Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Luke Marlette, MI, United States 2012-10-03 00:42:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |   Pick up forsale Scammer Information He contacted me about my Ford pickup I had forsale. He asked for mechanical info regarding maintenance, so I replied with the information. I received this back: "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 Oceanog… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Omaha, NE, United States 2012-10-02 19:45:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 2003 Bayliner 22ft TROPHY PRO Scammer Information received this email in response to my email inquiry about a boat for sale on craiglist. Upon searching "Jenny Kruger" along with "craigslist" I discovered a person by this name has quite a scam history for advertising/selling a variety of vehicles with the same story line. I also found that this name has other reports on scamdex as well. I will add mine below:
----- Original Message -----
From: Jenny R Kruger
To: (not showing my email for privacy)
Sent: Tuesday, October … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom 2012-10-02 19:07:25 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Jones Willis Scammer Information Another scam email. Different email.
i wish to let you know that there's no doubt I'm gonna purchase it. I am buying the car as a birthday gift for my Dad and i am at sea at the moment.i am a marine engineer and due to the nature of my work,phone calls and visiting of website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email regarding it. I really want the car to be a surprise for my Dad so i wont let him know anything about the car until it g… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Brian Windsor, CO, United States 2012-10-02 18:09:06 Classified Ads Scam |  2008 lund 1750 tyee Scammer Information almost exactly the same letter of reply as previously reported scams for a 2004 Toyota Tacoma and 2005 Jeep rubicon. This time the ad is for a 2008 Lund tyee boat listed in fort collins colorado.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tacoma, WA, United States 2012-10-02 17:00:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Eric Harster add in craigslist seattle/tacoma Scammer Information Here are the 2 emails "Eric Harster" sent me.
1st email-
Hello my name is Eric Harster.I am selling this 2000 KEY WEST CENTER CONSOLE 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 10th. 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 the title, clea… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom 2012-10-02 15:31:51 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Reply to classified Ad Scammer Information They replied to classified ad for my motorhome after not even viewing it. Apparently she is too busy with work? If I was spending £17,500 I would want to see what I was buying. That's why I was suspicious. This is the response to my ad........
Thanks for the response,i am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition and your final price,i will be requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal,so the PayPal charges … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | John Holt Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-01 22:38:30 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | gregcrisell@gmail.com Scammer Information As per the others , I have listed my motorhome for sale on various websites and got his speel initally via text and then email " working off the coast of NZ on an oil rig , courier delivery to my Dad in NT . "
I told him I would give him no details apart from what is already on the net UNTIL I found out a LOT MORE ABOUT HIM !
I Googled his name and this site came up 2nd and 3rd , many thanks ...
John ..
HOLTY1352… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | steven elijah Gainesville, FL, United States 2012-10-01 13:27:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | response to craigslist ad for 500 sheets of gold leaf Scammer Information jullian kamely
Hello,
Thanks you for the response, am okay with condition on the Craigslist.
I am ready to make instant purchase. My mode of payment would be in
Certified Check and i will arrange for a local pick up as soon as you
get the payment, . I really wish to be there to check out the item but
due to my work frame i can not be able to get there , am very busy
woman (Nurse) and i don't mind adding an extra $50 dollars for you to
take the ad… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Noel Hunter Ingham, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-01 04:43:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 wanted to buy my canoe Scammer Information Old story wanted to buy my canoe etc … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-01 04:40:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:5447 Scammer Information wanted to purchase boat via paypal. Then have agent pick it up and send to NT.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Billy Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia 2012-10-01 00:57:34 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | hino truck†Scammer Information 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, please kindly send me your
paypal payment email and name to set up purchase,
i will arrange for pick up by my freight agent after the cleared payment via paypal.
Also more pics will be appreciated.
Many Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Klaus Renken Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-30 04:31:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:5437 Scammer Information 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 for my holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in
NT . However,does it have any history I should be aware of? and why
ar… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-30 01:06:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree / PayPal scam Scammer Information Just had an attempted scam by a "diana kelly" who is allegedly cabin crew for Virgin Australia which is why she's in a rush. We're selling a gas wall furnace on gumtree and "diana kelly" contacted me within 5 minutes of the ad going up. Got first contact by SMS from the UK (which was odd but not ouside the realms of possibility) asking me to respond via email. "Diana" said she'd buy the gas heater sight unseen but insisted she pay by paypal and ordered me to open an account… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Paris, Paris, France 2012-09-29 19:23:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Paris apartment scam Scammer Information Hi,
Pleased to read from you and thanks for your interest. My apartment is still available for both short/long renting,so whats your precise mobve in date and duration? A little more about the apartment, its located inside a 17th century residence with trees and calm. I can honestly say that its among the safest and calmest area in Marais. The surface is 580 sq. feet / 55 m2 and much suitable for a maximum of 4 adults. Its on the first french floor of the building and it ha… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-09-29 05:52:48 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | purchase Scam on craigs list Scammer Information Hello
Still available? Iam interested
follow up email
thanks for the quick response… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Boise, ID, United States 2012-09-29 02:07:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2005 holiday rambler atlantis class c motorhome - $13000 (boise) Scammer Information 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, shipping and handling included. I am selling it because my husband died and I don't need it anymore.
Because I am not able to close the deal myself, I have chosen to use a third party company to handle the sale. This way we are both protected.
Let me know if you're interested and if you have questions.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Algonquin, IL, United States 2012-09-28 19:04:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1999 Lund PRO V SE Tournament Scammer Information My name is Jenny, happy to see you are interested in my 1999 Lund. Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, used only in fresh water, good running condition, 187 hours, powered by a Mercury 115 oil injected motor, cover, trailer, all the extras included in the price, the title is legally under my name, clear and free of any liens or loans. I wanted sell it at its Blue Book value but without any luck so I changed up my mind and reduced the price drastically … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 2012-09-28 15:15:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Car buying Fraud Scammer Information Wants to buy my car...This email address appears on the net as associated with scams.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Muskego, WI, United States 2012-09-28 14:22:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig"s List Scammer Jeffery Dummers Scammer Information Tried to buy something from me off craig's list. I immediately googled his name but nothing came up. Second email gave a phone number. That came up on your web site alerting me to scammer. Second email from jefferydummers@yahoo.com.
Second email:
Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me, I am Jeffery Dummers, a military surgeon attached to the Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio. I am on duty at the moment,i had thought i was going to be in your town to come check it out but m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Heyworth, IL, United States 2012-09-28 12:09:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Had the same message everyone else has received Scammer Information I have received the same exact email that everyone else is reporting from my ad on craiglist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Scott Somewhere in United States 2012-09-28 04:56:18 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:5399 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-09-28 01:52:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | daved1516@gmail.com Scammer Information Selling a motorbike on gumtree for $2000, got a text from "dave" which was a number I did not have saved in my phone, but the name appeared in my message inbox. first text "Is your Ad still available for sale on gumtree,easier to contact me on daved1516@gmail.com what's the condition and firm price."
I e-mailed him and he immediately replied asking for my paypal details so that he could deposit money, but could not look at my bike as he was "offshore for work"
did not pass… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Covington, GA, United States 2012-09-27 23:48:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 1999 damon intruder Scammer Information 1999 Damon intruder
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, shipping and handling included. I am selling it because my husband died and I don't need it anymore.
Because I am not able to close the deal myself, I have chosen to use a third party company to handle the sale. This way we are both protected.
Let me know if you're interested and if y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-09-27 21:33:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1953 Ford Scammer Information I being the buyer saw an ad on craigslist and replied below is the response I recieved.
From: Derek Johnson
To: Me the the stupid one
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: 1953 Ford F-100 - $2700 (dallas)
Hello,
Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell it before october 8th. My name is Derek Johnson. I'm an Air Force Alaska. The vehicle is here with me.
Absolute… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Townsville, Queensland, Australia 2012-09-27 20:43:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree Scammer Beware Scammer Information Had two ads on Gumtree and smelt a rat with this response!
Had a couple of emails from the same address, no reply when I sent one back saying cash pick up only!
Buyer stated they were in Malaysia, when asked whereabouts overseas they were... would not give an address or even suburb in Oz!
Thanks for your swift reply. I am interested in the lot and I would have loved to come for viewing and inspection but i am currently overseas at the moment and i want this item picked up… Read Full Report ⇒ |