Latest Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | crystal Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-01 07:17:10 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |   trying to get my paypal details Scammer Information I received a txt msg asking what the lowest i would go on a car was and asked to reply through emails after sending emails back and forth this person requested my paypal details so they could deposit money into my account. i noticed they would instantly reply to my email within minutes and they have even started pushing me for my details. they have my email but nothing else is my account safe?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Timothy Hillier Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia 2012-03-01 06:57:26 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1776 Scammer Information Sorry PayPal only
On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 4:23 PM, timothy hillier wrote:
sorry phillip but i do not have paypal and do not wish to do the transaction in this manner i will accept a direct bank transfer or bank cheque and i will not release the vehicle untill payment is cleared
thank you tim
Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:15:17 +1100
Subject: Re: jeep cherokee
From: philipwilson17@gmail.com
To: timstimberworks@hotmail.com
Hi thanks for mailing back… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-03-01 05:40:33 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1775 Scammer Information I am trying to sell my bike and just got an email saying this a few seconds ago, i am familiar with scams and instantly knew this was a scam
he texted me from a number i didn't know but it came up as "DavEd" saying "I would like to know the present condition and firm price for your listing. easier to contact me on: davidedmond03@hotmai.com"
and he then emailed me when i told him the condition of the bike, saying
"Hi thanks for the mail, am ok with the price and the condition… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Deb Somewhere in Australia 2012-02-29 23:44:38 Classified Ads Scam | Wanted to buy our caravan unseen and was at sea. Poor grammer so googled. Thanks for this Scammer Information Claimed to be a marine biologist at sea "Pffft" cant come and see item but wants details etc. Thanks so much for this site. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Bolingbrook, IL, United States 2012-02-29 04:07:00 Auction/eBay Scam Cars.com |  +6 muscle car on cars.com Scammer Information 2010 Dodge Challenger RT advertised on cars.com for very cheap-$20K-by "Merissa" in Columbus, OH. Replied to ad and received e-mail from "Tracy" in Topeka KS. When asked, she said Merissa is her cousin and placed the ad for her (which, by the way, disappeared from cars.com by the next day). Looked up supposed VIN (2B3CJ5DT4AH283142), which is registered in New York. She also sent a supposed autocheck report. "Tracy L. Friedl" in Topeka KS: last known divorce was in 2003 an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name San Francisco, CA, United States 2012-02-29 01:14:45 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +5 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Paypal (paypal.com), ref:1769 Scammer Information "Thank you for getting back to me with the status of this item. Can you
assure me that it's in good condition and i will not be disappointed
with it ? I'm ready to buy the item for the price if you can
consider me as your final buyer, but the issue is i am an
oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow
and am leaving the state any moment from now. also i want you to know
that i will like you to quickly get back to me with your location
address for … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| annonymous Elk Grove Village, IL, United States 2012-02-28 01:46:51 Classified Ads Scam | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:1764 Scammer Information I appreciate your interest in buying my car. The Mercedes-Benz 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 20,593 miles, for sale at $18,700. 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 trying to sell it as soon as possible. If you… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2012-02-27 19:19:57 Defective Products/Services | +1 TLA (Florida) Scammer Information My Dad got the same document. Asked for $20 to be sent in.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| U. Murray Somewhere in United States 2012-02-27 13:30:09 Job Scam | Employment Offer - Richard Greens Energy Co. Scammer Information This is what the email says:
Dear Sir/Ma,
My name is Richards Hendrick, owner of Richards Green Energy company based in Canada. I have a job opportunity for someone who is ready to work for me from home. I have great offer for this service. Contact me on my email rchgrn10@blumail.org for more info. Have a great day.
Thank You
I googled the company's name and found this site...
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 | gary vuichard Gilbert, AZ, United States 2012-02-26 21:33:07 Job Scam | +2 Richard green energy Scammer Information Thanks for responding to my email regarding the employment from Richard Green Energy. I will try to make this message as explanatory as possible.
Going straight into the business, I travel alot and i do legit business with crude oil companies around the world. Most of them in Europe, America, Africa and Asia.
Your work for Richard Green Energy is to help pay the workers and clients ( Financial Manger ) who are working for me both in overseas and in same country with you… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| C G Somewhere in United States 2012-02-26 20:56:34 Business Venture Scam | +1 Big Scentsy order Scammer Information
On Feb 25, 2012, at 8:43 AM, Peter Smith wrote:
> Dear Consultant,
> Hope your day as been great? I got your email contact from scentsy website and I am very much interested in ordering some amazing Scentsy products .I have heard a lot about Scentsy and also the lovely products they have developed during the years and am delighted to have seem and used some. I'll like to order the below products.
>
> ... Full-SIze Scentsy Warmer
> Yukon Dsw-yuk… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Richard Thiem Albuquerque, NM, United States 2012-02-26 19:12:17 Job Scam | Work With My Company Scammer Information "Dear Sir/Ma,
My name is Richards Hendrick, owner of Richards Green Energy company based in Canada. I have a job opportunity for someone who is ready to work for me from home. I have great offer for this service. Contact me on my email rchgrn10@blumail.org for more info. Have a great day.
