Latest Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Julian Ringwood North, Victoria, Australia 2012-03-07 00:55:04 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |   beccyfol@gmail.com Rebecca Foley Scammer Information I posted ad on gumtree, and received sms on phone "Hi, What\'s the lowest price for your item under stuff ads on G.Tree, kindly get back to me by email at...beccyfol@gmail.com, if it\'s still for sale.Email only"
"Once I replied to that email address, he/she sent me another:
Alright Mate,
Thanks for your swift reply. I am interested and I would have loved to come for viewing and inspection but i am currently overseas at the moment and i want this item picked up before i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Los Angeles, CA, United States 2012-03-06 17:11:21 Business Venture Scam | Order Needed Scammer Information Hello,
My name is Erin water purchasing manager of Teccon Inc services.I will like to purchase some items in your store.
Product Details
1)GPSMAP® 78Cx - Garmin
15 Units.
Let me know if have them available in stock ?And calculate the total cost for me? and aslo let me know the acceptable credit card
I will await your reply.
Sincerelly.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-03-06 09:12:03 Classified Ads Scam |  Reply to Gumtree ad Scammer Information Scammer asking me to email details of my business for sale. I assume they want bank details etc. I decided to google the email address they gave me and this website came up as it being a scam as I assumed.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Montana Great Falls, MT, United States 2012-03-06 04:50:32 Classified Ads Scam | Car prices too good to be true Scammer Information Had a very similar experience as others on your site, 2011 Ford F250 only 12,000 miles for $21,700. Same story - divorce, need cash, secure transaction with Escrow.com. As soon as I sent a follow up message saying further research revealed that this was probably a scam I got email from Escrow.com with package info about my agreed purchase.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Alain Gagnon Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2012-03-06 00:36:46 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | porsche 911 cab Scammer Information Nice Porsche 911 for sale on cars.com
Tracy Friedl using similar for many types of cars
Hello Alain,
Here is the VIN: WP0CB29936S769853 and I've also attached some pics to this email.First please let me explain you the process of this sale and afterwards you can decide if you want to go with it or not.
As I told you in my first email, I recently got divorced. I got a new job and moved to Topeka KS for a new start. I'm in the city but my prese… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 13:07:28 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Reply to my item for sale listing on Craigslist Scammer Information I had posted a computer on Craigslist for sale. This is a reply I got from someone wanting to pay for it through PayPal and have me ship it...
Dear Seller,
I was very impressed with the item your posted on craigslist, I really have interested in buying it, I will not be able to come for inspection, all i need is your word of sincerity coupled with detailed photographs of the item to actually show that it is in good condition as described online...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 13:04:31 Overpayment Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Reply to my item for sale listing on Craigslist... ship to another country and pay through PayPal Scammer Information Hello,
I am Pen,I will like to buy your item urgently for my son and i am ready to offer you $1,850 for it including the shipping cost via Express Mail Service, i need it very urgent for my son as a birthday gift,He his schooling in Nigeria and he had just been been promoted and i want wanted to send him a surpise package because i am at sea at the moment for evangelism and due to the nature of my work, phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted also you kno… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 13:02:41 Job Scam | Reply to my item for sale listing on Craigslist Scammer Information K, thank you for getting back to me. It turns out i cant buy it right now regardless… my cousin just put a HUGE dent in my car and now im gonna need to find out how much money its gonna cost to do the repair. ugh!
Thank god that he didn't get hurt but of course it just had to happen NOW, when i'm finally making very good money with this work at home program ive been using. You know, if you want, they just opened up 3 more positions in our area. Basically you get paid… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 12:59:43 Nigerian/419 Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Reply to sale listing on Craigslist Scammer Information Thanks for your reply,
i am really interested in buying this item for my nephew outside the
country,i will offer $1600 for the item and i will also pay $100 for the
shipping fee.i can make the payment through paypal if you have a
paypal account,if you don't i can also send the money to your home
address through Express Money Order.so get back to me with your
preferred payment method so that i can make the payment today...
i will like to see some pictures please
R… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jim Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-03-05 06:06:17 Classified Ads Scam Quokka (quokka.com.au) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Quokka (quokka.com.au), ref:1801 Scammer Information I Placed an advertisement to sell my caravan on the website using Quokka.
I got a EMail from a person in Darwin who wanted to buy my caravan. He told me that he would place the money for the caravan plus transport cost of $2500 into my Paypal account. A Day later I got an E:Mail from a fake PayPal site
(onlineequiries@gmail2cosultant.com) asking me to send a money order of $2500 via Western Union to somebody in England in order for the money for the caravan to be deposited … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | happy Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2012-03-05 05:19:30 Defective Products/Services | calvin klin Scammer Information they claimed that i won fifa rugby competions were i have to buy air time for 1520 they saouth african nu8mber 0781521397… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jim Dudgeon Louisville, KY, United States 2012-03-05 03:04:20 Auction/eBay Scam | +1 Tracy L Friedl strikes again Scammer Information I've received emails similar to everyone else:
I appreciate your interest in buying my SUV. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is in perfect shape, never been smoked in, without scratches nor dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans,under my name. It has 16,486 miles, for sale at $25,800. The price is below the market as I recently divorced and I need the money as soon as possible, therefore I don't need it… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Price Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-05 01:25:39 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Sea Doo Bombadier for sale Scammer Information Hello John,
Thanks for getting back to me on here. I will take it for $6,200AUD including PayPal surcharges since I am interested in the immediate purchase.
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. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact you in-order to handle the pick-up at any location of your choice t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Detroit, MI, United States 2012-03-04 10:11:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam to purchase craiglist vehicle Scammer Information Loser is trying to purchase my vehicle that was listed on craigslist. Again, pretending to be a marine overseas and you can guess the rest.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sandi Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-04 02:03:38 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +8 daved1516@gmail.com Scammer Information I see this guy has done this a few times. New it was a scam straight away!
He texted me and he number doesn't show it just says DavEd for the number asking me to e-mail him. I did and this was the response;
Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would have love to call
i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Somewhere in United Kingdom 2012-03-04 00:37:11 Identity Theft | Untitled Identity Theft , ref:1793 Scammer Information I TODAY RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL WHICH IS CLEARLY A SCAM! IT HAD A ZIP FILE ENTITLED INVOICE WHICH I CLEARLY DID NOT OPEN AS THIS IS SUCH A BLATANT SCAM!
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From: FedEx Service
Reply-To: FedEx Service
Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:28:29 +0100
To: XXX
Subject: Your package is available for pickup.NO#3476
Dear Customer,
The delivery service couldnâ•˙t deliver … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | IVAN ALLEGRO San José, Provincia de San Jose, Costa Rica 2012-03-03 22:29:04 Identity Theft | FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES COMPANY LIMITED Scammer Information FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES COMPANY LIMITED.(FDC)
9A,IDEJO STREET OFF ADEOLA ODEKU
P.O.BOX 72120 VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS
PHONE:(+234)703 8145 880
MOBILE (+234) 805 7485 940
FROM THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR (MD) FDC
MR.BISMARCK J. REWANE (MD)
TO: APPLICANT.
SUBJECT: APPROVAL/COMPLETION PROCEEDING.
THEY OFFER LOAN AND MAKE ADVERTISING ON WEB PAGE OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Michael Spears Kansas City, MO, United States 2012-03-03 21:32:10 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | +2 2011 Lotus Elise advertised on www.cars.com Scammer Information 2011 Lotus Elise advertised on www.cars.com
I appreciate your interest in buying my car. The Lotus Elise is in perfect shape, never been smoked in, without scratches nor dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans,under my name. It has 5,890 miles, for sale at $27,999. The price is below the market as I recently divorced and I need the money as soon as possible, therefore I don't need it, so I'm tryi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | angela Carmel, IN, United States 2012-03-03 19:20:08 Job Scam | craiglist scam Scammer Information OK, thank you for getting back to me. Turns out i cant buy it now anyhow… my cousin just dented my van so now i have to see how much money its gonna cost to get it repaired. UGH!
I thank god that he didn't get hurt but of course it has to happen now, when i'm finally earning very good money with this work from home program ive been using. You know, if you want, they just opened up 2 more positions in our area. Basically you earn money by posting links on the internet… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sick of it San Francisco, CA, United States 2012-03-02 23:23:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scammers Scammer Information I have been approached at least 50 times by scammers with every concievable story. Pay pal info, make money at home, bank info, remove my advert, the shipper who will come pick up the item, pay me more, etc. I since have made it clear with each email my products will not leave my premises without green back American dollars in my hand & they hardly ever email back once they realize you are on to them. Its just that elderly & younger people could really be taken in by this. Se… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Eric Elizaga Vista, CA, United States 2012-03-02 19:29:45 Lottery Scam | UK NATIONAL LOTTERY <infor@info.co.uk> Add to Addresses Scammer Information This is what I received from this people.
Wining of the the UK National Lottery Draws (3154) which place Last week Saturday, Your email address won 6,8M GBP,
Your wining Datas:
Ref Number: BRH/9420X2/70/UK
Serial Number: 5372/02
Ticket Number: 56445800545 588
{ loteryukofflce012@live.co.uk }
National Lottery Board Commission
Once Again Congratulations!
I sent a message to the address but my response came back with the following message:
The reasons given by the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Eric Elizaga Vista, CA, United States 2012-03-02 19:27:45 Lottery Scam | UK NATIONAL LOTTERY <infor@info.co.uk> Add to Addresses Scammer Information This is what I received from this people.
Wining of the the UK National Lottery Draws (3154) which place Last week Saturday, Your email address won 6,8M GBP,
Your wining Datas:
Ref Number: BRH/9420X2/70/UK
Serial Number: 5372/02
Ticket Number: 56445800545 588
{ loteryukofflce012@live.co.uk }
National Lottery Board Commission
Once Again Congratulations!
This is what I received in my email. I sent a message to the address but my response came back with the following… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tom Settle Somewhere in United States 2012-03-02 17:30:54 Charity scam | Ethan's mission trip Scammer Information Hey guys!!
I'm sending you Ethan's fundraising letter for his mission trip in June. Please read it prayerfully and if you are led to making a donation, just mail it to us at 4934 Dana Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30144. The checks should be made out to NPM (North Point Ministries). This is a tax write off if you itemize. Thank you in advance for your help!!!
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| anonomiys Somewhere in South Africa 2012-03-01 08:32:58 Lottery Scam | competition scam, nokia Scammer Information On the Cell c connection with a dongle...this person e-mail that you've won money thousand on a "nokia" competition. they try to extract money from you, by telling you that you must deposit money into their account, first, before you supposed to get your claim.
They did not catch me though!!
anonomiyse… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| flore Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom 2012-03-01 08:12:41 Defective Products/Services | Untitled Defective Products/Services , ref:1778 Scammer Information Good Day,
I'm Malinda Steve From Norway.I want to place an order and i know the difficulties encountered when shipping internationally,But that will not be a problem because i am registered with a shipping company which I've used severally times without any delay nor damage.
Before i place the order,i want to inform you that i will be making the payment with my Mc/Visa cards because as for now i can only make payment with my US credit card account information,so if it's oka… Read Full Report ⇒ |