Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
|---|---|---|
  | Anonymous Chesterfield, MO, United States 2013-07-01 05:22:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   "Larry Moore" disturbplc@gmail.com Scammer Information Responded to my craigslist ad asking to send him a message to his personal email then responded with:
"Hello how are you doing? Is Check a fine form of payment, then after it
clears your Bank i'll arrange for a mover to come over for the pick up?
If you are OK with it, let me have your name and address to send the payment
to and a mobile number to contact you at. What is your final price? Larry"
That's a lot of personal information. There were several red flags here.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-01 04:19:20 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) |  car sales Scammer Information 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 due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20days off and 10days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility and where is it located at the moment.
I am buying this … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia 2013-06-30 22:35:04 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Cars Guide Scam Scammer Information I am in the process of selling my car, the ad was only listed less than 24 hours and I recieved two inquiries with similar broken english used in both.
The second text message caught my attention in particular it read:
Morning Mate, please is your car advert still available for sale and what is your firm price? Please email me on neil.parker231@gmail.com. Cheers
After a discussion with my husband he googled the email address and it came up with this website, after reading a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dublin, VA, United States 2013-06-30 01:38:15 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 Paypal to purchase a car on carsonlinefree.com Scammer Information First I got a text (actually three identical texts): from 8577284354 stating: "Please is your car advert on carsonlinefree still available? Please reply me with your final price o paulcrisell@gmail.com. Cheers
Then when i replied this is what he said:
Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surp… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-06-29 13:18:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Eva Hattfull. Scammer on Gumtree Scammer Information I placed an ad on Gumtree to sell a furniture item and received a response within the hour.
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,Am buying it for my SON who has just graduated from Charles Darwin University NT. I'll have it for the listed price,please kindly send me your BANK details or pay pal payment email to set up purchase,as i don't have access to my bank ac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Covington, OH, United States 2013-06-29 06:24:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | scam on craigslist from, suenforiyer@gmail.com Scammer Information 1st email,
still up for sale here is my email address (suenforiyer@gmail.com ) you can get back to me to that email thanks
i responded with yes!
2nd email,
Walter Ferdinand
To David Merrywell
Hi,
Am glad it's available. I'm going on a vacation but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-06-29 00:19:57 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Transcation did not process on car for sell Scammer Information I posted an ad for a car for sale on Auto Trader and He/She responded that they wanted to purchase for full asking price for their dads birthday and would have movers pick up once the transaction was made thru PayPal. They requested video and pictures of the car to make sure he would be fully satisfied with the purchase. After sending all the information to them they told me the payment had been made thru PayPal but it was never made. The transaction was never made.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Ventura, CA, United States 2013-06-28 16:51:50 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 stracey harris <straceyharris72@gmail.com> Scammer Information THIS IS THE EMAIL I RECEIVED:
Sorry for my late response,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 quick… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tucson, AZ, United States 2013-06-28 00:02:23 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | want to buy my car for he's/her father's birthday Scammer Information wants to buy my car at my asking price for his/her Father's Birthday and want to use Paypal as payment
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Carlsbad, CA, United States 2013-06-27 22:17:50 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Got a call with the number(650)653-8472 wanted pic of my truck motor I put on autotrader Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tom Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-06-27 22:15:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Persons pretending they are interested in buying cars Scammer Information Advertised my car, then next day for two text messages from +61428465117.
One from james.laughton231@gmail.com, the second from evahatfull@outlook.com. Replied to both to ask them to ring me to arrange a meeting to view the car and negotiate a price. "Eva" replied with the following:
"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,Am buying it for my SON who has just gradu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Grapevine, TX, United States 2013-06-27 21:06:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | AutoTrader Scammer Information I received a text message this morning, asking for additional pictures / video of the car by email...which I did.
Then I received the below email reply.
>
> 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,th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous College Station, TX, United States 2013-06-27 14:06:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Scam email from 'Larry Moore" Scammer Information First Response was this:
Hello I'm interested in your AD, I hope it's in good condition,kindly send me an email at zolotolozolo100@gmail.com. Thank you.
I responded with info on the item I had but thought it strange there was no mention except for the 'AD'
Second response from different email:Larry Moore
Hello how are you doing? Is Check a fine form of payment, then after it
clears your Bank i'll arrange for a mover to come over for the pick up?
If … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | nicole Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-27 10:43:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling car and got long winded response Scammer Information selling car and this guy neil parker, who s on a rig and cant get to a phone, wants to buy the car for his son.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cedar City, UT, United States 2013-06-27 02:08:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Buying my 4 wheeler Scammer Information I'm trying to sell a 4 wheeler on Craigslist. I got a text from this number. He's from "California" I live in utah. He wanted my bank account number. So I stopped talking to the person… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous South Deerfield, MA, United States 2013-06-26 23:04:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Apartment share Scammer Information
Below is the mail sent by the lady named Shannon Alexander. She would send the same mail each time:
Hello
Thanks for your prompt response, Am so happy for your quick
response..I understand your explanation. A little about me....my name
is Shannon Alexander, I speaks English and Spanish fluently, I am
24yrs old female,I am fun loving, personal, friendly,clean,
caring,and respectful of others.a non-smoker, don't do drugs, i drink
occasionally,and drama free,from Zurich, Swi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-26 05:58:48 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | West aquarius submersible Scammer Information SMS message re car advertised. Wanted final price by email. ( james.laughton231@gmail.com) This was at 7.45am.
Received another SMS at 10.51am from same mobile number, but this time from someone called ELeanor Pacey. She wanted to buy the car, needed info on log books and service history, and final price.
Wanted info sent to her email address ( elpacey@yahoo.com.au )
The ph # used was +61 428 465117.
When I got home from work, I check my emails and found 1 from James Laugh… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fresno, CA, United States 2013-06-26 02:29:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | ~~HONDA ACCORD AUTOMATIC o6_____AMAZING CAR!Contact me at~~ - $1866 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Salem, OR, United States 2013-06-25 19:23:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig's list scammer Scammer Information Mr. Wollam contacted me about a travel trailer I had listed on craig'list. He text messaged me which sent a flag up for me. He did not contact me through craig's list or call me direct. Just said he wanted to purchase the trailer sight unseen for the asking price.
Then he sends his name as Gerry Wollam from Magna, UT and wants to send a bank check and proceed with delivery and pickup.
I had already sold to a local person and was glad not to have dealt with this man. I th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-06-25 17:41:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craigslist Scammer Scammer Information This guy texted me that he was willing to purchase, then when I texted back within minutes, no reply. Then I called the phone number & left a message, no reply. I thought it strange someone would express interest then not return a text or phonecall in the same hour of expressing interest. Then a day or two later, here is the text I got from him. When I looked up his name & city/state, previous scam info came up for him. "I am Gerry Wollam by name and am from Magna, Utah,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Portage, MI, United States 2013-06-25 14:02:38 Classified Ads Scam | new car scammer Scammer Information car scammer , same mothered as Gavin Tyler,gavintyler00@gmail.com.
tell me using western union pay shipping fee first , before they send me the payment. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Not Given Laredo, TX, United States 2013-06-25 13:46:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Ad Scammer Information Seller (Christine Delacroix) offered a 2007 Kubota ZD331-60 for sale on craigslist.org. Seller said sale would be through Google Wallet. A man representing himself as an agent for Google Wallet called my cell phone to confirm the transaction and sent an email from a bogus website (product@google-wallet.com). The email contained the name of a "Google Financial Agent", Douglas Mayer of 146 S Larchmont Blvd in LA. There is a Douglas Meyer at the address, according to Google … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Mount Ousley, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-25 04:14:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | gibbinssimon569@gmail.com Scammer Information Text message asking about vehicle advertised on Gumtree Australia (Perth).
Complete message:
"Sent from: simon is your vehicle still available on gumtree? do get back to me with pics and final price through email gibbinssimon569@gmail.com"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-06-25 03:53:20 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 1996 BOBCAT 863 SKID STEER LOADER WITH 811 BACKHOE ATTACHMENT Scammer Information Thank you for your interest in purchasing my bobcat. The bobcat is in perfect working condition, garage kept, with nothing mechanically wrong - like new! If you decide to buy it, you'll receive all the papers, owner manual, keys, a buy-sell contract already signed by me. For this transaction I want to use Yahoo Autos because I want to have a smooth and fast transaction. The bobcat is at the shipping company warehouse in Houston, TX and from there it will be shipped to buyer's… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Helper, UT, United States 2013-06-24 21:53:20 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:10575 Scammer Information ***This a 100% scam**
Contacted via email about purchasing a vehicle from us for his father's birthday with all the bells and whistles about him/her being at see and not having access to a phone; although his/her first contact with us was via text from a phone (903-662-7057).
"Stacey" sent us what appeared to be an official PayPal notifications with one glaring exception: the PayPal email address is not an authentic PayPal address.… Read Full Report ⇒ |