Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2019-03-14 10:24:58 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree for sale ad 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 ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2019-02-19 07:33:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scam “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 ... ⇒ more |
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| James Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium 2019-02-19 07:13:32 Classified Ads Scam
| +5 Yumeng Lyu - Buying a boat This lady claimed she wanted to buy my boat for £40,00.
It was advertised on BoatsandOutboards.co.uk
She did not need to see it just my bank details to transfer advanced payment.
Next she sent me her passport photo and asked for my address and phone nu... ⇒ more |
| Soso Somewhere in Australia 2019-02-11 09:15:39 Classified Ads Scam
| Kat CLS Offshore Classified ad for a room to rent: she asked for contract, photo... ready to rent without looking.
Then asked to open Paypal account to pay the rent and finally asked to pay for delivery of her luggage, that she will pay on Paypal before.
just ignored her... ⇒ more |
| Rob C Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-02-07 05:15:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 I place an add on Gumtree to a Matterport 3D camera got enquiry in about 30 mintues of posting the Ad Subject: PAYMENT MADE. Standard Post (LK (Check all your email folders and move it to inbox message for full notifications)
Hello,
I just completed the transaction ,Hope you have been emailed by PayPal regarding the payment send to your account,i wil... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Fairhaven, Victoria, Australia 2018-12-15 05:27:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer- Cameron Laurence Selling my car, and got a message saying he was interested and told me to get in touch via email. His reply was as follows; he even provided a NSW driving license as evidence of his identity:
Thanks for getting back, I'm fine with the price likewise the... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-11-28 02:21:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Vehicle for sale This person is still at it and has not changed the email format (yet) going by previous reports. Responds agreeing to purchase wanting Paypal or bank account details. If it's too good to be true.......
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| phil edwards Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-11-24 07:10:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scam. Theresa Benson sms response to furniture ad in gumtree. requested I respond to the email address provided and not to sms back. sent email and got response below:
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2018-11-15 22:44:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | KHOPPM303@gmail.com via Gumtree Response to an add on Gumtree.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Tempe, AZ, United States 2018-11-14 19:00:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | David H Robin Said he wanted to buy my bike. Said e sent money, but NOTHING! Cal PayPal, they said nothing in account. Then I typed in his name, and here I am...Scamsville. And for this lowlife to use the Military for part of the scam is totally disgusting. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-11-01 00:16:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | SCAM Wants bsb & account number as well as paypal details. Apparently away at sea working for NZOG. ... ⇒ more |
| CharlieHound Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-10-24 11:53:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Fake Buyer - bentheresa1234@hotmail.com I listed an advert on Gumtree for some furniture. Got a text asking me to reply via email. I sent an email to the address and got the following reply. Thought it was sus and googled the email address and it came up on Scamalot so thought I would add to thi... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2018-10-22 07:13:12 Classified Ads Scam
| motorcycle buyer scam driving licence
On 22 Oct 2018, at 11:49 am, John Farrell wrote:
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,exactly what am looking for,I m buying the bike for my son as surprise birt... ⇒ more |
| Dave Reuter Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-10-18 22:01:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +7 Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) Darwin,NT Scammer sent me an sms regarding a m/cycle i had just put up for sale, No number, it came up on my phone as john with an email address to reply to. Sent a reply and then got the big story in a return email about his remote workplace and restricted contac... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Fontana, CA, United States 2018-10-08 03:06:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | David Robin still at it! Same exact story as above. Once the all caps harassment started, we did some investigation and determined the scam. Even when we stated we knew they we scammers, they wouldn’t stop. Once we said the funds taken from their account was not our problem and ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-10-04 12:58:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 GUMTREE USER NAME jaNET janicholas1013@gmail.com On 3 Oct 2018, at 9:54 pm, Janet Nicolas wrote:
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 Taranaki Basin on kapo project.... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2018-09-30 22:10:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree item advertised for sale Said they wanted to purchase an dining setting from me on Gumtree and pay on PayPal as they are working offshore for New Zealand oil and gas. Once payment cleared they would arrange for a courier to pick up item to deliver to Darwin which is over 3500km aw... ⇒ more |
| Moirraine Lacey, WA, United States 2018-09-24 03:10:41 Classified Ads Scam
| Craigslist Seattle Housing Same Scammer Different Day Craigslist should be shut down if they can't keep scammers off.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-09-21 13:52:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scammer Kenny Scott NAVY Vet Same as previously reported under the same name. It looks like his English writing is with errors. At first I received a sms from +1(646)916-3933 saying
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HI MY PARTNER WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF YOUR CAR IS STILL ON FOR SALE, IF YES REPLY BACK TO HIM ON (W... ⇒ more |
| Kim Martin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-09-19 12:32:44 Classified Ads Scam
| Valuable Antique Furniture for sale on Gumtree 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 Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,whic... ⇒ more |
| Guy Kelly Somewhere in Australia 2018-09-02 23:12:02 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Boatsales Scammer Fake offer to buy a vessel. Wants bank account details etc but clearly a scammer. Talking about having a 28ft boat delivered by courier :D :D :D... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-09-01 09:50:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | chairs Reacted to add placed on gumtree. Working on kapo project in NZ, same stories as mentioned before, 25 days on, 5 days off. Was getting courier to pick up chairs but needed money transfer through Western Union to head quarters in China which started ringing... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Alexandria, LA, United States 2018-08-29 13:46:36 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Used Camper Scam I responded via text to an ad in local newspaper for a 30 ft travel trailer for sale. It had a picture and low price with phone number to text for more info. After requesting more info, I received text from a different phone number (555888 is what shows ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2018-08-24 17:30:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist My name is Janey ,i went through the pictures on craiglist and i see it's in good condition But if you can hold it for me for few days, i'll be willing to pay $85 extra.Am gonna mail you a Bank Check and will be delivered to you in 2-3 days,then I can have... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-08-23 10:42:38 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | William Kenny Scott scammer Looks like this person is trying to pull off another fast one, it was too good to be true so I googled his name and sure enough, there’s other’s reporting the same scam. Below is what I received :
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying thi... ⇒ more |