Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-11-12 02:53:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   1997 ~ 25! Safari~Airstream=CTY - $3600 Scammer Information Beautifully maintained inside & out.
With the 2 slide outs it is a very spacious place to live.
Large bath area with over sized shower,
Posting ID: 4186246279
Posted: 2013-11-11, 8:19PM CST
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The pictures are exactly like ones that have accompanied scam ads for same trailer!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-11-12 02:42:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | CLEAN CAMPER_ AIRSTREAM 2002 BAMBI TRAILER - $3715 Scammer Information CLEAN CAMPER_ AIRSTREAM 2002 BAMBI TRAILER - $3715 "gorgeous trailer Bambi"
Posting ID: 4183194092
Posted: 2013-11-10, 12:08PM CST
(!!!The photos of this camper are EXACTLY as previously reported!!!)… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-11-12 02:13:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1997 Airstream Safari - $3600 Scammer Information The ad appeared on Sunday Nov 10, in the Springfield MO Craigslist. (It has now disappeared when we searched craigslist today Nov 11.)
The original ad was for the 1997 Airstream Safari for $3600. No phone number, just the encrypted Craigslist email link.
My husband emailed this person and here was her reply: "Hi, My name is Christine Tarter, happy to see you are interested in my 1997 Airstream Safari Classic. Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-11-12 01:17:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   AWE New Zealand - Taranaki Basin on kapo project. Scammer Information This started with an SMS query in response to an ad we placed on gumtree to sell a motor vehicle:
Hi mate my
name is Micheal
I am from NSW,I
saw your listing
on Ad,
please do let me
know if it's still
available And
reply to
michealwalsh10
2@live.com
We thought this was a bit strange but contacted him anyway. The following emails were then exchanged (I have blanked out our names and email addresses for our own privacy, these are the only alterations I have made):
From: x… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Memphis, TN, United States 2013-11-11 23:03:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Cameron William (cameronwilliam51@yahoo.com) Scammer Information calls off a wanted ad claiming to be a custom home builder and thus moving to FLorida, so needs the money right now. Really bogus, has several mugshots for theft forgery, etc., etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2013-11-11 21:31:09 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Responding to an WANTED Ad posted in an Astronomical Gear website Scammer Information TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
BEWARE OF STIG OLSEN
My name is Paulo Alonso and I live in Brazil, South America. I am 61 years old, an electronic engineer working in Brazil Oil and Gas Industry. My hobby is amateur astronomy and astrophotography. Before joining the industry I worked as a professional astronomer at the National Observatory of Rio de Janeiro, then the passion for Astronomy.
Since last July I thought it was time to have a Premium refractor for my astrophotography se… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Trevor Elyria, OH, United States 2013-11-11 19:35:29 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:13807 Scammer Information attempted to buy motorcycle, asking me to transfer money by western union to a "pickup agent"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-11-11 17:07:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2002 Bambi for $3300 Scammer Information Here is the message we got when we emailed the individual about the 2002 Bambi camper for sale $3720. The message is nearly identical to one reported on this site in April, June and July 2013.
Thanks for reaching out! The camper is in perfect condition, looks great and comes with a clear title, full documentation. It has been well cared for and needs nothing. Final price is $3,300 since this is an Urgent Sale! I need to sell the camper by the 20th of November because I wil… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom 2013-11-11 15:24:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 gumtree car sales scam Scammer Information trying to buy car of me through gumtree and trying to scam me on how they pay for it through paypal account … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 2013-11-11 10:55:22 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Carsales.com scammer asks to send car to NT for his sons graduation present. Scammer Information Sent text, I replied, then sent an email. Wanted to ship car to NT for his sons graduation present. I goggled his email address and found him mentioned on this site!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Whittingham London, England, United Kingdom 2013-11-10 21:10:37 Classified Ads Scam | MOBILE.DE - AUTOSCOUT24 - SCAMMERS -BETRUGER - FRAUD Scammer Information David Whittingham - whit.david@hotmail.com
whit.david@hotmail.com
The car is in the best condition, has no technical damage, no accident, full service history .
The vehicle has GERMAN documents (the car is registered in GERMANY - Is a German Model - TUV Valid 2 Years ).
I have worked in GERMANY for 2 years and i purchased the car there.
My company wanted me back home, so currently i am located in United Kingdom.
The car is now located in United Kingdom.
I am trying… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-11-10 15:37:45 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Car sales.com.au / paypal Scammer Information I recieved an SMS within hours of posting an ad to sell my car, asking me to email how much I'd accept. I emailed him and recieved the email response below. It didn't ring true so I googled him and found several scams reported. Disappointing! I thought I had a buyer!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-11-10 07:38:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car advert on gumtree Scammer Information Response to car advert requesting response only to personal email… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Millendon, Western Australia, Australia 2013-11-10 03:40:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 car for sale on gumtree Scammer Information This message was received.
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 15 days off and 15 days on and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the paym… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Needles, CA, United States 2013-11-09 22:50:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:13757 Scammer Information wishing to get my paypal account name, email info claiming pickup agent will handle pickup & delivery.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-11-09 21:07:38 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +3 Car Scam Scammer Information for the mail,i am okay with the little details have read in the advert compare to the others have seen recently and please Does it have any more history I should be aware of and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking.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 20days off and 11days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facilit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Greg Pearson Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-11-08 22:36:28 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:13733 Scammer Information This is a copy is a copy of the email sent to me after I replied to the first phone text that asked me to "confirm the price and availability of the car by email only".
Thanks for the mail..I will like to know few things about this sales? What is the reason for selling it? when last was it serviced as well.Am ok with the price and the condition,am buying it for my vacation,because i'll be coming soon from our rig.I'm a petroleum project engineer on a rig offshore… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2013-11-08 09:55:43 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | mcraig353@gmail.com Scammer Information I placed an add to sell my Ford Falcon and this man texted me saying that he was interested. He then told me that he was working in mining in New Zealand and couldn't call over the phone and told me that if I gave him my Paypal or bank account details he would have someone from a courier company pick up the car and transport it to Darwin. I didn't take it any further because he had been reported on this website from people who described exactly the same as I am now. Don't sel… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Adam Pilkington Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-11-07 05:56:07 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Gumtree Car ad Scammer Information Wants me to go ahead with a sale using paypal.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-11-07 05:52:53 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Car selling Scammer Information Wanted PayPal and bank details without even looking at car … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tampa, FL, United States 2013-11-06 22:11:58 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | txt msg in response to autotrader.com ad Scammer Information I received text message from +1(209)980-7801:
"I'm interested in the vehicle tht you listed on Autotrader.com Kindly email me at allenmckenzie1@outlook.com if you still have it available for sale. Allen"
I sent an email to the address and immediately recieved reply:
Allen McKenzie [allenmckenzie1@outlook.com]
Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fairfield, CA, United States 2013-11-06 16:00:20 Classified Ads Scam CarsOnlineFree.com | Audi s4 for 4400 Scammer Information Trying to sell an Audi S4 for $4400… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Gulfport, MS, United States 2013-11-06 00:06:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:13628 Scammer Information This guy responded to my craigslist for an item i was selling. Telling me he wants to buy the item, to take it off craigslist, hes sending me a check. then next day story changes his secretary send to much money so hes going to need me to western union the extra to him immediately. all bullshit. P cant stand to be ripped off, or scammed, and cant stand when anyone gets ripped off. Through all the emails this guy has send me, I have a few different names and email linked to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Colette Keighley, Bradford, United Kingdom 2013-11-05 20:29:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Sofa for sale Scammer Information I advertised a sofa on gumtree giving my mobile number for contact. I received a text asking if the ITEM was still for sale and to reply by email to richardporterxx1@gmail.com. I did and he said he wanted to buy the sofa for someone special and if I gave him my paypal Id and address he would arrange courier after I had received the money. I asked him if it would help if I could deliver the sofa and that was the last I heard of him. He was very apologetic and hoped that I was … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Napa, CA, United States 2013-11-04 23:53:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist inquirt Scammer Information Email was in response to a Craigslist post for antique.
Response was generic and not that of a usual interested party.
Wanted pic & lowest price, however, the email did not identify the item posted for sale… Read Full Report ⇒ |