Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous St. Petersburg, FL, United States 2013-05-14 12:32:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craigs List Response Scammer Information A response to a craigs list posting:
Hello,
I came across your posting, I hope its in suitable condition for purchase? Can
you get back to me on my # 830 200-0778.(Text works best, but if you call,
please leave a message and I'll get back to you)on more details on its present
state? What is your bottom dollar? Hope to hear from you soon.
Scott.
Interestingly, the subject line on the email said "target subject" and not the item that was listed for sale. Also receiv… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Harlesden, Brent, United Kingdom 2013-05-13 14:47:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  EUR860 / 1br - 580ft² - 1br apartment in Le Marais (Marais, Paris) Scammer Information A well furnished 1 bedroom apt in the Marais available for both long and short term rental. It features:
highspeed wireless internet, heating, airconditioning, washing machine, dishwasher, cable t.v, parking lot, comfotable for a maximum of 4 e.t.c.
Price: 860 euros per month and bills are inclusive except for cleaning(optional) which costs 15 euro per week
Pictures and more details available on request.
For immediate response, contact on: vas.panidis at yahoo dot com
Pl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-05-13 07:13:30 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Car Purchase Scam - Gumtree Scammer Information Asks to pay with "paypal" for an item that he has not seen, stating that he works away, and will send his "agent" to collect the goods. Actually will not pay with paypal but send you a link to a fake site...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lafayette, CA, United States 2013-05-13 03:22:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fake Cashier's Check Scammer Information This guy responded to my ad selling a car, after going back and fourth a few times I got this from him:
"Thanks for the pictures and am ready for its purchase . I Would
have love to come over for viewing but I'm afraid that might not be
possible due to my work frame.I am willing to pay you via cashier
check.I don't mind adding an extra $50 for you to take the advert down
from Craigslist, so that i can be rest assured that am in hand of the
item.
I'll be responsible for the p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steve Somewhere in United States 2013-05-13 00:34:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | possible bike scam Scammer Information I wasn't scammed, but I was suspicious due to the odd language used in expressing an interest in buying a bike from me. I typed in his phone number and got this web site. Thankfully I did, I would have probably responded and possibly been scammed. I just wanted to report that the same individual is still out there presumably doing the same sorry scams.
Thank you for this very helpful website!!
Steve… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-05-11 06:30:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Received text message after placing advertisement for car on gumtree Scammer Information I placed an advert on gumtree and received a text message on my phone shortly after asking for best price and asking me to email response to martin.laurent85@yahoo.com. Googled the email address and saw it reported on this site.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Doug Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-05-11 03:42:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car sale scam Scammer Information Text message shortly after I advertised my car on Gumtree. "Hi Seller.Is this Car on gumtree is still up for Sale and What is the last price offer .Please email me on(martin.lauren85@yahoo.com)" No callback number.
This is obviously a generic automatic response. I have had these before where they want you to deliver the car to their "agent" which is usually an unsuspecting transport company and they offer to pay through Pay Pal. Of course once the car is in transit they … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Doug Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-05-11 03:37:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car purchase scam Scammer Information Text message shortly after I advertised my car on Gumtree. "I'm interested in your vehicle for sale.What is the asking price & its present condition? Kindly get back to me at my email bryfooks56@live.com" No callback number.
Th condition and price was clearly outlined in the advert. This is obviously a generic automatic response. I have had these before where they want you to deliver the car to their "agent" whioch is usually an unsuspecting transport company and they of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-05-10 20:18:56 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Donald Harrison and Jennifer waters 1985 chevrolet scam Scammer Information Wired money for a truck . The scam made me feel comfortable with their google checkout scam. Looked legit. Lost 2000.00 and 155.00 wire fee. She sent me pics of truck . Said it was at shipping company, all that nonsense. I figured it out this morning. There was a sticker in the back glass of truck in pics. I zoomed it , googled it, called the number, and talked to the owner of the truck!!!! Imagine that. He told me he sold that truck two weeks ago... Someone must have stole … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-05-10 20:18:56 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Donald Harrison and Jennifer waters 1985 chevrolet scam Scammer Information Wired money for a truck . The scam made me feel comfortable with their google checkout scam. Looked legit. Lost 2000.00 and 155.00 wire fee. She sent me pics of truck . Said it was at shipping company, all that nonsense. I figured it out this morning. There was a sticker in the back glass of truck in pics. I zoomed it , googled it, called the number, and talked to the owner of the truck!!!! Imagine that. He told me he sold that truck two weeks ago... Someone must have stole … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Travis Oconomowoc, WI, United States 2013-05-10 02:10:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Gerry Wollam tried to buy my boat on craigslist Scammer Information This guy claiming to be named Gerry Wollam offered to buy my boat as is for full price. He would take care of shipping once his check cleared.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2013-05-10 00:08:08 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  repeat Scammer Information Autotrader response asking for engine pictures. I was drafting the email to send when I googled email address and saw a scam already reported. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Colusa, CA, United States 2013-05-09 23:02:33 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist listing Scammer Information I had a saddle for sale; he wanted to send a check, and have a mover arrange to pick it up. A mover? Obviously not a legit client; I had one previously through Bay Area Equestrian Network, wanting the same arrangement except he was going to use Western Union. What's WITH these people?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sylmar, CA, United States 2013-05-09 11:43:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs List scammer Scammer Information Replied to my CL selling bike and emailed me, asked me to email him directly at his email instead of using CL's anonymizer. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Benbrook doesn\'t fall for this crap Atlanta, GA, United States 2013-05-07 21:42:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Chris Dawson scam Scammer Information Hello,How are you doing,My name is Chris Dawson,Do you still have the ( 2002 suziki 250gz motorcycle - $2000 (Benbrook) ) Thanks for the swift response, just to let you know that am okay with the condition and price of the item, am ready (2/2)for its purchase am buying this as a Gift and my form of payment will be by Pay pal.What is your final price u are selling it? Do get back to me asap.(Good to read from you,Am OK with the price you are selling… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-05-07 07:21:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car enquiry Scammer Information Car registered for sale on Gumtree.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Levittown, NY, United States 2013-05-07 02:26:30 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Job Opening Monster Energy Drink Scammer Information 9621 2013-05-06 JOB OPENING: Monster Energy Drink (R) job
Email Name Organization Fax Telephone Website
hope95526@gmail.com \"Lappy Rock\" Claim to be from Monster Energy Drink --sends an email indicating they need you asks for car make, vin number, address, locations you can work. Then they say they send you a $300 certified check which you have to cash and then give it to the person putting the banner. Once you cash it through your banking that is how they get your … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sandy, OR, United States 2013-05-06 23:50:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Cashiers check with third party pick up Scammer Information I advertised My boat for sale on Craigslist for sale for 2500.00 and was contacted by Gerry Wollman from Magna Utah who sent me a fake business check from a real business in Maryland for 5890.00 and wanted me to send a payment to Diana Thacker (1130 Academy Cir Dandridge TN 37725 who works at Lance Shipping Company for shipping plus any remainder of the money minus fees and gas money for myself so I wanted to work out other methods of payment with the shipping company so he g… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2013-05-06 22:02:59 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Paypal car scam DoneDeal Scammer Information Received a web text on mobile asking if the car is still available to write back to email. Next mail asked me for some car details and my final price. After my reply, the following mail was saying he's buying car to Hungary, sending an agent to collect it and he's paying by PayPal, covering all the transfers etc. Here is something wrong - who'd buy a car even without seeing it like that? I found continuing of the story here http://www.rallyforums.com/forum/showthread.php?3054… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Long Beach, CA, United States 2013-05-06 12:35:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9607 Scammer Information Roy called about a bike we had on craigslist made it sound like he was really intrested in the bike and said he would pay for the bike and 50 dollars extra to take the add off and that he would send someone to the house to pick it up as he was in Houston but the number he gave us was from california he said he was working in a high tech job and he couldnt talk on the phone or give details..just seemed to good to be true so i looked up number. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-05-06 02:49:51 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | contacted for information from a car sales ad Scammer Information texted wanting details of car for sale. Checked this website and a number of different … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Harrisburg, NC, United States 2013-05-06 01:44:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Moving Scam Scammer Information contacted me in response to a subleasing ad i placed on craigslist and introduced herself gave me her age place of birth and so forth, she was very insistant on me giving her my address so that her dad could send payment for the apartment because she claimed to be currently living in Hawaii and needed for me to accept the delivery of her furniture and car. Her message was exactly worded as some of the others I have saw on this site except for the name.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Bellingham, WA, United States 2013-05-05 23:34:27 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:9595 Scammer Information Initial responce to AutoTrader ad was by message asking for engine pbotos. this email followed.
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 husband? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not in cash because I'm an Oceanographer and I am presently on a contract which will end in a couple of months.Please,kindly send me extra pictures of the vehicle.Sadly I wont be able to call due … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-05-05 21:23:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:9594 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fremont, CA, United States 2013-05-05 15:29:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9584 Scammer Information "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"
In general, if someone ask to buy something full price without seeing it in person. It raises a red flag. They'll pay by check, maybe to have a trace of your bank account that cleared? … Read Full Report ⇒ |