Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa 2015-10-07 15:57:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Lynzi Lauren(lynzi1200001@gmail.com) Scammer Information order something from me to post to nigeria and pay via paypal. got email looked fake, and checked and its listed on this site… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cicero, NY, United States 2015-10-07 15:43:18 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | "Small yorkie puppies free to caring home text to (972)694-3029 also (747)500-6157 Scammer Information Responded to an ad in the Syracuse, NY Sunday classified section for "yorkie puppies free for adoption to caring home". Texted the given number as requested...text to (672)694-3029. Ad stated," Hello everyone, trying to find my boy and girl home, unfortunately I cannot keep him due to my kids having allergies issues. They are purebred Yorkshire terrier 1st and 2nd shots already done including deworming(have paperwork to proof it) ...they are great with kids and will need lots… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-10-06 12:42:11 Classified Ads Scam | +1 NZOG Scammer Information he stated he was working for NewZealand oil and gas looking to purchase my motorcycle on bikesales.com similar story to all the rest regarding paypal purchase and transport costs via western union smelled a rat early but it just got bigger he even sent a copy of a drivers license (queensland) but had no address on it… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-10-05 04:48:04 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Taite Whitikaupeka Scammer Information I received a text message today: "is your car on carsales still available for sale? Email me at whitepeka60@outlook.com with the firm price and present condition."
I then did email answering the questions and received this email in return:
On 5 Oct 2015, at 2:44 pm, Taite Whitikaupeka wrote:
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 presen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United Kingdom 2015-10-04 18:46:50 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds |  ebay scam Scammer Information car scam … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Khumo Mosito Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2015-10-04 18:03:58 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  +1 Scam: SAPO Express Airmailto Nigeria and payment by paypal Scammer Information I advertised my wedding dress for sale on OLX in South Africa. I got a response from a certain Lynzi Lauren requesting me to give her my email address if the dress is still available. I responded wit my email and she immediately indicated that she wants me to ship it to her friend in West Africa and that she would pay R2000 extra for shipping of the dress. I was reluctant and responded with many questions which she chose not answer. she wanted my paypal account and completely… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Catskill, NY, United States 2015-10-04 12:42:03 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 I got scammed on Craigs List. I had 2 chairs for sale. Scammer Information Got scammed on Craigs List. Notified me by text messaging. His text starts out as the following:
I want you to know I am OK with the price and the condition. I want you to know I will not be able to show up for the pick-up. But if you are ready to do business with me, I will arrange a shipping company (Mediterrean
Shipping Co. Sarah Piper Thomaston, Ga.) that will pick it up for me at your pick up location after I send to you the money. So kindly get back to me with pi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-10-04 01:16:20 Classified Ads Scam | Carsales.com.au Ad Scam Scammer Information Attempt to accept payment via paypal and send vehicle with courier.
What a dickhead!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jon Cairns, Queensland, Australia 2015-10-03 09:48:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Email scam by blocked Text message Scammer Information Asks to send email only from a text message which is blocked:
"Evening, ur Camera/Lense still on sale? pls (email me only) on Lynnkors11@gmail.com Tqs"
They try to get you to email you so they have your real email address. Beware!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-10-03 09:17:06 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Motor bike scam Scammer Information Sends email:
Ok good,i will let you know when payment has been made shortly and also contact my freight agent regarding pickup arrangement but am trying to sort out with the freight agent hope to sort it out soon.
You will receive a confirmation email when done.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Cameron Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-10-03 04:11:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | southerncool10@gmail.com - responded to car ad on Gumtree Scammer Information I put my car on Gumtree for sale. Got a text message from the Gumtree web service saying:
"Hi seller, is the listed car on Gumtree still for sale? If yes kindly get back to me on (southerncool10@gmail.com) with your final asking price."
I replied with a simple message saying that the car was being inspected but I would let them know if it was going to be available after that.
I got a suspicious email reply with poor grammar / punctuation, facts that didn't quite add up… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lawerence Somewhere in United States 2015-10-02 20:42:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 RV purchase Scammer Information 1.)
Hello,
I'm replying you regarding the 1994 Coachmen Santara that I have for sale. The condition of the motorhome is excellent, no mechanical problems, very well maintained, never wrecked or involved in an accident, title clear, legally under my name, 7,5 V-8 engine, 29 ft long, 6 person sleeping capacity, 2 AC, functional generator, no leaks and you can find the pictures attached to this email.
