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| No Name
Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada
2016-01-17 18:25:36
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   Untitled Classified Ads Scam on 1, ref:26405 This guy was looking for personal info, not to smart who is going to send you full price for a guitar and have his movers come and pick up. At least ask for some detailed pictures. He has an Ohio phone number. These clowns work harder at ripping off people... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Church Crookham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
2016-01-17 08:11:47
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Gumtree ad - SCAM from michelletony(AT)outlook.com Received a text - this is the third time I've received a text of this nature about an item I have advertised on Gumtree....... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2016-01-17 05:20:38
Classified Ads Scam
1 | I advertised a bedroom suite on Quokka Thanks for getting back.I'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on your advert...i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG),which am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project...we do not have access to phone at th... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Tucson, AZ, United States
2016-01-15 16:00:58
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Craigslist vehichle purchase scam. Motorcycle. I listed a motorcycle on craigslist for sale. I was contacted via text message. About condition and why
I was selling. The person acted like they were male and in the military. Stationed on base in bedford
Massachusetts. He said he would pay full askin... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Camberwell, Southwark, United Kingdom
2016-01-15 13:07:24
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Selling a sofa and delivering to France! I was selling my sofa, they told me they have payed via PayPal and put £300+ in and asked if I would pay the courier as they couldn't do it. I instany didn't think this was right and Google the courier address they gave me:
Mark Thomas
12 de cimee lo... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Medina, OH, United States
2016-01-14 18:23:12
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  SELLING SOME HOT WHEEL CHILDREN TOYS....SCAMMER WANTS TO SEND A "MOVER" TO COME PICK UP I HAVE 12 HOT WHEEL CARS( CHILDRENS TOYS) ADVERTISED FOR SALE ON E-BAY.
I GOT THIS EMAIL CONCERNING THE PURCHASE. THIS SCAMMER WANTS TO HAVE A MOVING COMPANY PICK UP SOMETHING THAT COULD BE MAILED IN A SMALL BOX........HILARIOUS
Hello,
Thanks for t... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Corydon, KY, United States
2016-01-14 01:00:13
Classified Ads Scam
1 | someone answering my classified ad offering to by wheels sight unseen Email wanting my info through email only ... ⇒ more |
| Steven
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
2016-01-13 19:32:59
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree Scam - jamiebradely12@gmail.com I was selling a drum kit on Gumtree and got a text from Jamie to mail hime with more details at jamiebradely12@gmail.com.
I knew it was a scam straight away but I thought i'd stick with is to hear his story...
Cutting out a few initial emails his story... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2016-01-13 15:01:33
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Beware of Tom Shedy Tom Shedy texted me as a reply to my kijiji ad. Consistent with earlier reports from 2014, he is still at it in 2015. He will offer you a cashier's check, and for his movers to show up once the check is cleared. The text is extremely suspicious. Following ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Las Pinas, Metro Manila, Philippines
2016-01-13 07:01:48
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Beware of Sujira Thong using enaturalmme@gmail.com It doesn't make sense why someone from Bangladesh would buy a second hand car in the Philippines to have it shipped to Darwin in Australia. He will persistently email you and get your PayPal email and other info. Beware! Please read email thread below:
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| Les Mitchell
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
2016-01-12 18:30:08
Classified Ads Scam
1 | British Gas; ‎ Scammer
Information | Name:
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We require everyone using British Gas to provide a copy of a valid passport photo page, national ID card or a driving license photocard... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Detroit, MI, United States
2016-01-12 00:54:54
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Nigerian PayPal Scam This guy tells you he has a fiance board schooling, and that they want something you are selling on Craigslist. He offers you more money for shipping, asks for your full name and email to pay you via PayPal. You get an email saying that he deposited the mo... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
2016-01-10 02:49:11
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +3 Likely scam re purported RV sale claiming to use eBay's Vehicle Protection Program (escrow service) and "free deilvery" without First response to my request for particulars
"I am very sorry for my late answer but I had a family emergency and didn't had access to my e-mail since now. My name is Michelle and I'm emailing you about the 1998 Chinook Concourse 21 Ft I have for sale. T... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2016-01-09 22:06:22
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  Gumtree scammers Posted furniture for sale and acKathy Smith offered asking price. Said she worked for New Zealand Oil and Gas and wanted furniture for her holiday home. Asked for my PayPal details. ... ⇒ more |
| Antonio
Augusta, ME, United States
2016-01-07 18:11:59
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Selling something on Craigslist Trying to sell something on Craigslist, got a text from the number 425-880-0919 (later revealed to be a TextNow number) to email his wife at marylyd444@gmail.com. Once I did I got this response:
Thanks for getting back to me regarding my text...I hope i... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
2016-01-07 09:54:40
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree purchaser michelletony@outlook.com asking for my PayPal email I received a text in reply to a gumtree ad that reads;
"Do you still have the listed furniture (2 items) on Gumtree for sale? Email final price via michelletony@outlook.com"
I replied (by that email address)
"Armchair sold now, only chest of drawer le... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Corydon, KY, United States
2016-01-06 23:14:15
Classified Ads Scam
1 | rv for sale I ask for information on rv they sent me a text and gave me the email address.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
2016-01-06 17:09:43
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +8 michelletony@outlook.com Received Text asking if the listed furniture was still for sale and to email a final price via
michelletony(AT)outlook.com
I responded to the email and was sent the following:
Great! please consider it sold and cancel every other appointment regarding ... ⇒ more |
| Tina
Belmont, Victoria, Australia
2016-01-05 23:27:05
Classified Ads Scam
1 | car sales Received a txt for my car sales ad and asked what was my best price. I replied via email as requested and got a reply asking for paypal details or alternatively my bsb and account details as they can transfer direct to me via westpac. So to be certain it w... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2016-01-05 21:45:44
Classified Ads Scam
1 | reasurched OZOG website
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,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... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2016-01-04 22:33:55
Classified Ads Scam
1 | e.karson300@gmail.com Thanks for your response, I'm ok with the asking price and the
description stated so I would like to send payment asap to you via
USPS Air Carrier from my bank. Please let me know if a certified check
is ok.. After my check clears my Mover will come an... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2016-01-04 20:32:10
Classified Ads Scam
1 | CarSales Ad Scam Car up for sale on Carsales.com.au received the following SMS / Text message:
I will like to know if your car still available for sale and what is your firm price, please get back to me on (bahjatjonhk87@gmail.com) for easier contact.
CarSales' own ... ⇒ more |
| Roxanne
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-01-04 09:34:35
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Annie josh accomadation scammer Scammer Annie josh finds people advertising a room or house for rent. Annie
Josh will then email you stating she is a chef on board a cruse ship. Moving to Aust and wants to pay for the room for months upfront. Annie josh will then send you and email req... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2015-12-28 00:30:31
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Tried to purchase jewellery from me on gumtree using paypal Promised to make payment for an engagement ring I was selling on gumtree and to make payment through paypal. Wanted it sent to an address in Redcliffe QLD though his facebook account has him listed as living in Melbourne. No money was entered into paypal... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2015-12-25 12:15:09
Classified Ads Scam
1 | alilley8088@gmail.com Adam will like to know if your bike on Gumtree is up 4 sale and what's the lowest amount it can go for.get back to Adam at (alilley8088@gmail.com)
This guy is trying to strike again. ... ⇒ more |
Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports
