Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Bermondsey, Southwark, United Kingdom 2014-01-31 12:34:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 Car sale bmw m3 o8 plate £10000 Scammer Information Came accross am as in gumtree for a Bmw 2008 M3 for £10000, it had no contact details just to email nothing unusual there. So I emailed using both mine and my partners email as we really wanted the car. 1st alarm was when the guy replied to me and not my partner, once we asked to go and view the car and offer to pay cash the guy replied ...I am working as a rig electrician for Petrofac and i am located on Rowan Gorilla platform (North Sea oil fields). I cannot arrange for … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-31 11:58:04 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Carsales buying scam Scammer Information Emailed to buy car sounded ok but a quick google search of his name bought up the exact email I had received
"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.Please does it have any more or additional … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Davis, CA, United States 2014-01-31 04:37:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  personal assistant Scammer Information Like others, I was skeptical at first, but I needed the money. I gave all information requested. I had a bad feeling and I should have listened to it. Now I am freaking out and don't know what to do.
This is the link to the scam:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ofc/4300453702.html
Please let others know. It is upsetting that there are low lives that pray on innocent people.
I'm so upset that I fell for this. I contacted my local police. Hopefully, they can do something.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Royal Oak, MI, United States 2014-01-30 15:58:50 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Paypal/Western Union money Advance Scammer Information Placed an Ad on Racking Junk and David said I would like to make on offer. David then offered me all I was asking and then an extra 500 for his agent to come pick up the item for sale. But said I needed to send westen union 400 for the shipping to him or the shipper.
Also when you get a bunch of Texts all at once (I recieved 5 parts and they were all jumbled up, and english was not correct even for texting) I knew something was up. I then googled the number and found thi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Mentone, Victoria, Australia 2014-01-30 07:20:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 Gumtree Ad Scammer Information I advertised my car shortly after 11pm. At 11:32pm, I received a message on my mobile phone saying; Sent from: Andey Hello, Is your listing on gumtree ad still up for sale? Kindly reply to my personal email andeyroy1000@gmail.com with the last ONO.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Eureka, CA, United States 2014-01-30 06:58:15 Classified Ads Scam | RE: Scammer Information This was in the email :
Donation to you from Mr Carl Mitchell,Contact him on (carl.mitchell@rogers.com) For more info...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-01-30 05:56:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car for sale on GumTree Scammer Information The scammer responded within minutes after we advertised our car for sale, via sms sending their alleged name and email address to contact them as they are interested in the car. after you send them an email they responded that they are interested in the car for the advertised price, but they are away from home of 9 Moil Crescent Moil NT 0810, Australia and can't be contacted except through emails. they are organising with some shipping company to pick up the car. They wanted… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-01-30 02:11:12 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Matt.Byle232@gmail.com New Zealand Oli and Gas Scammer Information Trying to get Bank account and or Paypal Account details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2014-01-29 21:34:57 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com |  Agustion Beppe Scammer Information He has sent me a text asking to rent my room and mentioned I had to reply back to his email address because he was at work. I looked up his name out of curiosity and it popped up on this website. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tash Somewhere in Canada 2014-01-29 19:44:43 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | West Aquarius semi-submersible Scammer Information It was a quick response started with a txt and then into email. These are the emails from this person
I really appreciate your quick response,I won't be available to come for inspection due to my present locationat at work duties because I'll still be at my work location.I am indeed very motivated to buy this from you, I am the tool pusher on the west aquarius semi-submersible,contact via phone would have been the easiest means to talk to him, but we are out of cell phone ra… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | SkyDan Mount Vernon, NY, United States 2014-01-29 19:08:02 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | I am selling my truck online, so this asshole emails me to pull off a scam Scammer Information I am selling my truck online, so this asshole emails me this crap:
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Email: michealjonas770@yahoo.com
Comments: Hello, My Name Is Micheal Jonas, I saw your Car advert I want to buy your Car, kindly get back to me with the last price of the Car and also some pictures for my verification. Email: michealjonas770@yahoo.com Regards, Micheal Jonas
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So I reply:
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 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-01-29 10:04:00 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Carsales.com.au Scammer Scammer Information Thanks for the explanation ,I am satisfied with your firm asking price and I really appreciate your honesty, that is what i really need most as I wont be able to come for inspection as am at work ,just want to buy the it as a surprise package for my son to show my appreciation in my absentia and believe he will really enjoy it.I would have loved to inspect or have Anthony(My son) inspect but i will be away from home for a few months more which makes inspection impossible for … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Altura, Castellon, Spain 2014-01-29 02:39:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Patricia Kempton is a SCAM Scammer Information I was selling some furniture on gumtree and received an email from this Patricia Kempton. This is what she said:
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others I've seen lately, I'll have it for the listed price,please kindly send me your BANK details or pay pal payment email and name to set up purchase,as i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom 2014-01-28 22:55:16 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | PayPal prepay car scam Scammer Information I am selling my car and received an enquiry from a chap called Mikel / Pappy. After initial correspondence the following email was sent to me. Having entered the email address into google I came across this site and realised it is probably a scam.
