Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Youngstown, OH, United States 2013-02-04 17:35:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   used boat on craigs list Scammer Information This person is trying to sell boats at very low prices. She states that the vehicles are at the shipping yard and that the transaction will be through Google Wallet or AOL pay Safe. The stories vary from just got divorsed, to her husband died three months ago. Makes my blood boil!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-02-04 12:55:39 Classified Ads Scam | +1 BOAT SALE ON CRAIGSLIST Scammer Information To: Jessica Bradley
Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 6:44 AM
Subject: Re: 04 Ranger bass boat
Hello Sarge,
Sorry to hear about your husband.
I would like to see the boat. Where is it located?
From: Jessica Bradley
Sent: Sunday, February 3, 2013 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: 04 Ranger bass boat
Hi,
The Ranger 185VX Comanche is still for sale and the price is $3,350 (including shipping costs). The boat is in good condition and has been s… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom 2013-02-04 12:28:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  vw t5 Scammer Information tyring to sell a VW T5 van… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steve Smith Charlotte, NC, United States 2013-02-03 20:00:00 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  Tacoma for sale by military personnel Scammer Information Please take a few moments and read my email carefully, I know it is long, but I will explain all the details about the truck and the transaction.
The truck is already at our Military Logistic Department in Fort Lewis, Washington Army base, crated and ready to go. The Logistic Department will deliver the truck to your home. The shipping is free for you. Since the truck is in a military base, with no access you can not go there and take it, only the Logistic Department can deli… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Kansas City, KS, United States 2013-02-03 01:07:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2010 Argo HDi 8x8 - $4000 (atlanta ) Scammer Information Selling a UTV vehicle for way below cost... too good to be true. I send email and base on email address, I search internet and found many others just like this, by same email.
Users email also came from PA, but they posted in Alanta.
Watch out.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cape May, NJ, United States 2013-02-02 16:49:24 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:7861 Scammer Information same as other, oceanist..dad..etc. offered to buy… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Number 1 F.B.I Agent in the world Somewhere in United States 2013-02-01 00:27:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | vehicle scam no success im a F.B.I agent Scammer Information He tried to make a scam on me ...thank god he did not make it thru ..of course I'm a F.B.I agent and I'm currently in Utah looking for him will keep u post it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-31 22:22:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Phishing Craigslist sellers through SMS Yahoo! Messenger I was selling a car on Craigslist. The phisher contacted me via SMS sent through Yahoo! messenger, so there was no phone number. He went by the name of s.cott4u, and unfortunately was very careful not to divulge information. I figured he was a scam right off, and tried to string him along and get more information, but neither of us got anywhere. He wanted PayPal information from me, I presume to concoct an overpayment scam or something of the like. He claimed to be offsh… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bob Williams Somewhere in United States 2013-01-31 16:36:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Money Order Scammer Information Classic craiglist money order scam:
"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 whe… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Andre Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2013-01-30 15:23:22 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | GoodDay, I want to buy your apartment Scammer Information Message: GoodDay, I want to buy your apartment, what is your final selling price? Email me via: gilbertzen11@hotmail.com Thanks, Gilbert Zen.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| LK Atlanta, GA, United States 2013-01-29 02:26:29 Classified Ads Scam Other Auction site | rv scam Scammer Information This person has contacted me multiple times by text message, from different phone numbers, asking me to verify my ad, price of RV, by e-mail only. The phone he (they) use will not allow return texts or calls. My phone allows me to block him by texting back "stop".… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| richard Philadelphia, PA, United States 2013-01-28 11:51:24 Classified Ads Scam |  craigs list Scammer Information wants to try to pick up merchandise/ pay later/ others to pick uprichard… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Southport, NC, United States 2013-01-27 21:27:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | CAR FOR SALE ON CRAIGSLIST Scammer Information I HAVE POSTED ALL THE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE BELOW:
