| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
|---|---|---|
![]() | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-10-08 00:42:50 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Scammer Information requesting direct transfer of funds on purchase of vehicle over carsguide.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2013-10-08 00:40:38 Rental Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Use fake identity (Alpa Amit) to look for room to rent in website like ibilik.com.
Email/reply back using website reply page.
So, i couldn't mark his email as spam...
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Aaron Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 2013-10-08 00:37:24 Classified Ads Scam Kijiji.com | Scammer Information Contacted via my Kijiji ad, by text message, asked me to create paypal account, I then got a fake paypal email from
tracking-requirement@in.com
reporting the buyer as, asking me to respond with the shipment id.
ben.lanser@yahoo.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Livonia, MI, United States 2013-10-07 23:28:21 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Scammer Information On Oct.06 2013 I've posted a car ad for sale on Autotrader.com.
The following day, I've got a text message from sherryc@gmail.com - saying that she would only respond to e-mail.
She was wondering if a car is still for sale and needed more information.
Then, she wanted to purchase a car.
This kind of text message seemed suspicious.
For starters, she didn't give me a description of advertised vehicle.
Second, there was no questions about an advertised vehicle.
Finally, she want… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-10-07 23:17:11 Lottery Scam | Scammer Information Mobile Phone Lottery:Your mobile Phone has won £500,000.00 GBP with ref: 29/46/47/51/24 for claim,email Mr.Graham on:graham_lotteryclaimofficer@rogers.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-07 21:59:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Claims they will give you $500 a week for car advertising, they send you a check and have you deposit it and send the money to a car technician. The check lands up bouncing and before you know it will just the one check your in the hole $1999. Don't fall for it I did and now I have to make up money.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Rach Willenhall, Walsall, United Kingdom 2013-10-07 19:13:33 Identity Theft | Scammer Information Attempting to retrieve the name, numbers and address of the receiver, in order to "release" a large sum of money. I interpreted this as an attempt to steal my identity.
"Hello,
How are you and you family? I am working on the release of the £15.2 million and you would be contacted by the bank very soon. I am doing everything possible to make sure we conclude it soon moreover the bank has assured me that they would release it within few working days.
Please re-confirm th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Derby, Derby, United Kingdom 2013-10-07 18:40:45 Lottery Scam | Scammer Information Text to private No
Congratulations! your mobile number has won £1000,000,00 with draw no 29464?2013
For more info & claims, email our office on: freelottodeptusa@rogers.com
Received Mon 7th Oct at 08.41 a.m.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Irvine, CA, United States 2013-10-07 18:03:20 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Scammer Information will pay full price via paypal, which can easily be reversed.
No one does that.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2013-10-07 17:31:09 Identity Theft | Scammer Information Received text on my cell phone telling me my ATM card has been compromised. Called # back on text and they want my ATM #. Called my bank and verified ATM is OK - NOT compromised. Phone number on text is 970-356-2123. Google phone # says it is in Greeley, Colorado land line. Also shows 356 exchange is managed by Qwest Corporation - CO. The number is currently on switch number GRELCOMADSO (switch is a technical specification for phone hobbyists).… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Montgomery, AL, United States 2013-10-07 16:59:57 Wills/Probate Scam Monster.com | Scammer Information My Last Will of $10,000,000.00 (Contact My Lawyer on attorneyjohnmayer1@rogers.com)â€
Attn; Beneficiary
30th September 2013
Greetings,
My name is Mrs. Mariam Robinson, I have decided to donate what I have to you. I was diagnosed with cancer Few years ago, immediately after the death of my husband, who has left me everything he worked for. I have been inspired by God to donate my inheritance from my late husband to you for the good work of God, rather than allow my rel… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Tularosa, NM, United States 2013-10-07 14:38:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Posted an item on las cruces craigslist (http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/) and hollomanyardsales.com (bookoo)(http://www.hollomanyardsales.com). Received a text asking if I still had the item. Then received a text stating he/her wanted to buy and send a pick-up agent as soon as I send an email associated with my paypal account so they could set up a cash transfer. Said if I didn't have paypal it was easy to set up; and sent me a link, wanted it done asap because it was for… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Las Vegas, NV, United States 2013-10-07 13:25:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Information Looking for work and came across this ad thru craigslist. Too good to be true but sounded very fishy. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in Colombia 2013-10-07 12:55:25 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information Attn; Beneficiary
6th of October 2013
Greetings,
My name is Mrs. Mariam Robinson, I have decided to donate what I have to you. I was diagnosed with cancer Few years ago, immediately after the death of my husband, who has left me everything he worked for. I have been inspired by God to donate my inheritance from my late husband to you for the good work of God, rather than allow my relatives to use my husband's hard earned funds in ungodly pursuits. I am suffering from a long t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Hollywood, FL, United States 2013-10-07 12:27:08 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information Hello Jan,
I need to discuss with you about Merrick Tholenaar.
