Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Orlando, FL, United States 2015-12-20 21:07:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Apex Cleaning Corp, LLC check scam Scammer Information I live outside of Orlando, Florida and have 170 square feet of antique street bricks for sale for $400 and listed them on our local Craig's List. Got an email telling me this person wanted them, that he would send me a check for the amount and once the check cleared to remove the bricks and he would send out his workers to get them. We received the check, but it was for over $1,385.00 dollars, being I am a retired banker, I knew something was very wrong. Call the bank BM… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-12-16 00:16:29 Classified Ads Scam | Try to sell a boat. Scammer Information Got a reply on an advert for the sale of my boat advertised in Boatsales.com.au. First an SMS to e-mail the lowest price and condition of the boat The SMS number was +46731765703 . To reply with e-mail to lyndasabuba611@gmail.com . All sounded suspicious from the start but I replied to confirm price and condition. Shortly after he replied the same thing as he done to others, not even re-written it, just copy and paste. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 2015-12-15 15:27:59 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Rose Lama. Scam Gumtree buyer. Fake payment. Fake Paypal payment confirmation email. Don't pay shipping fees on his/her behalf! Scammer Information Sends an initial text to enquire about Gumtree ad but will only communicate by email: rose.lama4001@gmail.com. If you try to text back, your reply will fail to send. Claims to be wheelchair bound therefore willing to buy without coming to check goods. Pretends to transfer money by sending a fake paypal payment confirmation email. Claims to have transfered the full price plus £295 on top for shipping and handling and another £40 Moneygram fee. However, you can't access … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-12-15 02:38:25 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Online scammer via Furniture sales Scammer Information Below is the first email response to evoke a sales transaction. Terrible attempt to evoke a $15k transaction.
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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 w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Ralph Marangio Dublin, OH, United States 2015-12-12 14:15:19 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Selling a car on Wallapop and received a text from 1-954-526-4689 instructing me to contact his wife by email rebelyd888@gmail.c Scammer Information Posted a car to sell on Wallapop.com then received a text from 1-954-526-4689 telling me to contact his wife at email rebelyd888@gmail.com. I did so and then received the following email reply:
Re: 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
3 hours ago at 5:46 AM
From
Rebecca Lloyd
ToRalph Marangio
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2015-12-12 03:50:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:25987 Scammer Information replied to my ad on gumtree trying to sell my tea drop caravan … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Freidin Jaffrey, NH, United States 2015-12-11 21:33:05 Classified Ads Scam | sarahpurccy@yahoo.com - car purchase Scammer Information I received the following email at 2:07 PM EST today. It's virtually identical to messages she has sent to others:
Thanks so much for you mail, i am buying this for my Son and i am
a petroleum engineer currently on a rig offshore i really want this to
be a surprise gift for my Son so i wont let him know anything about
this until it gets delivered to him , i am sure he will be more than
happy with it.I can only pay with paypal here, i will need you to give
me your paypal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-12-14 20:42:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | SCAM Scammer Information I had posted an item for sale on Craig's List on 12/08/15.
I received a text on 12/09/15 stating:
Reply to jdvclzusws98@gmail.com if you still have this ( )
I then replied to the email address given in the text.
I received a reply back , also on the 9th stating the following:
(SEE BOX BELOW)
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  | Anonymous Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 2015-12-09 13:10:28 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Huresco limited Scammer Information they send emails to job seekers informing them that they have invited them for an interview,the applicant is then supposed to send a certain amount of money before the deadline given.Personally i did not fall for their trick since i know no employer is supposed to ask any money from you to give you the job,here's the mail they sent me.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-12-08 09:39:36 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Purchase of caravan for sale. Scammer Information SMS received on my mobile phone. His email address included for reply. No access to phone line at his location.
Wanted to know if caravan we have for sale is still available. He wanted to buy caravan.
Our Bank name, BSB and Acct No. given (No passwords etc given) for direct entry of money into our account.
Decided to Google name given and found he was a Scammer. Have emailed him to advise I know he is a scammer.
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| Anonymous Yelm, WA, United States 2015-12-05 18:28:49 Classified Ads Scam | +1 mail asking for administrative assistant Scammer Information Received this 2 mails from them.
