Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Belleview, FL, United States 2014-03-29 05:48:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Craiglist Casual Encounter Scam Scammer Information Hey Craigslisters. Just heads up to watch out for a dude named Autumn Cross, impersonating a women. He will claim (as a female) that he needs gas money via western union or money gram to get down to your location in order to meet up. DO NOT be fooled by the relatively low amount of money he asks for, which is bizarre in itself. The number he used is 3eightsix 6two8 zero01three
Good Luck out there and watch out for these scumbags!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Ghent, East Flanders Province, Belgium 2014-03-28 20:10:13 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:17825 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Kansas City, MO, United States 2014-03-28 17:11:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist/paypal Scammer Information I posted to sale my truck on Craigslist and she responded by text that she was interested asked for my paypal name and email. .. got an instant email sent from auto_shipper@easy.com wanted me to send money through money gram to her pick up agents... using my packet money. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 2014-03-28 17:10:51 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:17823 Scammer Information ich habe etwas gewonnen auf 101231-14,ich kann kein englisch.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 2014-03-28 17:10:41 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:17822 Scammer Information ich habe etwas gewonnen auf 101231-14,ich kann kein englisch.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Middletown, MD, United States 2014-03-28 00:10:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2004 Nissan Murano for $2100 on craigslist Scammer Information There is another email for this person listed as susantaylor966@gmail and they've changed it to taylorsusan966@gmail with vehicles listed way below blue book value And asking for payment through Google for a vehicle that is not located in the area it was advertised in. The person asked that you respond to their personal email instead of craigslist communicator and no one ever answers the phone number provided. Too many questionable actions that match scam warnings on Interne… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Van Nuys, CA, United States 2014-03-27 20:18:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Spam/Scam Craigslist Reply Scammer Information Replied to a craiglist for sale ad:
Hello, how are you today? Is the [link to my add] still up for sale? Kindely email with the last price and condition @..... brcmachado00@gmail.com
I suspected it was a scam, replied (not to the email provided but through craigslist) and said still available.
Received another message back: contac my wife coleraw5@gmail.com with firm price. I did not respond back.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT SELLERS NEVER CALL OR EMAIL TO A PROVI… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-27 00:49:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +2 Car for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I am okay with the price. I have read the ad and it's okay by me. My work does not permit me to come for the inspection (very busy and currently out of town)
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 www.paypal.com.au.
Question: Is there anything I need to know about i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Franklin Field Jr. Somewhere in United States 2014-03-26 22:47:51 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  AutoTrader Car Sales with e-mail reply Scammer Information This is the e-mail I received from the scammer ....
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 fast and
secure and i will be responsible for the paypal transaction charges so
you can g… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Camarillo, CA, United States 2014-03-26 20:53:00 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto Trader Kevin Dumais dkev42@gmail.com Scammer Information offered to buy car, said it was for a birthday gift for his Dad. Wanted to pay via Pay Pal. asked for my PayPal email address, zip code and mobile phone number. Saw the other things listed for the same scan he is doing.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Dundalk, Louth, Ireland 2014-03-26 12:05:13 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Texting you to email them back and using service@paypal.com as a scam email Scammer Information I sent an invoice through paypal to the buyer requesting money for my item to the value of £180 including postage by DHL couriers. I received an email from beckylucy25@gmail.com on behalf of service@paypal.com on 21st March 2014 stating that I had received a payment pending on tracking number of parcel required. Stupidly I replied to this message thinking it was Verified Paypal email with the tracking number thinking that the money would be the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-03-26 10:44:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Sale of couch Scammer Information Offered couch for sale on gumtree. Rose Judith replied she would purchase it, asking questions about condition etc. that was already stated in the ad. Advised she would organise shipper to pick up as she couldn't do it personally. Shipper was from Nigeria!
Here are the three emails from her and 'PayPal' and the shipping company. A common thread is they all require payment, verification/ authorisation through Western Union money order.
I just want to inform you that i have ju… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-25 22:19:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling carsbthrough gumtre Scammer Information Hsd an add for 2 cars on gumtree she wanted both unseen ad working 15 days on snd of course s courirt would pick them story unravelled when asked for her od facebook address andlicence number as I was going to csll nzog gor verification she worked there she was goibg yo drpodit money inyo my bsnk which I didnt give her… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Funchal, Madeira, Portugal 2014-03-25 14:50:00 Classified Ads Scam Other Auction site | aluguer de uma casa Scammer Information Contacto para alugar uma casa e receber os contactos privados dos proprietários.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-03-25 13:05:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Knoxville, TN Ad: 2003 Air.stream Bambi camper/systems - $4807 (Clinton) Scammer Information The text of the Craigslist ad is as follows:
"Beautiful 03 airstream. Is in perfect cosmetic condition. the unit is ready to hit the road.Front Propane tank box.Axle and wheel bearings inspected.
contact 662three828.528"
Two photos are included. One of the outside of the camper and one shot of the dinette area interior. The seller claims to be located in Clinton, TN (Just north of Knoxville, TN). Area code for the phone number is out of state. Could be a recent relocate, b… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-03-25 13:03:44 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Autotrader Scam Scammer Information Famous Kevin Dumais, contacted me with same history he is a oceanographer in the middle of the ocean, with no phone available, wanted my car for his dad's birthday, in a rush, wanted to pal via paypal $30,600, but before paypal could release the funds I needed to pay via Western Union a mover called Jachius Stewart with the following address 67 Bissel St, Manchester CT 06040 I google the address is a cheap ugly house, also I google the name and you should see the kind of musi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lake Orion, MI, United States 2014-03-25 02:00:02 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | My movers will pick it up Scammer Information Whatever you have for sale, in our case, a bicycle, they will ask under different names if you have it for sale. It is always a surprise gift and they will have movers come and pick it up. Also they will pay through paypal. They first contact you through a text or email message. I cannot imagine what loser has the time to do this all of the time under different names. This is the same person that we looked up on Scamdex before - under a different name with tons of complaints.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-03-24 21:05:15 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Scam attempt while selling my car Scammer Information
Got the following as inquiry when selling my car.
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 h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-03-24 13:51:44 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Brouder.declan1@yahoo.com - Done Deal Scam Scammer Information Contacted me in relation to a watch I was selling. He text me from the internet and asked me to email him.
Again he used the very same wording that others have discribed on this site - fine with price, add 30 euro postage etc.
Wanted me to send me a payment request via PayPal.
I reported him to the web site admins on done deal.
FYI the name / address is gave me was:
Oluwaseun Tunde
38, Lasfenwa Street,
Abeokuta,
Ogun,
Nigeria,
zip 23403
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| Anonymous Geelong, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-24 07:53:37 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Car listed on CarsGuide.com.au, showed interest but sounded dodgey Scammer Information Received a message saying "Is your Car still for sale?pls advice on ur firm price .pls respond through my email (barbara.rebecca18@gmail.com) only"
Sounded strange so i searched and found many other uses of this e-mail address on here. Though i would leave an update so people know they are still active (24/3/2014)… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2014-03-23 18:31:51 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  Googled his name and found word for word communications to others that reported him on here Scammer Information Received an inquiry on my room mate ad. I googled his name and found him on here listed as a scam. Although I'm not sure of his angle as I wasn't going to be giving him any money, but word for word as stated in the other scams was what he wrote to me as follows:"My name is Beppe. I am 35yo man I just got a job placement in Canada.I am looking for accommodation. I work as an Engineer on a ship at the moment and i have limited time to surf the internet and also phone calls is a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-23 11:05:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | ken guilliana Scammer Information I have a caravan for sale on gumtree. He asked me what condition it was in and what the lowest price I would take for it. Gave the information and here is his reply. Ok no problem I will be paying you $12500 with my paypal account because it's attached to my bank account and its safe and very secure way to make payment. If my mode of payment is accepted just send me your paypal email address (paypal id) or send me paypal payment request so I can pay in right away. Make su… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Pascal Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-23 10:57:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Buying Car from Gumtree Scammer Information This person sent me a SMS at 8pm and below is the original SMS:
'Hi This's Chelsea, I am keen to buy the vehicle u listed on gumtree Asap, Contact me ONLY to my email moreny3@gmail.com if you still have it for sale. Email only'
I have not yet received any response from this person however I did believe this is a scammer because the email she is using has many records showing the fact that this person is not a genuine buyer.
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| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-23 09:34:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Offer to buy my car unseen off Gumtree Scammer Information The person (Chelsea) offered to purchase my car unseen that I had advertised on Gumtree. This raised my suspicion when they said that they were on a oil rig off the coast of New Zealand and asked where the car was, when it is stated in the advert where it is, also asked other details about the car that are also in the advert. They wanted bank details and a representative would come and pick the car up.
I have been told to be careful of scammers on gumtree & the quick reply … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-23 02:19:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling car on Gumtree Scammer Information Seems to be the same lengthy e-mail ,tool pusher on the west aquarius semi-submersible.
Unable to pick up - buying car for her dad. Has pick up person- can pick up from any where.
Send money by penpal.Suggest we open an account.
Email only contact- out of cell phone range - satellite phone not working etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |