Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Point Cook, Victoria, Australia 2012-11-25 08:42:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +2 classified ad scam Scammer Information Daved Edmond this person try to buy my truck through car sales .
I have just completed the payment and i expected paypal to have
notified you to this effect.check your mail folders(inbox,spam and junk
mail) i sent $17,600 in all.i added $1,600 but $1,500 will be sent to my
pickup agent headquarters in UK through western union at post office,the extra $100
is to cover the western union fee.
PayPal will not release the fund until you email them the
western union details for v… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Cicero, IL, United States 2012-11-24 10:33:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Re: Inuit eskimo kayak - $2000 (anywhere) Scammer Information Iv ask for him to call me if he was serious in buying where then he wrote this n never made the call.>>---> sorry i can only make the payment via the bank business check for security reason and the check will only takes two to three days before it's clear as i was informed at bank, you can also call me at (435) 554-8573, you can send me a text message as well, i will get back to me you as soon as possible.
Then On Nov 20, 2012, at 11:01 PM, Gerry Wollam … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-11-22 04:30:38 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  +6 Ad scam Scammer Information David Edmond started this scam using the e-mail address daves1516@gmail.com. It has now changed to cherlstokes221@gmail.com. I have passed this information onto my telephone service provider who said they will pass it along to the authorities. The company I placed the classified ad with Just Car's said they can do nothing to stop the SMS spams. Don't think the authorities will or can do much about it. Unfortunate that there are people in in Australia like this. Give me 5 mi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Redmond, WA, United States 2012-11-21 20:32:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Responded to our Craigslist Ad - We checked google search for Brian Taylor & noticed scam alert Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that it's in good state and 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 Son and i want it to be a surprise gift for him, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am on my way right now.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anyti… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Eton, Queensland, Australia 2012-11-20 01:22:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scam Scammer Information posing to buy a car from us in a hurry, not able to view it, payment via paypal, asking for Account details, transport by courier...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Bacau, Bacau, Romania 2012-11-17 17:21:33 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  Paypal Scam Scammer Information Beware. Paypal scam.
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in France 2012-11-17 12:18:30 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Citroen Mehari car for sale Scammer Information I found in the classifieds ads of 'leboncoin' (French classified ads site) a Citroen Mehari for sale at a really good price.
I contacted the vendor who told me that he was working for Medecins Sans Frontiers and shipment of the car to Africa was too expensive. He had paid for delivery and if I sent my contact details he would organise the delivery to my house. He phoned me and my boyfriend from Benin the evening before the delivery was due to take place.
I gave my details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-11-13 07:33:58 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | text message Scammer Information Wanted to buy a camper that was advertised on caravans.com.au.
tried to get our account details.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland 2012-11-13 01:26:10 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on eBay (www.ebay.com), ref:6220 Scammer Information Range Rover Sport for sale,cheap, "seller" has moved from Ireland to Hungary to work. Car is with the shippers in Hungary, collection or viewing not possible, send personal info and seller will arrange that payment can be made via ebay. This is almost identical to vehicle scams already reported on scamdex. IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS !!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Matt Dyson Somewhere in United States 2012-11-12 17:30:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist - ToddJoel19@live.com to purchse toolbox from Chattanooga, TN Scammer Information I listed a toolbox in the Baton Rouge Craigslist website. This guy, Toddjoel19@live.com responded to the ad wanting to buy the toolbox, but I needed to open a Google checkout account and he would arrange for the toolbox to pick up. This whole thing sounded suspicious so we searched his name on the internet and found this website with the exact same situation from other Craigslist sellers. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous North Augusta, SC, United States 2012-11-12 02:46:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | to cheap Scammer Information Hi Sxxxx,
I apologize for my late reply. As I told you in my first email I want to sell it ASAP. I got a new job and moved to Lincoln NE for a new start here with my parents. The car is already at the shipping company in Lincoln crated and ready for delivery. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to try it out prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something you don't like about it you can send i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Roger Truslove Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-11-11 23:38:37 Classified Ads Scam Quokka (quokka.com.au) | Quokka Scam Scammer Information Hi Seller,My name is Tamara Watson, am interested in your item posted and am
ready in immediate purchase but i can only make payment through paypal and i
will like to know the following details:
How is the condition?
What is the final asking price?
Kindly get back to me to my personal email below(tamarawatson56@yahoo.com)
Thanks."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | john zito New York, NY, United States 2012-11-11 17:07:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Wisconsin - 2000 Prevost Marathon $99,000 (that should'a told me right there) Scammer Information almost exactly the same - word for word - but with the vehicle changed - I couldn't find this data on your site though, until a friend showed me how to look at a cached copy of the page - did she have it removed? It should be not allowed.
