Started receiving multiple calls and text after posting an ad on AutoTrader.com. It appears that the telemarketers and scam artists are targeting online sellers by combing sites like Craigslist and AutoTrader for victims. List of the calls we received below?

(855) 844-2646, 2647 and 2648 (OnceDriven.com)
(469) 654-7633 (paulwaym101@hotmail.com)
(702) 567-8866 Cory @ One Stop Motors in Vegas
(714) 703-6474 Auto Insurance Placement Center | http://whocalled.us/lookup/7147036474

FWIW we removed the ad and are still receiving calls. More on Once Driven below?

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-ds550271
http://andrewapeterson.com/2013/05/craigslist-ad-voicemail-spam-robots/

Click on the below link to read more about Paul Wayman...

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/4696547633

Scammer...we received a text message from Paul regarding a car we have listed on AutoTrader. Below is the copy of the email he sent us.

On Aug 5, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Paul Wayman <paulwaym101@hotmail.com> wrote:

Thank you for getting back to me. Do you have the extra keys? Do you have the spare tire? Where did you get your car serviced? Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm currently in a conference and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy to open one, Just log on to www.paypal.com and sign up. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? As I am buying the vehicle for someone and I'm very sure he will love this vehicle, his a mechanic and a handy man. so if there is anything that need to be fixed in it just let me know he will handle it. I have a mover that will come for the pick up once payment clears in your account and he will handle the title for me. I look forward to hear from you with the information below.

Your PayPal e-Mail Address :
Full name:
Firm Price:
Zip code for pickup:

Thanks

Paul

hmmmm...got the SAME EXACT EMAIL!  how ironic.  This guy must be made of money....

Got a text from this guy also (paulwaym101@hotmail.com/ 214-484-0763), just hours after posting my car on auto trader.  He says he is a marine and is buying a car for his friend who is a mechanic, willing to pay full price, yada yada.  He wants an instant transaction on pay pal and says he will send someone to pick up the car.  I call BS on this one...

I got the very same email that a few others have gotten about a car I have for sale on Autotrader.  This is ridiculous!!!  Don't fall for it and let them
Get away with stealing cars.  There should be some way to catch these crooks!!!
Beware of Paul Wayman and 214-484-0763.

Just got a message an hour ago from paulwaym101@hotmail.com via text 2144840763.  Thanks for posting this.  This is the second scum bag who has responded to my ad.  Isn't there a way to catch these people or block them from autotrader

From 214-484-0763

paulwaym101@hotmail.com just texted me and asked "Do you still have the vehicle listed on Autotrader? If yes kindly email at paulwaym101@hotmail.com for further communication.I'll look forward to hearing from you. Car is listed in NY phone traces back to TX. Seems sketchy

He just texted me here in California about an Auto Trader ad I have posted. Told me to email him at paulwaym101@hotmail.com for further communication.

Scammer...we also received a text message from Paul regarding a car we have listed on AutoTrader. Below is the copy of the email he sent us.

On Aug 5, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Paul Wayman <paulwaym101@hotmail.com> wrote:

Thank you for getting back to me. Do you have the extra keys? Do you have the spare tire? Where did you get your car serviced? Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I'm currently in a conference and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an account with paypal, its pretty easy to open one, Just log on to www.paypal.com and sign up. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? As I am buying the vehicle for someone and I'm very sure he will love this vehicle, his a mechanic and a handy man. so if there is anything that need to be fixed in it just let me know he will handle it. I have a mover that will come for the pick up once payment clears in your account and he will handle the title for me. I look forward to hear from you with the information below.

Your PayPal e-Mail Address :
Full name:
Firm Price:
Zip code for pickup:

Thanks

Paul

SCAMMER

I also received this call from 469-654-7633 regarding a car I was selling in MN.  Thanks for posting this info.  I

same number has texted me...
only hours after posted on car trader.com
with a request to reply back at an email address
paulwaym101@hotmail.com

Scam caller texting about a truck I am selling (in CA), wanting to pay thru PayPal. This is a known scam and seller has no protection from fraud thru PayPal this way. They are basically trying to steal a car, and waste everyone's time.