Latest Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2014-12-03 11:36:52 Identity Theft Gumtree |   PayPal gumtree scam Scammer Information Responded to gumtree advert for my couch. Said she is at an offshore oil rig, can't call but happy to pay in good faith. Wanted my PayPal account details so she can pay in advance and then have the couch picked up!
Initial text
What's the lowest price of ur Furniture? plz email thru(karinelita540@gmail.com)email only tnx
Followed by email
Thanks for your details,I'm ok with the price and the conditions, l'm buying it for my vacation,because i'll be coming soon from rig cos … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-12-02 13:52:57 Classified Ads Scam Other Classifieds Site |  "David Ruscher" answering classified ad Scammer Information Answers a classified ad for a boat for sale, then proceeds to say he will buy it sight unseen and asks for all the seller's personal information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Haggerston, Hackney, United Kingdom 2014-12-02 10:30:18 Job Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | +1 Marlin Group Transaction Support Manager Multiple websites Scammer Information Opportunities are available for Transaction Support Manager to join an existing team.
Transaction Support services encompass the strategic development and execution of an appropriate transaction structure. As it is a Part-Time position you will be required to work no more than 5 to 10 hours a week, 90% of responsibilities can be done in a comfort of your own home. No relocation is required. No special skills required as full training will be provided.
Main responsibility wi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Ajax, Ontario, Canada 2014-12-02 04:23:46 Job Scam | Untitled Job Scam , ref:21937 Scammer Information My first impression of Jon Dwyer was that of a bright entrepreneur. Once we agreed on a price and shook hands I thought everything was secured. His reputation was phenomenal. It turns out "Flax Energy" is bankrupt, their gate is chained and the office telephone has been cut off. I run a small business, this was an enormous set back for my wife and I. His handshake, best wishes and assurances mean nothing. I was really shocked, he seems like a great guy; personable, intellect… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-02 01:33:38 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +2 Cameron Alwast - cameronalwast@gmail.com Scammer Information Similar to previous entries. Contact by text message with no recorded number to text back but asking to contact by email regarding the item i have for sale on gumtree. Asked for firm price for item for sale but did not mention in email what item actually was or how much it was listed for. When I replied with the price the return email said he wanted my paypal or bank details for direct deposit and he would arrange courier to pick item up for overseas delivery. I then suspecte… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Walton on Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom 2014-12-01 22:32:54 Auction/eBay Scam | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam , ref:21932 Scammer Information Watching car on e bay, Audi TT S-tronic. Reg. MJ56 DFU. £4300. Sent e mail asking about viewing. No response. Car then off e bay. Week or so later received an e mail from Lily Grant ( owner) e mail lygrant77@gmail.com. Address 12 Shakespeare Way Thetford Norfolk, IP24 1UQ. Said she was away working 6 months in Italy. Left car with company who would deal with sale and delivery of car. Company Marx Transport, Old Courthouse, Hughenden Rd, High Wycombe, e mail agent@… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mick Reservoir, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-01 22:09:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling our boat Scammer Information I'm selling a sailboat on Gumtree.
Was contacted by message on my phone (But NO Phone Number)
Then emails after that by Monica Amy ( If THATS THEIR REAL NAME ) monicaamy202@hotmail.com
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| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-01 21:05:07 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | jamie.chris010@gmail.com Scammer Information Similar scenario to person before and I've rejected him.
Email:
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lancaster, CA, United States 2014-12-01 18:25:23 Lottery Scam | $5000,000.000 Microsoft Windows 8 winner Scammer Information Dear Winner,
We are Pleased to inform you of your winning sum of $500,000.00 USD with an Apple laptop by Gmail corporation, in conjunction with Microsoft Windows 8. We collect all the email addresses of the people that are active online, among the people that subscribed to Gmail and various Microsoft Windows users. We only select five people as our winners, without the winner applying and we are also congratulating you for being one of them.
However you will have to fill and… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-01 12:11:21 Classified Ads Scam | car for sale on carsguide Scammer Information Works on off shore oil rig etc. Will buy car. And have it picked up and delivered to darwin. Using courier service who charge $1650. Asked if i could on his behalf forward the money to their head office in china. Replied yes as long as full amount received including the price of the car and $1650. And any deviation the whole thing will be cancelled. No response to my last email. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2014-12-01 09:10:44 Social Network Scam | EMAIL Scammer Information The offer loan and request that you pay an administration fee.
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| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-01 08:29:44 Classified Ads Scam | Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:21919 Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2014-12-01 04:23:42 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craigslist car scam stevennoel101@gmail.com Scammer Information Sent text from a tablet/non phone number, then responded with block of text:
Thanks for your reply, I'm seriously interested in buying this item for my brother as a gift. What's your last price? What's condition of it and Why you want to sale it?,I won't be available for pick up for myself or him,moreover, and currently out town due of my work so i will not able to come for the inspection. I really want this as a surprise gift for him so i won't let him know anything about t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Detroit, MI, United States 2014-11-30 20:51:14 Classified Ads Scam Paypal (paypal.com) | Paypal Scammer Information A friend was selling her washer and dryer online. A guy offered to buy it and asked for my paypal address so he could send her the monies. So, I gave him my paypal address so he could send her the monies. I received an email asking me to print off a money gram reciept send $250 to a
Melissa Morton P.O. Box 1021, LIBERTY SC 29657. I knew immediately this was not right and called to let my friend know and report it
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| Anonymous San Angelo, TX, United States 2014-11-30 15:51:45 Dating Scam | SCAMMER Scammer Information MET ON SHAADI.COM, HAS PICTURES OF HIS KIDS, WOOS AND LURES U INTO BUISSNESS DEAL, WILL ASK TO TRANSFER TO DIIFERENT ACCOUNT, PROMISES TO PAY BACK AND VANISHES. VERY SOFT SPOKEN, REPORSTTO BE A WIDOWER WITH 2 KIDS, MEERA AND RAJ, 40 YRS OLD LIVES IN NEW JERSY. GOES BY RAY PRAKASH.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Haggerston, Hackney, United Kingdom 2014-11-30 12:12:36 Job Scam | +1 EAS Group Inc Financial Support Agent (Money mule) Scammer Information Robert Lewis is the founder of the company. He has higher economic and legal education. For 15 years Mr. Robert Lewis has been occupied in the sphere of finance and banking. He has risen from a clerk to the chief executive of a large bank. Robert Lewis is the creator of unique financial flows management schemes repeatedly awarded for achievements in finance and investment. He is among top-100 world's leading financiers. Robert Lewis also gives lectures on business fundamental… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Karnup, Western Australia, Australia 2014-11-30 12:08:10 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:21913 Scammer Information I am selling a sofa on gumtree, the person and the email looked very suspicious.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Richard K Millendon, Western Australia, Australia 2014-11-30 09:00:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | very generic reply to my gumtree add, checked the email given to reply and listed several times already. Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Parkdale, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-30 01:22:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Got in touch regarding a Gumtree listing Scammer Information He contacted me via text, his number did not appear but his name did (despite never having heard from him before) The text received just said it was from "Graeme" I thought that was strange.
Asked me to email him if my laptop was still for sale. At this point I hadn't realised the nature of the scam although I was feeling slightly uneasy. Emailed and he responded with the same email I have seen he sent to another reporter. Email said he was happy to pay for product but could … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Reynoldsburg, OH, United States 2014-11-29 14:57:48 Wills/Probate Scam | Text message Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom 2014-11-29 12:35:29 Job Scam | Global Garant Company - Money mule recruiter Scammer Information For over many years «Global Garant Company» has delivered the perfect combination of ease-of use and high performance building a reputation for delivering consumer friendly, highly secure and innovative payment solutions that quite simply, get the job done.
All kind of Internet stores online auctions, transactions and money transfers will be fully available to you if you protect yourself from the dishonest, businessmen. We can help you with this noble task. «Global … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Columbus, OH, United States 2014-11-29 03:44:38 Wills/Probate Scam eBay (www.ebay.com) | +1 Text from "ksambrana@gmail.com" regarding vital info on inheritance in my name Scammer Information Received text from ksambrana@gmail.com asking me to email ibmoham2011@gmail.com to receive vital information on an inheritance in my name.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Statesville, NC, United States 2014-11-29 03:27:20 Lottery Scam Other Classifieds Site | I tried to contact you Scammer Information Random email from unknown person.
I've received about 10 of these emails in the past six months.
I have not replied to this contact nor will I.
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 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-29 02:43:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21904 Scammer Information i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Orlando, FL, United States 2014-11-29 00:16:54 Scentsy/MLM Order Scam | +2 Scentsy Scammer Information She says that she is coming to my town for her bridal shower and wants her "sponsor" to mail me a check for the total for the item she wants. Several days pass and she tells me that she was out of contact because her Mother died. Check is written a few days later, but there was a mistake and it was written for too much. She asks that I deposit check for it to clear and then go to Western Union to send the money that was "mistakenly" sent to me.
I was suspicious from the star… Read Full Report ⇒ |