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| Anonymous
Burpengary, Queensland, Australia
2013-06-02 23:48:47
Classified Ads Scam
|  +1 Classifieds ad / Carsales.com.au Same as previously advised scam on this website, http://75.125.197.152/ScamTipReports/10151
I was contacted on June 2-3, 2013. Turns out they got a little greedy though because I was contacted by someone using three different emails and names, all on the ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2013-06-02 16:01:11
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   suspicious response to Craigslist posting. She was reported to Scamdex 5 days earlier, and phone number is out of California. My craigslist posting specifically said "please type the word "green" into the subject heading so I know it's a real person and not a scam, and this was not followed, plus it had the feel of a generated-response. I checked here and found this same email u... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-02 11:09:54
Classified Ads Scam
1 | John warwick Hi,
This guy contacted me after I placed an advert on carsguide.com.au to sell my car. He contacted me via text asking me to contact him via email. Here is the text; Sent from: John Warwick
Good morning,Am making enquiry if ur car advert still available fo... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdom
2013-06-01 10:32:49
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Advertisement in online Autotrader for a nearly new car at silly money Quite simply went on Autotrader looking for a car. Came up with a Kia Sportage which I am well for a 2011 model the value is around £15000 so to good to be true at £6000. Anyway I still remained interested but contacted the e mail address and said wh... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Pittston, PA, United States
2013-06-01 01:43:54
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Auto trader classics Claims to be an oceanographer wanting to purchase a car for her father at full asking price.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United Kingdom
2013-05-31 21:55:17
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  i saw an add for Golf 1 i respond by calling them they gave me car infomation i was interested on it but i tol them its far from Their banking detals:P.Khumalo 1037710509 net bank... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Saint Johns, FL, United States
2013-05-30 22:33:07
Classified Ads Scam
1 | PAY PAL car purchase for Fathers Day. Oceanographer with no phone service I posted a car on Autotrader Classics two days ago and this is the scam email i received.
"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 a... ⇒ more |
| Gordon Deaner
Somewhere in Australia
2013-05-30 09:02:15
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10092 Tried to buy a boat that i advertised in local paper & when i pulled the for sale off he offered me $200 more than asking price.Very pushy to get my bank & Pay Pal information.Lucky i rang my son in Townsville & he told me he was a known scammer... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2013-05-30 06:13:55
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Carguide advertisment Thanks for the explanation ,am satisfied with your firm asking price and I really appreciate your honesty as that is what i really need most as wont be able to come for inspection as am at work ,just want to buy the it as a surprise package for my son to ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Tucson, AZ, United States
2013-05-30 01:21:35
Classified Ads Scam
1 | 5712492544 TEXT on my phone to purchase a car. This person texted immediately after I placed an ad on Autotrader for my car. Hello, kindly let me know the condition and availability of this AD, thanks Scott. 2nd text, Thank you for getting back to me with the lovely pictures, I'm ready to pay your aski... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Burleson, TX, United States
2013-05-29 20:36:37
Classified Ads Scam
1 | The begging started one day and the next day the check bounced I was offering for sale a set of wheels and tires on Craigslist. I was contacted by email and asked to send information so that they can send me a check. The email requested my address and and phone number. No one ever physically show up at my addrees t... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Uckfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom
2013-05-29 13:18:11
Classified Ads Scam
| Failure to refund. Answered advertisement for LCD digital projector.Seemingly good value for money.Paid by cheque ,item did not arrive.Experienced repeated delays in getting refund.finally the website and email disappeared.I was left without projector or money.Very plausible... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Portland, OR, United States
2013-05-29 12:46:59
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 brouder declan strikes again via craigslist Am okay with the price of the item.I will like the shipping to be handle by Post Office so i will add up the shipping cost,also I will be doing the payment Paypal money transfer. do send me your PayPal Email ID with Name or send me paypal money request to ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Lubbock, TX, United States
2013-05-29 03:05:29
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Craigslist Phishy response from Larry Moore Scammer responded to my craigslist ad with the same response given for others. Scammer seems to want an email response (it's a good bet mine has been put on a spam list since I responded - ugh):
Hello I'm interested,
I hope it's in good condition,
kindly... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Seagoville, TX, United States
2013-05-29 01:10:46
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 I was selling a car, and this person texted my cell phone with this scam: I had my car for sale on AutoTrader.com, and this person texted me with the following texts. I'm deleting my replies from the list because they're irrelevant. Thankfully I'm paranoid and Googled his name and found this website before it went further than t... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Fergus Falls, MN, United States
2013-05-28 16:44:55
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Offer to purchase my item from craigslist but can't come to look at it. Wants my name and address to havehis bank send out che Responded to a craigslist ad. He requested my name and address in order to have his bank send a check, even though he can't come and look at the item. DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR ADDRESS TO ANYONE YOU DON'T KNOW OR HAVEN'T TALKED TO PERSONALLY.... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Spring, TX, United States
2013-05-28 00:35:51
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10046 1st Email:
Hello I'm interested, I hope it's in good condition,kindly send me an email at farrenjr@gmail.com. Larry Moore Thank you.
2nd Email :
Hello how are you doing? Is Check a fine form of payment, then... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2013-05-27 09:28:43
Classified Ads Scam
1 | text message asking me to e-mail details to her, saying working offshore, so couldn't phone Person wanted a firm price on car, wanted it for her son's graduation and was already organising for it to be shipped to the NT. Asked me to send my account details or I could set up my own paypal account for them to pay into, apologised for not being in ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2013-05-27 08:28:36
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Advertisement on Gumtree to sell my 4WD Advertised my 4WD Prado on Gumtree, within 1 hour had an SMS from a +44 7624 803803 (+44 is Ireland I believe) with the following text - "hello, i will like to know the condition and the price 4 d car. send me more pics on jasonpenderson4k@gmail.com.await ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Fredericksburg, TX, United States
2013-05-26 16:21:10
Classified Ads Scam
1 | 1999 |Honda accord Ex Hello yes the car is with a shipping company in USA {Ohio} and thanks for replying back this really shows some serious and i believe you will be the one to get the car okay.the car is registered for 2013 and runs great.there is nothing wrong with it an al... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Rochester, MN, United States
2013-05-26 13:28:09
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:10019 Asked if vehicle was still available. Said "Can you assure me I will not be disappointed...buying this for my nephew...I will have a pickup agent pick up the car...Do you have a paypal account."... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Matthews, NC, United States
2013-05-26 02:55:28
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Autotraderclassics Beware of a Kenneth Linville with an address of 461 W. Antler Ave, Redmond, OR 97756.
Apparently goes by the name Stacey Harris. He/she emailed me for a car I had for sale on autotrader classics - saying they were an oceanographer, didn't have a phone, wou... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Matthews, NC, United States
2013-05-26 01:13:24
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Autotraderclassics WOW!!! I knew it was too good to be true!!! Got an email from Stacey Harris shortly after listing a car on autotrader classics. Email was the same as others on here. Wanted to buy it for her dad as a birthday present - would pay full price - was an oce... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Irvine, CA, United States
2013-05-24 19:18:42
Classified Ads Scam
| The Evil Corporation That Thinks Its a University If you don’t mind a lot of FALSE ADVERTISING Pepperdine University is the place for you! They say they’re a church school, but nothing could be farther from the truth!
Pepperdine University is really an evil corporation with a long history o... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
2013-05-23 22:34:54
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Autotrader Classic This person claims to be an oceanographer operating outside telephone contact. No physical address given. Claims to want to purchase advertised vehicle unseen for asking price by paypal. Asks for paypal account and ZIP. Same email address has attempted sam... ⇒ more |
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