Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Greenbelt, MD, United States 2015-11-29 04:52:38 Classified Ads Scam |  Craigslist scam replies Scammer Information Posted items on Craigslist. Received text from Tom Shedy: "I will pay your asking price" asking me to "delete posting as I am entirely committed to buying." But wants to snail mail me money order with my price plus fee for movers. When I cash, movers will come, I'm supposed to give them their cut, and they take items.
I think the scan is it will be that the money order is fake. Bank cashes it but later finds it's fake, wants me to repay it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-29 00:08:19 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |   New Zealand Oil And Gas Scammer Information I have a convertible sofa bed for sale in the local papers through "Traderoo" I received an e-mail from a Stella Williams who said she was working with NZOG in the Taranaki Basin on the Kupe project, she said she had placed the amount of $1,100 into my Pay Pal A/C when checked it was not there, I was then advised to forward $550 to a Transport Agency in China to enable the item for sale to be picked up then I would receive the full amount. I pressed her for contact by Ship to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia 2015-11-26 23:42:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Selling a car on Gumtree Scammer Information Was sent a text message at 4.30am saying that she was interested in buying my car. Asked for the price and present condition, and to reply by email.
Email reply came back in 16 minutes
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Lee Thorne Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-26 02:15:37 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Oil Rig worker Adam Lilley asking for bank details Scammer Information He wants to buy a bike unseen and wants my bank details and he has address of 11 Anictomatis Road Berrimah.NT 0826. (its a Business)
But he sent through his nsw licence number of 11569269 and on it it has an address of unit 6/20 Leonay street Sutherland NSW
He claims he works New Zealand oil and Gas (NZOG) why would you live in Darwin and work in New Zealand. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bob Essendon, Victoria, Australia 2015-11-25 00:21:23 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Want bank details scam buy car site unseen.Carsales@com.au, grantabbottau@outlook.com Scammer Information Got txt that asked me to reply by email and then received this email. I didn't give any details after doing research and seeing it was a scam.
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.Regardin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Canada 2015-11-24 18:57:04 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  Contacted on kijiji, buyer claims to be overseas and asks for paypal details Scammer Information Contacted on kijiji, buyer claims to be overseas and asks for paypal details. Claims to be buying as a Christmas present for her son. Claims to be working overseas and unable to call, text or provide payment by bank draft, etc. Poor english used in emails. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-24 05:38:42 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:25801 Scammer Information Offers to buy and wants bank account details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Chris Olson Tampa, FL, United States 2015-11-23 17:55:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigs list vehicle scam Scammer Information Put my motorcycle up for sale. I got a reply right away from Mr David Robin.
Said he would send payment by PayPal including fees. Then received a email from a fake PayPal address
Saying I need to go to a money gram location and send money to another party to get the full payment.
I did not go any further.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-23 00:04:32 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Ad placed on carsales.com to sell car - scam email from "buyer" - Sean Carterbil Scammer Information - Responded to carsales.com.au ad and agreed to purchase.
- Advised he was working at sea and he would arrange tranport company to collect car
- He advised that freight company;-
Shuchen Xiao
18 Suhao Bldg
Nanxin Rd
Nanshan District
Shenzen, China
(This address is the address of China Freight - Shuchen Xiao is an individual)
would collect car but needed to be paid upfront. This amount was to be paid by Western Union to the above person at the freight company address.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-22 11:41:49 Classified Ads Scam | +2 SMS message to sale on boatels.com.au Scammer Information Received a WebSMS in response to a sale advertisement on boatsale.com. au. Asking us to respond to alilley8088@gmail.com.au. Requested provide condition and price. Information provided and 'Adam Lilley' responded with a request for paypal or bank details. Suspicious as effectively stating will buy item dight unseen and already commenced organising pickup and ship meant. Googled name/ company and scam alert game up. NZOG has a statement on their website stating they do no… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Denver, CO, United States 2015-11-21 01:21:46 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | RV for sale Scammer Information Thanks for getting back to me regarding the 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 which is strictly no calls. My Mode of payment is PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online, but i have it attached to my PayPal account. Since I'm requesting this transaction to be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom 2015-11-20 21:30:08 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:25756 Scammer Information Wanted to buy my motorbike on Gumtree, had to send him account details etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Steph Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom 2015-11-20 10:53:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree audi advert - LionalChristiano500@gmail.com New Zealand oil and gas rig offshore buyer Scammer Information Contacted my husband through email offered full asking price saying it was a present for his son. He would organise a courier and offered an extra £150 to take it off gumtree. After numerous emails saying the funds were ready to transfer to my paypal account he then explained there was a problem with the courier and he would give me the money direct to pay the courier and I would pay them.
