Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada 2016-01-17 18:25:36 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |   Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Kijiji.com, ref:26405 Scammer Information This guy was looking for personal info, not to smart who is going to send you full price for a guitar and have his movers come and pick up. At least ask for some detailed pictures. He has an Ohio phone number. These clowns work harder at ripping off people than they would if they just went to work!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Church Crookham, Hampshire, United Kingdom 2016-01-17 08:11:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree ad - SCAM from michelletony(AT)outlook.com Scammer Information Received a text - this is the third time I've received a text of this nature about an item I have advertised on Gumtree....… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2016-01-17 05:20:38 Classified Ads Scam Quokka (quokka.com.au) | I advertised a bedroom suite on Quokka Scammer Information Thanks for getting back.I'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on your advert...i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG),which am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project...we do not have access to phone at the moment,that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
Regarding the payment,will be paying you via PayPal,because it the only means of payment i have on here and it linked up with my westpac bank account.K… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Tucson, AZ, United States 2016-01-15 16:00:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craigslist vehichle purchase scam. Motorcycle. Scammer Information I listed a motorcycle on craigslist for sale. I was contacted via text message. About condition and why
I was selling. The person acted like they were male and in the military. Stationed on base in bedford
Massachusetts. He said he would pay full asking price and arrange for pickup. Fund transfer would
Be through paypal. I asked for his paypal acct email. After i recieved email. I google searched it and
Scamdex.com came up. I read several reports of this person scammi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Camberwell, Southwark, United Kingdom 2016-01-15 13:07:24 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Selling a sofa and delivering to France! Scammer Information I was selling my sofa, they told me they have payed via PayPal and put £300+ in and asked if I would pay the courier as they couldn't do it. I instany didn't think this was right and Google the courier address they gave me:
Mark Thomas
12 de cimee londres
Paris
75019
France
Except the zip code is from USA, and the name Mark Thomas was instantly linked to scams.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Medina, OH, United States 2016-01-14 18:23:12 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  SELLING SOME HOT WHEEL CHILDREN TOYS....SCAMMER WANTS TO SEND A "MOVER" TO COME PICK UP Scammer Information I HAVE 12 HOT WHEEL CARS( CHILDRENS TOYS) ADVERTISED FOR SALE ON E-BAY.
I GOT THIS EMAIL CONCERNING THE PURCHASE. THIS SCAMMER WANTS TO HAVE A MOVING COMPANY PICK UP SOMETHING THAT COULD BE MAILED IN A SMALL BOX........HILARIOUS
Hello,
Thanks for the prompt response to my mail. I will be buying the item from you so please kindly withdraw the advert I'M OK with the price and the description stated . Please to be informed that i will pay you with a certified bank che… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Corydon, KY, United States 2016-01-14 01:00:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | someone answering my classified ad offering to by wheels sight unseen Scammer Information Email wanting my info through email only … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steven Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom 2016-01-13 19:32:59 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scam - jamiebradely12@gmail.com Scammer Information I was selling a drum kit on Gumtree and got a text from Jamie to mail hime with more details at jamiebradely12@gmail.com.
I knew it was a scam straight away but I thought i'd stick with is to hear his story...
Cutting out a few initial emails his story was...
"I wish to let you know that I'm satisfied with the price and the conditions and i will like to inform you that am buying the item for my Family in Thornton Heath,so i will be the one responsible for the pick up a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 2016-01-13 15:01:33 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com | Beware of Tom Shedy Scammer Information Tom Shedy texted me as a reply to my kijiji ad. Consistent with earlier reports from 2014, he is still at it in 2015. He will offer you a cashier's check, and for his movers to show up once the check is cleared. The text is extremely suspicious. Following up with a quick Google Search of his name, there are numerous reports of him in Ottawa pulling the same scam. Heads up everyone! Be safe. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Las Pinas, Metro Manila, Philippines 2016-01-13 07:01:48 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Beware of Sujira Thong using enaturalmme@gmail.com Scammer Information It doesn't make sense why someone from Bangladesh would buy a second hand car in the Philippines to have it shipped to Darwin in Australia. He will persistently email you and get your PayPal email and other info. Beware! Please read email thread below:
From: Sujira Thong Jan 12 at 10:20 AM
That is practically impossible because I do not know the shipping agent. I will only contact my shipping company after I have paid for the auto and you have c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Les Mitchell Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom 2016-01-12 18:30:08 Classified Ads Scam Yahoo | British Gas; ‎ Scammer Information We require everyone using British Gas to provide a copy of a valid passport photo page, national ID card or a driving license photocard… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Detroit, MI, United States 2016-01-12 00:54:54 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Nigerian PayPal Scam Scammer Information This guy tells you he has a fiance board schooling, and that they want something you are selling on Craigslist. He offers you more money for shipping, asks for your full name and email to pay you via PayPal. You get an email saying that he deposited the money, but you need to enter a tracking number in order for funds to show up. Oh, and he lives in Brooklyn, NY, but wants the package shipped to Nigeria. NEVER SHIP TO NIGERIA!!! His number is from oregon, but he says he lives… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada 2016-01-10 02:49:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Likely scam re purported RV sale claiming to use eBay's Vehicle Protection Program (escrow service) and "free deilvery" without Scammer Information First response to my request for particulars
"I am very sorry for my late answer but I had a family emergency and didn't had access to my e-mail since now. My name is Michelle and I'm emailing you about the 1998 Chinook Concourse 21 Ft I have for sale. The RV is in very good shape, no known issues, is in good condition.