David Miller.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | No Name Somewhere in Canada 2013-10-07 11:09:14 Lottery Scam | Scammer Information Sent by text message including a link detailing a draw number and advising my mobile had won £1,000,000.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Tsumeb, Oshikoto, Namibia 2013-10-07 10:13:54 Scentsy/MLM Order Scam Monster.com | Scammer Information The First Golden company wanted us the Municipality to buy toner Bizhub Konica B250 From them and a quantity of 6 cost in total is N$21990.00. We have a contract with Konica Minolta and they lied to us that Konica Minolta is out of stock, and we have to order from them because they are in agreement with Konica Minolta, we call Konica Minolta to find out whether its true to order toner from First Golden, Konica Minolta said that its a big lie or just a scam from them, so we mu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-07 09:06:45 Rental Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information The user sent a request on details which is out of norm, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, a well known room rental site @ ibilik.my :
After suspicious thought, decided to google it and found this site, posted the email as per below in quote.
"
Ibilik_email
Hello,
Is your room still available for rent? if yes kindly get back to me with the details and more pictures cos am ready to rent it as soon as possible.
This message is originated from http://www.ibilik.my/rooms/578874/… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom 2013-10-07 08:32:14 Job Scam Other Job Site | Scammer Information Email received this morning as follows, I was immediately sceptical due to the lack of information in the actual email so I googled the email address and found the previous scam report:
Welcome Ms XXXXX XXXXXXX,
Looking for a job? Would you like to multiply your income?
Do you want to improve your knowledge about finance? If your answer is yes, then we are the company you need.
We have picked out your resume from totaljobs.com. Personal Requirements:
Computer with an I… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | adam mcintosh Somewhere in Australia 2013-10-07 07:53:22 Fake/Counterfeit Goods | Scammer Information Ordered hugegenic tablets buy three bottles get two free $126.95 charged $141.15 to my credit .this order was done over the phone… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom 2013-10-07 06:23:43 Job Scam Other Job Site | Scammer Information Job Scam. No specific company details of telephone number in the email. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-07 04:00:28 Classified Ads Scam carsGuide (carsguide.com.au) | Scammer Information Said had a "throat infection" and couldnt talk on phone. Quote:" I dont want to make this harder than it is. But if you will send me your name address and phone number I will have them notify you with what to do next." Would not answer questions about the product. And also asked me to use a ebay buyer protection when product was not even on ebay website..… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | No Name Sturgis, MI, United States 2013-10-07 03:33:20 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Garden City, MI, United States 2013-10-07 02:33:22 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information Attn; Beneficiary
6th of October 2013
Greetings,
My name is Mrs. Mariam Robinson, I have
decided to donate what I have to you. I was
diagnosed with cancer Few years ago,
immediately after the death of my husband,
who has left me everything he worked for. I
have been inspired by God to donate my
inheritance from my late husband to you for
the good work of God, rather than allow my
relatives to use my husband's hard earned
funds in ungodly pursuits. I am suffering
from a lon… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Garden City, MI, United States 2013-10-07 02:33:23 Wills/Probate Scam | Scammer Information Attn; Beneficiary
6th of October 2013
Greetings,
My name is Mrs. Mariam Robinson, I have
decided to donate what I have to you. I was
diagnosed with cancer Few years ago,
immediately after the death of my husband,
who has left me everything he worked for. I
have been inspired by God to donate my
inheritance from my late husband to you for
the good work of God, rather than allow my
relatives to use my husband's hard earned
funds in ungodly pursuits. I am suffering
from a lon… Read Full Report ⇒ |