Comments on: Buyer Purchasing Car with PayPal Scam

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:21:39 +0000

I also got one just today from annellson18@gmail.com

Thank you all for the blog! Saved me some trouble hopefully!!

By: Marcus

Marcus — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:11:22 +0000

Also got exactly the same ‘scam’ for an advertised car on Done Deal.

From: “Marie Colbin”
Date: 24 Apr 2013 23:32
Subject: Re: car

Hello,

Thanks for your swift response as I’m quite satisfied with the
condition as am Okay with the price of 3,100 EUR using PayPal and
about the delivery have already contacted a shipper coming for the
collection of it once payment has been confirmed by PayPal… I will
not be able to view it due to my nature of work as am a full time
worker. A shipping company will be coming for the pickup after payment
has been made and will sign all papers on my behalf which is needed
for the Purchase.

PayPal is an online banking solution that has the ability to transfer
fund in a fast and secure manner which you are to attach your Bank
Account to it so funds can be credited to your Bank Account directly.
It is fast because funds are transferred in real time, and secure
because all of your banking and personal details are not exposed. When
transacting using PayPal, all you have to provide is your PayPal
details instead of your bank details. After your money has been sent,
PayPal will verify the transaction and immediately credit it to your
Bank account and you can already start playing. Paying with your
bank-account is safe as your bank-details will not be shared with the
receiver.If you do not have an account with PayPal, visit
http://www.paypal.com and register with them. When you are done with the
registration send me the email used for the registration with PayPal
so i can pay in.

Marie.

Thanks to all for posting these details of others real help in confirming it.

By: Konstantin

Konstantin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:14:06 +0000

Received same scam from jameslogan841@gmail.com today

By: richard

richard — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:43:56 +0000

At present selling caravan on gumtree received text sayiny very interested, what is condition and what is last price. I gave details of age and condition and i have just received an email from this Hegg9388@gmail.com with price and condition I am buying internationally to Hungary they would arrange transportation and pay all costs. but i would be paying with Paypal send me details – name,paypal email, mobile number and total amount. Or i can send a Paypal request and their agent would pick up van after money is received. This set alarm bells ringing and I the searched this email address which led me this blogg. Its amazing how they think they can get away with this. I think I am going back online to have a bit of fun with this hegg9388@gmail.com. Thankyou for putting these details online it will save a lot of people money.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:08:00 +0000

I got a reply for the car I’m selling on craigslist and he is an oceanographer leaving and is on his way to work. He was buying it for his son as a surprise for him. And that I should set up a paypal account and that is the only way for him to pay. So I’m glad I saw all this his name is Smith and his number is 443-687-9483. Watch out.

By: Charlene

Charlene — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:52:29 +0000

Laurenian01@yahoo.com
Same scam

By: darren

darren — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:25:26 +0000

Please Add kerryperry434@gmail.com to the list. Trying to buy car on Gum tree using
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 kapo project.We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on and that’s why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send your bsb and acct number if you have no PayPal acct.I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct.
Await your reply.
Got this from owensteven2007@gmail.com this morning also.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:50:42 +0000

Same story here too….. Texting me he wants to buy two puppies from me and ship them to his daughter. Omg….

What wold we do with out the Internet and checking people out before selling.

Thanks for the thread.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:15:09 +0000

Hi,
I’m selling my scooter on eBay and gum tree and got contacted by a scam dealer. His email is howeesm101@gmail.com and goes by the name of Howard Smith. A copy of his email after I had accepted to sell the scooter to him is here:

Thanks for the reply to my question,I will want you to get back to me with some pictures cause I’m buying it as a surprise and I don’t want to be disappointed,as I am not chanced to come for viewing and test driving because I am presently not within reach (due to work) but I will arrange for it to be collected by a pick up agent which will be coming for the collection after the payment must have been cleared, so I don’t think I will be able to come see it myself and due to protocol of my job phone conversation is limited but I will appreciate you sending me close up pictures any time when you are less busy as for me to have a better look here and make my decision about buying it. I will also like you to know that payment will be made via PayPal which I believe is safe and secure and also the only means I can rely on for payment at the moment, and also I will be responsible for PayPal charges. So all I need you to do is to send me a money request via PayPal for the total cost so I can make payment after I must have viewed the pictures and made my decision about buying. I will want you to please answer this questions;
Are you the first owner of it?
Why are you selling it?
When have you been using it?
How much will you be taking off your price for me?
Hope to read back from you soon….

Clearly a scam….

By: Mike Phipps

Mike Phipps — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:19:38 +0000

andyryan733@gmail.com – Dodgy email, do not trust this pr*ck if your car is on ebay/gumtree