Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Chestnut Hill, MA, United States 2013-01-22 19:40:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Harley Davidson Motorcycle Scammer Information Lara Johnson responded to my ad on 1/18/13. I am selling a Harley Davidson motorcycle and she stated she was interested in purchasing it using paypal since she is out of the country on deployment with the U.S Army. Her alternate email address is eljayflores79@gmail.com.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Chanhassen, MN, United States 2013-01-21 16:23:51 Classified Ads Scam Scentsy (scentsy.com) | SCENTSY PRODUCT NEEDED ASAP Scammer Information SCENTSY PRODUCT NEEDED ASAP
Inboxx
James Noonan
Jan 20 (1 day ago)
to bcc: me
Dear Consultant,
How are you doing ? I am very much interested in ordering some amazing Scentsy products, i came across your mail from Scentsy's site i hope you can help me with the order .I have heard a lot about Scentsy and also the lovely products they have developed during the years and am delighted to have seem and used some. I'll like to order… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Crafers, South Australia, Australia 2013-01-20 22:52:44 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree Australia Scammer Information Wanted to buy a CNC router off Machines for you but slipped up and said vehicle in another email...
glad i found this site and info on this loser!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lyman, SC, United States 2013-01-20 20:12:14 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  +3 lejeune yard sales car scam Scammer Information I am currently trying to sell my car on lejeune yard sales. Shortly after I listed it i received an email from Janet Mendez stating...
Am highly interested in purchasing your item and i will like to offer
you the sum of $3,700 for the car and wheels, only if you consider my
offer as your concluding buyer and also i will not be able to come
down to you to check the Item due to some reasons and for the nature
of my work, i will make the shipping arrangement if you are ready to
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| Vince Tannersville, NY, United States 2013-01-20 14:08:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | SCAM ALERT: Please avoid BILL PAYING PROGRAMS and American Express card offers from 678-235-8680 Scammer Information If YOU COME ACROSS THIS PROGRAM. AVOID IT. NO MATTER HOW GOOD IT SOUNDS.
This scam artist also offers American Express cards, and other services. It's all a scam.
Here's the phone number I was scammed from. Avoid it like the plague.
Avoid these numbers 631 623 2316 and 678-235-8680
I'm sure there are others.
This woman goes by the name UNIQUE JONES, and most likely uses other fictitious names and phone numbers. She is an INHUMANE SCAM ARTIST.
Never send Western Union oth… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Natick, MA, United States 2013-01-20 04:33:43 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:7531 Scammer Information I responded to a real estate add on Hotpads.com for an apartment rental. (The add seemed to have been duplicated on the site - listing differing rental fees). I answered the ad with the lower rental fee. Received several emails from the email address indicated above asking for a completed application with personal information. Requests to actually see the apartment were ignored and the party continued to press for the application information. I researched online and found an … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sarasota, FL, United States 2013-01-19 14:20:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Renter Scam Jan 2013 Scammer Information Hello,
i want to know if me and my husband will be able to spend seven days at your place,the days start from (February 18th -24th), Get back to me with the total cost for the seven days..Thanks
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| Fpl Somewhere in United States 2013-01-17 20:53:43 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Classic auto trader scam Scammer Information Lisa lamb claimed to be an oceanographer wanting to purchase a classic tbird we just listed on classic auto trader. Only wanted to pay via PayPal. Scammer!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-17 05:03:42 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Greg crisell Scammer Information I have a car for sale on the website cars.com ; received a text message with the following :
"Is your advert on cars.com still available for sale ?What is your firm price ? please contact me on gregcrisell1970@gmail.com"
Then I replied to his email informing that the car was still available ; his reply to my
Email was:
"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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-01-17 05:02:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +9 SMS Scammer Information invite to send details already on Gumtree by email not SMS reply… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dan Castleknock, Leinster, Ireland 2013-01-16 18:20:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 Scam text from 82646 brouderdeclan1@yahoo.com Scammer Information Got a text asking about my add, he asked me to reply to brouderdeclan1@yahoo.com so i googled the number and this site popped up.
If anyone is taking a payment from a buyer with paypal make sure to log into your paypay account and make sure the payment is there!
Paypal are very helpful if you think it may be a fake email from them send it to spoof@paypal.com
I don't work for them :-P
Good Job on this site!
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 | ben Lake Charles, LA, United States 2013-01-15 13:14:04 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 attempted bookoo scam Scammer Information texted at 430 in the A.M.
scammer: tell me the last price for this item...asap.
me: last?
scammer: okay get back to me with your local address for pick up and get back to me with your PayPal Email account to get your payment transfer into your paypal mail account payment via paypal, thanks
me: no thanks, I don't do paypal transactions for things like this
scammer: but i have paypal that is my mode payment with online transactions
me: okay here is my email address, gof*… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-14 20:58:44 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +4 sammer on anumex.com Scammer Information I placed an add to sale an old camera on anumex.com, then i received an email from this "Georgina Harris" from Alberta Canada, saying she was interested and it was a present for her son, she sent me the address to which i need to sent the camera and then told me that she will sent the payment through her bank (the citizens bank of Canada, supposedly) i received a supposed email from the bank, from an apocryphal address, asking me to send the camera and then provide them the t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Warren Township, NJ, United States 2013-01-14 17:14:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Bill Mazolla and Craigslist Scam Scammer Information Received two MoneyGrams each in amount close to $1000. That's nearly $2000.
Purchaser/Signer on the MoneyGrams gave a Street address in Holbrook, MA. The name was different than "Bill Mazolla" even though all emails came from "Bill Mazolla"
The envelope in which the 2 moneygrams was mailed was postmarked "Brklyn-Staten Island"
The hand-written return address on the envelope is
"Hampton
Queens, NY 11377"
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 | Anonymous Mesa, AZ, United States 2013-01-14 03:15:43 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Email from Greg Crisell Scammer Information He sent an email saying hew anted to buy my car sight unseen and wanted my bank account to send funds. Email follows. It is almost word for word the same as someone else that posted here.
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Elk Grove, CA, United States 2013-01-13 22:37:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scammer Information I received an email from Zeez Nicholas (alantadance011@gmail.com)stating,
"I have just seen your ad and I'm interested. Please let me know if its still available for sale."
I responded that it was. I then received an email from Bill Mazzola (billibdf756@gmail.com) which read,
"Hello, Thanks for the response, I'm glad to know its still available. I'm willing to pay your asking price. I will likely make payment by Money Order as its the only way I can pay you at the mo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Port Orchard, WA, United States 2013-01-11 23:33:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 keystone springdale Scammer Information To tony askren
If you are still interested just send me your full name and shipping address. I will forward your info to Autotrader and they will notify you about our deal.
On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 9:14 PM, tony askren wrote:
I am in in port orchard,washington my phone number is 360-5160-307
thank you
wendy
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:25:22 +0200
Subject: Re: about trailer
From: kalifagik@gmail.com
To: twaskren@live.com
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 | No Name Williamston, MI, United States 2013-01-11 15:48:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam purchase request on craig's list item Scammer Information He offered to buy a used car I listed on Craig's List at asking price and without inspection. Said he was an oceanographer about to leave for new job and could only communicate by email - no phone reception from ship. Wanted to pay via Paypal. Said a mover would handle the title transfer. It all seemed to good to be true but i corresponded with him a couple times to at least confirm an agreement on terms. But when it came time to send a Paypal invoice, I searched his nam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Mark King of Prussia, PA, United States 2013-01-11 14:54:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam purchase request on craig's list item Scammer Information He offered to buy a used car I listed on Craig's List at asking price and without inspection. Said he was an oceanographer about to leave for new job and could only communicate by email - no phone reception from ship. Wanted to pay via Paypal. Said a mover would handle the title transfer. It all seemed to good to be true but i corresponded with him a couple times to at least confirm an agreement on terms. But when it came time to send a Paypal invoice, I searched his nam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jason and Kirsten McCart Wasilla, AK, United States 2013-01-11 07:15:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig's List Scammer Scammer Information Email received :Thanks for the prompt response to my email reply. I will be buying
from you so please kindly withdraw the advert from CRAIGSLIST Please
be informed that i will be paying with a certified or money order
check from my Bank it will be delivered to you via United Parcel
Service (UPS), FedEx or USPS, Then, the last price you're willing sell
it for me. so I'll need you to provide me with the following
information to facilitate the mailing of the check...
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 | KMS Wilmington, DE, United States 2013-01-10 20:16:47 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  Fake Ebay Seller Scammer Information Item Purchased on eBay: Brand NewB0SElE2 In-Ear only Headphones - Black/White
Item # 330853063320
Completed the purchase on eBay through my PayPal account. My payment went to a recipient named Wen Shuai. When the purchase was completed the details were then updated on my PayPal account with a tracking number of LK527439050CN/Carrier: USPS
The tracking number is unable to be tracked using the USPS website. I have not heard from the seller. Needless to say eBay has alerte… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hollywood, FL, United States 2013-01-10 14:08:29 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Lisa Lamb - Auto Trader Scammer Scammer Information I received two emails from Lisa Lamb wanting to buy my father's car for her father for his birthday. The first one was short and wanted to know if it was still available.
The second wss as follows:
"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 e… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | HyPer AutoLites Water Valley, MS, United States 2013-01-10 00:31:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Tried to scam via email by craigslist Scammer Information caroljenniffer11@gmail.com
olawaleventures123@gmail.com
alyssautv@gmail.com
alexis27k@gmail.com
It's the same thing where they say they're outta town, don't need to look at item, shipper will check it for them, they're fine with price. They offered 2 ways of financial payment, banker's check or Paypal. But when I mentioned invoicing them from my business paypal, they ceased contact immediately.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Atlanta, GA, United States 2013-01-09 23:10:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Classified add / PayPal scam Scammer Information A text message came in prior to the email asking about my trailer for sale. Below is the email he sent.
Thanks for the response, I would have loved to call but due to the recent bad weather our SATphone is currently scrambled .Please i am buying this for my for my father, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in WY, 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 t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brockton, MA, United States 2013-01-09 20:56:11 Classified Ads Scam Other Payment Site | +2 OriginalAppleStore.com Scam Scammer Information I responded to an advertisement for iphones going for $250. It was through the website OriginalAppleStore.com. I really should have done my background check as usual, but it really seemed legitimate. I used Western Union to send the money and that is the last I have heard from this Quion Lv out of China. I was given a fake tracking number for DHL.… Read Full Report ⇒ |