Latest Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
|---|---|---|
  | Robert van der Holst Floreal, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius 2012-10-17 17:53:02 Wills/Probate Scam Other Classifieds Site |  +1 Thank you for your response Scammer Information I received following e-mail message:
Dear XXXX ,
Thank you for your kind response. I want to confirm to you that my interest is strong, as I hope to invest my share from the below project in the real estate sector. With trust, I faithfully contact you, I know this letter will definitely come to you as a huge surprise, but I implore you to take time to go through it carefully, as the decision you make will go a long way to determine my future and business prospect. Without … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria 2012-10-17 16:56:44 Lottery Scam Yahoo | POWERBALL E-MAIL 2012 LOTTERY PROMOTIONAL Scammer Information Congratulations!!!
Your E-mail ID has won, £1,000,000.00 GBP in the "Powerball Email Lottery Promotions" held
in Canada to promote 2012 Olympics Game, Sponsored by BOL-GMAIL Network and British American
Tobacco Companies London, with Your Ref: BALL-E93UK/7/13.
Four (10) Email Addresses Was Finally Picked Out From Among The Total 25,000,000 Email Addresses,
Your Email Address Is Among The Winning Email Address On The Winning Pot, Which Was Attached To
PIN No: *525# And Winn… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Orlando, FL, United States 2012-10-17 15:16:24 Job Scam | I received a solicitation for a Customer Service Specialist Position via Careerbuilder - the letter is almost identical to the l Scammer Information
Customer Service Specialist Position (application process)
Dear Pam,
Thank you for your interest in employment with Almedis Holdings. I would like to give you a brief survey of the Customer Service Specialist job specifications and position’s person specification.
Company Overview
Almedis Holdings is a duly incorporated investment company supplying its customers with manifold finance services on a global basis. The objective of Almedis Holdings is to pro… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Morley, Leeds, United Kingdom 2012-10-17 12:30:20 Job Scam Yahoo | Job offer scam Scammer Information Welcome Miss
Our Company specializes in IT, Legal & Accounting, we are pleased to extend the following offer of employment to you.
Job title: Financial Services Officer, department: Payment processing division.
Job Description:
- Work schedule: Mon - Fri, from 9 AM - 2 PM.
This offer is contingent upon your passing our mandatory background check, which will be scheduled on date you create a Task Manager account, to determine your ability to perform the essential requiremen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Nunawading, Victoria, Australia 2012-10-17 07:28:09 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com |  +1 On Car sales.com. Selling a caravan and he said he was working on an oil rig. Scammer Information Was for sale of caravan we were selling. Scammer first sent text and then asked to email back. I did that and then this was the email he sent:
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 with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2012-10-17 02:40:18 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Other Classifieds Site, ref:5843 Scammer Information Scammer used the same blurb as below. He was a petroleum engineer and was happy with the price and didn't need to view the boat. Wanted paypal or account details and his courier would pick the boat up.
I did a bit of investigation which also led me to this site.
Thanks for the heads up.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Geelong, Victoria, Australia 2012-10-17 01:49:37 Wills/Probate Scam | Ms Scammer Information Attn; Beneficiary
9th October 2012
Greetings,
Don't be offended, I came across your profile when I was browsing on the internet and you really got me interested. My name is Mrs. Rachel Williams , I have decided to donate what I have to you. I was diagnosed for cancer for about Few years ago, immediately after the death of my husband, who has left me everything he worked for. I have been touched by God to donate from what I have inherited from my late husband to the you for th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-10-17 01:37:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car For Sale Ad response by Robert Craig Scammer Information The Guys E-mail response:
Thanks for the swift response..Am willing to offer you $2900 and total condition of it also a clear picture of it and i will be happy if you remove the AD from the site and consider me as your favorite buyer buy ignoring all other offers .
I won't be able to come over with cash or mail a cheque because presently, I'm working away in Darwin on a research project but i have equally arranged the private courier agent that will come for the pick up a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-10-17 01:12:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | interested in buying your car forsale Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT presently.
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Spokane, WA, United States 2012-10-16 19:05:38 Job Scam | Untitled Job Scam , ref:5837 Scammer Information Hello ,
I'm looking for someone who can handle my business & personal errands at
his/her spare time as I keep traveling a lot. Someone who can offer me these
services mentioned below:
* Mail services (Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS or USPS)
* Shop for Gifts
* Bill payment (pay my bills on my behalf, access to the funds would be provided
by me)
* Sit for delivery (at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your
convenience.
Let m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lois Worth Bethlehem, PA, United States 2012-10-16 17:15:20 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2003 HONDA CIVIC EX AUTOMATIC SUNROOF - $2600 (cherryhill) NJ Scammer Information Hi my name is Marshal Pesta. I am selling this 2003 Honda Civic EX because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before October 30th. The car is in Houston,TX in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the titl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Santa Rosa, CA, United States 2012-10-16 16:48:09 Identity Theft Yahoo | This came by email..as if it were a friend in trouble Scammer Information This scam identfies themselves as a friend of mine in trouble in Spain and needs our help because they were mugged of all their money. They are asking for $1960.00 be wired to John McMahon, Comte d'Aiamans 14, Lloseta, Mallorca, Spain
I can forward emails to someone if I know who.
Thanks, Denise Hagy… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | F Clark DuBois, PA, United States 2012-10-16 15:11:29 Identity Theft | 900-080-004000 cell text Scammer Information Text recieved;
VOICE USAGE ALERT: your acct used abt 50% of Anytime Min for the bill ending on the 22nd. Monitor at vzw.com. As of 10/16 09:33 AM EDT. FREE MSG
Probably to entice reciever to reply to the 900 number.
Tried to report to 7726 but it refused to recognise the full 900 number.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Genoa, Provincia di Genova, Italy 2012-10-16 15:04:34 Lottery Scam | "Facebook Compensation Scheme" Airpak Express lotto scam Scammer Information I received this message via Facebook Messages:
This is James Walter a spokesperson for Airpak Express in collaboration with Facebook social network. I hereby bring to your notice that you are one of the most active members on FACEBOOK site.
We are very pleased to inform you that your name showed up on the Facebook database system as one of the lucky winners of the total sum of 450,000US$(FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) in the ongoing F… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 2012-10-16 13:44:38 Job Scam | +4 job offer - part time Financial Services Officer Scammer Information I knew it was a scam because:
It was a job offer from someone I had never been in contact with before;
It came from "Richard"'s personal gmail address (with an apology that they were not using the company address because of spam - which I thought was a nice touch);
It offered free training and needed no prior experience.
THE MAIL FOLLOWS:
Hi Graham Wood,
I represent the Company specializing in IT. We perform a variety of functions that range from installing applications to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan 2012-10-16 12:59:11 Job Scam | Untitled Job Scam , ref:5827 Scammer Information I am victim of part time job offer from www.corwindata.com scam , I received offer for part time data entry work. I was given employee id card, employment letter from www.corwindata.com through email info@corwindata.com. and then she send me project in which adviced to purchase inventory software from www.ladonsoft.com to transfer 60 Euro to CRISTINA MARIA Dinulescu Romaina by Western Union. Upon instructions i transfered Euro 60 to Cristina Maria Dinulescu. I was sent an ema… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| oliver Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-10-16 10:20:10 Dating Scam | We discovered these matches for you Scammer Information Hi there,
We discovered these matches for you
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-10-16 09:18:05 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Gumtree, ref:5824 Scammer Information He sent a paypal payment confirmation for the purcase of my vehicle plus an extra $1000. I had to pay International Logistics Centre through Western Union bank, the exta money to pay for transportation of my vehicle. His first contact with me was an sms and the name Jean came up but when I tried to call back only The logistic centre for delivery was Ronald Roberts, 14 Cowell street, ME 57 BQ , Chattham, London, United Kingdom.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Pete Skinner Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-10-16 07:54:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling car on gumtree Scammer Information Was selling my car in gumtree and this bloke said for me to send my Paypal details as he works In Darwin
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Pete Skinner Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-10-16 07:42:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a car on gumtree Scammer Information Selling my car on gumtree and got an SMS saying to reply via email so I googled the addy and came straight to this site I have had many like this from gumtree … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Pete Skinner Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-10-16 07:42:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a car on gumtree Scammer Information Selling my car on gumtree and got an SMS saying to reply via email so I googled the addy and came straight to this site I have had many like this from gumtree … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-10-16 06:16:20 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | buying car Scammer Information Trying to buy car in western australia… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Pete Warminster, PA, United States 2012-10-16 00:11:18 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information Try to sell me a very nice car at a very low price and get me to buy it thru "autotrder", the car was listed in Philadelphia Craigslist but was telling me he was going to be deploy to the middle east and the car was in Florida and he was going to get it deliver to me thru autotrader all expenses on him and I had 5 days to inspect the car and let him know if I really wanted the car then if I said yes the payment would go thru. It was all a scam I kept seraching for cars on cra… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Cautious Seller Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-10-15 23:02:18 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Scam using fake emails from Paypal Scammer Information Had advertised a truck on trucksales.com and this guy emails saying he is interested etc etc...He wants to go ahead with purchase and asks for paypal email address to make payment. Email supposedly from paypal comes through saying the amount of the truck is now with paypal and the amount for the shipping of the truck is extra and needs to be paid via Western Union and the monies will be released to the seller!....I checked paypal account no such monies are there and no confi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gallup, NM, United States 2012-10-15 22:13:02 Job Scam Other Classifieds Site | Job Application Scammer Information Good morning,
I represent the Company specializing in Information Technology. We perform a variety of functions that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. A few of the duties that IT professionals perform may include networking, database and software design, as well as management and administration of entire systems. Information technology is starting to spread further than the conventional personal computer and… Read Full Report ⇒ |