Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Burpengary, Queensland, Australia 2013-06-02 23:48:47 Classified Ads Scam |  +1 Classifieds ad / Carsales.com.au Scammer Information Same as previously advised scam on this website, http://75.125.197.152/ScamTipReports/10151
I was contacted on June 2-3, 2013. Turns out they got a little greedy though because I was contacted by someone using three different emails and names, all on the same phone number. Emails were: barryrichies345@gmail.com and pat.nicholls@gmail.com in addition to the John Warwick email as above.
I almost fell for it. I did supply banking details but my bank assures me they can't do an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Ann Arbor, MI, United States 2013-06-02 16:01:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   suspicious response to Craigslist posting. She was reported to Scamdex 5 days earlier, and phone number is out of California. Scammer Information My craigslist posting specifically said "please type the word "green" into the subject heading so I know it's a real person and not a scam, and this was not followed, plus it had the feel of a generated-response. I checked here and found this same email used 5 days previously in a scam, with a phone number that was in California. I was selling a 5-piece furniture set in Detroit !… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-06-02 11:09:54 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | John warwick Scammer Information Hi,
This guy contacted me after I placed an advert on carsguide.com.au to sell my car. He contacted me via text asking me to contact him via email. Here is the text; Sent from: John Warwick
Good morning,Am making enquiry if ur car advert still available for sale and whats is your firm price? contact me on john.warwick231@gmail.com .Cheers.
I responded to the text using the email address given and got the following reply;Thanks for the reply am so sorry that i couldn't call y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdom 2013-06-01 10:32:49 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Advertisement in online Autotrader for a nearly new car at silly money Scammer Information Quite simply went on Autotrader looking for a car. Came up with a Kia Sportage which I am well for a 2011 model the value is around £15000 so to good to be true at £6000. Anyway I still remained interested but contacted the e mail address and said why such a car at such a price. E mail back explaining her move to Cadiz in Spain and no desire to drive the right hand drive car there, so decided to sell it on to a UK resident etc etc etc. I e mailed again to say I might be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pittston, PA, United States 2013-06-01 01:43:54 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto trader classics Scammer Information Claims to be an oceanographer wanting to purchase a car for her father at full asking price.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United Kingdom 2013-05-31 21:55:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  i saw an add for Golf 1 i respond by calling them they gave me car infomation i was interested on it but i tol them its far from Scammer Information Their banking detals:P.Khumalo 1037710509 net bank… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Saint Johns, FL, United States 2013-05-30 22:33:07 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | PAY PAL car purchase for Fathers Day. Oceanographer with no phone service Scammer Information I posted a car on Autotrader Classics two days ago and this is the scam email i received.
"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 t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Gordon Deaner Somewhere in Australia 2013-05-30 09:02:15 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:10092 Scammer Information Tried to buy a boat that i advertised in local paper & when i pulled the for sale off he offered me $200 more than asking price.Very pushy to get my bank & Pay Pal information.Lucky i rang my son in Townsville & he told me he was a known scammer… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-05-30 06:13:55 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Carguide advertisment Scammer Information Thanks for the explanation ,am satisfied with your firm asking price and I really appreciate your honesty as that is what i really need most as wont be able to come for inspection as am at work ,just want to buy the it as a surprise package for my son to show my appreciation in my absentia and i really believe he will really enjoy it.I would have love to ask for inspection but am making it a %100 surprise package for him and i dont want him to know about it until it delivere… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tucson, AZ, United States 2013-05-30 01:21:35 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | 5712492544 TEXT on my phone to purchase a car. Scammer Information This person texted immediately after I placed an ad on Autotrader for my car. Hello, kindly let me know the condition and availability of this AD, thanks Scott. 2nd text, Thank you for getting back to me with the lovely pictures, 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 a couple of months, the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area, but I'm able … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Burleson, TX, United States 2013-05-29 20:36:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | The begging started one day and the next day the check bounced Scammer Information I was offering for sale a set of wheels and tires on Craigslist. I was contacted by email and asked to send information so that they can send me a check. The email requested my address and and phone number. No one ever physically show up at my addrees to examine the wheels & tires. Fraud indicator #1, no one physically looking at the merchandise.
I receive in the US postal a priority mail letter with tracking information and a check for a lot more than the listed value of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Uckfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom 2013-05-29 13:18:11 Classified Ads Scam | Failure to refund. Scammer Information Answered advertisement for LCD digital projector.Seemingly good value for money.Paid by cheque ,item did not arrive.Experienced repeated delays in getting refund.finally the website and email disappeared.I was left without projector or money.Very plausible people at office24 who have got this scam down to a fine art!!!
Address given as:
LMG Products Ltd,
Royal Middleshare House
21 Gosford St,
Middlesborough,
TS2 1BB… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Portland, OR, United States 2013-05-29 12:46:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 brouder declan strikes again via craigslist Scammer Information Am okay with the price of the item.I will like the shipping to be handle by Post Office so i will add up the shipping cost,also I will be doing the payment Paypal money transfer. do send me your PayPal Email ID with Name or send me paypal money request to brouder.declan@yahoo.com.
To proceed with the payment for the item.
So i wait to read from you soon.
Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lubbock, TX, United States 2013-05-29 03:05:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Phishy response from Larry Moore Scammer Information Scammer responded to my craigslist ad with the same response given for others. Scammer seems to want an email response (it's a good bet mine has been put on a spam list since I responded - ugh):
Hello I'm interested,
I hope it's in good condition,
kindly send me an email at farrenjr@gmail.com.
Larry Moore Thank you.
Original craigslist post:http://lubbock.craigslist.org/msg/3832490782.html… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Seagoville, TX, United States 2013-05-29 01:10:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 I was selling a car, and this person texted my cell phone with this scam: Scammer Information I had my car for sale on AutoTrader.com, and this person texted me with the following texts. I'm deleting my replies from the list because they're irrelevant. Thankfully I'm paranoid and Googled his name and found this website before it went further than this....
His texts to me have the same pattern as the other people here:
Text #1:
Used 2009 Ford Expedition EL XLT
$24,500 Hello,Kindly let me know the condition and availability of this AD.Thanks,Scott.
Text #2:
Thank yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fergus Falls, MN, United States 2013-05-28 16:44:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Offer to purchase my item from craigslist but can't come to look at it. Wants my name and address to havehis bank send out che Scammer Information Responded to a craigslist ad. He requested my name and address in order to have his bank send a check, even though he can't come and look at the item. DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR ADDRESS TO ANYONE YOU DON'T KNOW OR HAVEN'T TALKED TO PERSONALLY.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Spring, TX, United States 2013-05-28 00:35:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:10046 Scammer Information 1st Email:
Hello I'm interested, I hope it's in good condition,kindly send me an email at farrenjr@gmail.com. Larry Moore Thank you.
2nd Email :
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 pric… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-05-27 09:28:43 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | text message asking me to e-mail details to her, saying working offshore, so couldn't phone Scammer Information Person wanted a firm price on car, wanted it for her son's graduation and was already organising for it to be shipped to the NT. Asked me to send my account details or I could set up my own paypal account for them to pay into, apologised for not being in phone contact, works offshore with no phone contact.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-05-27 08:28:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Advertisement on Gumtree to sell my 4WD Scammer Information Advertised my 4WD Prado on Gumtree, within 1 hour had an SMS from a +44 7624 803803 (+44 is Ireland I believe) with the following text - "hello, i will like to know the condition and the price 4 d car. send me more pics on jasonpenderson4k@gmail.com.await Jason". I didnt reply as the add on Gumtree had all the details he was asking for.....
Shortly after I received an Email as follows: "Hi is you ad still available for sales on gumtree? please reply to my personal email i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fredericksburg, TX, United States 2013-05-26 16:21:10 Classified Ads Scam Other Payment Site | 1999 |Honda accord Ex Scammer Information Hello yes the car is with a shipping company in USA {Ohio} and thanks for replying back this really shows some serious and i believe you will be the one to get the car okay.the car is registered for 2013 and runs great.there is nothing wrong with it an all you will be doing to get the car is to get back to me with your full delivery address so i can forward it to the company for them to contact you and confirm okay after they must have contacted you to confirm you will pay f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Rochester, MN, United States 2013-05-26 13:28:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:10019 Scammer Information Asked if vehicle was still available. Said "Can you assure me I will not be disappointed...buying this for my nephew...I will have a pickup agent pick up the car...Do you have a paypal account."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Matthews, NC, United States 2013-05-26 02:55:28 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotraderclassics Scammer Information Beware of a Kenneth Linville with an address of 461 W. Antler Ave, Redmond, OR 97756.
Apparently goes by the name Stacey Harris. He/she emailed me for a car I had for sale on autotrader classics - saying they were an oceanographer, didn't have a phone, would pay full price for my car, and it was a birthday present for her father. Stacey then "paypaled" me the full asking price - plus $2,000 for shipping the vehicle. The catch? The paypal money was in a holding account. All I… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Matthews, NC, United States 2013-05-26 01:13:24 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Autotraderclassics Scammer Information WOW!!! I knew it was too good to be true!!! Got an email from Stacey Harris shortly after listing a car on autotrader classics. Email was the same as others on here. Wanted to buy it for her dad as a birthday present - would pay full price - was an oceanographer and didn't have a phone. Allegedly paypaled me the full asking price - But... in order to get my money, I had to moneygram the "mover" Ken Linville in Redmond, OR $1830 plus $170 for the moneygram fee = $2,000 Th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Irvine, CA, United States 2013-05-24 19:18:42 Classified Ads Scam | The Evil Corporation That Thinks Its a University Scammer Information If you don’t mind a lot of FALSE ADVERTISING Pepperdine University is the place for you! They say they’re a church school, but nothing could be farther from the truth!
Pepperdine University is really an evil corporation with a long history of murder, embezzlement, suspicious fires, evacuations, law breaking, greed, drunk driving, corporate crime, thugery, back room deals, and misogyny. There is also a history of Pepperdine affiliates murdering people and lawyer… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Scottsdale, AZ, United States 2013-05-23 22:34:54 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader Classic Scammer Information This person claims to be an oceanographer operating outside telephone contact. No physical address given. Claims to want to purchase advertised vehicle unseen for asking price by paypal. Asks for paypal account and ZIP. Same email address has attempted same from three others in last few weeks.… Read Full Report ⇒ |