Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Debbie Klimeck Napa, CA, United States 2012-12-04 02:18:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craig'sList had a car for sale....tried to scam me Scammer Information The scam started with a text on my cell phone at 5:27am PST 12/3/12. The 2 texts were wanting to know if car I had listed was still available and to email back to mattjackson245@gmail.com. The car I have listed on CL is 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Convertible with 8 pics for $9500 obo. So I then emailed a response and then I received the email below a few hours later. Next, I was feeling weird and felt I needed to question this person. I called the number and left a message to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Granard, Co Longford, Ireland 2012-12-03 22:44:56 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |   Scammer Mike Preston Gumtree scammer Scammer Information Do not send anymoney to this man he is a big crook i got caught and do not want anyone elso to ...
i hope he gets caught and thrown into a cell for the rest of his life.
Has anyone any idea on how to reveal this persons identity. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Milford, MA, United States 2012-12-03 22:01:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Mattjackson945@gmail.com Scammer Information person left text message. Uses broken english.Number left on text when put into Google led to this website.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 19:28:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Alice Cage Craiglist scam Scammer Information I put an ad on craiglist...shortly after I receive an email from "Alice Cage" asking if I still had the item. I replied that I did, and then I received the following email- "Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good
condition and that i will not be disappointed with it. i will love to
buy this item.i want to be the best offer by adding $100 to your money
then keep other offers off,where i am i don't have access to my bank
account and i have acc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Logan, UT, United States 2012-12-03 17:28:08 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Online Advertisement Car Scam Scammer Information I received a text message asking if my car that I am selling on a local classified ads website was still for sale. I said yes and he asked if I could send him the details, asking price and conditions to paulwining@gmail.com. I thought it was weird because everything (including pictures) is already on the classified ad webpage so i copied and pasted everything written on there and sent it to him via e-mail. This was his response:
On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Paul Dawood … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous West Bloomfield, MI, United States 2012-12-03 16:54:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist item for sale Scammer Information Inquired about motorcycle for sale on Craigslist. Offered more than asking price then when things no longer made sense said I owed money for transport company … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ron Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 04:48:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | For Sale Ad For Motorhome Scammer Information Offered to pay full price for my motorhome. Said he was an Oceanographjer and on his way out to sea. Said I should sign up for Pay Pal and he would have someone meet me and would send a check. Sounded "FISHY".… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lewisburg, WV, United States 2012-12-02 16:44:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Louis lambert Craig's list Scammer Information Contacted me about a car on Craig's list. Apparently many people have been scammed by this guy wanting your Paypal account to transfer money in to and take your item.
"Hi,
Still available on the market ? i am interested and a prompt reply would be appreciated.
Louis ..."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Axton, VA, United States 2012-12-01 16:26:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist houses for Rent, $585 Scammer Information I guess Randy is at it again. He has stolen $400 from me. He is also saying that I am in breach of my lease (I was scheduled to move in on December 20th) because of a late pet deposit. I tried paying this payment on time, but he ignored my email attempts to find out how to pay him. He contacted me three days later with his banking account number and I deposited the money via BillPay. He said he never received it and is holding me in breach. I offered to pay him in person. He … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Timothy Moore Somewhere in United States 2012-11-30 13:41:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1979 cj7 for sale Scammer Information
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 asking price and to be honest, i wanted to buy this for my farther, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am leaving any moment from now.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom 2012-11-29 22:42:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  2005 facelift range rover td6 for sale Scammer Information
On 27 Nov 2012, at 23:07, Mike Preston wrote:
Thank you for your email. This 2005 FACELIFT RANGE ROVER TD6 SILVER is currently located in Invernes because I just finished the divorce with my wife and I have moved here. My car is in perfect condition, very well maintained with no issues.
I'm asking £3700 for a fast sale + £100 for delivery. Due to my job (working on a oil rig) pick up is not possible but we can use eBay's services. Using t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Nashville, TN, United States 2012-11-29 21:51:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Craigslist scammer Scammer Information She claims that she is an oceanist and that she is not in town but needs to buy things for her father. She says she can only pay through paypal but then asks you to pay her delivery guy in advance for her (sometimes through Western Union). She also claims she has no online banking and she doesn't have her credit cards with her...imagine that. She goes by multiple names. I think she changes her last name to your first name if you don't fall for her scam the first time.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous North Augusta, SC, United States 2012-11-29 18:17:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | cheep car Scammer Information post on craigs list for nice vehicle with incredibly low price. email them and ask where it can be seen and you get this canned reply that doesn't answer question. they require payment through "ebay" and say the vehicle will be shipped to you!