I hope this info helps people in the future.
1]Are you the first owner
2]what is the condition
3]More picture
4]what is your best price
Hi thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my vacatio… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Inver Grove Heights, MN, United States 2014-01-28 16:10:50 Classified Ads Scam | project worth $5.2 million Scammer Information I didn't click on the link so I don't know their end game, I would guess trying to get account numbers or something of the sort. I just got an email that had the subject "project worth $5.2 million" and the body just said I have picked you for a project. for details send email to : roselyngrey2qq.com
It looks like they have setup a website that looks legit too.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pontiac, MI, United States 2014-01-28 12:38:18 Classified Ads Scam | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:15980 Scammer Information My late client(Robert) had Left behind a deposit of £6.8million in a Trust Company. Make contact with me to negotiate the terms of investment resources available to you. Write me on my personal email: mrrichardpnelson@outlook.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom 2014-01-28 09:57:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car ad scam -Petrofac offshore worker Scammer Information Me: Hi
Yes, Paul here and still undecided about the car. I was wondering a few things…
Is the V5C in your names and address?
How long have you had the car?
Does it have the Bluetooth function?
Is the CD player MP3?
Are the tyres OK tread?
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Scmmer replies (within a couple of mins):
Hi,
Thank you for your email.I tried to call you but I live in a bad signal area and i can't reach you. The car is in perfect working condition, ve… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-01-28 09:35:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Offers to Buy things on Gumtree without inspection. Scammer Information We attempted to sell a kids bed on gumtree and were contacted by the scammer. We were fooled until a friend noticed that the spammer's response never contained a reference to the specified item, she had also had a similar experience. Upon looking at various scam sights we noticed entries under the scammer's name. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-28 08:57:37 Classified Ads Scam CarsOnlineFree.com | advert for car for sale Scammer Information first a text message then emails wanting our paypal account. Will not respond to where they saw the advert… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-28 08:05:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree-tool pusher on west aquarius semi Scammer Information responded to intial text via email. the response was this:
Thanks for your response. I saw your add and I am really interested in the purchase of your Vehicle and i believe you must have buyer's interested in the purchase . I am the tool pusher on the west Aquarius semi-submersible,contact via phone would have been the easiest means to talk to you, but we are out of cell phone range and the satellite phone is playing up, email is the best means of contact for me at the momen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2014-01-28 06:51:56 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Get bank/paypal information purports to buy car sight unseen. Scammer Information Sends SMS messages from (641) 847-7248. Note that the 641 Area Code is an international gateway for free internet calls, so to not believe the person is calling from this area, unless they can prove it with 3rd party verifiable IDs, such as driver's license, SSN, etc.
(1/5) Thanks for getting back to me,i'm David Aiken by name and i will like to make a deal with you so Im just asking about it to make sure
(2/5) its in good condition as im buying it for my cousin as a surpri… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Thousand Oaks, CA, United States 2014-01-28 05:27:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist/ Child Care Scammer Information This person was looking for childcare for her 5 year old daughter. Claimed she was moving to Santa Monica in 1 month… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2014-01-28 05:19:20 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:15963 Scammer Information
The email i received!!
Hello,
Thanks for your response, my name is Dr Janet Gareh from Canada
(Toronto) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contract with
Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in united states. My daughter
name is (Wendy, she is 5 yrs old) i want you to help me Care for her
from 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks.She is very nice
gentle attractive .You do not have to worry about transportation, I
have negotiate with a cab Driver that will be d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-28 05:03:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Car Sales Scammer Information I was selling a car on gumtree and I received a text from two people with different emails but the same phone number +6142865117. He wanted the car unseen ASAP and wanted me to supply PAYPAL Details so he could deposit $100 as a holding deposit, He goes under Michael the email is Aaaron276@gmail.com and the other name is Alex email is alexbennett001@outlook.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jeff Holland Park, Queensland, Australia 2014-01-27 22:46:57 Classified Ads Scam CarsOnlineFree.com | BoatSales.com.au Advert - Buyer Scam Scammer Information Wanted to buy my boat unseen. Asked for Paypal or bank account No. Said he was working offshore with NZOG and wanted to ship it to NT.… Read Full Report ⇒ |