I am selling it for $2,000. Because of my divorce settlement, I own thi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Waipahu, HI, United States 2015-10-02 17:43:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | John Waltar wants to buy car with PayPal Scammer Information I'm a valid seller, selling my truck, and this John Walker aka John Waltar said he was a naval officer interested in purchasing my truck but claims there is no cellular network at sea therefore to email him. Negotiations are made through email. I knew right away this guy was a scammer. Things he said didn't make sense and the whole thing was iffy. This was his email to me:
John walker
Sep 29 at 12:01 PM
Hello there
I want to buy this f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cerritos, CA, United States 2015-10-01 16:06:57 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | zack olden Scammer Information Listed my auto for sale on Classic Auto Trade, he answered post and wanted to buy today for his pregnant wife...wanted to use pay pal to make quick payment today.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous New York, NY, United States 2015-10-01 13:19:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Mariana Lopez - SCAM - Apartment in Paris Marais - SCAM Scammer Information This person posted a listing for an apartment on Craigslist. They said they were teaching at the University of Edinburgh and needed to sublet their Paris apartment. We had several back and forth exchanges in which they supplied a photo ID, and asked for mine in return. They sent a rental agreement but said they could only accept payment via Western Union due to several ridiculous excuses. ("My passport is at the Canadian Embassy" "I haven't had a chance to set up a checking a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-09-30 15:26:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +4 Sale of my wedding dress Scammer Information I posted my wedding dress on Gumtree.com and was happy to see interest from someone, it turned out to be a scammer. I could tell the person wasn't local so asked many questions over a couple of days.
This was her first email to me.
"hi is ur wedding dress still for sale?pls advice on ur price with present condition and email me (kattym455@gmail.com) for quick reply"
Then
"Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i'll be coming soon from our… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom 2015-09-30 14:41:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:24865 Scammer Information This is the actual E/mail
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Thanks for getting back,am a marine engineer and presently working on the sea,we do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility,i am satisfied with your ad as described on the site and am ready to buy it,i will not be able to come for inspection due to the nature of my work.
I have a shipper that will be coming for the pick up and deliver it to my place af… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-09-30 02:13:20 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Michael Munday (Mic) Scammer Information Sale of our Motorhome via CMCA site.
Message on iphone in mail, to contact micmunday@outlook.com re purchasing the
Motorhome. He is working in NZ at Taranaki Basin on kapo project and wants to buy
the vehicle (unseen)? Wants Bank Account details or Paypal Account number.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 2015-09-29 15:51:37 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  I googled !st divine international Scammer Information I avertsed my van for sale very similar to the lady above the address the money gram was to go to is Mitch Meyer clearwater florida 33128… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-09-28 02:47:53 Classified Ads Scam | Carsales.com Scammer Information Thanks for the response, i would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
Am buying this for my son for his 21st birthday. He lives in Darwin presently so is going to be shipped to Darwin after have sorted out with the payment, i want to be sure if it is still in good condition ,i will not be able to come for inspection now all i really need f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | M Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-09-27 17:54:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Trying to get items for free/fake "PayPal" transaction Scammer Information Just check the email scam source below... I have their full name and address which is in VIC. Anyway the issue is that legit PayPal emails have never arrived in the junk mail folder... and why couldn't they have sent it as an attachment or a forwarded message...? Plus the fake PayPal transaction from shipmentsupdate@consultant.com
Watch out guys. Stay safe!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jon Cairns, Queensland, Australia 2015-09-27 15:29:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Angelica Velez Gumtree classifieds email scam Scammer Information A person calling themselves "Angelica Velez" suddenly makes an offer on the Gumtree classifieds website.
No details, just "Hi there, I'd like to offer $12200"
Then I ask immediately for more details.
3 hours later, I get this reply:
ok, send me your email address. thanks On Sunday, September 27, 2015 2:45 PM, "Seller.27shs3mv5ndnz@users.gumtree.com.au" wrote: Thanks for your offer, can you send me more details about you? Where a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jon Cairns, Queensland, Australia 2015-09-27 03:01:07 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | TEXT Message scam from blocked phone number fro Gumtree advertisment Scammer Information A text message is sent by a person who claims to be of name "iLker Kuyucu"
It is from a blocked number so no number can be traced.
Asking for "What's the FIRM price & present condition for your camera Advert on gumtree, best way to get me is via email ( allphasecot8@gmail.com ) . Thanks iLker Kuyucu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2015-09-26 09:49:02 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Bikesales Scammer Information bikesales scam - working offshore, no access to credit or bank account online, ANZ bank account linked with paypal, wants my paypal account info or my bsb and account number of my bank to 'send' me money… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-09-25 23:49:54 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | wanting to buy my car that i had advertised through "All Classified" www.allclassifieds.com.au Scammer Information 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 complete the sales with you. This transaction is also based on HUGE amount of trust and I expect to see this from your end as it is… Read Full Report ⇒ |