Overpayment Scam TipOff Reports| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Montelupo Fiorentino, Province of Florence, Italy 2013-04-08 20:35:34 Overpayment Scam |  probest holidays Scammer Information I've found in the web this website (Pro Best Holidays) while I was looking for an apartment in NY. I made a reservation with this guy, ANTONIO MORTAV, MANAGER, who asked me the entire amount of money by e-mail. Suddenly I discovered that he's a scammer, and the company is a fake one. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-04-08 02:08:50 Overpayment Scam Gumtree |   "Private Shipping Company" Fee Scam - Motorbike Scammer Information Person used email to offer full price on my motorbike which I had advertised on Gumtree, and then said he had "already sent" an extra $950 to my Paypal account to cover payment to his "private shipping company" but that Paypal was holding the funds until I gave proof that I had sent the $950 to the shipping company via Western Union. I told him to cancel the transaction and that I would refuse any transfer from him (of course, there is no transfer). Obviously a scam, but it i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia 2013-04-02 04:38:49 Overpayment Scam Other Payment Site | sphere investment Scammer Information Below is the detail, when i want to withdraw, the page direct go to Liberty reserve payment, and he
seized all my money in the Liberty reserve...
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  | Anonymous Independence, KY, United States 2013-03-26 22:53:16 Overpayment Scam | SCENTSY PRODUCT NEEDED ASAP Scammer Information Dear Consultant,
Hope your night was great? I am very much interested in ordering some amazing Scentsy products, i came across your mail from Scentsy's site i hope you can help me with the order .I have heard a lot about Scentsy and also the lovely products they have developed during the years and am delighted to have seem and used some. I'll like to order the below products.
Full-SIze Scentsy Warmer
Yukon Dsw-yuko...................quantity....(3)
Miracle Colle… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-03-25 23:08:45 Overpayment Scam Paypal (paypal.com) |  motorcycle sell Scammer Information He sent me info asking me to send $900.00 to his "person" who would pick up the bike I have for sell and he was sending me a paypal ck for $17000.00..not! I thought this was suspicous and looked him up under google and found out he has used this scam several times.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Aliso Viejo, CA, United States 2013-03-20 19:55:28 Overpayment Scam Other Payment Site | Arbonne Scam Scammer Information Below is the original email...
How are you doing today ? i have been for a long vacation I want you to Place these order for me. I need a STRAIGHT ORDER from you not Preferred Client i am a Deaf and done am always sad when people said then won to talk to me phone but i can only received a Text message I got your sales from ..Arbonne, I currently work as a Babysitter Please am Not onto Credit Card Any more while my Boss will issue you Check for the Order. Waiting for theTot… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Palmdale, CA, United States 2013-03-15 18:20:51 Overpayment Scam | arbonne locate a consultant Scammer Information Arbonne sent me an email that this person was looking for a consultant. I sent a polite email and this is the reply:
How are you doing today ? i have been for a long vacation I want you to Place these order for me. I need a STRAIGHT ORDER from you not Preferred Client i am a Deaf and done am always sad when people said then won to talk to me phone but i can only received a Text message I got your sales from ..Arbonne, I currently work as a Babysitter Please am Not onto Cr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Mesa, AZ, United States 2013-03-14 23:47:52 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  707-397-5680 seller beware Scammer Information The person text us saying he would like to buy our car. He would send payment through paypal for full amount. Said he wanted to buy it for his brother. Did not ask about title exchange or pick details. Just wanted to send money. Sounded fishy so I googled his phone number and found other scam alerts describing the same thing. I did give them my paypal email address. would this put me at risk? … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 2013-03-06 10:42:32 Overpayment Scam | He purchased shoe via Donedeal than paid via paypal and got Fake emails sent to my account from paypal saying he had been over c Scammer Information He purchased shoe via Donedeal than paid via paypal andi got Fake emails sent to my account from paypal saying he had been over charged by 475 euro and asked for me to refund the money to him Via Western union. I phones paypal and got it sorted out but he has kept emailing and treating me
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  | Sanjay Patna, Bihar, India 2013-03-01 09:55:18 Overpayment Scam | Insurance Scammer Information
Sir,
I got no\'s of phone calls on my landline on 1 st march 2013 in the morning from miss swati Mehta ,IRDA Delhi as she told me , she told me regarding commission amount which was taken before by insurance agent and IRDA refunding that amount to mr neeraj verma on behalf of me because he had submitted all document signed by me and authorisation letter(which I had not done) but they told me to deposit rs 75000/- as a security to confirm myself is the right person … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Susan Macungie, PA, United States 2013-02-22 23:07:14 Overpayment Scam | +5 large Scentsy order Scammer Information Received the following email:
Hello
How are you doing? I was going through your SCENTSY store online and find some nice product that i will love to order from you for my Family.. I will have ordered them from my former SCENTSY Rep but she is died now and i really miss her,because she do understand me ,honest and nice tome. I will love to make you as my new SCENTSY Rep .if u don't mind. I will be mailing payment to you in form of a check as i do not Have a Credit card … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom 2013-02-22 10:12:57 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | +1 Seliing item on gumtree.co.uk, message to mobile Scammer Information I am selling an iPod on gumtree and I recieved a message to my phone saying "U still have the ipod for sale What's your best price? contact me on brouder.declan@yahoo.com"
So I sent an e-mail to this address saying what I am selling and how much etc and about 24-36 hours later recieved this reply
"Am okay with the price of the item.I will like the shipping to be handle by Post Office so i will add up the shipping cost,also I will be doing the payment Paypal money trans… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Temple, TX, United States 2013-02-08 00:08:21 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Paypal scam through Craigslist Scammer Information Wanted me to receive overpayment for shipping of an item i was trying too sell on Craigslist… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Florence, Province of Florence, Italy 2013-02-07 09:19:45 Overpayment Scam | Hi†Scammer Information Please i need your help,i am a member of the inner caucus of the last regime in Libya, I have to run out of my country, the new regime almost killed us all.I want to TRANSFER my funds to you for a safe keep & for an investment for my children before i die, PLEASE EMAIL ME NOW for details; sfarrisal@yahoo.com.hk… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous San Antonio, TX, United States 2013-02-06 17:51:44 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:7944 Scammer Information 1st Email:Hi,
I am greatly interested in this item and i wish to buy it if it is still available
Thanks.
2nd Email:Thanks for getting back with me...I will like you email me with your direct email account cos it seems the message am sending failed to deliver..Get back with me real soon..Thanks
3rd Email:Thanks for the mail.I'm happy you still have the furniture available,sorry for the late response i have been busy with work. I am okay with the price.I would have loved t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Atlanta, GA, United States 2013-02-01 21:00:09 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:7853 Scammer Information asks to buy your listing then says sending more than asked for you to pay shippers via western union. once that's verified funds will be released to your account.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-01-29 22:21:27 Overpayment Scam | Grace Manda Scammer Information Word letter speaking in the name of God. Donating money. South Africa, cancer and a son of 17 years old.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Troy, MO, United States 2013-01-21 00:25:40 Overpayment Scam Other Payment Site | +1 My Scentsy order Scammer Information Hello, How are you? I was going through Scentsy Store and found some nice scents that I will love to order from you. I would have ordered them from my former Scentsy rep but she has cancer and do not sell any more I will like to make you my new Scentsy Rep. I will make payment to you in form of a Certified Check as I do not operate credit card and I am a deaf woman so if you accept my mode of payment. Kindly email me back with the total amount and your contact details for … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-01-08 19:30:31 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Is your item still for sale? Scammer Information This person inquired about some doors I had for sale on CL. He sent me a check for more than the amount of the doors and requested me to deposit the check and then send the remaining funds to Melissa Lee in Georgia via Western Union.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Asbury Park, NJ, United States 2013-01-08 13:22:42 Overpayment Scam Autotrader (autotrader.com) |  Re: Assistance Scammer Information Greetings,
I tried contacting you yesterday about the donation fund setup worth about $2M proposed by Mrs L. Keith. I am her Personal Assistant and I hope that you can contact her immediately at her private email address below for more information:… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2013-01-08 09:31:26 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | Gumtree iPad scam Scammer Information Received an email from mariambryan22@hotmail.com with enquiry as to firm price for iPad listed on Gumtree.
Replied saying they would pay the listed price (even after I had offered to sell for lower price), and to forward PayPal details and additional photos. Also said they would make payment immediately (before emails could be sent) and that when I received payment confirmation to forward details for their pick-agent to arrange pick up.
Received following email regarding p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | martina brown Burbank, CA, United States 2013-01-07 03:48:16 Overpayment Scam Yahoo | us border control 2 boxes Scammer Information I had got a email from jonh David say he has two boxes he saying that I have to pay 96$ so he can delivered he said I pay to clear the papers .then Eric Kennedy email me saying I got to pay 250$ to claim the boxes if I don't do this I going to jail I have no knowing of this I told the lawyer that. I know this is a scam they keep on sending me scams emails … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Del Rio, TX, United States 2012-12-27 15:24:30 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Check will be of an excess Scammer Information First email.... nothing too strange about it:
Hello Seller, please, let me know if the above furniture is still available. Perhaps you can scrape $20 off the asking price. If no, I am confident we can still work something out.
Follow up email.....THAT'S when the scam comes out:
Thanks for the mail.I'm happy you still have the furniture available,sorry for the late response i have been busy with work. I am okay with the price.I would have loved to come and see it in your hou… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-20 18:07:21 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Mark Dowell mballcomputer@hotmail.com Mark Dowell ,,, SCAM Scammer Information Surprise Surprise got a check via FedEX next day AM Del (stolen account) for $3200.00 for a Craigs list item that was listed for $750 for a set of Stainless Manifolds. The Check is from a Comapany in NJ and the FedEx return/sender account in Calf. Obviously a SCAM. I put the guys eMail and name in this threads title to make it show under a Google Search
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I'm very very sorry for the late response and it's because been… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Des Moines, IA, United States 2012-12-20 01:04:47 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigs list scammer,shipper pick,using 817-717-3147,wants to send bank draft with extra money for ship pick up Scammer Information Text message,price is good take add out of listing will buy,then waits one day and lays out payment with bank draft that only takes two days to clear.sending extra money for ship pick up.… Read Full Report ⇒ |