Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Michael Kings Mountain, NC, United States 2012-08-21 01:52:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Sgt.Kristina Deighan NCOIC FET 48th IBCT Scammer Information He\she was trying to sell\scam the following item "2006 Chaparral 246 SSI" typical in the military and getting ready to leave on deployment is already in storage yada yada yada. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | MPH Waltham, MA, United States 2012-08-21 01:06:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1987 Ski Nautique Competitio​n Craft Scammer Information CHERYL GRANT MUST HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO A BOAT DEALER WITH ALL THE SWEET BOATS SHE IS TRYING TO UN-LOAD CHEAP ! HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF HER CRAIGS LIST BOSTON POSTING:
Hello,
My name is Cheryl, and I'm emailing you about the Ski Nautique I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Excellent condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. Powered by a FORD 351 motor with only 260hrs and will com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Anderson Bend, OR, United States 2012-08-20 19:09:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 j1979y@gmail.com is active again Scammer Information I have 2 Honeywell Residential Electronic Air Cleaner Cells posted on Craigslist, and the only way someone is going to buy them is if they stumble across the ad. Six hours after posting it, I received an inquiry:
retacool2003@gmail.com ✆ via craigslist.org
to chdvk-32168151.
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http:… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Tucson, AZ, United States 2012-08-20 18:24:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4622 Scammer Information Thanks for the response according to the description, I'm okay with
the price and the condition posted on Craigslist. I'm ready to make
instant purchase. i will be paying via US Certified Cashier Check
where i will arrange for a local pick up as soon as you get the
payment, because that is the only convenient means for me and i
promise everything will go smoothly. I really wish to be there to see
the item but i don't have chance cause I'm a very busy person and i
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 | Virginia Atinson Haines, AK, United States 2012-08-20 18:17:17 Classified Ads Scam Other Payment Site | Money scam thru Western Union Scammer Information Sent money order for $200 dollars to the person named above and got nothing in return. Never did get the package they were suppose to deliver last Friday August 17th. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Michelle Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-08-20 14:15:15 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Trying to buy Cars for sale Advertised in Quokka Online Scammer Information Hello
I just thought it would be the right thing to do and let you know I've been targeted by a known scammer (only found this out when I googled his details and found his name and many other similar car scams he has done on a scamster website) I have a car for sale in the Quokka Online and he was trying to buy it on the 16/8/12. I first recieved an enquiry email which I responded to from a davidscott993@gmail.com asking what was the lowest i'd go selling the car. I replyed … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Greg Mcdaniel Euless, TX, United States 2012-08-20 14:10:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Sgt Trojan - Sgt.Jennif​er Trojan NCOIC FET 33th IBCT <Jennifer.Trojan@msn.com> Scammer Information This has all the symptoms of a scam. Needing payoff before they leave the country for middle east in the next few days, poorly written (not an NCOIC styled communication) and similar reported scams referring to same military organization.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Audrey Windsor Atlanta, GA, United States 2012-08-20 11:57:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Atlanta Scammer Information She is trying to sell me a 2007 "Immaculate Range Rover" with only 51,000 miles on it for only $3,900. I did some research becasue it sounded to good to be true. Thankfully your site tipped me off to all of the Scams she's trying to pull. I believe her real name is Jennifer. Again, I'm so glad I found your site. But, I would NEVER send money to buy a car I haven't seen, driven and had checked out by a mechanic.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Matt Core Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2012-08-20 04:12:47 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com | +2 2007 Forest River Travel Trailer!!! 2 SLIDES OUT !! SLEEPS 9 !!! Scammer Information My wife inquired about about a travel trailer with a price that seemed too good to be true. This is the response she got after asking to see it:
"Hi again,
At this moment I'm in Greenwood,NS in a military base. I do a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or call whenever I want. The reason I'm selling this camper way below market value, is because I would like to help ease the burden of my sisters medical expenses, which she has ac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sarah Albion, MI, United States 2012-08-19 12:24:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Response to cragslist ad Scammer Information I have received several email messages similar to this one in response to a craisglist posting from different hotmail addresses and with different names. Each one has had two photos of semi-naked women in pornographic poses attached.
We live close to one another so why not gather for wine sometimes? I already know this is for sales but I could not back away, you sound my type. Are we able to talk at this time, I have used this site in the past and it's incredibly good - I wa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Brian Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-08-19 11:29:37 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | joycerollin01@gmail.com Scammer Information Originally contacted re an item i had for sale on Farm machinery/Construction sales(carsales).
