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![]() | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2016-10-31 04:34:24 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I posted an item for sale on OfferUp. Someone immediately responded saying they were interested and could I please email them at a personal email account. I realize this should have been my first clue and I will be more careful from here on out. Anyway, I did email them and they responded with the following email: "I am interested in buying the item from you so please i want you to
remove the item from sales list,i don't mind giving you extra $50 in
order to delete the adve… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2016-07-10 04:06:57 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I was trying to sell my kitchen (all responses were short and concise) and then after an agreement of final amount, this email was received. I got suspicious due to its length and willingness to pay, also giving me details i did not ask for such as condition of product or his bank details?
"Thanks for getting back.I'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on your advert...i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG),which am presently offshore in New Zealan… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous New York, NY, United States 2016-05-08 19:23:50 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Scammer messaged me on Wallapop under the name "Tien D.", claiming their phone was faulty. They provided me with the email "joevickttour@gmail.com" and asked me to email as they could "barely see my message". I sent an email stating the condition and price of the item, as they asked. I received a response, but the name attached to the email this time was "Victor Joe". He said he would add $50 to the price of my item if I would hold it 2-3 days, and would have his assistant m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-04-21 08:12:55 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Usual Modus Operandi
Wants to buy car, works as a FIFO, no phone access, will send an extra $1650 to cover freight, which you have to forward to: Western Union:
First name-Xiumei Surname- Qi or First name-Jinling Surname- Zhang
Address:46 jiangxi gongzi Rd
City: Shantou
Province: Guangdong
Zip Code: 343900
Country: China
Hilarious email from "Paypal" Legal Action!
from onlinereviewteam@accountant.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2016-04-20 11:13:29 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information We were approach by them via sms. They offered loans at the rate of 4%. After completing an application form a "Loan Approved" was send to us wherein the details of repayment was discussed. Then they told us that once we accept this offer they will provide us with bank details. We have then to pay an initial fee of R1999.98 into a Capitec account under the name of ML LETSOALO account number 1464847159. Thereafter we were told that a contract is being drawn from the lawyers, S… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Adam Somewhere in United States 2016-04-13 19:40:34 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Ilsfeld, Baden-Württemberg, Germany 2016-04-04 11:17:45 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Classy credit card fraud, asked us to charge credit card too high and refund thru Western Union… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Hemet, CA, United States 2016-03-29 15:35:55 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I posted a mini bike for sale on letitgo.com. He contacted me stating he was in the military on base and wanted to send a certified check for payment. I requested a PayPal payment for security purposes. He never responded back. I decided to Google the phone number and this other scam came up. No conclusion yet, but wanted to report it right away.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Winter Garden, FL, United States 2016-03-20 00:04:08 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I posted a sales ad for my motorcycle and after a couple of hours this person contacted me and asked me to call him to (605) 269-7447, I returned the call the next day and did not answer the phone, I left a message/voice mail.
After several hours I got a text response asking general question about the motorcycle, after I answered he/she replied with: " I am satisfied with the condition and the price but I am currently at the Hanscom Air Force Base at Bedford and I will need … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-02-19 00:00:37 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:26:23 +0000
Subject: ***PayPal To Bank Transfer Confirmation***
From: ppolinereviews@mail2world.com
To: xxx@hotmail.com
Hello xxx,
We hereby want to assure you once again that the total sum of $40,750.00 AUD, will be credited into your Commonwealth Bank of Australia as soon as you provide us with the complete details of the western union money transfer used to send the additional fund of $1,650.00 AUD meant for the item pick up to the buyer's … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Wayman DeRidder, LA, United States 2015-10-20 16:56:36 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I SEE ITEMS ON THIS SITE AND MY NUMBER IS LEFT ON IT FOR PEOPLE TO TEXT ME FOR PIC.
I GOT A TEXT SAYING THEY ARE INTRESTED IN MY ITEM AND WANTED PIC SO I TEXT PIC ,HE TEXT ME BACK AND SAID HE IS WANTING IT AND ASK ME TO TAKE ADD DOWN ,AND SAID HE WOULD SEND ME A CHECK FOR THE ITEM,AND SAID HE WOULD HAVE MOVERS PICK IT UP, I TEXT BACK AND SAID THEY CANT TILL CHECK CLEARS, AND ILL LET HIM KNOW SOON AS IT DOES ,HE SAID HE UNDERSTANDS AND SAID HE WOULD ALSO BE SENDING EXTRA MONE… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Livingston, TX, United States 2015-07-07 20:04:15 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I received a text inquiry about a heavy furniture item listed for sale asking if I would accept a check. After giving information on the type check required, the person sent a check by mail from an out of state company: Pioneer Oil & Gas, Beaver County Utah, 21 Beaver Lake Blvd, Milford, Utah 84751, check #2216 drawn on Zions First National Bank, One Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, signed by Karen Zandi. This was a check we would accept. The check was for $1,650 more… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Philadelphia, PA, United States 2014-06-27 08:55:28 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Requested to order a large amount of nail wraps for so called modeling show for her company. Email was shady and request was also strange. There are no upcoming shows in my area. Be aware… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Jennifer Owens Kents Hill, ME, United States 2014-05-27 15:32:57 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 8:41 PM, Budweiser® Beer wrote:
Hello,
Wrap your car with Budweiser® Beer Advertisement Wrap and Get Paid...
