Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-24 11:32:08 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Cars.com, ref:10568 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Thornleigh, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-24 04:14:27 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Via Car Ad Scammer Information Selling son's car; placed ad in Carsguide. Guy texted and asked me to send info to email address. Said he was on West Squarius Submersible and wants for son in NT (Charles Darwin Uni). I gave brief history of work on car and general area we bought it from. He said would send courier for car once payment went through and he was happy to do via Paypal. All seemed legit but for some reason felt uneasy so checked out a few things and found this site. So glad I did!!! Just… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-24 03:02:24 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +12 Wanting bank details to pay a car i was selling on line Scammer Information Selling car online and was contacted by Eva Hattfull see below… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | anthony alston Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia 2013-06-24 01:44:29 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:10560 Scammer Information After placing an add selling a car with carsguide.com.au he/she contacted me wanting to purchase the vehicle. After several emails to and fro, he was asking for me to put the money into an account for the freight of the car from one area to another.Don't let him get away with this!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| nelly Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-06-23 13:47:42 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:10555 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 moment,its 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Candee Plattsburgh, NY, United States 2013-06-22 20:16:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Trying to buy on Craig's list Scammer Information Text me wanting to purchase something I am selling on Craig's list and wants to pay with PayPal and have their own person pick it up. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Stanford, CA, United States 2013-06-22 19:22:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Interested "buyer" on Craigslist Scammer Information I posted an item for sale on Craigslist. I received a mostly innocuous email from someone (Craigslist hides the person's email address) asking if the item was still available, with "Sent from my U.S. Cellular® Android-powered phone" at the end of the message. The less-innocent part of the message involved them saying "Contact me at Alexis27k@gmail.com". I inserted this address into the To-field, keeping the Craiglist forwarding going. I then received another email, in whic… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous West End, Queensland, Australia 2013-06-22 06:55:28 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:10538 Scammer Information copy of email text - same as other reported on your site -
"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 facili… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-06-21 00:21:59 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Non Payment to paypal after he recieved goods tracked by australia post tracking number Scammer Information
Stephen Mackenzie
15 Jun (6 days ago)
to me
I just sent the money. A total of $1,850 will be credited into your account. The receipt I got for the payment says a confirmation will be sent to your email to finish transaction. Please make sure you check all your email folders to make sure you get it and keep me posted ASAP. It was really nice dealing with a person like you. The postal address is the same as my paypal verified address which … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Saint Anthony, ID, United States 2013-06-19 22:10:19 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Stacey Harris Scammer Information Sent an email about my ad in Autotrader saying he/she wanted to buy the car, was an oceanographer and wanted to give it to his/her Dad for his birthday. Wanted me to set up a PayPal account. The e-mail that was sent to me was worded exactly the same as one I read on your site. Glad I checked the name out on my search engine.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 2013-06-19 14:24:35 Classified Ads Scam | +1 Claimed his Regal rep had died Scammer Information He contacted me to order Regal catalogue items and wanted to pay by cheque (no debit or credit card). The address he gave me is registered to someone else. The phone number is listed under 3 other names on this site. He claimed his former rep had died and wanted me to be his new one. There are Regal reps in all major cities, so why choose someone in another province? He also asks me for my information for his payment, and wants my "State" and "Zip Code". Regal is Canadian and… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2013-06-19 14:16:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | loan Scammer Information First i applied for a loan with a bank that did not excist as i payed the last fee he told me the bank canceld the loan then he went to central bank of nigeria payed fee,s to the total of 6000 usd for 35 ooo usd and hee just does not take your calls or return your mails Go on the web and you will see all his ascam mails about his company and all he say,s it was a disgruntled client… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-06-19 08:49:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Quick offer to buy without asking any detailed questions Scammer Information I advertised an old camper. SMS'ed me saying to email final price. I replied from my gmail. He emailed back saying "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 moment,its 15days off and 15days on and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous The Colony, TX, United States 2013-06-19 05:16:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +5 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:10475 Scammer Information 1996 Honda Goldwing Trike, with Trailer.
