Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | James Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium 2019-02-19 07:13:32 Classified Ads Scam |  +5 Yumeng Lyu - Buying a boat Scammer Information 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 number.
I searched her name in google and came to this site and ceased communication with her.
I paste her emails below to help others.
Kindly get back to me with your last asking price. I will like to buy as soon as p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Soso Somewhere in Australia 2019-02-11 09:15:39 Classified Ads Scam |  Kat CLS Offshore Scammer Information 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 email after that one...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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 will like you to check your INBOX and JUNK folder trust and move it to inbox of your PayPal email to see the confirmation of the payment receipt made as promised.Am glad to get back to you regarding the payment for your item an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fairhaven, Victoria, Australia 2018-12-15 05:27:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer- Cameron Laurence Scammer Information 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 condition as described on the advert, exactly what am looking for, I just got a job with Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory, Australia and the reception is terrible. We do not have access to phone at t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-11-28 02:21:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Vehicle for sale Scammer Information 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 Scammer Information 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 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,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it loc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2018-11-15 22:44:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | KHOPPM303@gmail.com via Gumtree Scammer Information Response to an add on Gumtree.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tempe, AZ, United States 2018-11-14 19:00:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   David H Robin Scammer Information 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. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-11-01 00:16:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | SCAM Scammer Information Wants bsb & account number as well as paypal details. Apparently away at sea working for NZOG. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | CharlieHound Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-10-24 11:53:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Fake Buyer - bentheresa1234@hotmail.com Scammer Information 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 this site as it helped me validate my suspicions.
I got a text message first but no mobile number showed up.
The email came from bentheresa1234@hotmail.com - Theresa Benson.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2018-10-22 07:13:12 Classified Ads Scam | motorcycle buyer scam driving licence Scammer Information
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 birthday gift and i hope he will like it,I work on a remote mine site, Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) Darwin,NT and the reception is terrible. We do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you wi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Information 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 contact and availability. He wanted Paypal and bank details and was already talking to a courier about collecting the bike. It was all to quick and obvious as a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fontana, CA, United States 2018-10-08 03:06:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | David Robin still at it! Scammer Information 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 to call PayPal to track their money, they stopped. Pisses me off that he states he is active duty when we have two family members serving AND he seems to troll Craig’s List...why don’t they post a warning about this hab… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-10-04 12:58:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 GUMTREE USER NAME jaNET janicholas1013@gmail.com Scammer Information 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. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? I am buying it for my holiday and i want it delivere… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2018-09-30 22:10:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree item advertised for sale Scammer Information 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 away. Seemed like freight cost would way exceed the cost of the dining setting. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Moirraine Lacey, WA, United States 2018-09-24 03:10:41 Classified Ads Scam | Craigslist Seattle Housing Same Scammer Different Day Scammer Information Craigslist should be shut down if they can't keep scammers off.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-09-21 13:52:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scammer Kenny Scott NAVY Vet Scammer Information 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
1/2
HI MY PARTNER WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF YOUR CAR IS STILL ON FOR SALE, IF YES REPLY BACK TO HIM ON (WILLIAMSKENNYSCOTT1@GMAIL.COM) WITH YOUR FINAL PRICE. EMAIL
2/2
ONLY. - jizevit
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| Kim Martin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-09-19 12:32:44 Classified Ads Scam | Valuable Antique Furniture for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information 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,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called but our calling is restricted.Reg… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Guy Kelly Somewhere in Australia 2018-09-02 23:12:02 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Boatsales Scammer Scammer Information 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-09-01 09:50:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | chairs Scammer Information 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 alarm bells.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Alexandria, LA, United States 2018-08-29 13:46:36 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Used Camper Scam Scammer Information 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 on text) about a 27 ft camper and my email info to send more pics. I then received email directing me to a you tube video that was a tour of the camper tagged with his name. I had already seen the exact same video earlier … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2018-08-24 17:30:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information 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 the movers get it as soon as the check is cleared.Text me back with your name,mailing address,last asking price and cell phone number so i can facilitate the payment to you … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-08-23 10:42:38 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | William Kenny Scott scammer Scammer Information 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 this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold,i will like you to be honest with me because i will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly i am buying this for my son, but th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-08-18 03:08:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | William Kenny Scott Scammer Information 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. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Durand D'souza Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-08-11 08:08:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam Scammer Information 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,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
I am buying it for my for my holiday and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due t… Read Full Report ⇒ |