Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | IB Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-04-22 15:52:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Car scam Scammer Information I had an ad selling my broken down car, he wanted to buy it "for his cousin." he text me asking to email him so I did. Here's his email:
Hi mate,thanks for the reply.I am okay with the price.I have read the AD and it's okay by me.My work does not permit me to come for the inspection (very busy and currently out of town).Would have loved to call but our base right now is bad so we can get along via e-mail.I will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay online (Pay… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous West End, Queensland, Australia 2013-04-22 12:16:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Car Sales Scammer Information .… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Penrith, New South Wales, Australia 2013-04-22 11:23:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Scammer replied to my for sale Ad via SMS asking me to email pictures. Thinking it was genuine, I replied no pics available and scammer sent this message -
"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.Re… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-04-22 08:41:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 Gumtree ad Scammer Information Got a reply to a listing under boats in Gumtree asking for more info. But since we had a few ad's going on at the same time we asked her to clarify to which ad she was replying. We got a vauge reply and then another text with yet another email address claiming she was replying for her bosss who wasn't text savvy! We got another number: 02 4036 3188 and the other email address was: myunclelewisgmail.com which doesn't even have the @ symbol in it. Since everything was so vauge,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-04-22 07:27:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Paul Datford Scammer Information He wants to purchase a bike apparently works offshore but wants my bank account details … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia 2013-04-21 11:00:13 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:9267 Scammer Information he asks you to pay a courier fee to transfer the car to him before he gives you the money, sends you paypal messages to make it more convincing… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-04-20 03:25:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:9245 Scammer Information I'm selling a car on gumtree and i got this text today. Is your vehicle for sale? what is the lowest price and condition of it. get back to me through my email address.
I've almost been scammed before, but i checked the email addresses on Google and found out before they could achieve anything. This is the third time they tried, Three separate scammers.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Peoria, AZ, United States 2013-04-19 23:35:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 PAYPAL SCAM WANTS TO BUY A CAR THROUGH PAYPAL, I WROTE MESSAGE BY MY CELULAR PHONE IS SOLD, IN LES THAN 5 MINUTES I RECEIVE SAME WORDS TRYING TO BUY MY CAR FROM THE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919 322 9842… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Austin, TX, United States 2013-04-19 16:57:43 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Automotive parts: wheels, tires, for sale Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for the swift response, just to let you know that
am okay with
the condition and price of the item, am ready for its
purchase and my
form of payment will be made through paypal.
I'll be responsible for the pick-up and the pick up money
will be
included in your payment to avoid delay and to enable pick
up company
to schedule an appropriate time for he pick-up at your
location,as i
have other properties to be moved along side with yours..
I would have really lo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Waynesboro, PA, United States 2013-04-19 13:23:06 Classified Ads Scam | smartholidaysrental.com Scammer Information www.smartholidaysrental.com has a beautiful website for short term rental properties all over the world. We chose one and began rental procedures. The confirmation and arrangements for the apartment have never materialzed.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-04-19 06:55:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Lisariediger@outlook.com WATCH OUT!! GUMTREE SCAMMER Scammer Information She text me saying she wanted to buy my couch for her son. was willing to pay full price and that she didn't mind not seeing it in person as she works over in the mines and is away all the time. she sad she cant be contacted via phone as bad weather over there prohibits you from phone use.
