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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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2018-08-18 03:08:39
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | William Kenny Scott Another car scam. Wanting to buy our car and we could smell scam a mile away. Even had his so called bogus wife text message and lie some more.Said he was a.Navy Vet deployed overseas. What a load of crap. ... ⇒ more |
| Durand D'souza
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2018-08-11 08:08:03
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Scam 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 |
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