Thank You"
I did not fall for it, since I checked it out on Google and saw your website. Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Trish Somewhere in China 2012-02-26 18:53:21 Job Scam | Employment Offer Scammer Information Dear Sir/Ma,
My name is Richards Hendrick, owner of Richards Green Energy company based in Canada. I have a job opportunity for someone who is ready to work for me from home. I have great offer for this service. Contact me on my email rchgrn10@blumail.org for more info. Have a great day.
Thank You… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Kissimmee, FL, United States 2012-02-26 16:34:22 Job Scam | work at home Scammer Information Probable job scam involving a work at home postition.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kerry Barr Somewhere in Australia 2012-02-26 13:02:39 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 buying my car Scammer Information I was selling my car this person offered to buy it. He wanted my pal account email address then told me he deposited the money into my paypal then sent a email stating that he need me to deposit money into his western union account for a courier to pick up the car and take to his premises. I then had a email from Paypal saying the funds had been deposited but I then had to deposit cash into western union before it would be release into my account. I told the guy to get lost. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | brendan conneely Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-02-26 07:03:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 selling on Gumtree Scammer Information Hi, i got a txt from +17732427612 asking what's the cheapest price for my bicycle for sale on gumtree. asked for dialogue via email - 'beckyfoley@att.net. I put the number into google and found scamdex.com amongst the results.
I had a similar scam attempt from a listing on bikeexchange.com.au i rec'd a txt from a dodgy mobile number. Txt said they were overseas but wanted to buy my bike without seeing it!
On both occassions the scam has arrived early after initial adverti… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Naomi Grant Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-02-26 02:38:01 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Selling a Piano/Courier scam Scammer Information I was selling a piano online. he has contacted me , with the usual story of not being able to view it in person as he is on a rig. can't ring me and will have a courier collect it . i need to pay thru pay pal.
actual email.
Hi thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,am buying it for my vacation,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as am a petroleum project engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Donald E Hogue Tacoma, WA, United States 2012-02-25 17:09:08 Wills/Probate Scam | will beneficiary Scammer Information Emailed me asking for info telling me I was given $10,000,000. in a will … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ken Nunyabiz Sand Springs, OK, United States 2012-02-25 03:55:39 Classified Ads Scam | Account funds verifier Scammer Information payment for car for sale and wanting shipping paid via western union before funds could clear… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Jacksonville, FL, United States 2012-02-24 23:48:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 ConsumersResource365.com / top5incomesonline.com SCAM Scammer Information Here are her two emails to me - in reply to a craigslist ad I posted. You'll see how personal she gets to sound legit!!
FIRST EMAIL:
Ok, thank you for letting me know. Turns out i can't really get it right now regardless… my cousin just crashed the back of my van and now i have to see how much the damage will be to do the repair. ugh!
Im so happy nobody got hurt but of course it has to happen NOW, when i am finally earning very good money with this work from home prog… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Kansas City, KS, United States 2012-02-24 20:59:21 Identity Theft eBay (www.ebay.com) |  fake paypal invoice Scammer Information Received following email: It requested I "CLICK ON LINK" TO EITHER CONFIRM OR CANCEL. I do NOT do business with either PalPal or eBay & obviously the order is wrong for EVERYONE because Levi's do not come in BROWN.
You sent a payment of 160.00 USD
Hello Member,
Shipper DHL
Tracking number 4258744125
Shipping status Shipped
If you have questions about the shipment, please contact paypalpay@ebay.com
Description Unit price Qty Amount
LEVI STRAUSS &… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | nigel reid Somewhere in United Kingdom 2012-02-24 15:32:26 Classified Ads Scam | netmovers 1734 Scammer Information they pretend to look for rental homes for a 30 pound fee then they just run after they have your money?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Armine Ghazaryan Somewhere in Armenia 2012-02-24 15:20:35 Lottery Scam | lottery win gave passport Scammer Information I know I am stupid but I filled in the information and attached the first page of my passport. What will this lead to? I don't even have a credit or any other card. But I gave my address, phone numbers and passport front page? What will they do with this information? Will they contact me to ask for credit card details? Will they use this information in any oher way? Could you please answer me and advise on what I should do?
Thank you
armine.ghazaryan8@gmail.com
UN… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Hasan Mahmud Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2012-02-24 06:48:41 Job Scam | management@albaizidgroup.co.uk Scammer Information Very recent I got an job offer from this company by e-mail and then by mobile call also. They told me to have a medical test at their selected RUPSHA TRAVELS LTD..†-Email—rupshatravelsltd@gmail.com OFFICE ADDRESS: - Road-Kha 11, House-B3, Hobigonj, Sylhet , Bangladesh . The e mail was as followes signed by Ms
DATE: 2011/11/17
OFFER LETTER FOR CIVIL ENGINEER
CODE : UAE / K24
PROJECT : UAE
DEAR : HASAN MAH… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | john doe Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2012-02-23 22:01:53 Job Scam | pastel-llc.org Scammer Information Congratulations on your joining Pastel LLC!
Hello,
My name is Grace. I am Personnel Manager of Pastel LLC and will be your supervisor.
First of all I would like to congratulate you on the beginning of your work with Pastel LLC as a Financial Forwarding Coordinator.
Having gained operational experience in Pastel LLC, I recommend all new employees to treat every small detail they may encounter in the course of their work seriously. You have a real chance to obtain quick promo… Read Full Report ⇒ |