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| No Name
Somewhere in Australia
2012-07-04 11:17:33
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   CAR Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,whi... ⇒ more |
| Gavin
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
2012-07-03 12:16:23
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Paypal postage scam I Had a laptop for Sale on www.donedeal.ie and got a Txt asking me to reply on the gmail account above, off course they sound genuine and ask you to request money in your paypal account, then send you a false paypal link showing they have paid you ( DO NOT... ⇒ more |
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| No Name
Chula Vista, CA, United States
2012-07-03 05:31:30
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +4 car for sale It was a reply to my car for sale post on San Diego Classifieds. At first I was convinced to be dealing with an honest buyer but then the urgency he showed on his text message and emails made me hesitant. The person was a "DAVID GRAY JR" who is listed on s... ⇒ more |
| g wise
O'Fallon, IL, United States
2012-07-02 03:24:16
Classified Ads Scam
1 | David Gray: Car Scam Contacted me "SMS" requesting a little more info on vehicle--but only via e-mail as he "can't read SMS" replies. Here is the message he sent---very familiar to everyone else. Notice the incorrect grammar (I'll vs. I'd; convinience vs convenience; etc.)
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| lynn
Baldwin Park, CA, United States
2012-06-25 13:57:02
Classified Ads Scam
1 | muscle car Am ok with the price and the condition, am buying it for my personal
use because i’ll be back at home soon leaving our site as am into
Forest management and presently in the Forest. i won’t be able to come
for the inspection due to the nature... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2012-06-21 16:25:09
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 Michael Warwick wanted to buy items on Kijiji The same guy also tried to buy couches from me via Edmonton Kijiji ad. He asked questions about these even though the information in the ad already answers them. This most likely was done so he could get my email address in a reply.
His second email: "Ok... ⇒ more |
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| Not Gona scam me
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2012-06-20 04:42:33
Classified Ads Scam
1 | davidpearson1979@gmail.com tried scamming my out of 600.00 & my truck off kijij .. I had a add on kijij to sell my truck f150 . He said he would buy my truck for an extra 700.00 additional to my price . He text and sent emails and said to confirm with pay pal then he said the money will be released when I send 600.00 to western union . I... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Dryden, Ontario, Canada
2012-06-20 01:47:36
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Marine Engineer buying item on kijiji This guy offered to buy our motorcycle on Kijiji through PayPal. Claimed he was a marine engineer, needed us to help him with shipping through western Union. We would have to front $700 to Western Union for shipping and once we scanned and emailed receipt ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
2012-06-11 19:49:49
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Re: PlaneCheck: Inquiry about the 2004 Cirrus SR22 G2 GTS N542CD he sent an email saying the following:
David,
Thanks a lot for the email.I am away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise, we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you... ⇒ more |
| Liz
Somewhere in Australia
2012-06-05 01:30:37
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Car buyer scam - payment via PAYPAL.COM Got a certain Marcus Beau (marcusbeau19@gmail.com) contact me on my phone via email for more details regarding my car ad listed on Gumtree. He contacted me about 12 hours from when I first posted the ad, so made me a little suspicious.
His email response... ⇒ more |
| Teri Wilcock
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-05-28 02:37:42
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Classified Ad Received an email enquiry about my car for sale. "> > Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
> > buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
> > am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to ... ⇒ more |
| Colleen Watson
Snug, Tasmania, Australia
2012-05-15 02:35:07
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:2635 Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would hav... ⇒ more |
| phil hallworth
Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
2012-05-11 19:42:46
Classified Ads Scam
1 | classic car for sale scam i was sent email word for word same as previously shown on this website,about being on an oil rig,asking for bank details to pay by paypal.this made me worried about possible chargeback possibilities so i googled his name and found scamdex thankfully befor... ⇒ more |
| Mike
Petal, MS, United States
2012-05-11 03:14:36
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Auto sale My son was trying to help me sale my car and he placed it on the internet on a few free sites. This David Gray contacted him and said he was interested in the car and not to waste time trying to sell it on line that I have a buyer being him. He claimed he ... ⇒ more |
| Patricia A Garfield-Bennett
Saint Helier, , Jersey
2012-05-08 15:39:11
Classified Ads Scam
1 | I was just suspicious and checked out your website Patricia,
Thanks a lot for the email.I am away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise,viewing isn't a possibility for me, we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you w... ⇒ more |
| T Scott
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-05-03 07:36:31
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Georgie Mahooney attempted car purchase and Paypal fraud George and his friend Phillip from "Paypal" tried to extort money for shipping expenses associated with a vehicle he was wanting to purchase from me. They indicated the funds for the vehicle purchase had gone to paypal along with shipping expenses and whe... ⇒ more |
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| Carole
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-05-01 01:43:12
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Selling Vehicle He sent me txt mess. with no mobile no. only email address. Below is email he sent me -
"thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the least amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for Dad and due to the nature of my job an... ⇒ more |
| Merrilyn Achammer
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-04-27 03:40:14
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Caravan for sale We advertised our caravan on Trading Post and received a text via mobile asking for firm price and condition of van. He asked us to reply via email which we did. His reply seemed to vague so I googled his name and found this site with other similar inciden... ⇒ more |
| Rachypoo712
Baldwin Park, CA, United States
2012-04-26 00:57:31
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 David Gray Jr Contacted me regarding my vehicle for sale...
Hello Rachel,
Thanks for getting back to me on here. I will take it for $14,700USD including PayPal surcharges since I am interested in the immediate purchase.
I can only make the payment via pay... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-04-24 12:17:03
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +8 Christopher Ryan , 36 koolpinyah crescent tiwi northern territory 0810,Australia lisence number - 16723654 DOB- 29th oct,1975
christopher Ryan christ.ryan01@gmail.com
Apr 23 (1 day ago)
to me
Thanks a lot for the email .I am away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise, we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which... ⇒ more |
| Rick
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2012-04-22 10:44:43
Classified Ads Scam
1 | David Edmond Marine Biologist A copy of my email cnversation with this scammer...
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From: dave edmond [mailto:daved1516@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, 22 April 2012 6:34 PM
To: Rick
Subject: Re: Listing
Hi thanks f... ⇒ more |
| Julie
Somewhere in United Kingdom
2012-04-21 01:39:04
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Henry edwards This man contacted me, I was selling a phone on trade it uk ads page, he offered me 220.00 instead of 150.00 that was asking price to send to niggeara luckily I wasn't sure googles it and him and hear I am! Gave him a email saying I wouldn't send or do b... ⇒ more |
| jordan
UnknownTown, ZZ, United States
2012-03-25 23:57:03
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Rebecca Foley Had an ad on gumtree and received text - Whats the lowest you will go - please email only to beccyfol@gmail.com .
Replied - then received email which was sus -
Alright Mate,
Thanks for your swift reply. I am interested and I would have loved to come for v... ⇒ more |
| Sogo
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-03-17 23:23:10
Classified Ads Scam
1 | DavEd at it again Posted car for sale on gumtree. Received the following SMS test from \"DavEd\" which said \"I would like to know the the present condition and firm price for your listing. easier to contact me on davidedmond01@hotmail.com\"
When I replied back with the a... ⇒ more |
| http://trev.id.au (Trevor)
Boronia, Victoria, Australia
2012-03-17 22:04:49
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Buyer scam on Gumtree SMS Message from +16786617688:
Is the car still available for sale and whats your final price email me robertwarner1965@gmail.com my battery is flat so we can talk better – Sent from iPhone4
So sent the reply via email
On Thu, Mar 15, 2... ⇒ more |
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