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| Anonymous
Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
2013-01-24 21:16:11
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  +1 selling my car on carsguide i had my car advertised on carsguide,he txt me for details of the car which i did as it was going to be for his son.he asked for a firm price and when he agreed he asked for paypal info which i did thinking it was legit.he then sends an email saying he nee... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Natick, MA, United States
2013-01-20 04:33:43
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:7531 I responded to a real estate add on Hotpads.com for an apartment rental. (The add seemed to have been duplicated on the site - listing differing rental fees). I answered the ad with the lower rental fee. Received several emails from the email address indic... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-01-14 20:58:44
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +4 sammer on anumex.com I placed an add to sale an old camera on anumex.com, then i received an email from this "Georgina Harris" from Alberta Canada, saying she was interested and it was a present for her son, she sent me the address to which i need to sent the camera and then t... ⇒ more |
| Wendy Bilton
Southwark, Southwark, United Kingdom
2013-01-08 16:39:47
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Helen Eastwood Chairman Africa cup of Nations organising committee Im sorry but I deleted the email before I took down the information. Ive had three over the last two days. Helen Eastwood, Mrs. Rose Dossou (Moneygram) and Robert S Mueller re Mark Obi. All from South Africa. All offering millions. Drives me mad!!!!! ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain
2013-01-07 19:13:28
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:7246 > Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:56:15 -0800
> Subject: Re: RENAULT Clio Authentique 1.2 16v 75cv 3p. eco2 precio: 4900€
> From: stevenlouise510@gmail.com
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> I m buying this car for my Dad as new New Year gift and i am at sea at
> the moment as i wor... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Carlton, Victoria, Australia
2012-12-29 11:41:30
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Car Sale Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Autralia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a suprise package to appreciate h... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-12-28 09:22:33
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  interested in buying your car Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Autralia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a suprise package to appreciate hi... ⇒ more |
| Frank H Diebel
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
2012-12-20 22:59:55
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +4 Mike Preston Inverness Gumtree Ad I replied to an ad on Gumtree which advertised a 1985 Porsche Carrera Coupe for £2,100 to sell. The person selling the car contacted me via e-mail and wrote that his name was Mike Preston and his Porsche was stored in Inverness. When I told him that I w... ⇒ more |
| anonymous
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2012-12-16 03:08:31
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:6904 Message read: Sent from David, Hi Mate, please is your advert on caravancampingsales still available for sale and whats your firm price? Please contact me on dav.latty@gmail.com . 16 Dec. 2012 06:23 I have answered it, but have not heard back from him. I... ⇒ more |
| Richard A Grohnke
Kansas City, MO, United States
2012-12-15 08:18:50
Classified Ads Scam
1 | claming to be an employment of a personal assistance I received an email from Mister Michael as 11/10/2012 Kombs looking to hire. A personal assistance
Paying $500/m to received his mail and package and to pay all any of his bills
And to buy his art supply's and send it to him
Well 28 days go by and on 12... ⇒ more |
| Richard A Grohnke
Kansas City, MO, United States
2012-12-15 08:18:46
Classified Ads Scam
1 | claming to be an employment of a personal assistance I received an email from Mister Michael as 11/10/2012 Kombs looking to hire. A personal assistance
Paying $500/m to received his mail and package and to pay all any of his bills
And to buy his art supply's and send it to him
Well 28 days go by and on 12... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2012-12-12 02:37:34
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:6802 Selling a car on carsales.com. Received a text msg asking about car. Several emails latter he confirmed to buying the car. No payment received. Just sent an email to him which has come back as a failed recepient..
Thanks a lot for the email and i really a... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Guaynabo, , Puerto Rico
2012-12-11 21:52:33
Classified Ads Scam
1 | clasifiedlist car Ask for information for a car purchase that will send a check of 10,000 for me to keep 6,500 and he would send a person to pick up the car and the rest of the money for ticket flihgts.i received a check by fed ex with a check with name of jeremy reyes and ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-12-10 09:18:20
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Grant lenton SCAM!!!!!! We had a concrete boom truck for sale on construction sales Australia, $100k machine, he emailed saying he wanted to but it for his 60 year old father in NT as a surprise because he thought he would enjoy it!!!!! Straight away we thought dodge!!!! Emailed ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Larne, Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom
2012-12-04 11:47:48
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:6545 Thanks for the prompt response towards this SALE...Your asking price sounds good to me.My name is Tony Montana, i'm an honest and straight person and always want to be treat the same way, are your sure of the item condition? this is only what can make me t... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-12-04 02:24:50
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Cars For Sale Thanks for the swift response..I will like you to re-confirm your asking price and total condition of it also a clear picture of it and i will be happy if you remove the AD from the site and consider me as your favorite buyer buy ignoring all other offers ... ⇒ more |
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| No Name
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-11-27 10:03:41
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Advertised in Cars Guide, Mr Oliver, Another scam Here are the emails we've received.
First Message
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20 days off and 10 days on,which is why I contacted you wit... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia
2012-11-27 05:02:04
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Aquarius Submersible Carsguide scam Similar to earlier posts:
Advertised my car on www.carsguide.com.au (posted 25/11/12)
Initially received a phone SMS providing email address to contact yesterday 26/11/12
I responded with an email, saying car still for sale & in good working condition.
Em... ⇒ more |
| Tony Prior WA
Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia
2012-11-26 03:59:22
Classified Ads Scam
1 | west Aquarius submersible car ad scam Similar to earlier posts:
Advertised my car on www.carsguide.com.au (posted today 26/11/12)
Initially received a phone SMS providing email address to contact.
I responded with an email, saying car still for sale & in good working condition.
Email respon... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-11-22 04:30:38
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +6 Ad scam David Edmond started this scam using the e-mail address daves1516@gmail.com. It has now changed to cherlstokes221@gmail.com. I have passed this information onto my telephone service provider who said they will pass it along to the authorities. The company ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in France
2012-11-17 12:18:30
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Citroen Mehari car for sale I found in the classifieds ads of 'leboncoin' (French classified ads site) a Citroen Mehari for sale at a really good price.
I contacted the vendor who told me that he was working for Medecins Sans Frontiers and shipment of the car to Africa was too expen... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-11-05 11:47:20
Classified Ads Scam
1 | buying a car He answered my ad and said he put money in my account and wanted me to pay the frieght... ⇒ more |
| Matt Rowlison
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-10-30 01:11:07
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:6073 This person contacted me about a motor cycle I have for sale. Frankly, I am aware of the scammers and this one fitted the profile perfectly - wanting to pay for the purchase by Paypal without looking at the goods.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-10-23 08:59:11
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Advert on CarsGuide.com.au Received an email query re the vehicle I had for sale. Details as follows:
Thanks for the response,i am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition,i will be requesting this transaction should be done via P... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-10-22 06:02:47
Classified Ads Scam
1 | SMS Sent me a text as a reply to an add on carsguide.com.au offered to buy car as long as I sent him my paypal details so he could deposit funds, then arrange for car to be freighted.
A friend said it sounded suspicious and of course once I googled 'him' the n... ⇒ more |
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