Luckily I googled her name and found her on this website!! … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ben Nobles Somewhere in United States 2013-04-19 02:32:20 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +3 Searching for RV Scammer Information Posted a photo and a cheap price with a nice sob story about hardships in life and needing to unload the merchandise … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2013-04-18 19:18:53 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Drum kit Scammer Information http://www.worldsolutions.co.za/p/for-sale/musical-instruments/roland-td-9kx2-s-v-tour-electronic-drum-set-w-dw-pedal-throne-12025
The seller issues a fake invoice and did not deliver the goods after I paid. He claims to own shares in the delivery company called Mango Logistics, but this too is a cover up company. He does not work for the company he claims and sends manipulated invoices that look real. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Minneapolis, MN, United States 2013-04-18 13:43:28 Classified Ads Scam JobSite.com/co.uk | Text on my cell phone about Ad for a van I put on Craigslist Scammer Information texted my cell phone asking "what is your final price for your listing and get back to my e-mail
mattjackson945@gmail.com 2003 Pontiac Montana… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-04-18 02:27:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Email Scam Scammer Information How i wish to come and view it and come or send my agent by cash but am out of state now....i am a marine engineer sealing,am in a ship right now at Bermuda........due to the distance as i am in Bermuda presently..I can only make payment through this form of payment{PayPal} because i dont have access to my bank account online or any other form of payment as i dont have internet banking my bank a/c is attached to to my PayPal account, i will need you to give me your PayPal ema… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia 2013-04-17 12:15:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:9178 Scammer Information Listed a car for sale on gumtree, scammer wanted to purchase vehicle without asking any questions or wanting to inspect. Contacted me via text and asked me not to call or text back but rather to email. I immediately became suspicious. After emailing, the scammer instructed me to remove my ad listing and he would transfer the funds via pay pal. This heightened my concerns and I googled his email address, which has previously been listed on scam sights… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-04-17 00:51:39 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  AWE New Zealand Scammer Information I was selling a car. They text me asking for firm price and to reply to the email address. Then emailed back saying they worked for AWE New Zealand offshore and it was a present for their son who graduated top off class at ANU.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Rowland Heights, CA, United States 2013-04-16 00:53:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Do you still have it for sale? Scammer Information Hi,
Am glad it's available.I will be paying you by money order as its the only way I can pay you at the moment,I would have loved to come take a look but I am presently out of town on an assignment and I will not be back to town soon. I don't mind adding an extra fifty dollars so you can keep it in my favor, please send me more pictures and I do hope it is in good condition? Reply me with your full name, cell phone number, and address where payment should be sent to.I will le… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-04-15 22:12:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9142 Scammer Information Magnola Utah ? I live in Oregon. Hes tring to by vehical and arrange 3rd party pick up........willing to pay in full and wait till check clears. The usual. Approach:Hello friend… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-04-15 05:16:35 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Purchase car advertised on CarsGuide Scammer Information I am selling my car on Australian Car Sale website www.carsguide.com.au. Received enquiry from David (by system generated text, as the website dictates) to email him details. Did so, thinking the enquiry was genuine.
His reply was as follows (very similar to scam listed on the carsguide website under safe buying):
"Thanks for the response,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,which is why I conta… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-04-15 04:09:04 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | REPLIED TO CAR FOR SALE Scammer Information Replied to Adver car for sale in the Age newspaper… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 2013-04-15 01:22:25 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds | +2 Selling my car - message response Scammer Information As previously reported a message received "Working for AWE on Kapo Project...buying car for son..so ...from NT will organise courier"
Total rubbish of course.
Asking for bank account details and /or Paypal info. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-04-14 14:43:11 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Buying for son who graduated top of his class Scammer Information 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 surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival Wyoming as my family lives in Wyoming .
I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore in US Taranaki Basin on kapo p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-04-14 10:50:58 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Purchase of Kayaks ,requires finance transfer details-. Paypal or bank Scammer Information THIS IS THE ADDRESS THE SCAMMER SENT ME --I CHECKED IT . IT IS LISTED IN SCAMINDEX
-----Here is my address 24 Kurrajong Crescent Nightcliff Northern Territory 0810, Australia. Lisence N0-1683524.
shipping details,
Name:Baojuan Guo
Address:12 ding fu jia yuan
City: Beijing
State: Beijing
Zip Code: 100024
Country: China.
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| George Kingman, AZ, United States 2013-04-13 15:18:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist /PayPal Scam Scammer Information Wanted to use PayPal, pick up the motorcycle and then tell PayPal he never received the merchandise. There is no paper trail that PayPal will accept and will repay him for the fraudulent sale. Following is his email to me: - not even a mention of someone coming to look at it before he shells out the $18,000 for the motorcycle.
Hi
Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to pay your a… Read Full Report ⇒ |