The camper was never involved in any kind of accident . Clean title with no damage whatsoever . No leaks, no rust with only 51k miles on it . The camper sl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2016-01-09 22:06:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree scammers Scammer Information Posted furniture for sale and acKathy Smith offered asking price. Said she worked for New Zealand Oil and Gas and wanted furniture for her holiday home. Asked for my PayPal details. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Antonio Augusta, ME, United States 2016-01-07 18:11:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Selling something on Craigslist Scammer Information Trying to sell something on Craigslist, got a text from the number 425-880-0919 (later revealed to be a TextNow number) to email his wife at marylyd444@gmail.com. Once I did I got this response:
Thanks for getting back to me regarding my text...I hope it is in good condition? and there wont be any cause of disappointment if i purchase it from you? I want to buy it for my dad and I am ready to pay the asking price. I'm a Marine Engineer and am currently on sea right now whi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom 2016-01-07 09:54:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree purchaser michelletony@outlook.com asking for my PayPal email Scammer Information I received a text in reply to a gumtree ad that reads;
"Do you still have the listed furniture (2 items) on Gumtree for sale? Email final price via michelletony@outlook.com"
I replied (by that email address)
"Armchair sold now, only chest of drawer left"
He/She got back with;
On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, michelle tony wrote:
Great! please consider it sold and cancel every other appointment regarding it,i am buying it for my son and i am … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Corydon, KY, United States 2016-01-06 23:14:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | rv for sale Scammer Information I ask for information on rv they sent me a text and gave me the email address.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 2016-01-06 17:09:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +8 michelletony@outlook.com Scammer Information Received Text asking if the listed furniture was still for sale and to email a final price via
michelletony(AT)outlook.com
I responded to the email and was sent the following:
Great! please consider it sold and cancel every other appointment regarding it,i am buying it for my son who is moving to a new house and i am read to pay your full asking price, i have read through the advert and i'm totally satisfied with it and i will be glad if you can get back to me with some p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Tina Belmont, Victoria, Australia 2016-01-05 23:27:05 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | car sales Scammer Information Received a txt for my car sales ad and asked what was my best price. I replied via email as requested and got a reply asking for paypal details or alternatively my bsb and account details as they can transfer direct to me via westpac. So to be certain it was a scam I emailed back stating I had no paypal account and had a wetspac account that they can direct transfer into and asked for more details from them as my rego had to be transferred they weren't prepared to send any de… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-01-05 21:45:44 Classified Ads Scam CarsOnlineFree.com | reasurched OZOG website Scammer Information
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your PayPal details so i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2016-01-04 22:33:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | e.karson300@gmail.com Scammer Information Thanks for your response, I'm ok with the asking price and the
description stated so I would like to send payment asap to you via
USPS Air Carrier from my bank. Please let me know if a certified check
is ok.. After my check clears my Mover will come and pick it up at
your location... I would have come and take a look of it but I
can't... My business trip come earlier than I plan( on a business trip)
If you can get back to me with your info below... I'll mail the
check… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2016-01-04 20:32:10 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | CarSales Ad Scam Scammer Information Car up for sale on Carsales.com.au received the following SMS / Text message:
I will like to know if your car still available for sale and what is your firm price, please get back to me on (bahjatjonhk87@gmail.com) for easier contact.
CarSales' own website says not to contact anyone that asks you to communicate via email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Roxanne Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2016-01-04 09:34:35 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Annie josh accomadation scammer Scammer Information Scammer Annie josh finds people advertising a room or house for rent. Annie
Josh will then email you stating she is a chef on board a cruse ship. Moving to Aust and wants to pay for the room for months upfront. Annie josh will then send you and email requesting your bank details to transfer money from PayPal for the rent. To secure the room. she wires an amount to your bank through PayPal which is suspended . She will then notify you she has sent you the funds. Although y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-12-28 00:30:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Tried to purchase jewellery from me on gumtree using paypal Scammer Information Promised to make payment for an engagement ring I was selling on gumtree and to make payment through paypal. Wanted it sent to an address in Redcliffe QLD though his facebook account has him listed as living in Melbourne. No money was entered into paypal account. Only ever communicated via email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-12-25 12:15:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | alilley8088@gmail.com Scammer Information Adam will like to know if your bike on Gumtree is up 4 sale and what's the lowest amount it can go for.get back to Adam at (alilley8088@gmail.com)
This guy is trying to strike again. … Read Full Report ⇒ |