Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | John Ryan Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-27 04:10:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Offer to buy yacht sight unseen from Gumtree Scammer Information Subject: Re: Gumtree Advertisement for Careel 22 Trailer-Sailer
I received an SMS regarding the subject advertisement requesting more information to be sent to the enquirer's email address and I sent a brief reply. I received the following response:
"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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Tulsa, OK, United States 2012-08-27 02:42:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   atv sell Scammer Information recieved email from vivian williams in reference to my atv. had suspicions googled vivian williams and there were already reports of this name being a scammer and my emails were identical to the others. vivians email address reads: marvellousty07@gmail.com Be aware. take care. protect yourself… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tyla Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-27 00:13:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 Solex Jay <jaycool1970@gmail.com>. Wanting to buy from Gumtree Ads. Scammer Information I listed an ad on Gumtree website to which I got a text message asking to me to contact them by email to sylviacott@btinternet.com I did and then got this reply.
Thanks for the swift response...I am willing to know the lowest price of it.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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sandy Tucson, AZ, United States 2012-08-26 16:56:16 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  classified ad response Scammer Information Asked to be reassured she would not be disappointed with vehicle as being purchased for birthday gift for father. Ready to pay asking price but could not see as was an oceanographer for another two months and only form of communication was a laptop. Would send someone to pick up vehicle and pay through paypal. Same form of inquiry as showing on other cars, campers and motor cycles. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | R. HOSKIN Chagrin Falls, OH, United States 2012-08-26 14:58:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Travel Trailer for Sale Scammer Information OFFERED TO BUY CAMPER THROUGH PAY PAL, DID NOT NEED TO VIEW?? SHIPPPER WOULD COME TO HANDLE TRANSFER OF TITLE, ETC. WAS NOT COMFORTABLE WITH HIS EXPLANATION OF HIS BANKING INFO. CHECKED FOR INFO ONLINE AND FOUND HIS NAME LISTED?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Chris Somewhere in United States 2012-08-26 13:31:07 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Maria Glasson Scammer Information Offered to buy may car by using PayPal. Sent the same letter as listed in other reports shown here.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lisa McGlaun Smyrna, GA, United States 2012-08-26 05:53:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1987 Bayliner 2550 aft cabin - $1900 (mobile ) Scammer Information Hi,
My name is Elizabeth Haley and I'm emailing you regarding the 1987 Bayliner 2550 Sunbridge aft cabin that I have for sale. It is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never been involved in an accident.It has a clear title, Engine Model 260 hp V-8. 177 original hours I'm selling the boat because my 22's years old son died 3 months ago in a car accident. A drunk driver hit him an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-08-26 04:53:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Guntree scam Scammer Information Text in regard to the sale of my boat. Them we e-mail him on the address provided. This is what we got in return.
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition.I'm at sea at the moment as petroleum engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted.Regarding the payment,pls get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alterna… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| paul martin Waynesville, MO, United States 2012-08-25 22:54:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Same exact email. Same exact email address Scammer Information A person quickly replied to an ad for the sale of a vehicle. Was comfortable with me "assuring" her the vehicle was in good condition. Was ready to buy without seeing pictures or actually seeing the car in person. The individual just wanted it shipped right away to an undisclosed location using her shipping contact. Paypal.com was the source of the funding scam. I'm guessing the funds would hit me account, I ship, then the funds are no longer available when I go to colle… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | D.Zurko Henderson, NV, United States 2012-08-25 22:09:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Matt Jackson @ Gmail is a scam Scammer Information We put an add in Craigs list to sell a motorcycle, and he responded by text asking us to e mail him. I thought that was odd, I text back and told him to call, but he sends back this long text explaining he has Visa issues, and for us to create a pay pal account, and he will pay more, and pay for shipping etc. etc.
I text him back that we only sell to American Citizens … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | scamperdoodle Somewhere in United States 2012-08-25 15:09:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | typed seller name in search engine, 1 entry came up as a scam Scammer Information The seller placed an ad trying to sell a 2004 Cardinal 5th wheel on craigslist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| V adams Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-08-25 05:46:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Helvis Datford paypal scammer he is fske Scammer Information Put my bike up on gumtree for sale Helvis Datford contacted me giving me false paypal emails this cunt has now maid off with over $3000.00 I'm new to the bet an pay pal wish I had of knew better an now I'm about to loss my house.... Do not believe him if anyone could helP me with this I would be greatfull … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Blue Eyez San Antonio, TX, United States 2012-08-24 20:56:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | ConMan-Scammer Kennedy Young Sr. Scammer Information Kennedy Young Sr.
Race: African American
Age: 52
DOB: Aug 1960
Height: 6'4"-6'5"
Weight: 280 lbs -340 lbs (attire 3X-4X)
Marital Status: 2012 Divorce from Lucilla Marie Whitaker-Young aka Lucilla Hurst also to be considered a victim during the approx 2.5 yr marriage.
