Latest Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Matheson, Ontario, Canada 2011-09-02 20:48:42 Defective Products/Services |  Someone calling from a Computer Shop. Scammer Information Called me and asked me if I have a computer. I said yes, he said that Microsoft is having problems and they need to change some settings in my computer. Wanted me to send them my specs off my computer and even would like me to let them look threw my computer via computer to computer access. I asked this person, how do you know I have Microsoft software? he said, we have it on our records. I said that's funny, cause I have a mac. The guy hung up.
Scam I think? lol Some people… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2011-09-02 06:24:07 Business Venture Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  +9 Paypal scam Scammer Information A scam using a fake paypal once it is in the account of any bank they cancel or discover(what paypal told me after telling them) fake check by then they have in their posession what you are selling them in this case it would have been 70,000.00 fishing boat
I love to tell you that paypal is the only online best payment method better than any others of payment because they are safe,trustworthy and secured, and paypal safe and protect the both buyer and seller from fraud, so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Ingelheim am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 2011-09-01 11:07:27 Classified Ads Scam Yahoo | Margaret Plunkett oder +1-778-785-6835. or IP address: 98.138.83.195 Scammer Information Von: "Margaret Plunkett"
Gesendet: 28.08.2011 13:22:48
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Betreff: PLEASE TREAT AS URGENT.
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.ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0px;} .ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage {font-size:1… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Greg Byford, Western Australia, Australia 2011-09-01 10:21:12 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Fridge/ Freezer Sale Scammer Information I was selling a fridge/freezer pigeon pair. Received an email from the Quokka to inform me of an interest in teh product for sale. Was only suspicious when I was asked to receive extra money to thransfer to their courier agent so they could collect which I would have to send from my paypal account. After detecting the scam I informed him I was sending this email to the Federal Police Task Force.He says his name is Sam West and his email is samiwest@live.com.au… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| leo Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2011-09-01 06:06:30 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | car sell advertisment scammer Scammer Information not even want to see my car, just want to get my paypal account detail to pay me. email message:
"As for the payment,I will be paying via PayPal the fastest and secure way to pay online.I am currently off shore as per work and I don't have access to my bank account online(internet banking) but I have my bank account attached to my PayPal account
I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up once the payment has been verified into your account.The agent would… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Encinitas, CA, United States 2011-08-29 12:59:42 Business Venture Scam | FROM: Sir Thomas Jack Seci. Scammer Information TRANSFER OF (£62,950,000.00) MILLION.
FROM: Sir Thomas Jack Seci.
Finance & Credit Account Dept, Head of Banking & Treasury.
E-mail: sirtomjs1@gmail.com
GOOD DAY, TRANSFER OF £62,950,000.00 MILLION TO YOUR ACCOUNT. I am a banker. I work in the credit and accounts Department as the Head of Banking and Treasury in the Bank Of Scotland Intl. This is an investment/partnership business proposal which I believe will be of mutual benefit to both of us. I need your co-operat… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2011-08-29 08:00:44 Business Venture Scam | Berry Resources Inc. Bowling Green. Kentucky. Scammer Information Oil/Gas exploration investment. Based on previous returns from wells in the immediate location and presented past verified results.
The program is presented in professional quality literature & sound geological information. Expect little if any help from the local authorities.
Bowling Green seems to be one big happy family and is known as the home of petroleum investment scams . Kentucky protection laws are a joke.
Ralph Berry was not licensed to sell investments at the time… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kelvin Bartlett Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2011-08-28 22:39:01 Lottery Scam Yahoo | Morris Obedson [cluca@yahoo.cn] Scammer Information ext of email
Dear Email Owner,
We are pleased to inform you again of the result of the Internet Promotional Draws. All email addresses entered for this promotional draws were randomly inputted from an internet resource database using the Synchronized Random Selection System (SRSS).
This is our second letter to you.After this automated computer ballot,your email address was selected in Category A with Ref Number: RM/0964IT/2011 and Special Ticket Number: RNO-567-570-979-870,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 2 wheeler Somewhere in Canada 2011-08-28 17:10:23 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  patience Rachael Scammer Information I am selling a motorcycle on Craigslist. My price was significantly higher than I expected. When this offer came in to buy at my asking price, I was suspicious. I see “Rachael†has been busy. Here are copies of several emails I have received. I did not send my paypal information.
From patience Rachael rachpattern@gmail.com
Thanks for your prompt e-mail. it was just exactly what i wanted and can you assure me that it's in perfect condition and i will not be d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Amanda Somewhere in Australia 2011-08-27 05:00:47 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Scammer responded to a car ad Scammer Information This Scammer responded to a car ad in local trading post, first with a text, then an email stating he couldn't phone because he was on an oil rig and out of range. He would pay full price for the car without seeing it, and needed my paypal details to arrange payment and a courier agent. If only it was that easy to sell a car within 12 hours of advertising! I wish.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Somewhere in United States 2011-08-26 14:30:30 Auction/eBay Scam | +1 via craigslist certified check to buy item but wants all your info address phone ect Scammer Information Email to see if item was still available. It was and I emailed back saying so. About 6 hrs later got this.....
Thanks you for the response according to the description,am okay with
the price and the condition pasted on cl. I am ready to make instant
purchase. payment would be in CERTIFIED Â CHECK and i will arrange for
a local pick up as soon as you get the check, because that is the only
inconvenient means for me and due to my work frame i can not be able
to get there and … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Rene Naucalpan, México, Mexico 2011-08-25 21:43:09 Nigerian/419 Scam Yahoo | I need your Assistance†Scammer Information The mail text is as follows:
Good-Day Friend,
I need your assistance in transferring a deceased client fund of $18.5M USD out of my Bank here in Hong Kong. If interested reply to my personal email on cfo_lw12hc@yahoo.com.hk for more details.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ho chi Wai Louis
CFO_LW12HC@YAHOO.COM.HK… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Inglewood, CA, United States 2011-08-25 14:48:48 Defective Products/Services |  +1 Fastletterofcredit.com/Victor Williams and Bob Hurst Scam Scammer Information We used this company that goes under the name of
fasterletterofcredit.com
fastbankgurantee.com
swiftproofoffunds.com
Victor Williams
Bob Hurst
Daniel Goodman
y2klabs
Fullerton Trading
Delaware Companies
http://www.fastbankguarantee.com
http://www.fastletterofcredit.com
http://www.swiftproofoffunds.com
Many more names they use to con people into lease a letter of credit then don't deliver , they will give you the run around stalling.
DO NOT TRUST ANY OF THESE COMPANIES O… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | HELENS. Chalcis, Euboea, Greece 2011-08-24 06:58:19 Lottery Scam | MICROSOFT SWEEPSTAKE WINNER DELIVERY BUT WITH FEE Scammer Information Microsoft Promotion Award Team
Stamford New Road,
Altrincham Cheshire
WA14 1EP
London.
United Kingdom.
MICROSOFT WINNING NOTIFICATION.
We happily announce to you the draw of the Sweepstake Lottery International
programs held on 1st August 2011 in LONDON ENGLAND. Your e-mail
address was attached to ticket number: EAASL-130876.And subsequently
won you the lottery in the 3rd category.
You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of 450,000.00
(Four Hundred an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2011-08-22 19:38:06 Job Scam | +1 Offer of Employment as a Dispatch Agent Scammer Information I received an email from this Robert Walker through US Package Worldwide. It came via a hotmail number diogenesbob@hotmail.com. It was an offer of a part-time job as a Dispatch Agent, requiring a US passport, legal age and a phone number. I went to the website, where it describes how they receive packages for people who are out of the country, also requiring a passport or driver's license number to open a free account. The business is listed in New York with a 917 area co… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Kansas City, MO, United States 2011-08-22 06:15:33 Wills/Probate Scam | inheritance Scammer Information inheritance payment by swift credit card.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kevin Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand 2011-08-22 01:10:40 Business Venture Scam | Business proposal Scammer Information Hello!
I am Goh Eng Eam Francis, attorney at law with many years of practice. I was an attorney to a late client of mine who died in Malay‑sia of a heart related condition in 2008. My reason of sending you this email is to help secure the amount left behind by my client before it is confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Holding Institution where this amount valued at eight milion six hundred thaousand united state dolar was deposited.
