Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-11-16 22:32:44 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) |  trying to purchase my motorbike Scammer Information micmunday@outlook.com these 2 replied to my car sales add for sale of motorbike
grantabbottau@outlook.com
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,
I work on a remote mine site in New Zealand and the reception is terrible. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Damon Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-11-16 09:10:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:25680 Scammer Information wanted to buy my car on gumtree. got an SMS asking me to email him - as far as he got with me. I really hope this guy's life turns out as pointless and boring as his chosen career.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-11-16 09:05:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:25679 Scammer Information Rubbish web generated SMS from a known scammer - AVOID… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-11-16 04:37:33 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Used motorbike buyer Scammer Information After listing on Bikesales.com.au I received 2 sms messages asking if the bike was still for sale. The first from sarana brook ( http://www.scamdex.com/ScamTipReports/25533 ) then this one.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-15 01:27:13 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | bike for sale on Bikesales.com. Sent web SMEs regarding price and condition. Looked dodgy. Scammer Information Received a web Sms on the phone number used in the add. Checked it on Yahoo and got the scam alert. Not intending to reply.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Rudolf Fletcher Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-12 06:58:43 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Replying to your classifieds ad Scam from Grant Abbott Scammer Information I had a classified ad for my car at http://locanto.com.au
On 11/11/2015 I received the following WebSMS on my mobile phone:-
"Is your vehicle on locanto still for sale?what is the lowest price and condition of it,please get back to me through my email address grantabbottau@outlook.com"
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I replied with the following:-
Hi Grant, thanks for your inquiry.
I've put the car on eBay for sale. You can see more information by cl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-12 04:44:39 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Text SMS wanting personal information bank details Scammer Information Responds to the mobile number listed on caravan for sale ad on www.traderrv.com.au.
Text message reads: "Anthony: Hello.... is ur listing on trader Ad still up for sale? Kindly reply to my personal email parkersmart200@gmail.com with the last Price..."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kristie Bargenquast Woodford, Queensland, Australia 2015-11-12 02:05:19 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Email scam Scammer Information Was contacted in regards to our gooseneck for sale, advertised on the horse deals site.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | gareth stokoe Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom 2015-11-11 15:05:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling a car on gumtree Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me,please can i be rest assure that it's in good or fair condition state and will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest am buying this for my Son.But the main issue is that am an oceanographer and on a job contract at the moment.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use of laptop so my only quickest payment opti… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | nathan Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 2015-11-10 07:27:30 Classified Ads Scam | trade me classified scam Scammer Information Hello ,
Thanks for your response.I'm satisfied with the condition and Agree with the price,I need to let you know that my shipping agent will be coming for the pick up as soon as the payment has been complete and approved by PayPal and the shipping agent will be the ones to help me handle all other necessary details to complete the deal when they get to your home address for the pick up. .so i'll be buying it without seeing it, i'll arrange the pick-up of it with a Private C… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Chula Vista, CA, United States 2015-11-08 20:44:46 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Zack Olden-rip off artist Scammer Information Inquired about a car on autotraderclassics and is out to sea and only has access to his laptop and can only send funds through paypal.
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 | No Name Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada 2015-11-08 17:26:29 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:25604 Scammer Information Cell phone texting. Answered Kijiji ad for furniture items; wanted to send certified/bank cheque so needed my full name and address etc. Mentioned movers etc. Asked for these details from him but vague other than name so looked up and found reports that is a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Jarrettsville, MD, United States 2015-11-08 01:25:10 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader ad 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 yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Daz Point Cook, Victoria, Australia 2015-11-06 02:50:56 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer on bikesales.com.au Scammer Information I'm selling my bike through bikesales.com.au, I received a text on 5.11.2015 sent through WebSMS (no return number).
Text as follows: is your bike on bikesales still available for sale? email me at (whitepeka80@outlook.com) with the firm price & present condition.
I replied to the email address:
From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2015 23:32:32 +1100
> To: whitepeka80@outlook.com
> Yes it is $6000
> Sent from my iPhone
He responded with the following by email:… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-06 01:57:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Alex Bennett Scammer Information Not sure what he hopes to gain… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anna Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-05 04:59:28 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:25568 Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,
I work on a remote mine site in New Zealand and the reception is terrible. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking.I am already in talks with the cour… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Rod Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-05 04:36:08 Classified Ads Scam | +2 Buyer Scam for Yacht Scammer Information Copy of scammers email below, fits same MO as displayed on your most helpful site..!! Asking for Paypal/Account details for a purchase of yacht.. Thanks,keep up the great work..
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| No Name Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom 2015-11-04 22:25:14 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:25563 Scammer Information Tried contacting me about an item for sale on the Bristol Trade-it. He did not want to collect an item in person and offer his Paypal address. Alarm bells were ringing.
I think he just wants you to log into a fake paypal link. If you do this. your fucked.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Andy Riggs Little Bay, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-04 20:22:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Alex Moore Gumtree Scammer Information Tries to get bank details , offers to buy car sight unseen and ship to NT. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-11-04 15:20:25 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Craiglist Paypal Scam Scammer Information They wanted to buy something I was selling on CL. Claimed to have made a deposit to my paypal account but when I logged on to verify, there were no deposits made. The FAKE emails I received stated that they sent additional money and asked me to send the additional amount they sent to a shipping agent. When I refused, they threatened to call the local police, FBI and CIA on me. I told them to call whoever they needed to call. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom 2015-11-04 14:00:43 Classified Ads Scam | selling a car with Exchange and Mart Scammer Information I received a text message headed WebSMS asking if my car on Exchange and Mart was still for sale. I was asked to respond to his email address with a firm price. I did this and received a strange rambling email form him telling me he was buying the car as a surprise for his son who had just graduated from university and was top of his class. he asked me to accept a wire transfer via paypal and he would arrange a courier to collect the car, he didn't want to see the car as h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom 2015-11-04 12:10:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree motorhome sales ad. Scammer Information motorhome swift sundance 6 berth.
seller working in Scotland but will pay for delivery.
no viewing allowed
offered Ebay "LINK" http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/buy/contexual/return-policy.html
contact live as at 10.30 4/11/2015… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-11-03 23:37:41 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Car Sales Scammer Information Selling my car on carsales.com. He sent me an email wanting to buy my car. He sent an email stating that he was okay with the price but he works as a marine engineer and is currently on a repair of a big construction work offshore which will take a long time. we do not have access to phone at the moment due to current status of job. Regarding payment I will be paying you through Paypal linked up with internet messaging facility. Will organise a courier to sent it to Darwi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-03 20:38:04 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Classified ad MY105.com race car sales Scammer Information Was attempting to sell my car when I got an email from someone in the "Navy".
He was on assignment so couldn't come and see the car but was happy with the price. He wanted me to set up a paypal account so that he could transfer the funds but I asked him to do a direct deposit instead after checking with my bank who said this was the safest thing to do.
I then got a message saying that he would need to pay another $2000 for shipping and that the only payment accepted by the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | KINGSLEY Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria 2015-11-03 10:20:14 Classified Ads Scam | PAYTASKI.COM IS A SCAM Scammer Information They will give you a referral link and ask you to post in social media to earn money. Minimum withdrawal according to them is 300$. When you reach the amount, they will ask you to complete a survey before payment is enabled. When you click to start the survey, the site will tell you there's no offer for your region. I earned $375 yet they said the offer is not available in my area… Read Full Report ⇒ |