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| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2013-04-03 09:14:47
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Car sale scam Responded to a car for sale ad by 12 digit cell phone number TXT giving the email address crldwrds1@gmail.com.
Asked for firm price, made an offer and then wanted bank details but would not provide a normal phone number. Eventually got the number 088911067... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2013-04-03 04:45:37
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 I advertised "caravan for sale" Lisa Said she would buy me caravan that I had advertised on Gumtree and so after a few emails Lisa asked to pay via Paypal so I sent her an invoice. She then said that she needed my email address that is linked to my paypal account so as to link it to my ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Kansas City, MO, United States
2013-04-03 04:12:40
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  +1 housing for rent This man tried to rent out a house to me which he didnt own and someone was currently livinh in it with out knowing about their house being for rent on craigslist. He said hes in Nigeria and needed me to send him a deposit so I could get the keys seny to m... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Mobile, AL, United States
2013-04-02 01:33:04
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +9 2001 Forest River Sandpiper 28ft This is their typical ad. $7k camper for $1K. Same deal in multiple cities, Lasvegas, Tampa, Batonruge La etc.
Good morning ,
Thank you for contacting me about my 2001 Forest River Sandpiper 28ft. Slide-Out Travel Trailer that I have for sale. This RV ... ⇒ more |
| David Power
Teven, New South Wales, Australia
2013-04-01 22:19:51
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Selling a car on Cars Guide .com Contacet me on mobile asked me to email all info. Done so and then done a check on internet and picked up all this info on him. same as all the others gave me this story about buying the car for his son and wanted to pay via paypal Bla Bla Bla... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-03-31 23:43:19
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Item for sale on Gumtree He wanted to buy my camper trailer, said he was not onshore Australia, due to his job. He would deposit funds into my bank account, and also extra money for me, so I could arrange transport of my trailer to Darwin.The transport company that he wants me to... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Grand Haven, MI, United States
2013-03-31 14:53:57
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Craigslist He sent a text. About a motorcycle I have on Craigslist. He will pay full price and have someone arrange shipping. As we live about 2500 miles apart. He wants me to sign up on some check service. I keep texting back "cash at time of pickup" He is p... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Quinta Normal, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
2013-03-30 20:31:48
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Manager Anthony Haley (service@aripostal.com)
Tracking ID:5580-82857895
Date: Monday, 24 March 2013, 11:05 AM
Dear Client,
Your parcel has arrived at March 27.Courier was unable to deliver the parcel to you at 27 March 05:48 PM.
To receive your parcel, please, print this receipt and go to th... ⇒ more |
| jason
Trumann, AR, United States
2013-03-30 17:57:09
Classified Ads Scam
1 | text message paypal scam wanting my paypal address so they can send money. They would send extra for shipping. But, they dident have a paypal address . they said that paypal would release the money after I shipped the item. SCAMMM...... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-03-30 13:26:29
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 selling anything on Gumtree.com.au Thanks for getting back to me, so sorry that i couldn't call you due to the nature of my work,I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2013-03-30 00:17:51
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Motorbike scam Wanted to buy my bike after advertising on Gumtree, Ebay and Bikenut. Short SMS asking if bike was available and to contact him on wil.scott110@gmail.com. Follow up email read like War & Peace. A long, convoluted message explaining that he worked 20 on and... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2013-03-28 12:42:39
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 Vehicle take-over installments, rent-to-own or assistance for bank declined clients His details are below:
Gerald in Johannesburg & Gauteng | Cars, Bakkies, Motorbikes and ...
Blacklisted clients welcome.Must be permanently employed longer than 3 months.Call Gerald on 0842176843. contact for price. Pretoria / Tshwane; 18/03/2013 ...
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| Anonymous
Washington, MI, United States
2013-03-28 11:59:14
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 email response to an add for a vehicle that I am selling I had just listed my ad with RVT.com. About 3 days after the listing, I got an email asking if my RV had been sold. The person stated she was an "oceanographer and the company did not allow the use of a cell phones", so could only do email, PayPal, etc. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-03-27 21:55:37
Classified Ads Scam
1 | captaincraig11@gmail.com I am selling a car on gumtree and received an email from "Craig" requesting my lowest price that I would sell the car. Once I replied, he emailed back asking for my paypal details and that an agent would collect the car. I found it strange that someone wou... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
DeRidder, LA, United States
2013-03-27 21:03:53
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Intrested Buyer "Jessica Davis" <jessd1209@gmail.com> Scammer posed as interesting purchaser of vehicle posted on http://polk.bookoo.com... ⇒ more |
| Andy
Richmond, Quebec, Canada
2013-03-26 19:56:04
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Classified ad response... Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated
ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied
Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I
want it as a surprise package to appreciate him... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Highlands, NC, United States
2013-03-26 16:56:06
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Two ATV's 2005 Rincon and Trailer This is the 1st e-mail I recieved them both TODAY 3/26/13
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in purchasing my two 2005 Honda Rincon and trailer, I am selling them because I am in the military and my unit will be sent back to Afghanistan. I don't want th... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Avon, CO, United States
2013-03-26 02:10:33
Classified Ads Scam
1 | 2004 Toyota Tacoma He told me if you are interested in buyin the truck the total price is 2500 , the deal with amazon so my presence isn't neccesary like I told you the delivery process is payed by me so you don't have to worry because , from my point of view they are the be... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Canada
2013-03-25 22:00:07
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:8806 Hi,i just want to make sure the ad complete and nothing to repair,i will purchase at your listed price,Payment will be sent using PayPal and i will handle the PayPal surcharge as well.I will arrange with someone to have this picked up from your location on... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
2013-03-25 19:40:50
Classified Ads Scam
1 | craigs list ad Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and... ⇒ more |
| Robert in Colorado
Fargo, ND, United States
2013-03-25 17:36:29
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Van for sale on Ebay Classified He wanted pics, i never sent him any then he wanted info on the van, so I told him some details and he sent back that I did not need to surf around for a buyer since he was my man, and to give him my paypal account so he could send me the funds. He said he... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-03-25 17:03:14
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Contact by Craigslist then ask you to go to their personal email address From: Larry Moore ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-03-25 15:02:16
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +4 Craig's list, Gerry Wollam This man named, Gerry Wollam, contacted me saying he was in Magna, UT and wanted to by my flatbed trailer listed on Craig's list. He sent me a check for $3890, way over the selling price saying it was for shipping charges and he was going to have 4 other ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Ankeny, IA, United States
2013-03-25 14:54:28
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +4 Purchase used car I have a used VW for sale and advertised on Craig's list. I was contacted by Marcos Luigi and he said he wanted to buy the car for his son who is graduating from National University. Because of his workplace he wanted to pay for the car through PayPal. I c... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-03-25 14:46:30
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Craigslist ad for 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ The details of this scam are nearly identical to the tips re: 2006 Black Toyota Land Cruiser and the 2008 Harley Davidson. "Anna" has recently moved to Linclon Nebraska for a fresh start after her divorce, and has her 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ for sale... ⇒ more |
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