Children: One minor for which Kennedy is ordered to, but does not pay child support and the others are adults who have possibly disowned their scandalous father surrounding embarrassment he causes to the fami… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Leslie Ekker Culver City, CA, United States 2012-08-24 16:53:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | CAR FOR SALE text message and email from DAVID GRAY JR. Scammer Information DAVID GRAY JR. IS A SCAMMER!
He text messaged me asking me to email him at this address: David Gray , and this was suspicious because my phone number and name are NOT available anywhere in my used car ad. Even my license plate is blanked out in the pics. (that means he's hacked into craigslist's system to mine data) I called the text message number and it is from PINGER.COM, a free text messaging site. Here is his email reply when I said the car was … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kate Buford, GA, United States 2012-08-24 11:23:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam 2007 Jayco Jayflight 29BHS Scammer Information She posted a ad on Craigslist for a 2007 Jayco Jayflight 29BHS for 5000.00. Had a invoice sent to me via Amazon.com. I called the number listed on the invoice, and also checked the web for the number and it came up a scam.
She has her address listed at Julia L. Hanson
4630 NE Widigan Rd.
Topeka, KS 66618
BEWARE OF THIS SCAM GOING ON THROUGH CRAIGSLIST, AND EBAY. They use different names and items, but the same inv… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steve Norwich, CT, United States 2012-08-24 00:23:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Car for sale on craigslist Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for your prompt e-mail, it was just exactly what i want and can you assure me that i will not be disappointed buying this from you. I am really interested in purchasing your ad. Am a merchant marine and am offshore right now, I will appreciate if you can email me with more picture of it as i won't be able to see this in person. I want you to answer this question about the item;
1. Are there any other issues with the item not mentioned on Craigslist?
I will be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Adam Sanders Bakersfield, CA, United States 2012-08-23 14:31:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4686 Scammer Information Told us that he would issue us a â€bank approved†check. We first had to take the ad off craigslist then send him via email our First and last names, address, phone numbers. Said he was unable to talk directly because he was on a military base in San Antonio, so I then called the number he gave us and it was a pinger number. He wanted it to be done now, he wanted everything taken care of, he wanted us to send it to him then he would then send the check to us. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Claire Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-23 06:42:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 gumtree car scam Scammer Information message was sent through to phone regarding a posted ad - "im intrested in your ad,how much are you willing to sell it.email me at (helvisdatford@gmail.com)"
I was suspicious so i thought i would google the name... and here you go it came up as a scammer.
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| Ann P Minneapolis, MN, United States 2012-08-23 03:13:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2oo7 Jayco Jayflight 29BHS Travel Trailer - $5000 (minneapolis ) Scammer Information I responded to a Craigslist ad requesting location and time available for viewing it. This is the reply I received:
 Hi Ann,Â
 My name is Karen, and I'm emailing you about the Jayco Jayflight I have for sale. The camper is in really good shape, I never had any problems with it, you don't have to invest money in it. The length is 29' , 8 people sleeping capacity, cold roof A/C unit, large kitchen, large refrigerator, hot water heater, large toilet/bath, warm furnace… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | DKBerkin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-23 00:12:19 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 This website Scammer Information
Joyce Rollinson joycerollin0@gmail.com
4:01 PM (17 hours ago)
to me
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.
I am buying this for my for my father and i want it to be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Benita Gayle-Almeleh Queens, NY, United States 2012-08-22 21:49:58 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:4673 Scammer Information Contacted me regarding a car I was selling online, made an offer above asking price. Went into detail about using PayPal, then asked for MoneyPak to "pay transport agent." Email correspondence went on for 3 days. Thank goodness for this website! Something didn't sound right all along. He claimed to be an oceanographer on assignment in New Zealand buying a car for his father in Idaho.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bob Newport News, VA, United States 2012-08-22 18:07:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | LOADED!04 Volkswagen Golf Scammer Information Found this ad listed all over the country in various Craigslist sites.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| K. Nicholls Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-08-22 12:50:46 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | west aquarius submersible Scammer Information I advertised selling a car on car sales and gum tree and reveived a text message asking the lowest price but mumber was non returnable and asked to reply to his email address provided. Replied by email to get the following reply. All sounded suspicious and after googling his job location and coming across this site, it made me realise its all a scam.
Reply email:
Thanks for alot for getting back i really appreciate , My name is David and am working at sea at the moment,on t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | n.roura Jersey City, NJ, United States 2012-08-21 18:11:52 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  ebay Scammer Information I put a car on ebay for sale. Garrynickle@gamail.com replied saying he was very interested and wanted the car for his Dad. After he gained my confidence he ask that i pay his "shipping agent" $1200.00 he would enclude the charge to me paypal account. As soon as he said that i realized he was not a serious buyer. Text back to him not to contact me again. Should anyone ask you for money for anything prior to you receiving your payment, do not proceed. It's a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Mequon, WI, United States 2012-08-21 02:15:09 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Every boats 2- 2008 jets skis and trailer $4800 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |