611 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,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of
reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my
laptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,its safe fast… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Los Angeles, CA, United States 2013-08-18 09:05:32 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | PayPal Scam Scammer Information Wanted me to sell my car to him for his father and pay by email. Never believed it but had to have a little fun with it anyway. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Jim Thorpe, PA, United States 2013-08-18 00:21:18 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | purchase of used vehicle Scammer Information use my pay pal account information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 Craigslist and get the same email asking for my information.
craigslist reply 3f85
"Hello i just want to know if me and my husband can use 1 week in your place start from Sept 10 to 17 if not available please get back t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-17 19:40:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Item for sale Scammer Information 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 on Craig's List also!… Read Full Report ⇒ |