Latest Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | mark Boise, ID, United States 2012-08-18 00:17:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Craigslist scam Scammer Information Tried to purchase my car but said he was in the marines and was buying car for an uncle. Said that he wanted me to set up a paypal account and he would pay the full price through there. then once the payment went through he would have someone pick up the car. Goggled him and was brought to this website and someone got pretty much the same email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Gary Flint Fort Wayne, IN, United States 2012-08-17 21:26:02 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Defective Products/Services on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4558 Scammer Information Melissa R. Carlson is attempting to sell a 2002 Honda Gold Wing on Craigs List Fort Wayne Indiana using Amazon Flexible Payment Service. I have doubts that Melissa owns such a motorcycle. Somebody opened a Amazon account using my info about the same time I inquired about the motorcycle, I suspect Melissa. Watch this one--she is very good at what she does. Using the address 2600 SE Virginia AV Topeka Kansas. Her emails exactly duplicate the other postings on this site… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Virginia Atinson Haines, AK, United States 2012-08-17 20:34:58 Nigerian/419 Scam Other Payment Site |  Money scam Scammer Information I was told to send over $400 dollars but instead send $200 dollars through Western Union yesterday, someone was suppose to deliver a check for $29.000 dollars four hours later and didn't make the delivery. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | G Powell Minneapolis, MN, United States 2012-08-17 20:33:34 Defective Products/Services | Untitled Defective Products/Services , ref:4556 Scammer Information Hi
How are you today? Hope you are great. My client and I are based in
England. My client informed me that the bike would be shipped along
with other properties he purchased to his Son who resides in Mexico.
He is buying it to present as a gift to his son whom he missed his
graduation ceremony because of his health condition.
I am okay with the price and without further negotiations. Payment
will get to you in a cashier check of $21,400; this amount is expected
to cover both… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-17 06:11:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 Text and email Scammer Information I am selling my car on Gumtree and received a text: "I'm interested in your ride,how much are you willing to sell it.email me at (helvisdatford@gmail.com)" from +1578615537
After emailing some details of my price and the car I received this response:
"Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition.I'm at sea at the moment as petroleum engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called bu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Great Falls, MT, United States 2012-08-17 00:35:45 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Other Payment Site | Craigs List Scammer Information Hi,
My name is Julia, and I'm emailing you about the Bayliner I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. Has a 135HP Mercruiser 3.0L 4 Cyl engine with only 90 hours on it and it comes with trailer and all the extras included. I legally own a clear titles (for boat and trailer), free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was re… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Josh Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-17 00:24:55 Identity Theft Gumtree | +2 Gumtree auto ad Scammer Information Same dude mentioned in previous posts so I just thought I'd reinforce, I also got a response to my ad from a johnrus68@gmail.com (John Russell) who I found on another scam site after searching for his email address also.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-16 19:27:21 Dating Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Posting gets scam emails Scammer Information After posting an item on Craigslist I have received the following email... one of many with the same exact text....
I'm mesmerized about you and your ad. I wish to speak more and was thinking if you could call/text me with your address? Please get hold of my cell phone # on my private page, you have to join first but no lies there's zero cost. This way I am safe guarding my personal information, I have money all set. I just need to ask you something over the phone and doub… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Zoe Rounds Somewhere in United States 2012-08-16 19:16:19 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | +1 2006 Jayco Jay Feather LGT 29Y Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Scammer Information This is almost word for word the same scam at the 1997 Airstream Safari...Amazon scam. DO NOT respond to this ad.
Hi,
My name is Melissa, and I'm emailing you about the Jayco Jay Feather I have for sale. The camper is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $5,000. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this camper … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-08-16 17:56:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Searching for RV's on Craig's List Sacramento, CA Scammer Information From: Cheryl Grant [mailto:cheryl_grant15@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 7:31 PM
Subject: 2000 Winnebago Rialta 22QD
Hello,
My name is Cheryl, and I'm emailing you about the Winnebago I have for sale. The RV is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition.The mileage is 67,509.I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $4,500. Because of my div… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-16 17:25:10 Dating Scam | Unsolicited email from Craigslist Scammer Scammer Information Email sent to me after posting a listing on Craigslist. Sent through the CL contact form...
We are near to each other so why not get coffee in near future? I already know this is for sales but I could not withstand it, you seem good looking. Could we chitchat right away, I have used this site previously and it's truly good - I was wanting we could hook up there and become familiar with each other much better! ;) I have already saved confidential photos for you, all you have… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Chris Kellough Chillicothe, OH, United States 2012-08-16 14:25:16 Defective Products/Services | Untitled Defective Products/Services , ref:4542 Scammer Information Here is his email from a Craigslist add I had:
Hello,
Thanks for your quick response ,I will not be coming to view it because of my Job,i am a Marine and i am buying this for my Uncle.i am at sea right now and am satisfied with your firm/advert price,as am requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal so the PayPal charges is on me and Payment will be made via PayPal (if you don't have an account,its easy,safe and secured just log on to (www.paypal.com) to get one a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| e Stamford, CT, United States 2012-08-16 11:56:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 2008 Suzuki GSXR 600 Scammer Information i was looking for a good deal on a motorcycle to get back on the road and taking tours with my friends. the posting on craigslist was pretty much what i was looking for, and to boot it was going for a rather low price. so we started to send email back and forth with Q&A, usual type behaviour, not pushy, nothing suspicious. every question found a good answer, all details that were provided checked out and increased the level of confidence from "suspicious" to "cautious" to "so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jessica Jones Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-08-16 11:49:40 Auction/eBay Scam Quokka (quokka.com.au) | Via email for an advertised item for sale Scammer Information Replying to emails. Offering more money than what item was up for.
Pretending to be a buyer. Asked for paypal account details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| d mitchell Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-16 11:49:38 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:4539 Scammer Information offer to purchase a $70,000. item sight unseen via paypal courier to pick up… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Cricklewood, Brent, United Kingdom 2012-08-16 11:10:06 Business Venture Scam | Iraqi contract scam: From: "Republic of Iraq"<contractprocurement@gmx.com>: Subject: Re: Invitation To Contract Award/Supply. Scammer Information Fraudulent Iraqi Contract scam sent from blacklisted IP and Host 119.235.27.58 in Jakarta, Indonesia via host aktiv.com.au .
Sender: contractprocurement@gmx.com ;
ISP: PT. TEKNOLOGI LINTASLINK
IP Host Name: 119.235.27.58
Organization: PT INET GLOBAL INDO
Location: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya 04, Indonesia (ID)
Received: from mail.aktiv.com.au ([180.235.129.11]) by BAY0-MC1-F6.Bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.4900);
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:21:51 -0700
Recei… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | George Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-08-16 10:28:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale scammer Scammer Information I got 3 SMSs within the same afternoon I placed an ad in Gumtree. One was from Jerome asked Is your ad still available for sale? easier to contact me on gtbsky01@gmail.com What the condition and firm price. I answered to this person to come and have a look and, then make an offer.
He/She answered: 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Spencer Anderson Hollywood, FL, United States 2012-08-16 10:02:20 Auction/eBay Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) |  eBay buyer wants bank info or set up new paypal Scammer Information This is the email from the scammer
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment, on the west aquarius submersible to be precise, 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'm glad you accepted my offer. I am buying this for my dad in Canada, i'm a Canadian. I decided not to choose the local market of Canada and to choose the U.S.A eBay market as its a far larger one… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-15 23:24:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Email - Buyer Scam Scammer Information Emailed asking if item still available... same old story.... THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS PERSON!
Thanks for your mail. I would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though I will not be available to come for supervision of the item, due to my flexible schedule. I will be paying you with my PayPal account because it's attached to my bank account and its safe and very secure way to make payment online. If my means of payment is accepted.
Kindly provide m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-15 21:02:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Purchase Scam on Craigslist Listing Scammer Information Emailed from one account to see if item still available. Then followed up with this scam canned response.. i have seen literally dozens with no changes in the text this week...
Hello,
Thanks for the swift response,as the item is still available, I will send a check to cover the cost of my purchase as am completely satisfied with the "ad".I will need the details of whom & where to mail the draft and It will be delivered by the a courier service within 2-3 days.Please note… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Philadelphia, PA, United States 2012-08-15 18:55:14 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist "rooms & shares" ad response Scammer Information Not sure what the scam is, didn't stick around long enough to find out, but guessing it has to do with ID theft or some sort of money order deal. This was an email response for a Craigslist ad for a roommate...
Thanks for getting back to me... My name is Liela Kush (F),I am 25yrs
old,I am fun loving, personal, friendly,clean, caring,and respectful
of others. a non-smoker, don't do drugs, i drink occasionally,and
drama free.And am okay with the price and everything.I gradua… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | tepo676 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-15 12:55:09 Defective Products/Services Gumtree | +1 Untitled Defective Products/Services on Gumtree, ref:4524 Scammer Information He said he works in a oil company in overseas but he has a courier pick up in Australia that will come to take care the paper work.
Request my bank details and my Pay Pal Account. This is a same guy as Helvis datford. Beware of those names.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | shaun farr Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-15 12:25:51 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:4521 Scammer Information Person picked up my mobile phone number off carsales.com.au from an advertisement i placed. The text was from Jerome asked Is your ad still available for sale? easier to contact me on gtbsky01@gmail.com What the condition and firm price. I responded via email with a lower than listed offer to commence negotiation and got this response.
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Veli Kotilainen Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland 2012-08-15 11:59:46 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Yahoo | They took twice from my wife´s bank account 49 euro money Scammer Information They had send me an ad where they promised nokia mobile phone by paying 1 euro to their bank account. Next they asked number of the credit card. And we found out that they had taken 49 euros twice from there. And those mobile phones never arrived… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Clem Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-15 11:55:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 No response SMS with request to use gmail email to buy car advertised on Gumtree Scammer Information When I email him from his text (which was not able to be replied to) I received this back -
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
paypal payment email and name to set up purchase, i will arrange for pick up
after the cleared payment via paypal. Also more pics will be appreciated.
Many Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |