| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Simon Robbie Somewhere in United States 2015-08-26 18:29:04 Charity scam | Scammer Information Received the following text in an email: "A Personal donation has been awarded to you by Mrs. Lisa Quam kindly contact her directly via email ( iisaQuam@rogers.com ) for more info." together with a confidentiality notice.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-26 11:56:31 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | 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 do… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | No Name Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-26 10:54:19 Classified Ads Scam Cars.com | Scammer Information Hey I was selling my car on carsales.com.au and this person has tried to get my paypal details or account details to buy my car and take to Darwin. i have read this is a scam PLEASE BE AWARE. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Han Somewhere in Pakistan 2015-08-26 10:53:31 Job Scam | Scammer Information sent an email for the post of DATA ENTRY JOB… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-26 10:41:35 Job Scam | Scammer Information I had a phone call from this number 039 008 4242, she tell me her name is "Rickta ". She started telling me about this job and asked me if I'd be okay with relocation. When I said no she said that wasn't a problem and they had business where I lived.
To cut it short she said that they could not hire me without training because I had no experience.She told me I had to pay $700 for a training and it would be refunded with the first salary. Major scam alert. Companies that want… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Williamsport, PA, United States 2015-08-26 09:25:30 Job Scam | Scammer Information I am contacting all potential victims in the Williamsport / Lycoming County area to bring to your attention and warn you about a local "scam artist" that is going around attempting to con people and businesses into hiring him to do handy work, painting, construction, or odd jobs for cash. This persons name is Andrew D. (Dean) Norris DOB: 8-21-79 and I have enclosed his photo so you all know exactly whom this person is that may be attempting to con you and others so you do not… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Singapore, , Singapore 2015-08-26 09:05:51 Rental Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Pretending to rent a room with credit or paypal transfer. Very discreet, usually send mobile text to request for room photos where rest of the conversation will be through email correspondence. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Riga, Riga, Latvia 2015-08-26 07:53:28 Lottery Scam | Scammer Information apl_office@qq.com
they have selected our email in a lottery and that we have won a lot of money, plus Iphone, mac, etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-26 07:44:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer Information Emilly Boyle (see also Matt Boyle) sends web SMS to reply to her/his email. Then requests via email to have your paypal or personal bank details to purchase goods sight unseen. Claims he/she is working for NZOG in Taranaki Basin, NZ and has arranged courier to ship goods to Darwin after payment is cleared. This is a historically reported scam.
Quote of the Boyle scam:
"Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i wor… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-26 03:06:18 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information Received a letter via Australia Post (snail Mail) personally addressed to myself, but upon opening the letter, it is written on very poor quality paper and then produced on low quality printer. The bank's logo though correct in shape and form and the rest I am sure you can guess, though I have to admit my "Relative" seemed to be doing compared to the others as my left me $23,736, 580.
The letter received has been forward the the Australian Federal Police for their records… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-26 03:00:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer Information Thanks for getting back to me as regards my inquiry about the listed item is for sale. I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. i will like to know if you are the direct seller and if you are the first owner
I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if u have a PayPal account ,please get back … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-08-26 01:00:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition
as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in
New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to
phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I
contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at
the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are
you selling if you don't mind … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-25 22:54:15 Generic/Unspecified Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Scammer Information Initially asked for details of the car. He said he works as a sailor. He would have spoken to me directly but couldnt do it as he was very very busy with his work and unable to phone. he said, his son has moved to NT. He is planning to gift a car to his son . Asked for pay pal detail or bank account details as he was going to lodge payment and then get courier to pick up the car. i spoke to VIC roads about this. i asked him for drivers licence which he mailed me photoshopped… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Canada 2015-08-25 22:14:43 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information I received a letter in the mail from the above mentioned person, claiming he was seeking the beneficiary to the estate of Carl Carpentier (my surname is Carpentier). He is definitely not one of our relatives. Although I did not understand all the details, the letter was badly written, sounded too good to be true, asked for my utmost privacy in this matter, and made me wonder what an accountant is doing settling an estate, instead of a lawyer. I would be happy to mail this let… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Reno, NV, United States 2015-08-25 21:16:40 Generic/Unspecified Scam Yahoo | Scammer Information There is two scams here from the same individuals trying to say that I have an unpaid loan and prosecution will be ordered if I do not call within 30 minutes and pay outstanding balance. I have been given the Washoe County Sheriffs number for Nevada and was notified when I reached them that this was a scam and that wen to URL website. The above State of IL. Police Headquarters came today from a 911 call with orders to call the attorney general office within 30 minutes or I … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Lexington, SC, United States 2015-08-25 18:01:44 Charity scam | Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Pleasant Grove, UT, United States 2015-08-25 16:06:35 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information States that a long-lost relative of mine has died in a car crash and that he had a large investment sum ($14 million) that needs to be distributed, and I'm the only relative he can find.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Hobbs, NM, United States 2015-08-25 14:48:07 Job Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Lady emailed me that she was moving to my area and needed caregiver for her mom after the lies about the mom and her sd she would make a deposit on first weeks pay so that she could ensure she would have someone when she got to town and wanted me to cash a check for her moms hearing aids and the rest would be my deposit thats when I decided to look ip number and email and the scam alert showed up I dont understand how people can play with peoples lives like that you go to a t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Voronezh, Voronezh Oblast, Russia 2015-08-25 12:48:53 Job Scam | Scammer Information Hi,
We are making an inquiry for the products as attached here in. The items
must meet the specification as described in the attached document.
Please send me your best favourable prices for the items and the possible
discounts for the quantities. Include the shipping costs to Venezuela.
Your urgent reply is wanted as we have a client waiting, and we have competitors
who are waiting to have them.
Yours sincerely
A Helmut
Apisect Quntum Sourcing Ltd
Oxendad … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Greensborough, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-25 12:13:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer Information
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition
as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in
New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to
phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I
contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at
the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are
you selling if you don't min… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Kurrara, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-25 11:57:18 | Scammer Information David email:
Ok good, thanks for the link, i have already gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it However, I will not be coming to view it because of my Job,i am a Navy instructor for new recruits.I won't be able to leave the base for now but i can actually work on sending a transport company to come for it,i would have come down myself but due to my work schedule i'm little busy to leave my assignment, so you have to assure me that its in condition descri… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Kurrara, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-25 11:31:22 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Michael munday emailed:
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Marietta, OH, United States 2015-08-25 09:53:15 Job Scam Other Job Site | Scammer Information She had text me saying she found me on care.com, after 5 days of texting and emailing detailing of job/wage duties. She said she was moving to "my area" with her mother that needed care. Hired me and wanted to put a deposit to hold me because she had once been left without help because the nurse found another job. Then came the email that said she had ordered her mother hearing aids and was having them delivered to me COD and the deposit check was for $2950. The hearing aids … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Clarksville, TN, United States 2015-08-25 13:08:23 Generic/Unspecified Scam | Scammer Information This msn called my cellphone.ask me if this was so an so I said yes he said that I had won.1.5 mil and told me2 call 866-996-5997 and get a 6digit number an call him back so I did then he says I just won 50,000 and a Mercedes. All I have 2 do is go 2 walk mart and get a invitational.card and put. 499,23On this card! Well I was excited. One thing lead 2another an I wound up giving him my debit card number an every thing else he said 2 us marshals were. Waiting 2bring. My winn… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-25 08:17:50 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Scammer Information I replied to this guys e mail regarding an item I put on gumtree. He could not tell which item he was interested in and his spelling was bad for a Managers position.
Why do we have to deal with nobs like this?… Read Full Report ⇒ |