Contact was via SMS originally asking if that was my firm price on the item advertised as he was very interested and to return email as this person had no phone contact. Derrr how did he send the SMS in the first place. i did check the site where the item was for sale and thought it strange that Carsales hadn't contacted me direct.The email contact with this person got even more sus… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| sjj Meridian, MS, United States 2012-08-18 21:27:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 1999 Winnebago Minnie Winnie DL 29Ft Motorhome Scammer Information Hi,
As I told you in my first email, I recently got divorced. I got a new job and moved to Topeka KS for a new start. The motorhome is already at the shipping company in Topeka sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to test it and inspect it prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dj som Somewhere in United States 2012-08-18 21:22:21 Classified Ads Scam Other Auction site | +4 Sgt.Kristina Deighan NCOIC FET 48th IBCT Scammer Information Trying to sell boat on CL thru amazon auto services… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Christian Haas Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-18 02:08:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 west aquarius submersible Scammer Information vThanks for alot for getting back i really appreciate , My name is David and am working at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise.I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20days off and 10days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated ontop of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He st… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | mark Boise, ID, United States 2012-08-18 00:17:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist scam Scammer Information Tried to purchase my car but said he was in the marines and was buying car for an uncle. Said that he wanted me to set up a paypal account and he would pay the full price through there. then once the payment went through he would have someone pick up the car. Goggled him and was brought to this website and someone got pretty much the same email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-17 06:11:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 Text and email Scammer Information I am selling my car on Gumtree and received a text: "I'm interested in your ride,how much are you willing to sell it.email me at (helvisdatford@gmail.com)" from +1578615537
After emailing some details of my price and the car I received this response:
"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 bu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Zoe Rounds Somewhere in United States 2012-08-16 19:16:19 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 2006 Jayco Jay Feather LGT 29Y Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Scammer Information This is almost word for word the same scam at the 1997 Airstream Safari...Amazon scam. DO NOT respond to this ad.
Hi,
My name is Melissa, and I'm emailing you about the Jayco Jay Feather I have for sale. The camper is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $5,000. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this camper … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-08-16 17:56:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Searching for RV's on Craig's List Sacramento, CA Scammer Information From: Cheryl Grant [mailto:cheryl_grant15@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 7:31 PM
Subject: 2000 Winnebago Rialta 22QD
Hello,
My name is Cheryl, and I'm emailing you about the Winnebago I have for sale. The RV is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition.The mileage is 67,509.I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $4,500. Because of my div… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| e Stamford, CT, United States 2012-08-16 11:56:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 2008 Suzuki GSXR 600 Scammer Information i was looking for a good deal on a motorcycle to get back on the road and taking tours with my friends. the posting on craigslist was pretty much what i was looking for, and to boot it was going for a rather low price. so we started to send email back and forth with Q&A, usual type behaviour, not pushy, nothing suspicious. every question found a good answer, all details that were provided checked out and increased the level of confidence from "suspicious" to "cautious" to "so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| d mitchell Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-16 11:49:38 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:4539 Scammer Information offer to purchase a $70,000. item sight unseen via paypal courier to pick up… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | George Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-08-16 10:28:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale scammer Scammer Information I got 3 SMSs within the same afternoon I placed an ad in Gumtree. One was from Jerome asked Is your ad still available for sale? easier to contact me on gtbsky01@gmail.com What the condition and firm price. I answered to this person to come and have a look and, then make an offer.
He/She answered: 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-15 23:24:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Email - Buyer Scam Scammer Information Emailed asking if item still available... same old story.... THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS PERSON!
Thanks for your mail. I would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though I will not be available to come for supervision of the item, due to my flexible schedule. I will be paying you with my PayPal account because it's attached to my bank account and its safe and very secure way to make payment online. If my means of payment is accepted.
Kindly provide m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-15 21:02:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Purchase Scam on Craigslist Listing Scammer Information Emailed from one account to see if item still available. Then followed up with this scam canned response.. i have seen literally dozens with no changes in the text this week...
Hello,
Thanks for the swift response,as the item is still available, I will send a check to cover the cost of my purchase as am completely satisfied with the "ad".I will need the details of whom & where to mail the draft and It will be delivered by the a courier service within 2-3 days.Please note… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | shaun farr Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-15 12:25:51 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:4521 Scammer Information Person picked up my mobile phone number off carsales.com.au from an advertisement i placed. The text was from Jerome asked Is your ad still available for sale? easier to contact me on gtbsky01@gmail.com What the condition and firm price. I responded via email with a lower than listed offer to commence negotiation and got this response.
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Clem Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-15 11:55:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 No response SMS with request to use gmail email to buy car advertised on Gumtree Scammer Information When I email him from his text (which was not able to be replied to) I received this back -
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
after the cleared payment via paypal. Also more pics will be appreciated.
Many Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |