Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Somewhere in Singapore 2014-11-09 04:04:51 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) |  New Zaealand Oil and Gas Kapo project Scammer Information Got no further than an enquiry. Text in message very similar to those already posted. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-11-07 11:36:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21712 Scammer Information I need to inform you about this,just received an email from my pick agent headquarter in China...Am sure i did not include that in my previous email,And they said they won't come for the pick up unless i pay the agent commission fee first in order to be able to schedule a pick up time.I am a Operating Manger as my position on the Rig here,.I am so busy and can not pay the agent fees from here as they Requested that i pay them with western union So what i will do here is that… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Tammy Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-11-07 11:22:05 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  Selling Machinery in Classifies of various sites Scammer Information Contacts me via a text message through the website classifies I am advertising on and get this:
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) as a rig mechanic 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 y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Mission Viejo, CA, United States 2014-11-07 05:44:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  inquiry for purchase of bicycle on craigslist Scammer Information this guy sent ma a text aout a bicycle i have for sale on craigslist.
tried to get his agent to inspect and pick up wanted my paypal account.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Charlottesville, VA, United States 2014-11-06 15:02:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fourwheeler Scammer Information Thanks for your response...I hope it is in good condition? and there wont be any cause of disappointment if i purchase it from you? I want to buy it for my son as a birthday gift and I am ready to pay the asking price. I'm an Ocean Engineer and am currently on sea right now which is strictly no calls. My Mode of payment is PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online, but i have it attached to my PayPal account. Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom 2014-11-06 11:57:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Reply to Guntree car advert Scammer Information He texted me from 07624803049 saying these words exactly: "What's the lowest price of ur Car? plz email thru(bradleyprice900@gmail.com) email only thx"
Seemed strange so googled the phone number and found the reports on here.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-11-04 13:59:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Kapo project, tried to buy my car and wanted me to transfer money to his agent in China, was offshore on an oil rig. Scammer Information Thanks for getting back to me,i am satisfy with the price and the condition with all i have seen and I'm ready to offer you the said asking price as listed only if can you assure me that i will not be disappointed with this because i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work.I work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on Kapo project ,I will have love to talk to you on phone but our satelli… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-11-04 13:59:27 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Kapo project, tried to buy my car and wanted me to transfer money to his agent in malaysia, was offshore on an oil rig. 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 ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-11-04 12:04:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree add scam Scammer Information This person/scammer is a known scammer not sure what their story is but they wanted my pay pal or bank account details. When I cottoned into it I stopped it.
This is what their email looked like
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 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you wi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Philadelphia, PA, United States 2014-11-02 21:28:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist post with 2004 Airstream Scammer Information http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/rvs/4742212417.html… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom 2014-10-31 16:17:16 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Motorbike Sale Scam Scammer Information I am currently advertising a motorbike for sale on Motorcycle News website. I get a text from a supposedly interested party - whats the lowest price of ur motorbike? plz email thru evansmax@outlook.com. email only tnx.
I recognise this as a scam but decide to play along to see how it pans out.
A few emails exchanged, see below :-
Thanks mate for your details,the asking price & conditions is ok l'm buying it for my son as a gift ,I won't be able to Inspect due to the nature… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-10-31 02:17:37 Classified Ads Scam | taranaki basin kupo project Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United Kingdom 2014-10-30 10:45:01 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | evansmax@outlook.com said he was offshore offered paypal payment and courier pick up Scammer Information evansmax@outlook.com said he was offshore offered paypal payment and courier pick up… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-10-27 23:15:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Advert in Gumtree Scammer Information I advertised a motorbike on Gumtree and had a text from Ramond Jak with request to contact him via email on raymondjak00@gmail.com. I then did a search for his name and saw all these scam alerts relating to Ramond Jak. I will cease communication.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-10-27 15:30:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Jamie Chris 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.Am buying this for my son for his 21st birthday. He lives in Darwin presently so is going to be shipped to Darwin after have sorted out with the payment, i want to be sure if it is still in good condition ,i will not be able to come for inspection now all i really need from y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 2014-10-27 10:44:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car Sale Scammer Information Posted my car on Gumtree for sale and received a text message asking me to reply to mrjoeisonline2@gmail.com
I replied with a few more photos of my car and a firm price and received this back:
Thanks for mailing back, am ok with the price and the condition, 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, its 15days off and 15days on and that's why I contacte… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| George Somewhere in United States 2014-10-26 12:14:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | stevennoel10@gmail.com Scammer Information Soliciting interest in a vehicle on Craigslist. Asking if it's still for sale when that is posted in the ad that the ad will be deleted when the vehicle is sold. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-10-24 16:22:34 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Another Scam Try for StevenNoel10@gmail.com Scammer Information Had an item for sale on Craigslist and this person texted me that he wanted to buy the item. I was immediately suspicious because the phone number of the text was incomplete. He said he could pay with PayPal and I asked for his email address and shipping information.
Gave me his email address as stevennoel10@gmail.com but no shipping info as yet.
Thanks to this website, I was able to see that this gmail address is used to SCAM people. Because he doesnt actually send an e… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-10-24 04:25:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Stella Williams Scammer Information Scammer contact seller of a car via text message asking the seller to contact them via email.
Seller sends email and recieves an email back stating
hanks 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.Re… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Navarre, FL, United States 2014-10-24 01:38:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | i am buying this for my Dad as a birthday gift Scammer Information First he contacted me in text message:
+17174898599: I will like to know if your Marble top dining table & 6 chairs - $500 (Navarre (HBTS)) on Craiglist is still up forsale? please get back to me with the 7:11 PM
+17174898599: condition and the last asking price via e-mail at bradtople400@gmail.com 7:11 PM
Me: It's in excellent condition except for the scratches on two seats. Asking $500. 7:13 PM
+17174898599: kindly get back to me via email bradtople400@gmail.com for more p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Richland, WA, United States 2014-10-23 18:02:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | email via craigslist.org Scammer Information I was offering to sell a car she wants to buy and ship.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Honolulu, HI, United States 2014-10-23 16:32:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Car Buyer Scam Scammer Information Email 1:
Thanks for getting back to me. I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as im buying it for my dad as a birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it, so can you assure me i will not be disappointed? also no shipment involved as i have a mover that will come for it. Im okay with the price and condition , I can only pay you via one of the fastest and secure way to pay online (PayPal).. Do you have a PayPal account? Let me know asap so i can ar… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Angela Greene Somewhere in United States 2014-10-23 13:24:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Motorcycle for sale Scammer Information This person is replying to a personal ad on craigslist about a motorcycle I have for sale, and keeps wanting to pay thru paypal.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 2014-10-23 01:30:13 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | attempted scam by Ben PITT Scammer Information My husband advertised a work trailer for sale on gum tree 4 weeks ago he recieved an email from a female stating she lived in Darwin and would take the trailer and would get it shipped to darwin. I am a Police officer and became suspicious so we disregarded the offer. On 22/10/14 my husband again received an email this time similar story.
See email below please
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 | notwhoisayiam Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom 2014-10-21 21:51:29 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree, second hand car Scammer Information I advertised a second hand car.
Here's Emily's version over about 6 emails.
Interested in car for my son....I am overseas so will pay by paypal...(When asked)Here are some made up details for new registered keeper(Made up but localish to me)....I will arrange courier.....I am at sea, don't have credit card and cannot pay courier.....can i transfer more into you paypal account and you arrange the courier....I am sending the car to Norther Ireland....
I replied once more wit… Read Full Report ⇒ |