Latest Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-04-26 09:45:07 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   SMS Scammer Information Same as everyone else; What is present condition and final price on your gumtree listing, best way to contact me is via email. My alarm bells rang straight away due to the wording. Hope this person has not got away with anything. its probably just to get your email address and spam you. I replied that I know this is a scam by SMS, and not to contact me - we will see what happens.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-04-26 08:45:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 craig h sultan Scammer Information posted an add for a car on gumtree these were his emails
Hello thanks for reply, i am a marine engineer, i am at sea right now. I
am buying this for my son as a surprise gift. I can only pay through
paypal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank account online(i
dont have internet banking with it), but i have it attached to my
paypal account, and this is why i insisted on using paypal to pay,all
i will need is your paypal email address to make the payment, and if
yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2013-04-26 07:38:51 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Kimlucas45@ymail.com Scammer Information Tried to get to open PayPal account & get my bank details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-04-26 07:33:33 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Selling a van on Gumtree Scammer Information I advertised a van for sale, the above has come back and said he would like to buy, he will put money on paypal or in my account then send courier to pick up van and frieght to Darwin.
He reports they work offshore NZ.
I looked up on your site and founs similar
I will follow through with him to see if he asks for funds or other details.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Ann Arbor, MI, United States 2013-04-26 07:07:33 Generic/Unspecified Scam Yahoo | ask me to add his name Mark Henry to my facebook ... Scammer Information Wanted me to send his Daughter Sandra Henry $500. for collage, As he was suppose to had already sent $1, 500.00 for her dues for books .. and since I was the only one he knew he wanted me to sent $500. to her as he didn't get his check to next week..through Western Union made out to Sandra Henry Central London, England...With the Question: My husband Name ...Answer: Mark… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Birmingham, AL, United States 2013-04-26 02:52:59 Charity scam | +1 Bolyard, Anthony Hello "i have decided to will my estate to you for the work of humanity. For more info contact my lawyer on Scammer Information "i have decided to will my estate to you for the work of humanity. For more info contact my lawyer on email: newtonbchambers@gamil.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2013-04-26 02:44:46 Wills/Probate Scam Yahoo | +2 Untitled Wills/Probate Scam on Yahoo, ref:9374 Scammer Information
Attn; Beneficiary
25th April 2013
Greetings,
My name is Mrs. Mariam Wilson, I have decided to donate what I have to you. I was diagnosed for cancer for about Few years ago, immediately after the death of my husband, who has left me everything he worked for. I have been touched by God to donate from what I have inherited from my late husband to the you for the good work of God, rather than allow my relatives to use my husband hard earned funds ungodly. I am suffering from… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-04-26 02:33:55 Lottery Scam | Dave & Angela Dawes Lottory Scam Scammer Information Dave Dawes contacted me via email saying he & his fiancée Angela Dawes had lotto winnings they were wanting to share. I feel foolish even thinking this was possible but fortunately I never gave out my banking info.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Washington, DC, United States 2013-04-26 02:19:58 Wills/Probate Scam | +1 I have decided to will my estate to you for the work of humanity. For more info contact my lawyer Scammer Information I have decided to will my estate to you for the work of humanity. For more info contact my lawyer on email: newtonbchambers@gmail.com
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The information contained in this e-mail message is intended solely for the recipient(s) and may contain privileged information. Tampering with or altering the contents of this message is prohibited. This information is the same as any written document and may be subject to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Long Beach, NY, United States 2013-04-26 01:02:51 Wills/Probate Scam | I have decided to will my estate to you for the work of humanity. For more info contact my lawyer on email: newtonbchambers@gmai Scammer Information I have decided to will my estate to you for the work of humanity. For more info contact my lawyer on email: newtonbchambers@gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Window Rock, AZ, United States 2013-04-25 18:57:19 Job Scam | Untitled Job Scam , ref:9365 Scammer Information
Our Company specializes in IT, Legal & Accounting, we are pleased to extend the following offer of employment to you.
Job title: FSA, department: Payment processing division.
Job Description:
- Work schedule: Mon - Fri, from 9 AM - 2 PM.
This offer is contingent upon your passing our mandatory background check, which will be scheduled on date you create a Task Manager account, to determine your ability to perform the essential requirements of the Financial Support Agent po… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-04-25 14:53:04 Business Venture Scam | +1 Arbonne Referral Scam Scammer Information Received an email referral from Arbonne for Julie Freeman and just her email address. . . I sent a quick generic email introducing myself and this is the reply I received (see below).
The poor grammar, the need to have a phone number to text to and the other inconsistencies in information sent my hackles up so I started using Google to check on Arbonne email scams and found similar incidents. I did a reverse address look-up and no Julie Freeman lives at the address below.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Weaverville, NC, United States 2013-04-25 14:51:26 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +8 Receptionist__$16/hr Scammer Information I answered the CL ad, got a message the following day, apparently hiring me for the job. It looked fake, so I called the company and asked if there was an Independent Director there named John S. Langford. They recognized the name, not because he's employed with them, but because this scam was tried a few months ago. He managed to get personal info from several people and clean out their bank accounts.
Here's the text from the email I got back. The original CL notice has app… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-04-25 14:16:21 Lottery Scam | Untitled Lottery Scam , ref:9357 Scammer Information From: Dana Fifer
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:50 PM
To: Dana Fifer
Subject:
My wife Violet and I Allen Large won $11.3 million in a lottery 6-49 in July, 2010 and we have decided to donate the sum of $2,000,000.00 USD to you. Contact us via our personal email for more details (violetlargealln@rogers.com). You can verify our story by visiting the web page below. http://www.ctvnews.ca/n-s-couple-gives-away-11m-in-lottery-winnings-1.570916
Confidentiality … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous San Salvador, Departamento de San Salvador, El Salvador 2013-04-25 13:29:26 Lottery Scam | LOTTO Scammer Information Received an email with the email address of senator of Michigan Simon Terry as a sender, but to reply to the live address viotnnlarge@live.com.
My wife and I donated US750000 dollars to you.
Contact viotnnlarge@live.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Doug U Howell, MI, United States 2013-04-25 12:30:26 Auction/eBay Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Text msg - Via an AutoTrader ad I have placed Scammer Information Received a text stating this yahoo user is interested in my vehicle I have listed. Asked to reply to the email jenniferjones985@yahoo.com.
Didn't take but 30 seconds of Googling to find this site among others talking about similar scams from AutoTrader, etc.
I did not reply.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in France 2013-04-25 12:28:41 Charity scam | paulcampbell432@yahoo.com Scammer Information
I am British,a widower for the past 5 years,no kids apart from my 2 nephews(my late sister's sons) and i am 71 years old.
Do let me know if we can chat online using either Yahoo or Gmail messenger?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Doha, Baladiyat ad Dawhah, Qatar 2013-04-25 05:54:17 Lottery Scam | canadian international lottery Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Woodburn, OR, United States 2013-04-25 05:11:58 Generic/Unspecified Scam | +1 RE : Bryan Lee Scammer Information Email stating only RE "I have been trying to reach you"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tulsa, OK, United States 2013-04-24 23:35:14 Classified Ads Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) | Auto purchase scam Scammer Information I posted an ad on autotrader yesterday and received a message on my cell phone asking if the car was availablem and asked me to respond via e-mail. Something about the message made me think that it may be a scam. I checked here and found that this person is an active scammer. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Bedford, TX, United States 2013-04-24 22:54:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Subject: 1BR apt in Le Marais Scammer Information -----Original Message-----
From: ROGER FRADIN [mailto:rogerfradin@honeywellinternational.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:05 AM
To: Mendiola, Shirlene
Subject: RE: 1BR apt in Le Marais
Hi Shirlene,
Pleased to read from you and thanks for your interest. My apartment is still available for both short/long renting, so its suitable for your proposed duration but what's your move in date?. A little more about the apartment, its located inside a 17th century residence with… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lysomice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland 2013-04-24 22:19:57 Job Scam Monster.com | infotech.direct.job@gmail.com Scammer Information Congratulations! Based on your CV on totaljobs.com, we are pleased to propose you the following vacancy.
The position being offered is FSA agent. The Compensation is 1,500 GBP per month during probationary period. Your working schedule will be Monday through Friday for 2-3 hours a day.
Probationary period - 30 working days from the day you apply.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Dental Care
- Health care
- Vacation - 4 weeks per annum
- And others
All benefits will take effect… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Girardota, Antioquia, Colombia 2013-04-24 22:01:21 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Job Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9344 Scammer Information Dear Applicant,
I am glad to inform you that the position you applied for has been filled and am now looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable, someone with good understanding and working skills as my Personal Assistant.
I am Barry Jones I'm Self employed..I am an importer by profession and I have been pretty successful in a handful of ventures I get involved in; from the angle of importing fabrics to various welfare and community service programs. I most very of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom 2013-04-24 21:57:15 Job Scam Other Job Site | Job vacancy Scammer Information Welcome
Stand out from the rest by being part of the next big thing.
You're close to join a unique place and see exciting things.
If you are hunting for a exciting opening with a happy future, join us.
We would like to recommend you a new vacancy of FSA which is open presently. Based on your resume on totaljobs.com.
Salary:
Wage is GBP 1,500 monthly during the Trial Period plus 8% commission from each successfully operated payment. Entire profits is about GBP 2,800 per mon… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Seattle, WA, United States 2013-04-24 20:33:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9341 Scammer Information Craigslist post for motorcycle
I will LIKE to purchase it out rightly,i want to be the best offer by adding 100$ to your money then keep other offers off and I will be paying you via my payza account,I will also like you to send me yourPayza details(Payza e-mail address) so i can effect payment to you right awa and make sure you get back to me so that we can arrange for pick up as i will like the item to be picked,so no shipping included as i have arrange for how is going t… Read Full Report ⇒ |