Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Cle Elum, WA, United States 2012-10-09 18:22:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Son selling item on Cragi's list..story from scammer...like the price, will buy site unseen and after delivery of certified ban Scammer Information basically offering to buy item for certified bank check, site unseen. In exchange for address and phone number. Sent phone number but no other info, and requested his/her personal info. No response.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-09 14:11:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Winnebago 1997 Brave- $5,500 (philadelphia) Scammer Information This person advertised an RV for sale way below market value because she just got divorced. I asked if I could take a look at it and was told she had relocated to Topeka and the RV was sealed waiting to be sold and shipped. She said she can ask Amazon to get intouch with me with the details to prove she is a legitimate seller. I was told if I wanted to hear from Amazon I should send my personal info to her. This is when I cut it off.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-10-09 07:31:17 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Txt message. Vehicle for sale on the net. Scammer Information Same as other scams reported had vehicle for sale on web site. Was happy with asking price,asked for more pictures and was arranging pickup from his pick up agent. corporate international headquaters in the UK. And for me to forward $2500 in western union money at any post office. Its amazing he actually used a real address in the NT thats occupied. 24 Kurrajong Crescent Nightcliff NT. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jenny Kruger Wellington, CO, United States 2012-10-08 23:25:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  2003 Jayco Eagle 311 RLS - $3700 (fort collins) Scammer Information I post these scam ads because I want to lure you in and steal your money. I prey on old folks who are less prone to suspect deceipt. I advertise many items, at rediculously low prices. Believe it or not, some folks really do fall for my scams and I steal everything I can from them. You Americans are such dipshits!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-08 21:56:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2009 Can-Am Spyder 990 - $4100 (atlanta) Scammer Information for sale 2009 can am spyder 990 for $4100.00 These bike sale for 8800.00 or more so if it sound to good you should know its a scram. Here is the a copy of here E-mail she sent me.
(Hey Ben,
My name is Jenny, happy to see you are interested in my Can-Am Spyder. Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, the bike is free of any accidents, 1,832 miles, 990cc engine, the title is legally under my name, clear… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | jwalker Cordova, TN, United States 2012-10-08 20:14:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:5618 Scammer Information Offered to buy an item I advertised for over $30,000 USD, sight unseen. All I had to do was have a Paypal account and send her the info. Said would have her mover pick it up. I knew right that I did not want to deal with this person for 1 of 2 reasons, possibly both. 1) No one in their right mind would pay that kind of money based on an "assurance" from me that the item was in good shape. 2) I would not want to get involved with anyone that crazy if they did want to buy the i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Lexington, KY, United States 2012-10-08 17:09:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 jenny.kruger35@msn.com Scammer Information selling products that don't exist and attempting to get money wired to them… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-08 11:48:30 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Paypal scam Dave Edmond Scammer Information Gave address of 24 Kurrajong Crescent Nightcliff, NT 0810 and phone number of 0447100233 in response to our ad for a gypsy caravan. Text was sent from a number that you couldn't respond to saying he was interested and wanted more info.
Next with email contact responded with this:
"Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've seen lately, I'll have it for the listed price, ple… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| nick gust Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-08 08:29:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 dave edmond Scammer Information contacted me by text message about a kayak i had advertised on gumtree.
claimed it was best to contact him by email at daved1516@gmail.com
then accepted the price and wanted to pay me via paypal, with 'his freight agent' comming to pick up the goods. i noticed the scam on scam tip off and didnt proceed to give him any more details.
not sure what exactly he is up to, but it seems many people have had the same interactions with him.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Williams Somewhere in United States 2012-10-07 23:25:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Vehicle Sales Scammer Information As of now is advertising a 2005 Toyota Tacoma for sale for $4,700. Using same scam as shown on this website by others, just changes the numerical part of her email address.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Oxnard, CA, United States 2012-10-07 04:10:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Toyota Prius Scammer Information
Sent from my rotary telephone
On Oct 6, 2012, at 8:39 PM, Debra Fowler wrote:
Hello there,
My name is Debra, and I'm emailing you about the Toyota Prius I have for sale. The car is in very good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. The mileage is 56,905 automatic transmission, with an 4-Cyl 1.5L engine FWD, Green exterior and Gray interior. I legally own a clear… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-07 02:25:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +10 Craigslist Buyer Scam Scammer Information I listed a vehicle on Craigslist to sell a gentleman named "Michael Orley" claiming to be an oceanographer and was overseas emailed me to purchase the vehicle. He had me set up a paypal account to send the money to. He ( they ) were very convincing. To make an extremely long story short he persuaded me to send his "shipping agent" Samuel Collins 900.00 dollars to come get the vehicle via western union. I thought it was legit as I was also receiving emails from paypal as well.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Angie Somewhere in United States 2012-10-06 03:12:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Sarah Martins 111sar00@gmail.com Scammer Information Well I googled the email address. She of course was same as what was listed before selling a RV but this time a 1999 Bounder & it was stored in Maine & belated husband must sale for $13000 & USING amazon payment . I'm just waiting for there next move since we have gone as far as filling in buyers info through amazon payment to as finding out of this news just now.
