Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Kelly Bismarck, ND, United States 2012-09-06 13:48:18 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  Classified Ad Scam By Text on Cell Phone Scammer Information Texted my cell phone about vehicle ad on classifiedads.com asked me to email him back. He responded with wanting to know about vehicle. I asked him which one because I have more than one listed and looked him up following the above linkedin link and saw he was from a state far away. So I stated in the email he would need to be able to view the car and that I did not have time for scams. Sent email and looked him up on internet. Saw other scam about a vehicle with his nam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-09-05 20:52:58 Classified Ads Scam |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:4913 Scammer Information NZOGas … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | laura Somewhere in United States 2012-09-05 17:39:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 purchase on craigslist through pay pal. Advises he/she is willing to pay 2.99 transaction fees. Scammer Information offers to purchase travel trailer through paypal as an oceanist, and can't set up online banking? Really? Purchase for father, will have agent pick up. Almost mirrors previouse posts… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-09-05 12:11:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4903 Scammer Information Hi,
Thanks for the response.I am willing to pay your asking price.I will pay you with a money order or cashier's check, as its the only way i can pay you at the moment due to the fact that i am away for an assignment.I will make arrangement for the pick-up after payment have been received by you. I don't mind adding an extra $40 just for you to keep it in my favor.Reply with your full name and address where payment should be sent,and a phone number where i can reach you.Plea… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| PAT Somewhere in Australia 2012-09-05 04:06:07 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  ADVERTISMENT FOR VEHICLE Scammer Information HE WANTS TO BUY MY VEHICLE AND WANTS ME TO PAY $950AUD SO WESTERN UNION CAN RELEASE HIS ALLEGED PAYMENT FOR THE VEHICLE. HE SAYS THAT THE MONEY IS FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING, SO A NOMINATED COURIER OF HIS CHOICE CAN BE PAID TO COLLECT SAID VEHICLE AND THEN HE WILL REFUND ME BY PUTTING EXTRA INTO MY ACCOUNT. HA HA … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kai Kopsala Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-09-05 00:22:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 car Sale Scammer Information I am selling a car on Gumtree and rec;d a txt message from this Helvis Datford stating he wished to buy the car. My first suspicions came when i rec'd the same txt from 2 different mobile numbers approx' 10 minutes apart. The message asked for me to contact him via email (address listed above).
No sooner had i hit the send button on the email i rec'd a lengthy reply stating that his is off shore working on an oil rig and he asked for my Paypal details to credit the funds. Im… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jeff Adkisson North Brunswick, NJ, United States 2012-09-04 22:01:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 2006 Airstream Bambi Safari 19' Travel Trailer Scammer Information Notes from "seller": I asked for information on the camper he has for sale...
Hello,
I'm the second owner of this 2006 Airstream Bambi Safari 19' Travel Trailer (VIN: 1STCPAA166J519533) The exterior shines and the interior is clean and was obviously well cared for, it's in absolutely pristine condition, without any signs of rust. I've added here a short video-presentation you can see the exact the condition of the camper. So please visit the following YouTube link: http://yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Brigitte Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2012-09-04 00:45:28 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 answer to an ad and since I reponded I got a second message see bleow Scammer Information > -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: 25' MacGregor Sail boat - $5000 (Toronto westend)
> Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 22:56:46 +0100
> From: Edward Philip
> To: my email address
>
>
> Hi there,
>
> Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that is 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 brother
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 | Jame Tanski Orlando, FL, United States 2012-09-03 15:34:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | briojames@gmail.com - Craigslist scammer Scammer Information Thanks for the mail due to the nature of my work,phone calls making
and visiting of website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email regarding it.i would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though
i will not be available to come for an inspection due to my tight
schedule.Kindly get back to me with the following questions below to this
email address briojames@gmail.com
1) What is the condition?
2) Are you the Owner?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Marie Devilois Somewhere in France 2012-09-03 08:00:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | EUR860 / 1br - 580ft² - LOVELY 1 BR APARTMENT AVAILABLE (MARAIS, PARIS) Scammer Information Hi xxx,
Pleased to read from you and thanks for your interest. My apartment is still available for both short/long renting, so its available for your move in date either friday or thursday but how long do you intend renting it? 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 adul… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| MPT Lenexa, KS, United States 2012-09-02 11:02:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4845 Scammer Information TOTAL SCAM... THIS IS ALMOST THE EXACT COPY OF OTHER SCAM EMAILS (MARINE BIOLOGIST, RIG WORKER, ETC., WHO CAN'T COME TO SEE IT BUT WILL PAY BY PAYPAL AND HAVE IT PICKED UP)
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 o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Nick Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-09-01 09:38:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car Scam Scammer Information Same story as everyone else on here, Helvis Datford contacted me asking for bank account or paypal details to pay me in full for my car. Sent him an extremely abusive email and thought I'd post on here to publicize him further. Yes this P.O.S. is still active be warned everyone...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United Kingdom 2012-09-01 07:39:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Helvis Datford Scammer Information Posted an add on local gumtree for a dirtbike he offered full amount and asked for paypal or bank account details. Luckily for you guys were searched he name and we were warned so we didn't reply to him. Saved us thank you. but keep an eye out for him… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | J Peterson Somewhere in United States 2012-09-01 00:46:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | jdummers@yahoo.com Scammer Information Contacted me about something on sale on Craigs Lit asked me to take it off to avoid any confusion. said he was a Military Surgeon and wanted to purchase this for his kids to send to them...When I suggested he have mary (please see below) take the money and pay for shipping-please see his re-ply...Thank You-Good Luck To All-I Hope You Dont Loose Anything, To This, id say
Subject: Re: Hi Again! Re: Build-A-Bear Bears - $5 (Appleton, WI)
Thanks so much for your understanding a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | proverbs Philadelphia, PA, United States 2012-08-31 18:01:34 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  Matt is still at it Scammer Information I have a bike listed for sale on Ebay. He answered the ad thru my email with a email almost word for word as previously listed in other reports. He offered 100.00 above listing price.
He requested bike location for shipping and pay pal email.
Luckly i did researched and found he was a scam artist. This incident will be report to my local police. Please be careful of this idiot.
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 | R Laubach Somewhere in United States 2012-08-31 12:13:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 Class B motorhome Scam in perfect condition for $13000.00 Scammer Information We saw this 2001 Chevrolet Class B motorhome advertised on craigs list and responded. What we received back was exactly the same information as the above listed scams involving Sarah Martins. We failed to realize that the third party. as listed in her communications, was NOT the real Amazon.payment but a fake.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jeff Ryter Orlando, FL, United States 2012-08-31 02:52:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +4 Too good to be true! Scammer Information I was looking on Craigslist for a boat and came across a too good to be true deal. I replied to him frantically and this was the response I received.
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 September 10th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate conditio… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tom Eskola Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-31 02:27:51 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Motor home for sale Scammer Information This guy repplied to my add on my motorhome for sale, he said he's away at sea working for new zealand gas and oil off shore in Taranaki basin on a Kapo project and that he cant be contacted.
He said he will get a courier to pick up the van and he wants me to set up a paypal account and get the van send to NT without siting the vehicle. Seem very like other scam reports I've read on this site.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-08-30 16:31:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +9 Craigslist listing-wanting to do things immediately and only through paypal Scammer Information He contacted me within a couple of days of listing my camper on craigslist. Asked valid questions and answered all of my questions. But everything needed to be done asap because he was working on his wedding and he was buying this site unseen for his uncle and would have a professional mover to move it. ONLY wanted to use paypal and wouldn't talk about anything else because of it's ease and security. When he gave me a number to text pictures to I called it and it was a pinger… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Alan Denver, CO, United States 2012-08-29 23:04:48 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Faked Craigslist respondant's email addresses Scammer Information Scammer/ Spammer cloaks their email address with a fake address. The ad looked suspicious to me (generic and not including the info I asked for to get a reply) I hit "Reply To All" and a totally different email address came up. This happened earlier today too and two other emails (noncraigslist) came up.
When I viewed the email header information I saw there was a different reply to address:
From: pattypilot1@aol.com
To: jpppx-3225881356@sale.craigslist.org
Reply-To: c99… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | grace rodriguez San Antonio, TX, United States 2012-08-29 14:23:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 vivian williams-scammer on craiglist Scammer Information this person is a scammer ..stating she is an Oceanist and cannot pay for items on craiglist except thru paypal...
this person will scam you if you start giving them information re your paypay name and etc..
DONT RESPOND TO THERE EMAIL. THEY ARE THEIVES AND WILL START PHISHING YOU.
she/he tried to buy my speakers but they wanted personal finaincial information.
do not respond. they even involve "movers"...that should be your first sign of a scammer.
this is a warning to all y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Ammerlaan Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 2012-08-29 03:42:42 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | response to advertisement on e-bay Scammer Information
Re: Re motorhomeâ€
John mays
John,
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,on the west
aquarius submersible to be precise, we do not have access to phone at the
moment,its 15days off and 15days on that we have access to phone,which is
why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.What is your last
negotiable price?. Where is it located at the moment?
I am buying this for my dad in NZ,I choose this market as its a far larger
one than that … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| HalfMoon Excelsior, MN, United States 2012-08-28 12:04:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | James Bristo Scammer Information Thanks for your mail.i will appreciate more pictures..I am ready to
buy it now for my son as a surprise promise gift,And due to the nature
of my work,phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted
but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email
regarding it.i would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though
i will not be available to come for an inspection due to my tight
schedule.Kindly get back to me with the following questions below:
1… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | V Tutt Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-28 00:48:30 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Selling a caravan Scammer Information As per email
Thanks a lot for the email. 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. Where is it located at the moment?
I am buying it for my for my holiday and i want it delivered before my arrival in NT . However,does it have any h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Ryan Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-27 04:34:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Bogus offer to buy yacht sight unseen Scammer Information I received an SMS in response to my advertisement for selling a trailer-sailer yacht on Gumtree requesting information be sent to the above email. I sent information and received the following reply:
"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 ar… Read Full Report ⇒ |