Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Lisa Manhattan, KS, United States 2012-05-01 19:15:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | used car scam My name is Jane, and I'm emailing you about the 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer XLT I have for sale. The SUV is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never been i... ⇒ more |
| No Name Seattle, WA, United States 2012-05-01 15:55:27 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | +2 2005 lund fisherman $4,400 Saw an Add on Craigslist 2005 Lund fisherman 1800 $4,400. I inquired about it to the seller Jane E. Randsell at Mailto:jane.e.randsell020@hotmail.com I then received partial detail of item seemed kinda weird. I said I was interested in buying it and then r... ⇒ more |
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| mpweise Limestone, TN, United States 2012-05-01 15:52:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 ~~05 Lund Fisherman~~ - $4400 Hello ,
My name is Jane, and I'm emailing you regarding the Lund that I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. It h... ⇒ more |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-05-01 09:51:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +4 Car sale Scan Hi
I just thought you might have had some other buyer's interested in buying the Vehicle from you so i think the best way for me to outbid them is only by offering you an additional $700.AUD to your asking price on your ad Gumtree, But let me start b... ⇒ more |
| E Rudman Elmwood Park, IL, United States 2012-05-01 07:32:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2007 Jayco Jayflight 29BHS 29' Travel Trailer $5000 (Chicago) Beautiful, spacious, travel trailer with an excellent layout! A REAL BEAUTY MUST SEE!!
Contact for additional pictures and info. when I requested more info this is what I received...Hi ,
Right now I am at the military base getting ready for Afghanis... ⇒ more |
| Carole Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-05-01 01:43:12 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Selling Vehicle He sent me txt mess. with no mobile no. only email address. Below is email he sent me -
"thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the least amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for Dad and due to the nature of my job an... ⇒ more |
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| Alan Boyd Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-04-30 14:33:55 Classified Ads Scam Quokka (quokka.com.au) | +4 Car Sale I advertised my Ute. David Wilson said hed buy, was on an oil rig, would pay through paypal and an agent would pick up. Once we di a bit of investigating it turned out we had to send $950AUD to his agent - Leo Johnson - and hed release $20000
David Wils... ⇒ more |
| No Name Youngstown, OH, United States 2012-04-30 13:02:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Perfect 21' Sea Ray Bow Rider 1989 - $2500 (hartford ) My name is Christina, and I'm emailing you about the 21' Sea Ray I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. It has 23... ⇒ more |
| Eddy Gilbert Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-04-30 03:19:47 Classified Ads Scam
| text message to my mobile Text message about my car for sale "Mate is your car still available. Please get back to me on cris.patrick23@gmail.com for the firm price as my phone line is presently scrambled. It seems that Cris has form looking at what I have found on the internet abo... ⇒ more |
| No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-04-30 01:54:59 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Ad 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,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. What is you... ⇒ more |
| mary bay Cedar Rapids, IA, United States 2012-04-28 15:55:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 craigs list used auto for sale represents she has a car for sale in perfect condition below market price because she is going overseas and needs to get rid of it right away... can I send money to hold it... ⇒ more |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-04-28 10:22:51 Classified Ads Scam
| +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:2337 ... ⇒ more |
| Brendan Holleran Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2012-04-27 09:20:24 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:2328 Am very sorry for my late response, thank you for getting back to me. Though I'll be using
the services of a mover who will come for the pick up of the item on
my behalf because I'm currently away for a surgeon  but I will
send a Cashier check through m... ⇒ more |
| Merrilyn Achammer Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-04-27 03:40:14 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Caravan for sale We advertised our caravan on Trading Post and received a text via mobile asking for firm price and condition of van. He asked us to reply via email which we did. His reply seemed to vague so I googled his name and found this site with other similar inciden... ⇒ more |
| Senegade Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-04-26 22:40:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Cris Patrick Received a text message from "Chris" hours after listing my car for sale on Gumtree.com.au.
Text read:
"Mate,is your Car still available,Please get back to me on cris.patrick23@gmail.com for the firm price as my phone line is presently scrambled.
Regards"... ⇒ more |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-04-26 02:51:29 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 Peter Clarke - suspicious car buyer - buying for uncle in Malaysia Received text message in reply to ad selling my Mazda3 requesting service info, condition etc. Requested info to be sent via email.
Reply to my giving this information:
Thanks, I have actually tried to get this type earlier from here but most of the one... ⇒ more |
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| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-04-26 02:46:38 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Cris Patrick - away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible NT - Car buyer scam Received text message reply to my ad selling my car. Asking to confirm price etc via email.
In reply to my email I received this:
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 a... ⇒ more |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-04-26 02:45:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +10 Cris Patrick - away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible NT Received text message reply to my ad selling my car. Asking to confirm price etc via email.
In reply to my email I received this:
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 a... ⇒ more |
| Rachypoo712 Baldwin Park, CA, United States 2012-04-26 00:57:31 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 David Gray Jr Contacted me regarding my vehicle for sale...
Hello Rachel,
Thanks for getting back to me on here. I will take it for $14,700USD including PayPal surcharges since I am interested in the immediate purchase.
I can only make the payment via pay... ⇒ more |
| Ginny Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-04-25 10:40:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Beware Two Scam Buyer's for my Gumtree Ad in one day Beware there are 2 people texting within hours of each other wanting to buy items on Gumtree. I unwittenly emailed first scammer back but when I read return email I knew straight away it was a scam. Message read
Janet Cool
> Thanks for responding on ti... ⇒ more |
| No Name Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-04-25 08:47:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | daved1516 I'm not sure exactly what this guy is up to but getting a buyer for my boat in less than 24hrs without anyone looking at it seemed to good to be true. A google seacrh of his name and email brought me to this site with exact, word for word emails from the s... ⇒ more |
| MATT Danvers, MA, United States 2012-04-24 15:30:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 OFFSHORE WORKER SCAM TEXT MESSAGED ME ABOUT MY CAR AD, ASKS BEST PRICE AND THEN AGREES TO THE ASK PRICE, WANTS TO PAY FULL AMOUNT WITH PAYPAL SINCE WORKING OFFSHORE ON RIG. SAYS WILL ARRANGE PICK UP. NOT SURE HOW THEY SCAM, BUT I GUESS THEY USE HACKED PAYPAL ACCOUNTS, OR ARE P... ⇒ more |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-04-24 12:17:03 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +8 Christopher Ryan , 36 koolpinyah crescent tiwi northern territory 0810,Australia lisence number - 16723654 DOB- 29th oct,1975
christopher Ryan christ.ryan01@gmail.com
Apr 23 (1 day ago)
to me
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,which... ⇒ more |
| KATE LISYAK Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-04-24 09:02:31 Classified Ads Scam
| +3 classified ad on gumtree When I asked for call back number have not had any response. SAME STORY-MARINE BIOLOGIST ETC. Sounded like b--- sh--. Don't know how he could get the van without paying me?... ⇒ more |
| Rick Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-04-22 10:44:43 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | David Edmond Marine Biologist A copy of my email cnversation with this scammer...
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From: dave edmond [mailto:daved1516@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, 22 April 2012 6:34 PM
To: Rick
Subject: Re: Listing
Hi thanks f... ⇒ more |