Mmmmmmm, if it didn't sound dodgy before it did then. I thought dance around his s… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-19 23:06:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Scammer asked for paypal or bank details to deposit money Scammer Information Hi,
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price, and the condition,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,its 15days off and 15days on and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternativ… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-19 12:08:51 Classified Ads Scam | SHANE JEREMY Scammer Information I PLACED A CLASSIFIED AD IN MY LOCAL PAPER TO SELL MY CAR. HE/THEY FIRSTLY SENT AN SMS ASKING WHETHER THE CAR IS STILL FOR SALE, AND REQUESTED THAT I REPLY BY EMAIL RATHER THAN SMS. ONCE I DID THAT, THEY EMAILED ME BACK IMMEDIATELY TO REQUEST THAT I NOW SEND MY ADDRESS AND BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS. THAT EMAIL IS WORDED EXACTLY THE SAME AS OTHERS REPORTED HERE (SHOWN BELOW).… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-11-19 09:47:54 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 Bikesales.com.au scammer alilley8088@gmail.com, saranabroks010@gmail.com 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 can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-19 09:19:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car sale ad on Gumtree Scammer Information From: Trevor Smith
Ok good, thanks for the details with the pictures, i have already gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it However, I will not be coming to view it because of my Job,i am a Navy instructor for new recruits.I won't be able to leave the base for now but i can actually work on sending a transport company to come for it,i would have come down myself but due to my work schedule i'm little busy to leave my assignmen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-11-19 08:01:18 Classified Ads Scam | +1 Car sale Scammer Information Replied to my classified add, offering to buy the car and for me to provide paypal or bank details.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-19 06:45:00 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Taite Whitikaupeka 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 can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Medina, OH, United States 2015-11-19 06:27:00 Classified Ads Scam | FOR ANYONE GETTING A GUMTREE SCAMMER CLAIMING THEY ARE OFF SHORE AND USE PAYPAL Scammer Information IF YOU GET ANY RESPONSE CLAIMING THEY ARE OFFSHORE OR CAN ONLY USE PAYPAL OR THE BIGGEST RED FLAG.....THEY WILL USE A "COURIER".....BEWARE!!!!!
COPY AND PASTE THE FULL HEADER OF THEIR EMAIL AND SEND IT TO SPOOF@PAYPAL.COM
PAYPAL WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IT IS A SCAM VERY FAST!!!!!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Leland, NC, United States 2015-11-18 15:24:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigs list Scammer Information
Sarah Mccauley
Nov 17 at 9:30 PM
To
Message body
Yup i just read your mail now but, I'm not in town for now, i have to
rush down and revisit my father who was rushed back to the
hospital,and i wont be able to meet with you right now but i am 100%
okay with the price as seen on the advert, I'll proceed in issuing out
a
Certified BANK Check across to you IMMEDIATELY, which can be CASHED
in your bank withou… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hampstead, Camden, United Kingdom 2015-11-18 11:30:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | mary fullar - gumtree Scammer Information wanted to buy car but unable to come personally as "in a wheelchair and limited access to money" so would send a courier to collect and pay the money via pay pal - thankfully we spotted this was a scam before we done anything … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom 2015-11-17 22:03:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car theft Scammer Information Contacted through gumtree advert. Asked for address so courier could pick up vehicle. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-11-17 06:01:16 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | car sales still for sale ? Scammer Information Is your car listed on carsales 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-17 01:30:10 Classified Ads Scam | Boatsales Scammer Information He contact me through an advertisement i had for selling my boat on "Boatsales"… Read Full Report ⇒ |