Re: ••**••**••**••2005 Honda Accord EX ••**••**••**•• - $2650
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in buying my car. My 2005 Honda Accord… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-11-29 00:56:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Email received by me after placing an advertisment for a motor vehicle on Gumtree Scammer Information Thanks a lot for getting back i really appreciate , My name is joe and am working at sea at the moment,on the west Aquarius submersible to be precise.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 son who just graduated on top of his class at Brock University Ontario Canada ,He … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dvaid Hoy Somewhere in Australia 2012-11-29 00:18:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree Scam Scammer Information Selling a motorbike on Gumtree and he asked about the price and I got this response.
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition.I'm at sea at the moment as petroleum engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted,also i'll appreciate some photo if possible.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,pls get back to me with your paypal … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Marcus Hook, PA, United States 2012-11-28 20:03:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scam for small item Scammer Information I posted an add on Craigslist for a small household item (under $50) and received this response via email, from J Frank Email Address nbvcgssks2@gmail.com :
Hi
Thanks for your response. am glad you still have it up for sale, I'm
going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my secretary to
prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 -
6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or
cashier check so send me your inf… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom 2012-11-28 19:56:40 Classified Ads Scam | microsft congratulations on winning 3 million pound's, head office south africa Scammer Information We wish to notify you that your email address was Generated in the recently drawn {Microsoft}window live Award Programs for Last Quarter of the Year 2012 This Unique Program is Organized Every Year to Create and Improve a Larger Awareness Record for all internet usage worldwide.You have won the sum of {Three Million Pounds £3,000.000.00 } Payable through our Paying Agent in South Africa. Kindly Note that Your Ref: MDB/929/2012 falls within our Afro booklet Regional Headqua… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Uplyme, Devon, United Kingdom 2012-11-28 09:30:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +13 Mike Preston Inverness Gumtree advert Scammer Information Another occurence of this previously reported scam
Response from 'seller' of vehicle supposedly in Exeter below
Thank you for your email. This 2000 MERCEDES ML 270 CDI is currently located in Invernes because I just finished the divorce with my wife and I have moved here. My car is in perfect condition, very well maintained with no issues.
I'm asking £2100 for a fast sale + £100 for delivery. Due to my job (working on a oil rig) pick up is not possible but we can use… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Beckenham, Bromley, United Kingdom 2012-11-27 23:52:13 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gum tree car sale scam Scammer Information BMW 2007 530d m sport estate automatic , the car is in Inverness I'm working on rowan gorilla oil platform have just split up from his wife bollacks don't get sucked in by this scamming bastard . Advertised in gum tree … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-11-27 10:03:41 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Advertised in Cars Guide, Mr Oliver, Another scam Scammer Information Here are the emails we've received.
First Message
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 son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Honolulu, HI, United States 2012-11-27 05:20:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | steven gash Scammer Information Tried to sell a car on Craigslist and received a response from "stevegash143101@gmail.com". We emailed back and forth for several days. He said he wanted to buy the car, without ever seeing it, and insisted on paying through paypal. See his last email below...exactly the same email sent to others on this website. Beware of this guy!
From: steven gash [stevegash143101@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 4:13 PM
To: XXXXXX
Subject: Re: FW: 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sp… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia 2012-11-27 05:02:04 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Aquarius Submersible Carsguide scam Scammer Information Similar to earlier posts:
Advertised my car on www.carsguide.com.au (posted 25/11/12)
Initially received a phone SMS providing email address to contact yesterday 26/11/12
I responded with an email, saying car still for sale & in good working condition.
Email response as follows:
Thanks for the response, It's really appreciated. I would have loved to call but due to bad weather our SAT phone is currently scrambled as I'm presently on the west Aquarius submersible to be preci… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steven Honolulu, HI, United States 2012-11-27 02:47:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Automobile Listing Scam Scammer Information I'm in the process of selling my automobile on Craigslist. I posted a listing on Sunday, within the day I got an e-mail from Steve Gash, stevegash143101@Gmail.com. His e-mail reads as followed:
Just viewed your listing and will like to purchase it .please what is the condition and more detail of it.
I responded suspciously in adressing his questions, arranging a viewing of the automobile and building an awareness of a potential buyer. Again he responded, however, by reading… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tony Prior WA Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia 2012-11-26 03:59:22 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | west Aquarius submersible car ad scam Scammer Information Similar to earlier posts:
Advertised my car on www.carsguide.com.au (posted today 26/11/12)
Initially received a phone SMS providing email address to contact.
I responded with an email, saying car still for sale & in good working condition.
Email response as follows:
Thanks for the response, It's really appreciated. I would have loved to call but due to bad weather our SAT phone is currently scrambled as I'm presently on the west Aquarius submersible to be precise. Please… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-11-25 12:07:01 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | Hi all, Scammer Information Hi all,
In Australia, selling a car on eBay. Received a text from +61 2 1692 3784 .
As follows.
i'm inquiring about your vehicle on ebay and intrested in a quick purchase. pls mail me at gilllinda49@gmail.com if you still have it for sale. Linda
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