Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Anonymous Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2015-02-10 16:27:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | text from 07624 803049 - I advertised a phone for sale on Gumtree, soon afterwards got a text message from the number quoted asking me to email the devices condition at the email address quoted. Once that was done I then got another email back saying that he/she...
- was hearing... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-02-10 02:55:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling car on Gumtree - SMS from "Peter" Peterclinton90@gmail.com Received text message from a "Peter": "I'm interested in your car ad, what is your last firm price & its present condition? Kindly email me at (peterclinton90@gmail.com)"... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom 2015-02-09 20:44:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | sale on Gumtree Similar to one in a previous post re: antique furniture. Wanted me to forward shipping costs before funds were cleared in my pay pal account? Have bank details of spoof courier and will report to U.K.
Police,Gumtree and Pay Pal.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-02-09 09:49:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Peter Clinton 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 presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the m... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-02-08 18:49:59 Classified Ads Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | Phone text message re ad on gumtree for sale of caravan from Greg or James Curtis We have an ad on Gumtree for the sale of our Caravan - posted this on Sunday 8th February 2015. We received a text to our phone number from Greg (gregchappells404@gmail.com), asking for our best price from a gmail account, and asking for a firm price that... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-02-07 09:47:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Tim Viduka Dodgy , I kept asking him where he lived and he came up with 100 excuses ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous Fenton, MI, United States 2015-02-07 02:59:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Another Craigslist scammer Yet another scammer indicating he will give you asking price if you'll accept a cashier's check and provide all of your personal information. You would think these idiots would have starved to death by now.
Here is the e-mail:
From: Robert rivera ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Fenton, MI, United States 2015-02-07 02:51:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Listing scammer Scammer e-mails from Craigslist saying he will send a certified check if you give your address, mobile phone #, etc. Claims his "shipper" will pick up the item. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-02-06 06:21:42 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Renting a room Same details, including e-mail wording as scam found on this site.
Hello,I want to rent your
> above property so send me more details and photos of it asap
> as well as the final rental cost
> Regrds,Irina
Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-02-05 05:33:46 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | jewelry sale in classifieds-scam! I have some Diamond jewelry listed for sale in a classified ad on sale. He texted me wanting to buy it for his "cousin" and have me ship it next day. He sent the $ through paypal and the confirmation email said I would receive it in my acct as soon as I su... ⇒ more |
| No Name Redfern, New South Wales, Australia 2015-02-05 00:54:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | car sale ad scam 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 presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the m... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-02-04 12:07:24 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | scam SALE OF CARAVAN.
Elana Rubin (elanarubin23@hotmail.com)
Add to contacts
8:47 PM
[Keep this message at the top of your inbox]
To: Michael Grambeau
elanarubin23@hotmail.com
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2015-02-04 09:26:46 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Classified Ads Scam Classified Ads Scam... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-02-04 07:00:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | timvid67@gmail.com Tim Viduka I posted two ads (one for a DVD player, and a sewing machine). He responded by via Gumtree requesting to email him/her at timvid67@gmail.com.
Their message was:
It sounds good to know that it is still available for sale. I did go through your advert an... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 2015-02-04 03:44:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:22464 Gumtree Advert for dinning table ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom 2015-02-03 23:07:30 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds | car sales Sells dodgy cars in autotrader (northwest and ebay) . Cars are not road worthy .dangerous. car engine cut out on motorway within half and hour of being sold, two toddlers in car he saw them knew where we going and let us drive away. False mobile number. Fo... ⇒ more |
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| kathy Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-02-03 22:47:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | khame22@gmail.com - selling car and asked for ACC Details & BSB ??? Selling car and asked for ACC Details & BSB??? Will buy car without view, and getting a courier to pick up???... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 2015-02-03 00:25:30 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Car Purchase While selling a car on carsguide.com.au we received an SMS from the above wanting to know whether still for sale, the price and condition with the above gmail information. Responded to the email and the following return email was received :
From: Steve Rus... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom 2015-01-31 18:18:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree I am selling a motorbike on Gumtree. He text to what is my lowest price but to reply via email as he works abroad and trouble with his satalite server. He was happy with the price and wanted more picture as the bike was a present for his son!! He wanted to... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom 2015-01-31 17:39:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Trying to buy our car. Asked for lowest price, work abroad, has a courier who can pick it up. They emailed responding to the sale of our car. They asked what was the lowest price we would take. They said they were working abroad and it would be a gift for their son. They would have a personal courier who could pick it up. They used the "mate" word... ⇒ more |
| Debra Sturdy Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-01-31 08:00:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Tim Viduka said he wanted to buy my bbq today 31st jan 2015 but when checking his name it came up on an alert list as he says he is a sailor at sea and cant see the item but wants to buy and even paying more if i take the add down and wanted my paypal details to arra... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2015-01-30 09:40:56 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | via property sale on the net Hope this email finds you well.I am contacting you because I have need for
your urgent cooperation.I am representing a family that has given me the
mandate to help find a reasonable and profitable investment structure. They have
just inherited huge f... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 2015-01-29 16:46:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Advertised some bike kit on Gumtree, got a text saying what is the lowest price you'll accept for your bike,
Emailed back saying where did you see the advert (as I'm not selling a bike),
Having read this site I won't be replying even if he does. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-01-25 20:50:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 i was selling a lounge on ebay/gumtree. scammer asking for final price and details of lounge Not sure if it was gumtree or ebay as I advertised on both.
I GOT AN EMAIL ASKING IF FURNITURE IS STILL FOR SALE AND WHAT IS MY FINAL PRICE AND CONDITION OF THE LOUNGE. After I replied yes. Scammers emailed reply below which sounded like a scam and check... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2015-01-23 22:55:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree Advert Placed an advert on Gumtree selling a wedding dress and received this response to my mobile number as listed on the advert.....
"Please whats the final price of your wedding material? email me through staciegooding23@gmail.com email only"
Stacie Gooding... ⇒ more |