Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-04-16 12:27:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Kapo project Scammer Information In response to my advertisement on gumtree I received the following scam email… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-04-16 11:22:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree Scammer Information I placed an ad on gumtree to sell my vehicle.
I received an SMS asking if the car is still for sale. I had only placed the advertisement about 10 minutes prior to receiving this message.
He wants to buy my $17,000 car sight unseen and needs my bank details to send me the money.
He is planning on sending a courier around to pick up the vehicle.
I looked him up on the internet and found his name under scammers.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Cork, County Cork, Ireland 2014-04-16 09:06:44 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Phone(blackberry) Scammer Information Sent fake paypal messages … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-16 06:22:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | im selling my bike and keep getting scammers wanting to buy using paypal Scammer Information just like many others this email address is already on this site.
He contacted me via text asking only to reply by email. He said due to the nature of his job he wouldn't be able to come see the bike. his english was poor.....as they always are. (its a big give away). He wanted to know my final price and was then happy to pay via paypal telling me that his shipper/private courier would come to pick it up so i could remove the ad off the internet.
His reply to every email an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-16 06:15:02 Classified Ads Scam eBay Classifieds |  Im selling my bike and keep getting scammers wanting to buy using paypal Scammer Information initially contacted me via txt asking about condition and final price and saying i can ONLY reply via email.
I contacted him via email and like so many other scammers he was buying it for his brother in law and works at sea so can't come to see the bike, but will pay via paypal and use a courier company to pick it up
THE SCAM ALWAYS IS THAT:
* THE PERSON IS BUYING IT FOR THEIR BROTHER OR FATHER OR BROTHER-IN-LAW (Thats a new on for me)
* THE PERSON ALWAYS LIVES/WORKS AT S… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-16 05:57:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Im selling my bike and keep getting scammers wanting to buy using paypal Scammer Information Another scammer not interested in texting or phoning. Only contact via email and wanting final price. Willing to buy bike having not seen it and paying using paypal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-16 05:53:56 Classified Ads Scam | Im selling my bike and keep getting scammers wanting to buy using paypal Scammer Information Scammer saw my bike on justbikes.com. Texted me but will only reply to email. wanting me to offer final price in US dollars.
I usually follow through with an email but this is the 4th scammer in 3 days for me so i couldn't have been bothered playing the game, asked if he had a problem with texting and got no reply.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Russell, KS, United States 2014-04-16 04:21:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Kane constructions, Craigslist, Scammer Information Contacted me about a pickup bed for sale I posted on Craigslist. Started by presenting himself as Tobby kay, an oceanographer that worked offshore, and texting was the only way of communication. I was told that I would receive a check, to cash said check, and send the remaining amount to the shippers via money gram or western union. I received the check, which was for the amount of $2480 dollars. The shipping label that came with the check was from Kane construction, from Wis… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Ponte Vedra, FL, United States 2014-04-16 00:01:12 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +4 Dkev42@gmail.com Scammer Information I posted my car for sale on Autotrader.com. I received a text from Kevin "I love the vehicle you posted on auto trader today,pls send a large pics or video of the engine to Dkev42@gmail.com before I proceed Kevinâ€. Sounded fishy so I googled his email address and found this site. Looks like he is targeting people who have newly posted their cars.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jodie Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-04-15 23:59:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Mary Cole Scammer Information I received a text message from this woman offering to buy furniture that I had for sale. I replied to her via email, as requested. This is her reply:
Thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the least amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for son and due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia 2014-04-15 23:38:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:18371 Scammer Information Offer to buy item but needed to have it shipped as working offshore. Item cost $700 but willing to pay $650 pickup via shipper in Hongkong via paypal. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pflugerville, TX, United States 2014-04-15 22:12:53 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | autotrader scam - Kevin Dumais Scammer Information I love the vehicle you posted on autotrader today,pls send a large pics or video of the engine to Dkev42@gmail.com before I proceed.Kevin
Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm
an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end in
couple of months.My only means of payment is PayPal,its safe fas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Amy shepherd Somewhere in United States 2014-04-15 20:21:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Selling a honda van Scammer Information Selling a Honda odyssey van for 4800.00 sates it in eBay shipping … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Scranton, PA, United States 2014-04-15 17:24:10 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Tyler Murphy -- PayPal Car Purchase Scam Scammer Information Thanks for your response. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I will take it for the price you've mentioned and I will gladly cover PayPal charges from my end.
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at paypal.com. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact you in-order to handle the pick-up at any location of your choice once the pay… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sacramento, CA, United States 2014-04-15 16:36:43 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:18359 Scammer Information I was sent an email from stating that I was chosen to be the third recipient on the Cindy and Mark Hill lottery outreach.
Then was informed to contact William Rouben by email. Then I was sent an email with instructions to follow by opening an Account with NATIONWIDE BANK PLC. And to use the following information to open that account!
File No: Reference: IPB/2011/678/51822/UK
NATIONWIDE BANK PLC
Registered in England.
Registered No: 102616.Q
Registered Office : 46 Portmant Squ… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Vista, CA, United States 2014-04-15 05:31:18 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:18347 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-04-15 03:32:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | advert in gum tree Scammer Information wanted to by scooter same phrases as for the others...........working off shore, NZ , can't pick up, send courier.....… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-15 01:00:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Vehicle for Sale Scammer Information We advertised on Gumtree a van for sale (detailed price & condition of van) - received a text message asking me to email them at melissacarly200@hotmail.com and to let them know the 'fixed price and condition'of the van.
These details were in the advert so I thought the question was a bit odd but but emailed MelissaCarly to give 'her' more details.
I said that as far as price went, what did they have in mind - the advert said $1,000 negotiable & also that it was a cash sa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Dorval, Quebec, Canada 2014-04-14 19:42:07 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:18334 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-04-14 16:06:54 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Sale of a car Scammer Information I posted my car for sale in auto trader, and below is the email that I received in interest of the car. This is what the email looked like:
Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm
an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contract which will end in
couple of months.My only means of payment is PayPal,its safe f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-04-14 08:14:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | NZOG 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 to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-14 03:48:37 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:18311 Scammer Information This is what I got. Same as everybody else.
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 you through PayPal linked up with my ANZ bank accoun… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Nate Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-04-14 00:23:07 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | seangalbraithaus@gmail.com Scammer Information Received an text message asking "Is your vehicle still for sale?what is the lowest price and condition of it,get back to me through my email address (seangalbraithaus@gmail.com)
I gave them details of the car and they sent the same email as above. "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 ha… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Kohtla-Järve, Kohtla-Jaerve linn, Estonia 2014-04-13 16:15:10 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:18300 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | sasha Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands 2014-04-13 12:10:34 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:18297 Scammer Information No comment...… Read Full Report ⇒ |