Initially posted on Craigslist, Dallas on Friday, June 14. I replied through "reply" facility on the ad. page. Got reply by Text on Sun., June 16, having seen a phone number was added to the posting a little later, and texted to that number. The request in the text was for me to send my Email address, (although I had included this in my initial response), so we could "exchange more details about the Honda Goldwing". I provided my email… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-19 02:33:07 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | jewellery sale PayPal scam Scammer Information Initial contact from "buyer" Stephen Mackenzie via SMS replying to a classified advertisement on www.tradingpost.com.au and www.gumtree.com.au selling a diamond engagement ring. Stephen sys he is in Queensland and requests I send him a PayPal invoice for $7200 - the $200 will cover the postage and insurance for the ring that is to be sent to his son in China. I send a invoice via PayPal saying that I will receive another email as soon as the money is received. I receive this … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Easley, SC, United States 2013-06-18 19:29:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Camper Scammer Information Offer to sell camper cheap , dead son. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-06-18 18:00:30 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Trying to buy a car via Paypal Scammer Information He tries to buy your car, paying with Paypal. Same as other posts.
Be very carefull! It is a scam. Accept only cash or cashier check (call the bank to be sure that the check is ok, or preferably, GO to the bank with the buyer).… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Queens, NY, United States 2013-06-18 16:46:44 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader Scammer Information Replied to my ad on Autotrader with the following message. Was able to identify the scam from other postings on this site. Thanks!
QUOTE
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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 2013-06-18 06:45:57 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | car for sale Scammer Information Kelvin sent me a text, his name appeared on my screen even though I do not know him.. so his number was blocked.
His text read as follows:
Hi Mate. Is your car advert on carsguide still available? Pls get back to me with your firm price on kelvinmath6@gmail.com ASAP. Cheers.
Upon replying, i received an email which said:-( i have cut n pasted it)
Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Autralia national university (ANU… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-06-18 01:53:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Paul Datford trying t buy a car on Gumtree Scammer Information
From: paul datford
Subject: Re: Ford
Paul Datford 21 Kurrajong Crescent Nightcliff Northern Territory 0810, Australia. Lisence N0-1683524.
On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 7:42 AM,
Hi Paul
What date is your courier coming to collect the vehicle? I work and obviously have to make plans to be home for the transaction.
What is the courier name?
Are you 100 per cent sure you want this car, sorry have not done this type of transaction and wa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-06-17 22:29:04 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | wants to buy chev. corvette Scammer Information wants to transfer funds to a pay-pal account… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Greensboro, NC, United States 2013-06-17 14:18:39 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +12 Auto Sale Response from bmails000@gmail.com Scammer Information I listed my vehicle for sale on Autotrader.com and Craigslist.com. The first response I received was a text from "John" asking me to email him photo's of the engine to bmails000@gmail.com. When I sent him some pics of the email (which was an odd request because the add contained them already), the following is his response:
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 read… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Simon Chigwell, Essex, United Kingdom 2013-06-17 09:39:19 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | FD61SNN, Kia Sportage for Sale, AUTOTRADER Scammer Information Person selling a car that is ridiculously cheap £6000 for a car worth £17000 ish.... They have moved to Spain and car is right hand drive.. They want payment through Google Wallet.
Please do not be fooled by this, when somthing sounds to good to be true it normally is.
I have informed Autotrader, but they dont seem that concerned!!
Good luck
Simon… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-06-17 03:13:55 Classified Ads Scam | +1 Takes your money and never deliverys goods Scammer Information Paid $700USD for goods, company is now asking for more money to "release" the goods. Everything on this site is a scam please be careful… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-06-16 17:12:05 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Cars.com, ref:10382 Scammer Information The text indicated an interest in the car we have for sale. He made a strong offer and offered to pay by PenPal. He made no mention of trying to see the car or drive it prior to purchase. That was our first clue that something was wrong and that it was likely a scam. Also, his telephone number was from Long Island , NY which is nowhere near our location in FL..… Read Full Report ⇒ |