Since you do have the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Rodney Silver Spring, MD, United States 2011-08-21 14:43:57 Overpayment Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +2 Scam Pick up Artist Scammer Information Hello
I have just made the payments now and i expect paypal to have emailed by now, i sent $12,150 in all, To (rodnbarb@verizon.net)you can check your in-box or junk mail for the payment confirmation and i added $1500 meant for pick up and delivery and the western union fee also, they said they have emailed you to this effect, you will need to send the $1500 to my pick up agent Headquarters via western union money transfer,so that paypal can credit the $12,150 into your acco… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Rodney Hopkins Silver Spring, MD, United States 2011-08-21 14:38:30 Overpayment Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | PAYPAL SCAM ARTIST Scammer Information You received a payment of $12,150.00 from Patience Rachael (rachpattern@gmail.com)
Thanks for using PayPal. You can now send the money to the pickup agent.
This transaction will appear in your PayPal account as soon as you have get back to us with the money transfer tracking number.
Seller Protection - Eligible Payment Status- Pending
Buyer
Patience Rachael
rachpattern@gmail.com Note from merchant
Get the money send to the ship… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Snellville, GA, United States 2011-08-20 21:09:42 Nigerian/419 Scam | Kindly Reply Immediately Scammer Information I am Michael Choo, an attorney at law in Malaysia. A deceased client of mine,who shares the same last name as yours died as the result of a heart-related condition.
I can be reached on (michaelchoo@postafiok.hu) for more information.My late client has a deposit of US17.5 M left behind.
Best regards,
Michael Choo.
Advocate & Solicitor
Tel:+60176193912 / 01160176193912
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Egypt 2011-08-19 03:09:11 Charity scam | KINDLY OPEN THE ATTACH FILLS, FROM: MR. HASSAN IBRAHIM.†Scammer Information Hello,
How are you doing? I am HASSAN IBRAHIM a merchant in DUBAI, I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, it has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts. I have not particularly lived my life so well, as Inver really cared for anyone (not even myself) but my business. Though I am very rich, I was never generous, I was always hostile to people and only focused on my business as that w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United Kingdom 2011-08-18 18:02:54 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | +8 Fraudulent Request to Buy a Car Scammer Information He contacted me following an advert I had placed on Autotrader. He offered to buy my car, and just as I thought the deal was being finalised, he asked if I could transfer £850 to him through Western Union first, to help him have the car transported to another country. I sent him a very angry email back and haven't heard from him since.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 2011-08-18 11:30:46 Lottery Scam |  ICC CRICKET PROMOTION Scammer Information Received a SMS from +918860096963 stating that "YOU HAVE WON 500,000.00 GBP FROM ICC CRICKET PROM MOBILE AWARD. TO RECEIVE YOUR PRICE SEND YOUR PHONE # TO THIS E-MAIL: icccricketprom@hotmail.com"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sonia Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2011-08-18 01:13:55 Lottery Scam Yahoo | +1 Grand Prize Recipient! Scammer Information Text of email:
Reply-To:
From: "Morris Obedson"
Subject: Grand Prize Recipient!
Dear Email Owner,
We are pleased to inform you again of the result of the Internet Promotional Draws. All email addresses entered for this promotional draws were randomly inputted from an internet resource database using the Synchronized Random Selection System (SRSS).
This is our second letter to you.After this automated computer ballot,your email addres… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2011-08-16 14:19:57 Job Scam | Offshore Nigerian Drilling scam job Scammer Information Appointment Letter.
FROM:
ahmadu.bello@switchoffshoredrilling.com
SWITCH OFFSHORE DRILLING NIGERIA LIMITED.
Plot 74 Ajose Adeogun Street
Trans - Amadi, Port Harcort
Tel:+234(80)606-714-92
Tel/Fax: +234-848-435-66
ATTN: SIR,
With the approval of the Board of Directors and Human Resources department of Switch Offshore Drilling Nigeria Limited, we are delighted to formally offer you the Appointment to work with us in Switch Offshore Drilling Nigeria Limited for… Read Full Report ⇒ |