Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-11-04 23:28:53 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com |  PayPal Scam for car payment Scammer Information Here is a PayPal scamer's response to an ad i had on Cars.com.
Hi thanks for your message, I will not be coming to view it because of my working condition, i am a Marine Biologist and i am buying this for my Dad, i am at sea right now and $xx,000 is a fair price, i will like to proceed. I can only pay through paypal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank account online but i have it attached to my paypal account and this is why i insisted on using paypal to pay, all… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Durham, Durham, United Kingdom 2012-10-31 10:46:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +7 motorhome scam Scammer Information I enquired after this motorhome, supposedly in Crawley, West Sussex and was sent a message via Gumtree from *Mike* asking me to email him my telephone number on preston8910@gmail.com. I did so and recieved this email.....
***Thank you for your email. As you can see in the photos this 2004 Vauxhall VIVARO MOTORHOME 2.5d is in perfect condition, very well maintained with no issues. It is currently located in Inverness. I had to move here recently because i work as a crane oper… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2012-10-30 01:30:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Craigslist Nic.Hudson@msn.com Scammer Information Hi Tom,
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 boat 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 it back at my expense. If intere… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Matt Rowlison Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-30 01:11:07 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:6073 Scammer Information This person contacted me about a motor cycle I have for sale. Frankly, I am aware of the scammers and this one fitted the profile perfectly - wanting to pay for the purchase by Paypal without looking at the goods.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Denver, CO, United States 2012-10-29 15:50:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  I am very much interested in buying your item which i saw on craigslist. Is the item still up for sale? Let me know asap. Scammer Information Michael Orley michaelorley07@gmail.com
1:21 AM (7 hours ago)
to me
Hello,
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
son, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract
to go for which starts today and am leaving any moment from now.The
contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-10-28 11:55:13 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Car sales site - selling two cars Scammer Information Same as most of others word for word. Asks for PayPal details to submit a payment sounded too good to be true to settle on asking price not want to see vehicle check it out or drive it ....
Yep if its too good to be true n too easy it usually is bullshit .
I Hate that there are people falling for this crap and hate even more the bottom dwelling snakes that do the preying !!!!
Whoever you are Dave Edmond ....really are !!!! you are rubbish.
Scammers are all scum and shou… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| simon sterritt Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom 2012-10-28 11:14:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | oil rig scam Scammer Information I had a vauxhall royale for sale on gumtree belfast and next morning i received a text message form a man calling himself stephen rehman saying he is interested in my car and asking me to reply to his email i did this and he requested more pics of car and stated that if he was happy he would pay the money into my paypal account all 4000 of it. He stated that he worked on an oil rig as an engineer and was soon getting of on holiday. I sent more pics and he was very happy and a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Paul hammer Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom 2012-10-27 14:17:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree T5 camper scam Scammer Information VW T5 Campervan Gumtree advert Ad ref 1002169907 was reported on 26 October to Gumtree as a scam along with all the other recent T5 camper vans unrealistically priced as of today. The adverts are easy to spot as pointed out several months back to Gumtree but they fail to act.I note their site is awash with scams on so many different items and Gumtrees lack of due dilegence on adverts posted or not acting on tipoffs is unethical as it allows these scammers to continue to opera… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | C Clearwater, FL, United States 2012-10-27 03:36:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist phishing Scammer Information I put a big ticket item up for sale on Craigslist. Then I get an email from jenkins336@bellsouth.net with the big ticket item in the subject line, and the following text in the body:
"Is this AD on Craigslist still available?If yes let me know the present condition of it and why you are selling it please.
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Original post:
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/3359602946.html
If this email is a scam or spam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| C Clearwater, FL, United States 2012-10-27 03:26:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Ad, click link in email Scammer Information I was selling a big ticket item on Craigslist. I got an email from Adeline Currie, cathrynmnk97@yahoo.com with my big ticket item in the subject line. When I opened the email it has the following in the body:
"Thank you for checking out my listing.?
Original post: [This line of text is not visible in the email, only when I highlight it]
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/3359602946.html
If this email is a scam or spam please flag it now:[This line of text is not visible in t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-26 08:13:12 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Your car ad Scammer Information Tried to get me to open a paypal account so he could deposit the money in for my car he was buying off me. Thought it was sus when i have two cars for sale and he didnt know which one he wanted to buy. Told him cash or back cheque. He then went into a similar story as the others but was quite pushy about me opening up a paypal account. I gave him my bank account details which is being tracked by my back as it is a bodgy account that has been opened up. Hopefully catch these b… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-25 08:56:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buying a car scam Scammer Information Hi
I had my car listed on multiple car websites but Gumtree was the dodgy one!!!