This lady had a great story but didn't tie up her loose ends....the ad was posted Houston, she has a house in Wisconsin, but lives in Anchorage?...below is the ad... Below that are the two emails I received from her...I spoke with her and as… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Grand Rapids, MI, United States 2012-11-11 14:59:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Used vehicle on Craigslist Scammer Information Selling 2003 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup 4-door.
Says he just moved to Waterford city ND and wants to sell truck thru Amazon Payments
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 | Anonymous Rome, GA, United States 2012-11-10 03:34:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist car scam Scammer Information multiple postings on Craigslist of 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, low mileage. Low price $2300. When we replied to posting, we rec'd email that said things like: "I have moved to Portugal..." "third party will manage financing..." "look at this photobucket link for photos." Car is in Boise, ID (listing was in Atlanta Craigslist) You send money, then they ship car. No way.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jen K. Miami, FL, United States 2012-11-09 21:59:15 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:6189 Scammer Information I received a text from the 320-280-7611 responding to a motorcyle that was for sale. I responded to the email. Then received this response:
Thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the least
amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for Dad and
due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come
for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i
have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Worsley, Alberta, Canada 2012-11-08 23:31:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 263 Cobalt scam Scammer Information This boat does not exist. The lady answering the ad tells you a story about her husband passing away and needing to sell the boat. She says she is in Alaska and the boat is in Wisconsin. She wants to do the deal through her lawyer, so it seems legit, but it's not. Eugene Babler claims to be a lawyer with a legit law firm, and when you google it a legit looking website comes up. Do not believe it. Once they get your money you never hear from them again. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-11-08 15:14:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information She wanted to purchase tanning bed ($5000)for her father could only purchase through PayPal because she is an oceanist and didn't have access to her bank account, then she wanted to include money for movers ($1050.) because she didn't have a credit card with her and would I please do her a big favor and pay the movers for her. Red flags going off big time! Thank You for this site so others can be warned. Miami, Florida… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Glenola, New South Wales, Australia 2012-11-08 02:47:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Jim Burke via Gumtree website Scammer Information I received the following email in response to a number of adds I had placed -
Alright Mate,
I am interested in buying your item. I wish i could come for viewing and inspection as am currently out of the country at the moment and i want it picked up before my arrival, though i will be back in couple of weeks. I would like to pay you using paypal due to my inability to make a bank deposit which is safer for me. Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice or create an account wit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Paul Newtown Square, PA, United States 2012-11-08 02:06:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs List Philadelphia , RV section Scammer Information Below are the 2 responses I received after inquiring about a $2500 RV on craigs list Philadelphia.
Hi, my name is Marshal Pesta.I am selling this RV because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before November 20th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do hav… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melvern Square, Nova Scotia, Canada 2012-11-07 22:22:31 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com | To good to be true Scammer Information Hi,
I appreciate your interest regarding my truck.
I will sell it for $4,800. The price includes shipping and insurance to your address.
It is a 2008 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRWXLT 4X4, 62,000, kms, automatic transmission, runs and drives great.
All the service records are available and they will be delivered with it.
Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks, Deb… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Rome Somewhere in United States 2012-11-07 16:44:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Bruce Pelletier Scammer Information Bruce Pelletier responded by text message on my add at Craiglist. Offer to buy the item as stated and he will make a payment along with delivery charges using Google Account. Received an email from delivery company stated below to send delivery payment first using Western Union "money in minutes service" and to give the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) . Then Google Account will send the entire payment into my bank account.
(antarcticworldwide@deliveryman.com at World Wi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-11-05 11:47:20 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | buying a car Scammer Information He answered my ad and said he put money in my account and wanted me to pay the frieght… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Aurora, CO, United States 2012-11-05 04:46:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scammer Information Glad to see you want the truck! Here are some details about it : 53,468 miles, automatic transmission, black ext/grey int, no accidents, I don't smoke nor I have any pets, clear title without liens or loans on it. The price that I'm asking is $3,700. Just want to sell it ASAP, so I am using Google Checkout as my ex-hubby suggested, he also sold his bike, without any headaches! If interested, please reply.
Nicole
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| Anonymous Brighton, MI, United States 2012-11-05 03:38:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 A response to a van on Craig's List Scammer Information Hi Tom,
Glad to see you want the minivan! Here are some details about it : 71,139 miles, automatic transmission, AWD, blue ext/tan int, no accidents, I don't smoke nor I have any pets, clear title without liens or loans on it. The price that I'm asking is $4,700. Just want to sell it ASAP, so I am using Google Checkout as my ex-hubby suggested, he also sold his bike, without any headaches! If interested, please reply.
Nicole… Read Full Report ⇒ |