Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | GP Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-11-03 09:27:33 Classified Ads Scam |  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 Netlot who provided the above email. The other from WebSMS. Same story.
sarana brook
to me
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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Beaumont, Alberta, Canada 2015-11-02 21:23:42 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |   R.V. for sale on Kijiji.Ca Scammer Information Contacted 1st through text message..Very eager to complete the deal asked more questions about the unit..etc,
Several emails pertaining to setting up a paypal account..(.No need for one myself) ..Asked for certified cheque.
He said his work schedule did'nt allow him the time to get a cheque off ...
again the insistance of me setting up a pay pal acct..
Once a legit acct was set up . I started to get a very good looking"cut & paste" pay pal logo & letter of instruction!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Arthur S Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-11-02 11:37:01 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | carsales.com.au keen buyer working at AWE new zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project Scammer Information I have a 2002 car for sale via carsales.com.au. I was surpriesed to hear from "belinda" by text the dya after I posted the ad. Mind you the ad at that time had no pictures of the car yet becasue I uploaded them the next day yet this person was keen to send me the money without inspecting the car or even seeing how the car looked like. They did ask the right quesitons but the story just sounded odd so I knew it was too good to be true, besides all this effort for a $5000 car? … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-11-02 03:39:41 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Suzuki Vitara Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I'm away at sea at the moment, and we are presently offshore in New Zealand on project. We do not have access to phone at the moment, it's 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
What's the present condition?Final Asking price?how many owners has it had?does it need anything to be replace or repair??has it ever been in a crash?Has it been kept in a garage?When las… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Bill Murfreesboro, TN, United States 2015-11-01 21:36:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Cashier check payment for ad on Craigslist Scammer Information Answered Craigslist ad with a text rather than call or email when the ad stated no texts. Asked for my full name and address. Offered 100 dollars over the price and they would send a cashiers check. Said that after the check cleared the bank they would send a mover for the pickup… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-01 06:13:32 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Email wanting to buy car Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) ,he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a suprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT.
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | martin williams Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-10-31 13:43:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  car sale Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT presently
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-10-31 03:34:29 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Shane Jeremy Scammer Information So called "Shane Jeremy" responded to a classified ad we placed via the internet in our local paper. His response was thus:
Great reading from you, Your asking price was perfect... I would have loved to come for inspection personally and pay cash but, due to nature of my job i will not be able to come for inspection, am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday on a remote island for the next few Months, But i have gone through your advertisement and i am happy to comp… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-10-31 00:10:41 Classified Ads Scam | Response to Ad on carsales.com.au via WebSMS Scammer Information Identical to others reported with same scammer details...
In response to my ad on carsales.com.au - I received a WebSMS straight away after the ad going public... almost immediately after listing....
The text asked whether the car is still for sale and my firm price.
It also asked to respond via e-mail only.
I received an e-mail back (as below) asking for my paypal or bank details.
The message had the feel of a scam...
Searched name on google and found two other… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-10-29 22:38:51 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | awe new zealand kapo project Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15 days off and 15 days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
What's the present condition?final asking price?how many owners has it had?does it need anything to be replace or repair??has it ever been in a crash?When l… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-10-29 15:31:52 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +2 Auto Trader Ad Scammer Information ken_wilson05@hotmail.com
Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently been deploy to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i wil… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Falkirk, Falkirk, United Kingdom 2015-10-28 22:00:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:25474 Scammer Information am interested in your motor,what is the firm price and current condition? kindly email me at conordflam@gmail.com
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| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-10-28 20:03:03 Classified Ads Scam | craiglist scam Scammer Information This was the email sent to me
Good morning,
I quickly want to pass on this important update on today's activities cause I will be leaving for an all day regional meeting and I might not be able to check or respond to email but will definitely respond to SMS. You will receive a package via USPS (United state postal service) tomorrow with tracking# 9405501699320062796166 it containing a check to be processed for your weekly allowance and few errands. It's worth $1980; A… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Grand Forks, ND, United States 2015-10-28 12:26:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:25469 Scammer Information Gave him money and he did not deliver what I paid for… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-10-27 22:24:42 Classified Ads Scam | +1 Scam involving purchase of a car online Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) ,he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a suprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT.
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 2015-10-27 15:03:07 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:25448 Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my lovely son who just graduated ontop of his class in Autralia national university (ANU) ,he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT.
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jennifer Huntsville, TX, United States 2015-10-26 18:39:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist/Paypal Scammer Scammer Information I received a text in response to a dining set I'm selling for $1500. They asked if it was still available and I responded with yes. Then I received this: "Your asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others I've seen lately. However, I will like to complete the payment through paypal for the safety of both of us. In addition, I will need your name, the pickup address or location and please include your paypal email address for the payment." When I repl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jennifer Huntsville, TX, United States 2015-10-26 18:37:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist/Paypal Scam Scammer Information I received a text in response to a dining set I'm selling for $1500. They asked if it was still available and I responded with yes. Then I received this: "Your asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others I've seen lately. However, I will like to complete the payment through paypal for the safety of both of us. In addition, I will need your name, the pickup address or location and please include your paypal email address for the payment." When I repl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Lawrence Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-10-26 03:08:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad Scammer Information This useless worm tried to scam me with my motor bike which is for sale on gumtree.... First he texted me and asked me to email him, so I did. When I received his email about being off shore for 20 days etc etc, I knew he was a pathetic, low life, scum sucking bottom dwelling, weak, mangey, raggedy ass troglodyte. So a replied accordingly but was a lot more colourful with my wording.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-10-26 00:45:48 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Scammer Information Respond to advert on boatsales.com.au … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Boise, ID, United States 2015-10-25 22:03:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | underpriced Tractor w/delivery, must send a money order Scammer Information Posts a tractor on Craigslist too cheap. Then wants you to send them a money order. Price includes free delivery anywhere, any country.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom 2015-10-25 19:57:44 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 michelletony@outlook.com Scammer Information Sends a long detailed email with very poor grammar and spelling (bad translation?).
Can't collect the item (in a wheelchair!?) and can't call (loss of hearing!?) so they will send an agent.
Asks for PayPal account details and I assume it will then go on to fish for the $500 transfer as mentioned in other reports.
Beware!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-10-25 12:24:04 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Car enquiry Scammer Information Selling my ute on carsales and received a text from someone asking me to email them and specifically no text. Do not trust!!
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| Anonymous Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 2015-10-24 02:23:27 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com | buying car from kijji Scammer Information offer to pay for my vehicle in full-sending movers to pick up vehicle-wants to pay by paypal-be lery… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-10-23 19:17:25 Classified Ads Scam | Response to ad on carsales via WebSMS Scammer Information In response to my ad on carsales.com.au - I received a WebSMS pretty much straight away after the ad going public asking whether the car is still for sale and my firm price. It also asked to respond via e-mail, so I did.
I received an e-mail back (as below) asking for my paypal or bank details. It looked suspicious that someone would go ahead with buying a car without looking/test driving it first. I googled the company name and it warns about scams https://www.nzog.com/c… Read Full Report ⇒ |