Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-07 10:22:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21984 Scammer Information On 7 Dec 2014, at 6:28 pm, ramond jak wrote:
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 moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Alan Cutt Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom 2014-12-07 10:22:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Motorcycle purchase Scammer Information Asked what was my cheapest price for my bike then asked to be contacted by email only !
Suspicions aroused as he has just texted me .
checked email address on internet & found this site.
Many thanks for preventing another scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-06 21:55:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a car on Gumtree Scammer Information Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| jonny Bromley, Bromley, United Kingdom 2014-12-06 13:56:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | juliebertone27@outlook.com scam alert Scammer Information Received an email through Gumtree purporting to be an interested buyer.
Asked me to forward my PayPal details so they could make a payment.
Provided email of juliebertone27@outlook.com.
Email was in broken English and suggested the author worked offshore so
couldn't be contacted.
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| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-06 05:18:13 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Advertised car on Carsguide. Got any enquiry from Jamie Chris010@gmail.com Scammer Information
Got this email after initial reply to the first SMS. I simply said "Please make an offer and I will
consider it
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 moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-05 12:26:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | TRIED BUYING CAR SIGHT UNSEEN, WANTED BANK DETAILS Scammer Information Contacted by SMS first, then via Email.
Wanted to Buy My Car, Sight Unseen.
Wanted bank Details.
Said that a Courier would pick up after Funds Cleared.
Also wanted me to Delete Ad from Gum Tree & would pay me extra $200… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-05 09:26:48 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Jamie <jamie.chris010@gmail.com> - carsguide Scammer Information 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 moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-05 03:41:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam to buy my car via gumtree Scammer Information Hello mate,
It sounds good to know that it is still available for sale. I did go through your advert and I am satisfied with it. I work with the Australia Navy Force, I am okay with the asking price and would love to go ahead with the deal right away because this meets my perfect search for time being now. I am contacting you via email, I am on duty and coming to your residence for inspection won't be possible, so you have to assure me that its in condition described. You … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Roseville, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-04 01:15:12 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Advance Fee Fraud Car Buyer Scammer Information Advance fee fraud scam; Claims to be overseas, will pay via paypal and have courier pick up car.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-03 11:48:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Buying car scam Scammer Information Selling car on Gumtree and received text email message on phone .… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-12-02 13:52:57 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | "David Ruscher" answering classified ad Scammer Information Answers a classified ad for a boat for sale, then proceeds to say he will buy it sight unseen and asks for all the seller's personal information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mick Reservoir, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-01 22:09:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling our boat Scammer Information I'm selling a sailboat on Gumtree.
Was contacted by message on my phone (But NO Phone Number)
Then emails after that by Monica Amy ( If THATS THEIR REAL NAME ) monicaamy202@hotmail.com
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-01 21:05:07 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | jamie.chris010@gmail.com Scammer Information Similar scenario to person before and I've rejected him.
Email:
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 moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-01 12:11:21 Classified Ads Scam | car for sale on carsguide Scammer Information Works on off shore oil rig etc. Will buy car. And have it picked up and delivered to darwin. Using courier service who charge $1650. Asked if i could on his behalf forward the money to their head office in china. Replied yes as long as full amount received including the price of the car and $1650. And any deviation the whole thing will be cancelled. No response to my last email. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-01 08:29:44 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:21919 Scammer Information 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 moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2014-12-01 04:23:42 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craigslist car scam stevennoel101@gmail.com Scammer Information Sent text from a tablet/non phone number, then responded with block of text:
Thanks for your reply, I'm seriously interested in buying this item for my brother as a gift. What's your last price? What's condition of it and Why you want to sale it?,I won't be available for pick up for myself or him,moreover, and currently out town due of my work so i will not able to come for the inspection. I really want this as a surprise gift for him so i won't let him know anything about t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Detroit, MI, United States 2014-11-30 20:51:14 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Paypal Scammer Information A friend was selling her washer and dryer online. A guy offered to buy it and asked for my paypal address so he could send her the monies. So, I gave him my paypal address so he could send her the monies. I received an email asking me to print off a money gram reciept send $250 to a
Melissa Morton P.O. Box 1021, LIBERTY SC 29657. I knew immediately this was not right and called to let my friend know and report it
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 | Richard K Millendon, Western Australia, Australia 2014-11-30 09:00:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | very generic reply to my gumtree add, checked the email given to reply and listed several times already. Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Parkdale, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-30 01:22:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Got in touch regarding a Gumtree listing Scammer Information He contacted me via text, his number did not appear but his name did (despite never having heard from him before) The text received just said it was from "Graeme" I thought that was strange.
Asked me to email him if my laptop was still for sale. At this point I hadn't realised the nature of the scam although I was feeling slightly uneasy. Emailed and he responded with the same email I have seen he sent to another reporter. Email said he was happy to pay for product but could … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-29 02:43:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21904 Scammer Information 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 moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2014-11-28 10:51:58 Classified Ads Scam | buying a scooter Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Vermont, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-28 04:38:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | wanted to buy my car pay pal Scammer Information Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Adam Somewhere in Australia 2014-11-28 01:25:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Gumtree ad scam Scammer Information Text from unknown to Contact by email, asking what items I have for sale, will buy them and have courier come by If I tell him what I have for sale first, please remove the ads but will need to pay western union first to pay courier. blah blah blah. I have been down that path once already buddy sorry!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous West End, Queensland, Australia 2014-11-27 20:32:06 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +2 tried to buy some farm machinery, but said he worked offshore oil rig with NZOG Scammer Information
Advised farm machinery for sale in paper in QLD and received an email from Paul Mangion. Copy of email is listed below. Got concerns as to good to be true. Google name and oil rig he stated he worked on and found this site. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2014-11-27 05:22:42 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  kijiji Reply Scam Scammer Information I listed several items for sale on kijiji. The last ad posted a sale price for my collection of oil paintings. Within minutes, I received a response from "Andrew" Morganandrew@gmail.com asking if the "item" was still available, very cryptic. I replied yes. 24 hours later, the reply to my reply came from a McCoy George. The whole email was weird. Referring to it not they and Paypal information or bank details, and shipping overseas, etc. I replied cold hard cash or nothing and… Read Full Report ⇒ |