This guy contacted me first via text and advised to contact him via email address: daved1516@gmail.com
He said he wanted to by my car and he would pay the asking price. He also sends through what you might think would be a confirmation of paypal with this email address: "service@paypal.com.au®"
We are hereby confirming to you once again that the total su… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Southport, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-24 21:13:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +6 burkejim82@yahoo.com - gumtree Scammer Information
Thanks a lot.I have actually tried to get this kind of Merchandise here earlier from here but most of the ones I got either have one huge mechanical fault or the other and some have even had accidents in the past while some are extremely exorbitant. As to the price, Price is Ok. So if you feel the offer is good enough, I will be very glad to make the payment asap through my PayPal account or bank transfer i do have access to my bank account online as I am currently offshore … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-10-24 10:23:13 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Classified Ad for Camper trailer Scammer Information Replied to and ad with.."Thanks for mailing back.I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New
Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New
Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project.We do not have access to phone
at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted
you with internet messaging facility. I am buying this for my
holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in NT .
However,does it have any history I should be awa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-10-24 07:26:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | PayPal/Craigslist Scamm Scammer Information Also uses name "Bryan Taylor" Claims to be out at see or away on business, offers full price, but must use PayPal. Not smart enough to not send me the same scam from two different people. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-24 02:07:13 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Reply to caravan for sale Ad Scammer Information same approach as other scammer Greg Crisell 'I am at sea at the moment i work for NZOG etc. I am buying this for my father etc etc.
This is the second load of crap from these scum bags in the last 2 weeks. don't fall it. They will next ask that you pay $1650 for the freight because they don't have facilities to do so from the Oil rig etc etc.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sammamish, WA, United States 2012-10-23 19:46:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Larry Kennedy scam Scammer Information Am trying to sell my trailer on Craigslist and received the following email back from Larry Kennedy. For some reason it made me think and i checked and see that he appears to be buying a lot of stuff for his dear old dad. I was not scammed.
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 want to buy this for my Dad as his birthday gift. I a marine… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-23 12:34:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2005 Coachmen Motor Home Scammer Information A post selling a 2005 Coachmen Freedom Class C for $4400. The price itself has scam all over it. She or whoever is trying to use the military as part of the scam to get people to fall for it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mikey Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-10-23 11:44:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Placed Caravan Ad with Gumtree and received text with below info Scammer Information 23/10/2012, at 19:21, michaelkevin005 wrote:
Thanks for mailing back.I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New
Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New
Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project.We do not have access to phone
at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted
you with internet messaging facility. Â I am buying this for my
holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in NT .
Ho… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Les Lockey Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2012-10-23 09:06:08 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  car advertised on tradingpost.com.au Scammer Information Thanks for the swift 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,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it.As for the payment..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 ...so no shipping included.Y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-10-23 08:59:11 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Advert on CarsGuide.com.au Scammer Information Received an email query re the vehicle I had for sale. Details as follows:
Thanks for the response,i am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition,i will be requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal,so the PayPal charges is on me,kindly send me your PayPal email or send me money request,you can alternatively send me your bank account information if you have no PayPal account,so that i can proceed with the payment … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2012-10-22 23:03:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 Winnebago Rialta Class B motorhome - $13000 (fraser valley) Scammer Information Posting:
Excellent condition. Equiped with VW V-6 engine that achieves 18-21 MPG. 22 feet long and sleeps 4 adults comfortably, or transports 8 passengers. Unit is fully self contained with appliances and onboard generator, ready for your next road trip. Interior and exterior in great shape.
e-mail reply:
This RV has absolutely no mechanical problem, the exterior has no scratches, rust or dents and the interior is like new, no accidents.
I am letting it go for $13000, ship… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Billings, MT, United States 2012-10-22 20:33:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Want to buy your car Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me..... Do you have the extra keys? Do you have the spare tire? Where did you get your car serviced? Have you ever had any transmission repairs? can you assure me that i will not be disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm currently in a conference and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Todd Billings, MT, United States 2012-10-22 20:17:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Wants to buy car for Son Scammer Information
Louis lambert wrote:
>
>>Hello,
>> I would like to know if it still available on market? I am
>> interested looking forward for your reply. Thanks
Hi,
I am interested ,and you should consider it sold .Actually ,I am
buying it for someone and payment would be through PayPal . I am
working in a ship and most of time i am out to sea.So it is an agent
that would be coming for the pick up.
I would be expecting your prompt r… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2012-10-22 15:40:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | My craigslist listing Scammer Information I am selling a stash of fabric. I received email saying "I am going on vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant....mail your payment, I'lll add $20 extra for delay..."… Read Full Report ⇒ |