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| Craig Cubitt
Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
2016-02-17 09:12:35
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   Gumtree car sales PayPal scam Selling my car on gumtree and received this email. Had a similar one before. When you reply/try and sort payments they say you must pay eg £200 to get your money?
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| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-02-16 05:10:26
Classified Ads Scam
1 | International payment Posted an Add on gumtree he later replied with this and then a money gram transfer was required SCAM BE CAREFUL:
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 ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Portland, OR, United States
2016-02-16 00:58:01
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  +20 David Robin at it Again! David Robin,
As reported here, If you look him up on this site or many others dealing with online scams, you'll see David Robin. He/they try to run a scam on anyone selling a motorcycle. Posted my bike for sale. Within 10 mins, I got a text asking if ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-02-16 00:45:18
Classified Ads Scam
1 | selling a truck on gumtree Wanting to buy my truck off gumtree.......... Ad ID 1100562667
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| Anonymous
Ft. Pierce, FL, United States
2016-02-15 23:48:17
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Response to ad in Auto Trader and KBB The response to my add was exactly the same as the others listed here. Both these addresses claim to be military, etc., and have limited communication capabilities, etc.. They complicate the process by involving moving fees and charges and insist that pa... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2016-02-15 10:12:54
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Fake profile trying to buy a car seeking Pay Pal and or BsB details.. Reckons he works offshore and wants to transfer cash asap for car. Cant be contacted on the phone but happy to txt and email. He keeps chaning his name/email but same message its just a simple cut and paste job. Carsales wont do anything about it but you c... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2016-02-15 04:58:05
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Scammer Carsales Australia Enquired via website as to condition and firm price of vehicle.
I replied and received this email, identical to others on similar sites.
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-02-14 21:50:18
Classified Ads Scam
| Lynda Sabuba Lynda replied to an gumtree add to buy my wardrobe. She said she was working at sea in New Zealand and would organise a courier to pick up goods. She wanted me to help facilitate the payment to China from Australia. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands
2016-02-14 03:56:33
Classified Ads Scam
| Scam with flight from german man in philippines Dear Sir/Madam
I would like to report a scam from a German person in Philippines. Attatched I put all the email contact we have had, which also has his information. This is all the info I have form him:
Name; Mark C Gonzales
Address:
Gil Puyat Ave... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2016-02-14 02:26:43
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:26984 He replied to an ad from Carsales.com.au - said that he wanted to buy a car, on an oil rig etc etc etc. I stopped him short when he mentioned Western Union, Chinese Address, and that fact he had no access to be able to make a deposit into my account prio... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2016-02-13 23:22:05
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Car Sale Fishing SMS from 205-683-6525 asking me to contact a potential buyer at tommyclark001@gmail.com as he's "busy".
1. Inquires' name not capitalized
2. Inquiry not specific to posted ad (too general)
3. Area code from different country
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| Anonymous
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2016-02-13 21:24:46
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Car Sell Fishing SMS asking if my CAR was still for sale (Autotrader.ca), via some SMS service. Phone "Doesn't Work" and could I email verristal@gmail.com.
1. I was selling a truck, not a car.
2. Truck was listed the day before so obviously it wasn't sold yet.
3. SMS wa... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Plainfield, IN, United States
2016-02-13 19:22:29
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Texts from a listing sight Scam alert. I have received messages from two different numbers claiming to want these shocks stating that they would send payment even giving me a tracking number. Claims to have a currier to pick up parts but payment never arrives. Here's the numbers:
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| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2016-02-13 08:12:30
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Person claiming to be employed by New Zealand Oil & Gas offshore and wants account details to pay for an item you posted for sal Scammer contacts you via a listing on classifieds website eg Gumtree and wants to buy your goods without inspection claiming they are offshore sand cannot attend. They will send a courier to pick up once money clears in your account.
There is a notice on... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Rose Bay, New South Wales, Australia
2016-02-13 01:42:49
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Buying off Gumtree Same as other scams.
Tried to purchase a caravan sight unseen. Agrees to the price and then wants courier money sent to China, which she claims will be reimbursed. Not genuine and don't be fooled by this obvious scam.
"i have just completed the payme... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2016-02-10 19:08:03
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Wallapop Scammer Was contacted on Wallapop about an item and was then asked to talk via email. I was then was told he would pay by check and it would not be necessary for me to see him in person because of the nature of his job and he would have his shipper come collect t... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2016-02-10 19:00:17
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Wallapop Scammer After contacting me on Wallapop about 2 listings, giving me the same message on both, asking me to contact him via an email address. The gist of his reply email was I am very busy so I can't meet you in person, Ill send a check, Ill send money for you to ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2016-02-09 20:29:58
Classified Ads Scam
| Lynda Sabuba - Trying to buy my car on Gumtree using Paypal Thanks for your prompt response towards my message.Have gone through your ad on gumtree,to be sincere am well pleased with what i saw.This is the more reason why i texted you,using an internet messaging facility, as we having serious network problem using ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Somewhere in Australia
2016-02-09 04:47:47
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 I was selling my camper van that scrammer pops up and texts me then stsrted email me .knew that sly thing was up to no good. I was selling my camper van the scrammer pops up like devil . ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brownsville, TX, United States
2016-02-08 21:08:52
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Donna Watson Selling Toyota Tacoma 4 door 4x4. Cheap 2,500. States truck belonged to deceased husband. She is reading for deployment. Can't make the deal in person but will have the truck delivered free of charge. Is willing to give 5 day trial period to check truck ou... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2016-02-08 09:23:32
Classified Ads Scam
1 | phone call and then asked me to email him John rang me saying he was interested in buying my car and could I give him my banking details and paypal details so he could pay into one of the accounts. I gave the details and then realised he was a scam after looking him up on google.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-02-07 01:33:06
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:26865 I work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on Tui Area Oil project. We do not have access to phone at the moment 15days off and 15days on, that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facil... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-02-06 01:42:06
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Adam Lilley wants to buy a car Selling a car in the local Gum tree classified Ads site . Then received a reply from this " Adam "
guy ,he supplied a NSW drivers license.
After the last email I think its a stolen Drivers License because no Australian would be dumb enough to send his r... ⇒ more |
| R.G.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2016-02-05 03:11:04
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree Classified Ad for Car Sale Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
2016-02-04 22:36:09
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:26832 Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate... ⇒ more |
Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports
