| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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![]() | Kay Williams Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-12-19 04:45:16 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Scammer Information Under the pretext of purchasing our caravan he fooled us in to giving him a debit card number. Gullible hey! We weren't too sure about it so have cancelled that account and since then discovered that we were wiser to be wary. He claimed to work for an NZ oil and gas company and was at present at sea so couldn't check with us personally. Said it was a surprise for his father who on checking doesn't seem to exist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | CSOwen Dallas, TX, United States 2012-12-18 14:56:19 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | 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 Somewhere in United States 2012-12-18 12:49:27 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Scammer Information Used Winnebago Rialta Class B RV Motorhome Cheap REPO $6,933
Used 2002 Winnebago Rialta Rialta, 97,821 miles
Location:
El Paso, TX
Description:
VIN: WV3AB47051H132490Vehicle title: ClearCondition: UsedType: Motorized class B Length (feet): 22 Sleeping capacity: 2 Air conditioners: 1Fuel type: Gas I`m a single mother with 2 children because i divorced with my husband and after the divorce i own this unit, i don`t need it and that`s why i`m selling it .If you are decided and … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous North Las Vegas, NV, United States 2012-12-17 15:56:43 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Scammer Information 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 end in couple of months,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my laptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,its safe fas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Brookline, MA, United States 2012-12-17 15:42:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Wants to know if item is available. Follows up with scam email that he is London, blah, blah. Do not be fooled. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous West Babylon, NY, United States 2012-12-16 16:56:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Trying to buy an item listed on Craigslist but this is not a real person.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2012-12-16 03:08:31 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Message read: Sent from David, Hi Mate, please is your advert on caravancampingsales still available for sale and whats your firm price? Please contact me on dav.latty@gmail.com . 16 Dec. 2012 06:23 I have answered it, but have not heard back from him. I also advertised on Gumtree Australia, a week ago, and copped one from "helvisdatford@gmail.com" in answer to my ad. Very similar spiel to this time. He said that he worked as a supervisor on an oilrig offshore, and could n… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Richard A Grohnke Kansas City, MO, United States 2012-12-15 08:18:50 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I received an email from Mister Michael as 11/10/2012 Kombs looking to hire. A personal assistance
Paying $500/m to received his mail and package and to pay all any of his bills
And to buy his art supply's and send it to him
Well 28 days go by and on 12/08/2012 I received a letter and check by USPS PRIORITY
MAIL and the letter and check and USPS was dated 11/30/2012 and when I took it to the bank I found out the check is fake!.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Richard A Grohnke Kansas City, MO, United States 2012-12-15 08:18:46 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I received an email from Mister Michael as 11/10/2012 Kombs looking to hire. A personal assistance
Paying $500/m to received his mail and package and to pay all any of his bills
And to buy his art supply's and send it to him
Well 28 days go by and on 12/08/2012 I received a letter and check by USPS PRIORITY
MAIL and the letter and check and USPS was dated 11/30/2012 and when I took it to the bank I found out the check is fake!.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-12-14 11:31:16 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Scammer Information Advertised my car for sale on cars,guide
receieved an sms from a david oliver asking if the car was still for sale and a firm price and to reply to his email, so i did , and i got an email reply from him :
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,its 20 days off and 10 days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | No Name Huntington, NY, United States 2012-12-14 01:02:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Selling a jonh deer mini excavator asking $13,995.he askme for my phone number and talking about notarize some papers… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Minneapolis, MN, United States 2012-12-13 22:51:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information This was the final email exchange. I had asked to have a phone conversation, and this was the response I got...huge tip off.
"Thanks for the info. I'm very much interested and I want you to know that you don't have to surf around looking for buyers because you've just found one. This is a gift for my Dad in Idaho, I hope you understand my eagerness to complete this transaction a.s.a.p...?
I am away at sea at the moment, I work as an Oceanographer and I am presently offshor… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Alpharetta, GA, United States 2012-12-13 21:11:26 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Scammer Information I am away at sea at the moment, I work as an Oceanographer and I am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. Once I make the paypal payment and is transferred into your account, the agent will contact you in-order to handle the pickup from your location and he will also be of assistance concerning the change of ownership by presenting all the information's/documents needed to complete the change of ownership.
This is a gift for my Dad in Idaho, I ho… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous De Pere, WI, United States 2012-12-13 03:02:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information I received the following from this scammer today in response to a listing I have on craigslist.
First email: Hi
I found your item listed on craiglist and i am interested to make a purchase ot it right away but i can`t find the price on it,kindly get back to me with the price before i move to next seller.Hope to hear from soon.
Thanks........
Second email
Thanks for the fast response...I am ok with the asking price.due to
the nature of my job and location,i will not be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | No Name Mesa, AZ, United States 2012-12-12 17:25:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Just an Idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the fast response...I am ok with the asking price.due to
the nature of my job and location,i will not be able to come for
inspection because i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your
advertisement and i am satisfied with it.i will be paying you via the
fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal).
I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after
the payment have been made.You can now send me your Pay… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Palm Coast, FL, United States 2012-12-12 16:52:31 Classified Ads Scam Yahoo | Scammer Information You have won $1000.00 gift card from Target.. go to Targetwinner.com and put in the code.746-37...How do they get you cell phone #??????… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-12-12 02:37:34 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Selling a car on carsales.com. Received a text msg asking about car. Several emails latter he confirmed to buying the car. No payment received. Just sent an email to him which has come back as a failed recepient..
Thanks a lot for the email and i really appreciate your response , I am away
at sea at the moment, 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 calls at the moment,its… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | No name Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 2012-12-11 22:42:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer Information Same MO as the others reported. Thanks for your existence and diligence.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Guaynabo, , Puerto Rico 2012-12-11 21:52:33 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Ask for information for a car purchase that will send a check of 10,000 for me to keep 6,500 and he would send a person to pick up the car and the rest of the money for ticket flihgts.i received a check by fed ex with a check with name of jeremy reyes and says that was sent by a kathy jay by Tyco Fire Protectio products 1423 whaley street colombia sc usa 29208 wich i send back to that direction seeing that it is a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Raynham, MA, United States 2012-12-11 02:50:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information I had multiple items for sale on Craigslist.. The original email came from chloeryh@gmail.com stating they were interested in my items..when i responded the next email came from a Tim Nauman pmoon01@gmail.com. was bored and pretended I fell for it and gave him all the info to send me a check..and he did!
It took about 3 weeks of going back and forth but he did send it. The check was from a school here in MA, The Perkins School for the Blind. I contacted them and they kn… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Chris Summerland Key, FL, United States 2012-12-10 13:34:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Posted an ad on craigslist to sell my jet ski, first email asked if it was still available. I responded yes its available and then this was sent back.
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Sounds Good, I am ready to purchase it asap.I anticipate that I'll have a Certified Check issued out to you from my bank.I'm in no rush with you till fund's are cleared in your bank which takes only a day. You do not have to bother yourself about the shipping. I'll instruct a Shipping Co Agent to come… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-12-10 09:18:20 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information We had a concrete boom truck for sale on construction sales Australia, $100k machine, he emailed saying he wanted to but it for his 60 year old father in NT as a surprise because he thought he would enjoy it!!!!! Straight away we thought dodge!!!! Emailed him back as we're interested to find out more and he said he didn't want an inspection as he trusted us!!! Alarm bells! He said he would transfer funds via PayPal acc direct into ours and hat he had a courier arranged! We we… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous West Palm Beach, FL, United States 2012-12-10 08:21:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Here is her email to me; as Dr. Diana Muller now but in October she tried to scam someone NY; she was studying for her masters:
I am interested , I will be coming on this vacation with my Husband
from Westfield Derby we will check in December 21st check out 24th of
December,payment will be done by US certified check.please let me have
the following information so that the check can be sent to you. Name
which you want to appear on the check:
Address (not P.O Box):
City:
St… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Palm Springs, CA, United States 2012-12-09 09:39:53 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Scammer Information We placed our car for sale on a certain website (not one listed above) and my husband received an text saying this Sarah Storm wanted information about the car. To make a long story short, they asked us to send money to cover for the shipper's cost, that's when I knew that it was a scam. I honestly have no idea how they even got his phone number because I only posted it in two locations. One was a facebook page and the other was a yardsale website for our city we live in. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-09 01:14:33 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Scammer Information 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 end in couple of months,the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area,but I'm able to access my mail through my laptop and my only quickest payment option is PayPal,its safe fas… Read Full Report ⇒ |