Thank you for poping up when I googled the email used. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 2012-10-06 02:31:15 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | False information to purchase a truck Scammer Information I have a truck for sale on trucksales.com.au and was first of all contacted on my mobile with an email address to contact gregcrisell1970@gmail.com with an interest to purchase same stating that he was working for New Zealand Oil and Gas in the Kupe basin and wanted to buy the truck as a surprise for his father who was starting work on a farm. He also stated that he was already intouch with a courier. He asked for bank account details to transfer payment or he would transfer… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bryan Federal Way, WA, United States 2012-10-05 15:19:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Seattle Used Car Scammer Scammer Information Hello,
We just bought a car off of Craigslist from a guy in west Seattle for $5,500 cash. There was a fake (unbeknownst to us at the time) invoice for a repaired head gasket, and a title with a woman's name on it - he said it was his wife. I later called the woman (her contact info was on the maintenance records) and she said she had sold it with a bad head gasket to a guy the week before for $2,700.
BEWARE these phone numbers - I have since found a handful of other ads fo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-05 14:12:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:5554 Scammer Information Hi my name is Eric Harster I am selling this 1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 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 October 15th. The car is in Dallas,TX in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. 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 have th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-05 13:50:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1997 Winniebago Brave motor home Scammer Information Same as the other details almost word for word about her, recently got divorced, moved to Topeka, KS., Unit is there, sealed and ready to deliver thru Amazon, ad was posted in Buffalo, NY Craigslist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | donna Searsmont, ME, United States 2012-10-04 23:22:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 craigslist item for sale Scammer Information the actual email is sent from a different address it looks like it was sent by joannet411@comcast.net, but when you reply to the message the address you are then sending to is the one above as bryantaylor005@gmail.com
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| Richard Dallow Battle Creek, MI, United States 2012-10-04 23:18:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:5537 Scammer Information I found your post on Craiglist, so I wanted to know if you still have
the item available for sale. Please let me know the conditions and
also send me some recent photos so I can be sure of what I am buying.
Next email she is an oceanist and she is going to need my paypal email
address her next email look like this:
Thanks for your mail am very busy and i have my own private shipping
company,and my shipper will take over the packing and other document
all that is required f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Richard Dallow Battle Creek, MI, United States 2012-10-04 21:54:28 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on eBay Classifieds, ref:5535 Scammer Information Thanks for your mail and im very sorry for the late response,I will
not be coming to view it because of my Job,i am an oceanist and i am
buying this for my Dad. i accept your offer and i will be happy to
accept my offer.I can only pay through paypal at the moment as i dont
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
i will need is your paypal email address to make the payments,and if
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Southfield, MI, United States 2012-10-04 17:59:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:5533 Scammer Information 2000 Key West boat
Same scam as previously reported on this site including exact e-mails verbatim.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| karen hildebrand Somewhere in United States 2012-10-04 15:47:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 2005 Airstream Bambi Travel Trailer CCD 19' Scammer Information Hi this is Sophie I'm Chad's wife, I saw that you are interested in our 2005 Airstream Bambi CCD 19’ that we have for sale at $2,850.
About the airstream I can tell you that is our personal trailer, it looks great, in a very good condition, 4 sleeps, 4,500 lbs, includes
spare tire with bracket, audio/video pck with 15†LCD and DVD, satellite radio, blue streak interior color.
The trailer has no flaws. We are moving!
Also comes with all the papers a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-04 11:52:08 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 buyer beware on trucksales Scammer Information advertised truck on trucksales.com, within hours had a guy claiming to be David. saying he was tranferring money though paypal and would arrange for an agent to pick up truck. guess what that agent goes under RONALD ROBERTS of international logistics centre 14 Cowell street , Chattham london UK .another scammer yet again.
various emails supposed to be from paypal with the usual promise that they will cover any out of pocket expenses .LOAD OF BULLSHIT . … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-04 02:05:15 Classified Ads Scam Quokka (quokka.com.au) | +1 Classified Quokka Paypal Scam. Scammer Information Camper advertised on Quokka.
Hi thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my vacation,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a petroleum project engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would have love to call
in person but we have call restriction due to bad weather condition our satellite server has been down. i will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sandi Avey Woodridge, IL, United States 2012-10-03 16:49:21 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 text from 608 561-8234 wants to buy from online classified, paypal and to pay shipping-Collinswilliams101@gmail.com Scammer Information I had sailboat listed on classified on the web. I had missed a text from him and found it a few days later and responded. He jumped at the chance to get the sailboat, said he lived in NH, Im in IN.
Asked if I would take paypal payment. (I opened up an account to process)
The price on the boat was listed very low to move quickly, I had a good ad online, but he did not ask too many questions on the item.
I asked for email, I asked to talk on the phone. He asked to … Read Full Report ⇒ |