Thanks for getting back to me.I'm satisfied with your Ad price. I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition,so can you assure me i will not be disappointed? I squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email regarding it and i will not be able to come for inspection, i have a mover that will come for it on my behalf. As am requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal so the PayPal charges … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-27 19:09:08 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 Searching Craigslist in Maine for a vehicle and located one the was way under priced. I responded to the post then entered the r Scammer Information Craigslist posting for a 2008 Toyota sienna for $4700. Want to sell ASAP and using google checkout per ex husbands suggestion. Subject responded back but would not provide address to see the vehicle. I was able to locate the same email address with the same wording on this site. Subject is selling a boat also a scam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-27 14:52:41 Classified Ads Scam | Never show up Scammer Information Says they will show up and never respond. They make excuses and basically waste your time.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Marcia Clausen, Coldwell Banker King Thompson Dublin, OH, United States 2013-01-26 22:55:03 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Zillow/For Rent By Owner rental scam Scammer Information My daughter was looking for a home to rent in the northwest area of Columbus, OH and found an ad on Zillow for 6924 Maybrook for $700/month with all utilities paid. This is ridiculously low rent for a home in this area, but I asked for more information anyway, just to see what it was about. (One of the things I noticed right away with the ad was that it had the wrong city in it.) I received an email from someone named Robert Turner (see below). As soon as I read the first par… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Noname Somewhere in United States 2013-01-26 22:03:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:7711 Scammer Information This guy sold HID headlights that are not legal in any 50 states and to boot the seal is broke on one light and the guy will not even answer my calls or return a call. What a scum bag for screwing me... I thought I would try and resell them back on Craig's list but when I found out all the problems I could not in good faith sell them to anyone so I guess they are trash..… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Apex, NC, United States 2013-01-26 15:43:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Had furniture for sale on Craigslist Scammer Information This man claimed to be an engineer in the marines who could not come in person to see my furniture due to his job and wanted to pay using pay pal and wanted my account to pay me. His english was off which also is a huge give a way when people are not who they say they are. I have had other people try to scam me on Craigslist before which is very hurtful at first, and then makes me very angry to know there are so many bad people out there trying to rip honest people off!! Plea… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand 2013-01-25 00:43:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree/Paypal Scam Scammer Information The following is a text I received yesterday in regards to my "Toyota Townace" Ad on Gumtree:
"I want to buy your Toyota Townace on Gumtree, how much is the lowest price? Pls reply to kellydiana54@yahoo.com. Await your urgent reply, Diana."
Upon my email that it is $2.500, and that all the information is in the ad, I received following email:
"Hi,
How are you? Thanks for your response. I will be paying you $2,500 via my PayPal account,if my offer is accepted please send m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| J. Key Largo, FL, United States 2013-01-25 00:15:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | mballcomputer@hotmail.com Scammer Information Tried to make a purchase from my CL ad. His email looked like a scammer so I looked him up and BINGO!! Never deal with anyone that wants to send a carrier or a check...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia 2013-01-24 21:16:11 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 selling my car on carsguide Scammer Information i had my car advertised on carsguide,he txt me for details of the car which i did as it was going to be for his son.he asked for a firm price and when he agreed he asked for paypal info which i did thinking it was legit.he then sends an email saying he needs over a thousand dollars for weston union as being away at sea he cant do it.as soon as i saw he was asking for money i stopped communication,but am happy to say i still have my car … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-24 15:39:22 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  lisa lamb oceanographer Scammer Information Same details that you already have for Lisa Lamb… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Garden City, MI, United States 2013-01-24 04:44:18 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | auto trader oceanographer Scammer Information Says she cant commuincate by phone because shes an oceanohrapher and want you to set up a pay pal account and says to hurry because its her dads birthday. Beware..of Lisa Lamb.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lincoln, NE, United States 2013-01-23 19:46:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | House for Rent Lincoln Nebraska Scammer Information While searching for a house during the winter season I found one on Craigslist that was in my price range but had little information. I e-mailed the person and would like to share the e-mails so that others might save some time in avoiding this person.
Hello,
Thanks for the email..like i told you in my previous email,the keys to the house and document are here with me and there is no way you could see the inside of the home .what happened is that my transfer to Africa here… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 2013-01-23 15:06:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Stupid Scammer Juliet Ritar Scammer Information Idiot emailed me more than 30 times to buy my items with paypal. Based in Nigeria and very shameless… Read Full Report ⇒ |