The first one:
"Dear (my first and last name),
We are looking for Virtual/ E-mail Assistant for our online church, Daniel World Outreach Ministries, to organize and develop our new online Christian Newsletters business. During our deliberation, we have seen your profile to be perfect for this job and we believe you can be an asset to our church. We are a small Christian Daily Newsletters Distribution Business that is completely family o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Chillicothe, OH, United States 2015-12-04 21:52:30 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  +1 Car or sale Scammer Information Text Message: I saw ur vehicle AD on my old phone, Pls send the vehicle Autotrader link or pics & details to t19son@gmail.com so I can view the pics clearly on my PC before I decide to proceed with the purchase. Terry
I did a reverse search on the email and found others he has tried to scam on Autotrader. I did not respond to his text message or send info to his email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Nephi, UT, United States 2015-12-04 05:27:32 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | This person claims to be deaf, and that an agency will pick up the car. Obvious scam. Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Jewett City, CT, United States 2015-12-04 00:38:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Nonpayment for REO services- snow plowing, cleaning, real estate work Scammer Information We answered an add on craigslist to do work on foreclosures for the banks. We plowed snow, cleaned out properties, mowed lawns and never got paid. He would send a couple hundred dollars so you would keep accepting work with the promise that the big check was coming which of course it never did. We are in CT, he is in GA. The only way we can go after him is to go file suit in GA. He has screwed at least 6 other CT contractors… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-12-03 20:14:33 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Zack Olden Scammer Information I am selling my car on auotrader classics. I googled "zack olden hewlett packard" and the scam is identical to what you describe. Wanted me to set up a paypal account, etc. I forwarded to autotraderclassicsfraudwatch. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2015-12-03 19:03:53 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | An email sent to my father about his car for sale Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm
software engineer in Hewlett Packard,(HP) and a contract staff so i
cant handle this in person.My only means of payment is PayPal,its safe
fast and secure and i will be responsible for the paypal transaction
charges so you can get your expected amount.If you … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Joseph Bozeman, MT, United States 2015-12-02 11:47:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Auto Scam Scammer Information I placed my car for sale on craigslist.com. The unknown scammer asked for a few details. Said he was satisfied and would buy it. Then said he would pay through PayPal and have a mover pick it up after the funds have cleared. He also mentioned he was at Fort Drum Army Base in Jefferson County. I've seen this before and instantly knew it was a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Glen Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-12-01 03:47:07 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Selling your car Scammer Information Contacts you wanting to buy your car and insisting to provide her with your PayPal details, says she is away and can not view the car and is happy to pay full amount… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Perkins South Solon, OH, United States 2015-12-01 01:37:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist scam Scammer Information Posted a stereo system on Craigslist. Text me saying he was stationed with the military in Jefferson County, NY. Wanted me to send an email with PayPal email. I told him I'd add shipping and he shipping was unnecessary because he'd have a mover pick it up. Big trigger for scammer. No one hires a professional mover to ship a stereo system. Googled his email and found that he's been doing this thanks to this website. Appreciate the info.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-11-30 23:24:03 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | micmunday Websms Scammer Information Asking if my van was still for sale, working away so typical scam. Can't these guys be put in jail?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-30 11:07:05 Classified Ads Scam | MicMunday@outlook.com Is my item listed on ExplorOz still for sale and reply by email as he is at work Scammer Information WebSMS message "is your ad on Exploroz still up for sale? Reply back to me with your firm price at my email micmunday@outlook.com as I'm at work. Email me ASAP… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Queens, NY, United States 2015-11-30 07:56:13 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:25865 Scammer Information "Thanks for getting back to me, I would like to ask some details concerning this vehicle before before making a purchase: How long have you owned it? Do you have the spare tire? Is there any rust on the vehicle? Have you owned it from new? Have you ever had any transmission repairs? Where did you get your vehicle serviced? Do you have the extra keys? I'm wanting to get the car as a birthday gift for my in-law, It's priced favorably compared to others so I want you to consid… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Queens, NY, United States 2015-11-30 07:25:12 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Autotrader (autotrader.com), ref:25864 Scammer Information "Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm
software engineer in Hewlett Packard,(HP) and a contract staff so i
cant handle this in person.My only means of payment is PayPal,its safe
fast and secure and i will be responsible for the paypal transaction
charges so you can get your expected amount.If you don't… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-30 06:43:38 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | New Zealand Oil and Gas 'offshore' wanting to buy my car Scammer Information Received a text saying he was interested in my car and asked me to email him. When i did he wrote the below email. I did a search for his company and found a 'scam alert' in their contacts page.
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 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-29 06:08:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | vehicle sale Scammer Information Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. I am buying the item for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I wa… Read Full Report ⇒ |