It is Very Easy and Simple with No Application fees required. Here's how It works - The basic premise of the "paid
to drive" concept Budweiser Black Crown® Advertising seeks people -- regular citizens, not professional drivers -- to go
about their norma… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Champdieu, Loire, France 2014-03-31 08:34:33 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Good afternoon Van Wyk,
Thank you for understanding my situation, Am very happy that finally i will fly down to France.
Van Wyk at the moment i don't know the exact date of my arrival to France. My arrival solely depends on when you transfer the remaining money to me because I still have to book my flight ticket, purchase my project materials and also buy some of the things I'll need for my trip.
Deduct the money for the one month rent and bond and transfer the remaining m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain 2014-03-23 09:36:15 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information the details are in the attached text...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Épalinges, Vaud, Switzerland 2014-03-02 08:47:27 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Responded to an add with:
"I AM INTERESTED TO PURCHASE YOUR PROPERTY PLEASE KINDLY GET BACK TO ME FOR MORE DETAILS
WARM REGARDS"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Oliver Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom 2014-02-01 13:05:49 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I placed an ad to sell my piano for 900 pounds. 'she' sent me an e-mail, instead of calling asking for details and how much i wanted. i said 900 and she could and see it. she then sent me an email PAYMENT saying she would send me a cheque for 2500 and i wait for it to clear and MIGHT take my 900 and transfer the remaining 1600 to her shippers account. whAT A LOAD OF MONKEY NUTS.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Theresa Dziekonski Buffalo, NY, United States 2014-01-14 22:24:49 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Advertised on website that you pay a certain price per bottle and you order three bottles get 2 for free but that isn't the case. You are paying for all three bottles at the price they advertise. They tell you on the phone that it is a special price as it normally sells for over $40 per bottle.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-09-17 16:19:39 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Sent fake cashiers check for wrong amount.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-09-02 02:20:21 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information I was offered a deal of buy 3 bottles of colon cleanser for the price of 1, it said original price was $106.95 but as a trial they were selling them for $26.90. I couldn't complete my order as it didn't accept my debit card, next day I received an email from them saying sorry and if I placed the order within 24hrs I would receive an extra 20% off for the inconvenience. I was quoted a price of $21.95 for the 3 bottles so I accepted and upon checking my bank account directly af… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | alessandra genghini Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain 2013-08-28 17:29:48 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Hello,
I need to make a reservation at your place for 3 persons going on holiday for 14 nights beginning from 2nd October to 16th October. I will need to know your rates per / night for the 3 guests and i will need you to tabulate and let me know the total run-down cost for 14 nights period with tax and discounts so we can arrange for payment. If you do not have availability at the time we request, Kindly let me know when you will have availability to accommodate 3 Adults.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2013-07-28 09:09:50 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information They will send a e-mail to you regarding a loan until they get to the point where they say you have been approved with them, also they will send you a bank account to deposit money for a lawyer to to approve you rdocumentation, i paid R1500........ now this people are nowhere to be found … Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Somewhere in Sweden 2013-07-16 08:26:46 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information Alf Hyland paid approx £3000 for his house in 2005 and a neighbor got half this money back for him because of a problem. Alf Hyland sold this house in 2011 for £37,500. On the local market it was worth about - lets be generous - £17K. £20,000 more than its local worth and the buyer will lose a lot of money if he tries to sell it. Alf Hyland then put the house he bought for 150,000 Sk in 2011 on the same UK website - he asked 58,000 Euros. According to the site… Read Full Report ⇒ |
![]() | Anonymous Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland 2013-04-18 21:21:59 Overpayment Scam Other Classifieds Site | Scammer Information This guy sent a text message, unusual in the fact that it had no number showing only that it was sent from mjdallimore enquiring about a car I have advertised on Donedeal and if it was still for sale. He asked me to reply swiftly to the email address above. After a few exchanges via email I got suspicious as he wanted to buy the car for €14,000 without even viewing it. As before, he was going to transfer funds via paypal. I googled his name and stumbled across this webs… Read Full Report ⇒ |