TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Austin, TX, United States 2015-04-28 18:14:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Craigslist/ PayPal service@paypal.com (auto_shipper@easy.com) Scammer Information texted me telling me they wanted to purchase a china cabinet from me, and asked if they could be billed via PayPal and they gave me the above email address to send the invoice. They sent me a text back saying to check my junk mail for a notice that the money went through, yet nothing appeared in my paypal account. They wanted me to pay $475 for shipping via the bogus junk email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Gabby Clifton Park, NY, United States 2015-04-22 18:03:13 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +4 Timothy Johnson (Fake Check, Wire Money Scam) Scammer Information A guy claiming to be "Timothy Johnson" posted an ad on craiglist looking for people to help him move and would pay you 500 bucks. II emailed him saying I was interested but he said he was going to send me a check for 2000 bucks and I would take out my "work cut" but then I needed to send the rest to some art seller. This guy is trying to get you to send money before the fake check he sends you bounces in your account so he makes out with your loss. BEWARE … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Los Banos, CA, United States 2015-04-14 18:08:35 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist payroll job Scammer Information I had put a ad on craigslist looking for work as a caregiver and I got a text message offering a job in Best payroll services. I knew it was a scam by the wording he used. He asked if I had a colored printer, scanner, access tointernet , business size check paper, brown mailing envelopes. He wanted me to send him a picture of the check paper and brown mailing envelopes. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Scamweary Cambridge, MA, United States 2015-04-11 19:22:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist response Scammer Information Email received in response to a Craigslist ad regarding the sale of a large musical instrument:
"when do you get off work on weekends and weekdays let me know if we can meet somewhere like a Walmart parking I will have to make sure it works before i buy. what is the dollar amount on this and which communication means tends to work better for you I would assume email was your contact option since i cant find a number here so dont hesitate to shoot me a message back here laure… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Potomac, MD, United States 2015-04-10 14:39:46 Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Truck sell Scammer Information This Moron replayed to my post (I'm selling my truck) on Craigslist via text asking me for more information about my vehicle. On his text he mentioned that email works best for him since he claimed "he is not good at text"
Here's the email he sent to me after his text message.Scott Clarkson
1:29 AM (9 hours ago)
to me
Thanks,
I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as i'm buying it for my Dad as a surprise and he doesn't know about it, so can you assu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2015-03-29 15:52:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist room for rent offer Scammer Information The guy said he had a room for rent. Wanted a picture of an id so he could recgnize me when I showed up. The he said he and his wife were out of town, and i had to put a deposit down to even look at the room. Unfortunatley i had already send him a picture f my drivers licence:-(
Would love to see him be put out of business… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-03-27 01:02:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | selling keystone montana 5th wheeler on craigslist Scammer Information Ad for 2002 Keystone Montana 5th wheeler for $2,500.00 Reply from man with 260-407-5273 number giving email address for his mother sheigher@gmail.com.. Mother??? says husband passed away 3 months ago, she and her daughter moved to Kentucky with sister. Wants to sell trailer right away, trailer is sealed and at shipping center. Includes free shipping and hitch, sway bars and all accessories. Will receive clean title, manual, insurance info. and all paperwork. Need name, phone… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Boynton Beach, FL, United States 2015-03-19 12:52:58 Nigerian/419 Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | a job on craigslist that is a scam Scammer Information Scammer sent me an email stating that he will pay me $550.00 a week to help out with humanitarian efforts for Asia. First told me that he will send me funding to send out packages to orphanages, then switched the story to tell me to take my portion of pay from the funds and send the rest through money gram to a woman. He kept avoiding my questions of formal employment documentation. Very secretive with the information he is giving me. I am expected to receive the payment toda… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | sue Eugene, OR, United States 2015-03-16 23:56:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | disturbplc@gmail.com Scammer Information Offered cashier check with extra 50 to get it quick. I gave po box number and name phone then found out his address is scam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Diamondhead, MS, United States 2015-03-16 11:23:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist response sounds like a scam Scammer Information This person replied to a Craigslist ad of mine. The grammar and prose of the text sounded suspicious. The number they sent the text from come back to the country of Panama, I am in the United States.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Atwater, CA, United States 2015-03-15 22:01:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist Scammer Information he wanted my phone number adress and full name … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Star, ID, United States 2015-03-12 12:22:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:22738 Scammer Information
She claims to be a disabled vet and can not do the deal in person and wants to use Paypal and have a shipper pick the motorhome up.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-03-09 23:44:14 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Job Scam Scammer Information This person was looking for an Office Clerk/Administrative Asst.
I sent my resume to the Craigslist address listed and the next day I received an email offering me the job. I never did say that I wanted the position, as it seemed strange. The details in the email were really weird and his story was strange.
I replied asking a question about location. He responded, never did answer my question, then said my first weeks salary of $470 was on the way. I received a package at my… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brooklyn, NY, United States 2015-03-04 12:16:04 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fashion Trade / Fashion Trade Partners / fashiontradepartners.com / "Moisturizer Face Cream Ad All Skin Types Needed" Craigslist Scammer Information I was contacted through text from the phone number (917)288-1643 after responding to an ad on Craigslist titled "Moisturizer Face Cream Ad All Skin Types Needed". I was given no name or information about the meeting/casting call. The text simply read:
"2:45 Friday[Feb. 28, 2015]
5 Columbus Circle
8th floor
59th & Broadway
Take the ADCB or 1
Train to Columbus Circle
Bring photo ID
Ask for Fashion Trade"
I initially arrived for that meeting late. The receptionist told me that … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Allison Brooklyn, NY, United States 2015-03-04 11:44:39 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fashion Trade/fashiontradepartners.com/Craigslist model search/"Moisturizer Face Cream Ad All Skin Types Needed" Scammer Information I was contacted through text from the phone number (917)288-1643 after responding to an ad on Craigslist titled "Moisturizer Face Cream Ad All Skin Types Needed". I was given no name or information about the meeting/casting call. The text simply read:
"2:45 Friday[Feb. 28, 2015]
5 Columbus Circle
8th floor
59th & Broadway
Take the ADCB or 1
Train to Columbus Circle
Bring photo ID
Ask for Fashion Trade"
I initially arrived for that meeting late. The receptionist told me that … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kenneth Scott Miami, FL, United States 2015-03-03 19:33:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | It was on Craigslist about a job someone in need of a personal assitant Scammer Information They will tell you you got the job and FedEx a check to you but the check is a fraud the bank account was closed do to fraud activities … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-02-27 19:47:18 Wills/Probate Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Applying for job on Craigslist Scammer Information Applied for personal Assistant to run errands and such for local man who is out of town. All checked out legit, until I get a FedEx Check for $2550.00 I was suppose to take my fist week Salary out and Western Union the rest to someone else.
I went ahead and deposited the check it looked legit. I talked to my banker and she thought it was good also. I then started getting harassed by Mr. Mark saying the check has been credited to my account and there is no way he knew cause th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Marina, CA, United States 2015-02-26 23:42:16 Secret/Mystery Shopper Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | money laundering Scammer Information Money laundering/secret shopper Lost close to 2K
see http://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/alerts/2015/alert-2015-2.html… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Slade Alexandria, VA, United States 2015-02-21 22:29:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Lego's for sale Scammer Information unopened Lego bags for sale, please contact for info.
Price list sent to your email address...
Can't meet send money by Google wallet...will mail
No address given except WV
Scam in CA & OH before...suggest goggling any emails address they use!!
JCnewton2013@yahoo.com
Carols5kids@Hotmail.com
MyKidz513@Gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hartford, CT, United States 2015-02-16 14:58:19 Charity scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Georgemaitrelawson Scammer Information Said husband died on pentagon flight 77, 9/11. She is dying of cancer. Her only daughter killed herself. She needs to set up a charity and wants you to have millions of dollars because her husband family is trying to get the money she can't call you but her lawyer George Lawson can handle transactions call him or email your banking info.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| rwg Somewhere in United States 2015-02-24 23:31:34 Generic/Unspecified Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | CraigsList car sell, Buyer is scammer Scammer Information * I posted craigslist to sell my car
* got text from 760 971 7113 that said please email
--- Hello my name is Stephen....Do you still have it for sale?
--- If so please do reply back to my email address at stephenemmanuel001@gmail.com
* the scam might would like this:
- Their paypal account is backed by a charge card
- They transfer money into my paypal, I give up title to car
- They call their charge card company saying there was fraud
- Charge Card company pulls … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Heather Mount Vernon, WA, United States 2015-02-10 20:49:06 Nanny/Au pair Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Nanny Needed scam Scammer Information Contacted me about my ad to be a nanny on craigslist and hired me with hardly any information. Sent me a check for $990 and instructed me to wire $750 by western union to a store manager across the country so that her son could have toys here while i was supposed to watch him. I am now out $750 and she is harassing me through email claiming i stole her money... That didnt exist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fenton, MI, United States 2015-02-07 02:59:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Another Craigslist scammer Scammer Information Yet another scammer indicating he will give you asking price if you'll accept a cashier's check and provide all of your personal information. You would think these idiots would have starved to death by now.
Here is the e-mail:
From: Robert rivera
To: XXXXXXXX
Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2015 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: Complete IMP Publishing Collection
Thanks for the response, actually now I'm not in town for now, I came
to visit my son so i wont be a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fenton, MI, United States 2015-02-07 02:51:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Listing scammer Scammer Information Scammer e-mails from Craigslist saying he will send a certified check if you give your address, mobile phone #, etc. Claims his "shipper" will pick up the item. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-01-29 22:03:17 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Job Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:22419 Scammer Information I applied for this office job as a personal assistant and then received an email from "Elizabeth" saying I was hired and would only need to work 3 days a week, 4 hours a day for $480/week. She only communicated thru text and email due to some made up hearing injury. She said she sends money to orphanages and within 2 days, overnights me a FAKE certified check through FedEx for $2748.47 and asks me to deposit it into my account and keep my $480 and send the rest to the orphana… Read Full Report ⇒ |