Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Moreno Valley, CA, United States 2019-07-29 00:28:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) |  Selling fake RV/uses ebay customer support with wrong # Scammer Information Thank you for your interest in buying my 2003 Sunnybrook 30' RV . Let me give you a few details about it. It is in excellent condition . It has 5th wheel with 2 Slides. This RV needs nothing and runs excellent.
The title is in my name and is clear. I am selling it at this final price of $1,000 because my husband died 3 month ago (he had a heart attack) and it brings me bad memories, along with my daughter decided to sell the house and so we moved in Omaha trying to sta… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert Payne Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom 2019-07-28 16:26:47 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  +1 Buying a boat on boatsandoutboards.com Scammer Information Msg to my mobile saying a niece interested in my boat that was for sale.
Can I send her details. I did that and then she emailed me asking for details wanting
to know my best price.
I told her cash only and she said it's not possible and what are my bank details.
She claims to be a drilling engineer living in Oslo. I then googled her name and realised I was a target. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Eeram Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-07-28 14:11:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Timothy Bates - emails - golemetz20033@gmail.com & t_bates1980@yahoo.com Scammer Information I placed an item on Gumtree and within 15mins was contacted by Timothy Bates wanting my email address, The first email
still up for sale?
Was just that, then I replied with yes.
Then I went into my trash as I hadn't heard anything else and got this, from this email address t_bates1980@yahoo.com
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Tara… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Croydon, Victoria, Australia 2019-07-26 08:35:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | car sale scam Scammer Information wanted Bank details for remote purchase of car. Supposedly working for the defense force in Timor. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Croydon, Victoria, Australia 2019-07-26 08:28:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car sale scam Scammer Information Offered a car for sale on gumtree, and was contacted by this person who was unable to deal with me directly. Asked for my Bank details (not supplied)… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Another Tradie Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-07-15 13:29:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree Australia (gumtree.com.au) | Janet Nicolas Scammer Information Posted an ad on Gumtree. Asked for my E-mail which seemed odd, and claimed to have limited phone use. Had a lot of convincing emails about money transfers with fake receipts and I almost sent $1000 to the account.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Pete Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2019-07-14 10:28:38 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buyer of trailer on Gumtree only could use Paypal Scammer Information Ann Alcatraz responded to my trailer ad on Gumtree but asked me to reply outside of Gumtree messaging service via email. Via email she said she is happy with the condition and price of my trailer but can only pay via PayPal and that she herself wouldn't be picking up the trailer, an agent would on her behalf. She was trying to buy a trailer in advance for a holiday here in Australia. I asked for more detail ie, why she couldn't buy herself and with cash, where she worked and… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2019-07-02 10:23:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Buyer responding to ad on Gumtree Scammer Information I advertised an electronic bidet toilet seat on gumtree and I received an email asking for my email address. I replied then got this response (below). I thought it sounded a bit far fetched so I did some investigating - firstly looked up NZOG website and I saw similar scams had been reported. Ireponded to the email by saying I couldn’t help them with their scam and that I had reported it to the Australian Federal Police.
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dr,Judy Bridget Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2019-07-01 08:08:22 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds |  GERMISTON ABORTION WOMEN'S CLINIC +27725166732 Scammer Information Quality Abortion services provided by the specialists.
Women health problems.
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From 1 week to 28 Weeks.
We use tested and approved pills .
Its 100% guaranteed & safe.
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We also do free womb cleaning and free pills delivery world wide.
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0725166732.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom 2019-06-26 13:46:44 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree uk Scammer Information Contacted me via Gumtree to buy furniture. Asked to respond to private email. Then asked about best price ( fair enough).
Alerted to spam as asked for photos which were already in the original Gumtree post… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Teena Dover Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2019-06-21 04:37:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree Australia (gumtree.com.au) | Jet Hand Dryers Scammer Information Attempted to try to buy Jet Hand Dryers that I have advertised for sale.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hartford, CT, United States 2019-06-18 21:47:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Steve Pierce tried to scam me Scammer Information I'm okay with the price and present condition. Can you assure me i will not be disappointed with it? What is the zip code for the pick up arrangement and I will be mailing out a Bank certified check to you if that's okay with you and i will arrange my mover to come pick it up once the check clears.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2019-06-11 11:10:35 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information asks for private email, smell a rat and find them here as a known scammer, they follow up as expected
"I'm glad to read back from you, I'm a farm worker in Turks Poultry farm in New Zealand, We do not have access to phone
at the moment,its 5days off and 25days, I want to buy it now and i want it deliver before my arrival. I will not be able to meet for inspection and collection. I have a courier agent that will meet you for inspection, all paper works, collection and also… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Columbia, MD, United States 2019-06-10 03:20:46 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  +1 Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado for sale $2,000 Scammer Information
On Sunday, June 9, 2019, 5:07:44 PM EDT, Michelle More wrote:
Hi,
Thank you for your interest in purchasing my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The reason I'm selling this truck way below market value, is because I'm serving in Offutt AFB, Nebraska but I was promoted and transferred to Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage Alaska for a 3 years period, so I don't need it anymore at this time. I don't want it get old in my garage, and I need to sell it before Jun… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Rohit Ludhiana, Punjab, India 2019-05-28 04:43:59 Classified Ads Scam | +1 Website development email scam Scammer Information Sorry for getting back to you so late,have been very busy ,i will like to discuss with you about the website.
I just opened a restaurant in Miami,Florida USA and i need you to get the website designed for me in due time which will not be more than 3 weeks.I have a supervisor who is in charge of the logos and the text contents for this website so you do not need to be worried about that.All you will need to do after providing you with the logos,image artwork and text conte… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-05-27 09:40:44 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Neopost Paper Folding Machine Scammer Information I advertised a Folding machine for sale on Gumtree and received an enquiry for the item. I responded with the details of the equipment and price. I then received a firm offer to purchase the item, and a request for further information, including my banking details. Something didn't seem right in the transaction request, so I placed the email address into the address line at the top of the page, and it came up as a suspected scam ....... "check Scamalot".… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2019-05-07 06:39:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Attempted scam relating to a car that I advertised. Scammer Information Related to a sale of a motor vehicle by me on Gumtree. Identical to a previously reported attempt in 2018.
I was suspicious of process and did not follow through. No harm done!
"I just made the payment and the funds has been deducted from my account, log into your email and check your awduncan46@gmail.com spam folder and inbox very well, I was told copy of the transaction status and the procedure to follow for receiving the money has been sent to your email, check your em… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Laupheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany 2019-05-03 07:22:16 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Bookoo PayPal Scam Scammer Information Listed car for sale, received message on Bookoo with email address. Replied. Continually asked for bottom line price. When given he replied with over inflated offer and asked to send money through PayPal because of location issues. An authorized agent would handle the rest. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | shani Romford, Havering, United Kingdom 2019-04-29 07:51:08 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | mic.elliot11@gmail.com Scammer Information i am selling a mobility armchair on gumtree and i thought this guy was genuinly interested so i took the ad down pending pick up UNTIL i saw he wanted £255 sent from my account so i have googled his email adress this morning to find out he is a scammer
emails are below
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Hello
Thank… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia 2019-04-22 15:57:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer- Simone Ragni Scammer Information Attempted to buy a phone via gumtree, advised of the payment being made via PayPal, not before many complications with attempts to make payment via alternate methods and then upon receipt I received an email from PayPal (allegedly) the reply address contained this
"servicespp@accountant.com"
and no change or updates/notifications what so ever to/on my PayPal account .....
I also received a copy of this mans drivers license (Victoria AU)
One of the emails I received I … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Bloomfield, NJ, United States 2019-04-01 11:24:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Tom Shedy Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous South Yarra, Victoria, Australia 2019-03-22 11:42:48 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +11 Selling Car Scammer Scammer Information Tried to buy a suzuki swift, asked for more information. Seller immediately went to $7300. Tried to get me to transfer money to an escrow company "autoguidemoving.com". Which does not look like a legit company website anyway. Looked at the website and any money was to be directed to a random person's bank account as opposed to an actual company account (very obviously a scam). Seemed fishy so typed email into google and similar things were said but different name. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-03-22 11:17:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buying a ring from me on Gumtree Scammer Information He/she asked for my email address at first.
They don't sign off with a namewithin the emails.
They asked 4 questions about the item e.g. Will it make a good gift? Why are you selling it? etc
They asked for my PayPal email address, even though they didn't agree on a negotiated price.
Then they claimed the payment has been made, as seen below.
I googled the address I was given, as I was suspicious after I didn't receive a PayPal notification, and I found their details on… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2019-03-14 10:24:58 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree for sale ad Scammer Information Advertised a Tiffany diamond ring for sale and was contacted by Hunter Dibbs Rudiger within 30 minutes of putting the ad on line. Told he would pay via PayPal, then received an email from fundsac...@accountant.com saying they had received the funds and to send a copy of the tracking number to them, as an extra security measure. The funds would be put into my bank account in 3-5 days. I did this then informed by a friend he was a scammer. Goods were sent to Beijing for daugh… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2019-02-19 07:33:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree scam Scammer Information “Theresa” texted me almost immediately after I posted a furniture ad on gumtree. The text said “ Is the Furniture items on Gumtree still available for sale? kindly reply to (bentheresa1234@hotmail.com) plz no text.” I’ve had someone use text msg to try scam coming from gumtree before so my initial reply was “reply via gumtree ad”. Then I got suspicious and googled her email which led me to the thread here. No communication was ever sent through gumtree and the p… Read Full Report ⇒ |