Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-04-03 09:14:47 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  Car sale scam Scammer Information Responded to a car for sale ad by 12 digit cell phone number TXT giving the email address crldwrds1@gmail.com.
Asked for firm price, made an offer and then wanted bank details but would not provide a normal phone number. Eventually got the number 0889110673 which rang but was cut-off.
The ad was placed on CarsGuide.com.au.
Wanted me to pay a courier agent via Western Union (which he could have done himself).… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-04-03 04:45:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 I advertised "caravan for sale" Scammer Information Lisa Said she would buy me caravan that I had advertised on Gumtree and so after a few emails Lisa asked to pay via Paypal so I sent her an invoice. She then said that she needed my email address that is linked to my paypal account so as to link it to my account. I contacted Paypal and they looked up the invoice sad that her email address was not linked to any Paypal account and advised me that she was a scammer and seller beware. Told her and she hasnt contacted me again.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Kansas City, MO, United States 2013-04-03 04:12:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 housing for rent Scammer Information This man tried to rent out a house to me which he didnt own and someone was currently livinh in it with out knowing about their house being for rent on craigslist. He said hes in Nigeria and needed me to send him a deposit so I could get the keys seny to me. If you ever get a guy named mark dowell, and he has a strange accent over the phone, dont believe it. Report him and the ad.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Mobile, AL, United States 2013-04-02 01:33:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +9 2001 Forest River Sandpiper 28ft Scammer Information This is their typical ad. $7k camper for $1K. Same deal in multiple cities, Lasvegas, Tampa, Batonruge La etc.
Good morning ,
Thank you for contacting me about my 2001 Forest River Sandpiper 28ft. Slide-Out Travel Trailer that I have for sale. This RV home is in great shape (ONLY 5500 LBS Features: Dinette , Couch , Sleeping Space, Refrigerator and much more ).This is a one owner RV , title is clear. It has no damage, no hidden defects.The interior is very clean and every… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Power Teven, New South Wales, Australia 2013-04-01 22:19:51 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Selling a car on Cars Guide .com Scammer Information Contacet me on mobile asked me to email all info. Done so and then done a check on internet and picked up all this info on him. same as all the others gave me this story about buying the car for his son and wanted to pay via paypal Bla Bla Bla… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-03-31 23:43:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Item for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information He wanted to buy my camper trailer, said he was not onshore Australia, due to his job. He would deposit funds into my bank account, and also extra money for me, so I could arrange transport of my trailer to Darwin.The transport company that he wants me to use is based in China. and I was to pay them by Western Union money transfer.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Grand Haven, MI, United States 2013-03-31 14:53:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information He sent a text. About a motorcycle I have on Craigslist. He will pay full price and have someone arrange shipping. As we live about 2500 miles apart. He wants me to sign up on some check service. I keep texting back "cash at time of pickup" He is persistent. Sure am glad I googled his name. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Quinta Normal, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile 2013-03-30 20:31:48 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Manager Anthony Haley (service@aripostal.com) Scammer Information
Tracking ID:5580-82857895
Date: Monday, 24 March 2013, 11:05 AM
Dear Client,
Your parcel has arrived at March 27.Courier was unable to deliver the parcel to you at 27 March 05:48 PM.
To receive your parcel, please, print this receipt and go to the nearest office.
Print Receipt
Best Regards, The FedEx Team.
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 | jason Trumann, AR, United States 2013-03-30 17:57:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | text message paypal scam Scammer Information wanting my paypal address so they can send money. They would send extra for shipping. But, they dident have a paypal address . they said that paypal would release the money after I shipped the item. SCAMMM...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-03-30 13:26:29 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 selling anything on Gumtree.com.au Scammer Information Thanks for getting back to me, 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 offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 21days off and 10days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
Where is it located at the moment? Does it have any history I should be aware of ? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-03-30 00:17:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Motorbike scam Scammer Information Wanted to buy my bike after advertising on Gumtree, Ebay and Bikenut. Short SMS asking if bike was available and to contact him on wil.scott110@gmail.com. Follow up email read like War & Peace. A long, convoluted message explaining that he worked 20 on and 10 off on an oil rig off New Zealand for AWE. That he was very proud of his son who was about to graduate from Charles Darwin University and that the bike was for him as a gift. He even said he had a courier coming to pick … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2013-03-28 12:42:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Vehicle take-over installments, rent-to-own or assistance for bank declined clients Scammer Information His details are below:
Gerald in Johannesburg & Gauteng | Cars, Bakkies, Motorbikes and ...
Blacklisted clients welcome.Must be permanently employed longer than 3 months.Call Gerald on 0842176843. contact for price. Pretoria / Tshwane; 18/03/2013 ...
He pretends to be able to assist you if you are a vehicle finance bank declined client. He then sends an application form and requests you send all your personal details. He makes everything seem really legitimate. he calls… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Washington, MI, United States 2013-03-28 11:59:14 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 email response to an add for a vehicle that I am selling Scammer Information I had just listed my ad with RVT.com. About 3 days after the listing, I got an email asking if my RV had been sold. The person stated she was an "oceanographer and the company did not allow the use of a cell phones", so could only do email, PayPal, etc. She wanted to buy the RV sight unseen as a birthday present for her Dad. She offered to pay the full amount for the vehicle and also pay the PayPal fee along with the transport fee. Follow-up emails requested that I set up… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-03-27 21:55:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | captaincraig11@gmail.com Scammer Information I am selling a car on gumtree and received an email from "Craig" requesting my lowest price that I would sell the car. Once I replied, he emailed back asking for my paypal details and that an agent would collect the car. I found it strange that someone would purchase a car without viewing it, so we typed his details into google and discovered this site showing the exact same email he sent me.
Email copy and pasted below;
Hi thanks for reply, i am a marine engineer, i am… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous DeRidder, LA, United States 2013-03-27 21:03:53 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Intrested Buyer "Jessica Davis" <jessd1209@gmail.com> Scammer Information Scammer posed as interesting purchaser of vehicle posted on http://polk.bookoo.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Andy Richmond, Quebec, Canada 2013-03-26 19:56:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Classified ad response... 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 home.
I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are
presently offshore in US Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not
have access to p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Highlands, NC, United States 2013-03-26 16:56:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Two ATV's 2005 Rincon and Trailer Scammer Information This is the 1st e-mail I recieved them both TODAY 3/26/13
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in purchasing my two 2005 Honda Rincon and trailer, I am selling them because I am in the military and my unit will be sent back to Afghanistan. I don't want them to get old in my garage. The price is low because I need to sell it before March 30st. The quads are in pristine condition, no accident history, clear title, no dents or dings and no scratches. Always adult driven and gar… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Avon, CO, United States 2013-03-26 02:10:33 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | 2004 Toyota Tacoma Scammer Information He told me if you are interested in buyin the truck the total price is 2500 , the deal with amazon so my presence isn't neccesary like I told you the delivery process is payed by me so you don't have to worry because , from my point of view they are the best company and we BOTH can be protected and insured you will receive the truck in max 2-3 days do a test drive or everything you like .the truck will be delivered directly to your request address a soon as I will have the pa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Canada 2013-03-25 22:00:07 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Kijiji.com, ref:8806 Scammer Information Hi,i just want to make sure the ad complete and nothing to repair,i will purchase at your listed price,Payment will be sent using PayPal and i will handle the PayPal surcharge as well.I will arrange with someone to have this picked up from your location once i have paid as i am out of town at the moment.pls send me more pictures (if available) since i won't be be able to see this in person,what's the PayPal email to send funds to in order for me to pay you ASAP.
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| Anonymous Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2013-03-25 19:40:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigs list ad Scammer Information 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 home.
I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore in US Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15day… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert in Colorado Fargo, ND, United States 2013-03-25 17:36:29 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds |  Van for sale on Ebay Classified Scammer Information He wanted pics, i never sent him any then he wanted info on the van, so I told him some details and he sent back that I did not need to surf around for a buyer since he was my man, and to give him my paypal account so he could send me the funds. He said he was a oceanographer for the Kapo Project in New Zealand Taranaki Basin. He also said he wanted it for his Dad in Idaho. So I looked up Kapo project and here I am writing about it. I new anyone wanting to buy something witho… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-03-25 17:03:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Contact by Craigslist then ask you to go to their personal email address Scammer Information From: Larry Moore … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-03-25 15:02:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 Craig's list, Gerry Wollam Scammer Information This man named, Gerry Wollam, contacted me saying he was in Magna, UT and wanted to by my flatbed trailer listed on Craig's list. He sent me a check for $3890, way over the selling price saying it was for shipping charges and he was going to have 4 other items picked up as well. I asked him if he wanted more info on trailer, he said sure, so I sent it, but he was never really interested in more info. Then, midway thru our text message conversation he switched telephone numb… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Ankeny, IA, United States 2013-03-25 14:54:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 Purchase used car Scammer Information I have a used VW for sale and advertised on Craig's list. I was contacted by Marcos Luigi and he said he wanted to buy the car for his son who is graduating from National University. Because of his workplace he wanted to pay for the car through PayPal. I checked his workplace and found this sight. Too good to be true.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-03-25 14:46:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist ad for 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ Scammer Information The details of this scam are nearly identical to the tips re: 2006 Black Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2008 Harley Davidson. "Anna" has recently moved to Linclon Nebraska for a fresh start after her divorce, and has her 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ for sale for $7900. Says her "ex-hubby" sold his bike this way, with no headaches. Says it's in perfect condition, no accidents/mechanical issues and only 67,327 miles, a clear title, free of any liens or loans on it, under her na… Read Full Report ⇒ |