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| Anonymous
Murrieta, CA, United States
2013-06-11 13:49:11
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   car sale Thank you for getting back to me,can you assure me that i will not be
disappointed if i buy this Vehicle as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as
I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because
I'm an Oceanographer and i am presently on a contra... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-11 12:46:23
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Simon Gibbins Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Newark, OH, United States
2013-06-10 16:12:38
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   Craigs list selling John Deere Tractor Hi,
You should consider it sold .Actually ,I am buying it for
someone and payment would be through PayPal . I am working in a ship
and presently, i am out to sea.So it is a pick up agent that would be
coming for the pick up.So i would like yo... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-10 06:15:15
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 BarryRichies345 trying to purchase my vehicle and get me to front Western Union I posted my car on drive.com.au and within hours got a text message from an AUS number asking me if the car was still available and for me to email him at barryrichies345@gmail.com.
After a few almost normal emails and him saying he works at sea and is a ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-06-07 21:39:18
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 Autotrader Identical to other scam reported ... Got an email from John Kokai shortly after listing a car on autotrader. Wanted to buy it for his dad as a birthday present - would pay full price - was an oceanographer and didn't have a phone. Allegedly paypaled me the... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Somewhere in United States
2013-06-07 13:47:46
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Scam email from "Larry Moore" Received this email response after posting an ad for a washer/dryer on Craigslist:
"Hello how are you doing? Is Check a fine form of payment, then after it
clears your Bank i'll arrange for a mover to come over for the pick up?
If you are OK with it, let ... ⇒ more |
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| No Name
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
2013-06-07 07:50:33
Classified Ads Scam
1 | efren villa rosa madrigal car selling-delivery scam Hi
I contacted for the sell of the my car Mitsubishi L300 VersaVan MT - 00 for 68 k last, with includ delivrer fees .
I m trader , after an accident i m very still reason because i want to sell my for 68 k. before my travel for the france i let my car wi... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
North Bend, OR, United States
2013-06-07 03:06:43
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Auto trader ad First e-mail asking if auto was still available. I replied that it was. Then the e-mail about the b- day gift and at sea with no phone service. Fortunately I decided to do a Google search and found this web site all the same stories. My wife was right,... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Laconia, NH, United States
2013-06-07 00:57:08
Classified Ads Scam
1 | I was selling a car and received a text Sent text messages regarding a vehicle for sale.
Text#1
Hello, kindly let me know the condition and availability of this AD. Thanks, Scott
Text#2
Thanks you for getting back to me, can you assure me that I will not be disappointed if I buy this car as a B... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Columbus, OH, United States
2013-06-06 02:44:41
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10236 wanted to by car for Father's birthday, wanted paypal account information... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
2013-06-05 20:48:19
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 Autotrader - Volkswagen T5 for sale I
> want to inform you the the van is in Spain and it will be shipped from
>here to UK.The shipper I will use will deliver the vehicle to your door,
> you don't have to pick it from the port. Shipping will take 10 days
>maximum. Due to the fact that ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2013-06-05 15:01:16
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10229 Pretending to buy a diamond ring I posted on gumtree and wanted my PayPal details.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
High Point, NC, United States
2013-06-05 00:33:03
Classified Ads Scam
1 | 2002 Airstream Bambi Sent this same email to me concering 2002 Airstream bambi
I want to be honest with you, the camper is in perfect condition and looks great. It has been well cared for and needs nothing. The length of the 2002 Bambi Airstream is 16 feet and sleeps 3 perso... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-06-04 19:35:44
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10213 I had a motorcycle for sale in Memphis Craigslist. He texted me offering to pay full price with a check that would clear before I shipped the bike. I figured him for a scammer and told him the price had gone up $500. He readily agreed to pay the increase... ⇒ more |
| Jason
Oskaloosa, KS, United States
2013-06-04 19:15:25
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10212 Seller selling item on web classifieds.
Does not call or let you come look, but says is recently divorced and has item.
Seller will send the item and let you examine it.
Just pay via moneygram .... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Gilbert, AZ, United States
2013-06-04 15:40:04
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Text Reply to AutoTrader Ad Within 24 hours of placing ad on AutoTrader received a text that first repeated the vehicle information and price in my ad which I have eliminated here. The rest if the text was as follows: Hello,Kindly let me know the condition and availability of this ... ⇒ more |
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| No Name
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-04 15:05:19
Classified Ads Scam
| Untitled Classified Ads Scam , ref:10205 Exact details as previously listed, same email address and message word for word... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
2013-06-04 11:35:20
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10200 Working offshore on AWE New Zealand project
Offering to purchase boat motor for his son
Same as others have reported... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-06-04 08:41:59
Classified Ads Scam
1 | offered to buy my classic auto at full price for her father's birthday emailed me and asked if my auto was still for sale.(It had just been posted for the 1st time). I replied it was. Then received another e mail saying he/she wanted to buy the car for father's birthday. Stated he/she was an oceanographer and only had e ma... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
2013-06-04 00:47:35
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Jacqui Fir Thanks for the reply am 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 on rig at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise.I would have loved to call you directly but ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Port Orange, FL, United States
2013-06-03 21:27:02
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +2 Stacey Harris <hsta40@gmail.com> Claims to be oceanographer . Wants to use pay pal to,purchase my classic car .... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-03 13:27:35
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree private car for sale put our car up for sale on gumtree and within a few hours got a text message asking if the car was still available, requested more pictures of the car (even though we had posted pictures), and if we were firm on the price and to respond to gibbinssimon569@... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-03 13:27:35
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree private car for sale put our car up for sale on gumtree and within a few hours got a text message asking if the car was still available, requested more pictures of the car (even though we had posted pictures), and if we were firm on the price and to respond to gibbinssimon569@... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2013-06-03 12:37:54
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +3 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10171 Has sent me 4 sms messages, all with different names and email addresses asking for details of a car I am selling.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2013-06-03 06:26:53
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Simon gibbins ... ⇒ more |
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