TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Richmond, VA, United States 2014-07-26 23:14:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:20547 Scammer Information Thanks I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as Im buying it for my brother's son as a birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it, so can you assure mme i will not be disappointed? also no shipment involved as I have a mover that will come for it. I;m okay with the price and condition, I can only pay you via one of the fastest and secure way to pay online (PayPal).. Do you have a Paypal account? Let me know ASAP so i can arrange the payment thro… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-07-26 23:00:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:20546 Scammer Information in response to craigslist SLO ad for motorhome for sale: Thanks im just asking about it to make sure it is in good condition as im buying it for my brother's son as a birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it,so can you assure me i will not be disappointed?also no shipment involved as i have a mover that will come for it. im ok with the rice and condition, I can only pay you via one of the fastests and secure way to pay obnline (PayPal) Do you have a PayPal account … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Missoula, MT, United States 2014-07-24 22:01:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist or newpaper classified ad scam Scammer Information Thanks I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as im buying it for my brother's son as a birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it, so can you assure me i will not be disappointed? also no shipment involved as i have a mover that will come for it. Im okay with the price and condition , I can only pay you via one of the fastest and secure way to pay online (PayPal).. Do you have a PayPal account? Let me know asap so i can arrange the payment throu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Port Saint Lucie, FL, United States 2014-07-23 23:11:48 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist auto sale scam Scammer Information Claims to be in the military about to be deployed and needs to unload the vehicle right away. Said it was advertized in multiple states, using jpegbay gallery for pictures. Even had a valid vehicle ID number that comes up on Carfax. Wanted personal info to make contact with Ebay Motors which doesn't do this type of thing. Reported to Craigslist as SCAM! The Craigs ad is http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/4580909512.html
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 | Steve Lewis Riverview, FL, United States 2014-07-21 00:42:24 Wills/Probate Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Wills/Probate Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:20446 Scammer Information Mrs Jessica Smith $10 million dollars … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Steve Lewis Riverview, FL, United States 2014-07-21 00:42:24 Wills/Probate Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Wills/Probate Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:20445 Scammer Information Mrs Jessica Smith $10 million dollars … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fort Myers, FL, United States 2014-07-17 18:09:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:20401 Scammer Information We were selling a sofa & chair on Craigslist. She stated she was. Chef at sea, so she could only email, no phone calls.She wanted to surprise her father on his birthday with the furniture. She would put the money in our Pay Pal account, so we could get a money order for the pick up agent , once we gave the reference number for the money order Pay Pal would release the money into our account.
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 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-07-17 13:40:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 510-516-7121 Scammer Information Responded to my ad on Craigslist via text message, I usually play along with these scammers and try to get them to waste their time and money mailing me fake checks, and I try to drag them out in the communication to waste more of their time. Mailed me a check for $2850 for a $600 item, Dalaware Count Bank, of Dalaware OH (misspelling of Delaware as there is no Dalaware OH), used the name Modern Medical Inc. of 7840 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, OH as the remitter, checks look … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-07-17 12:41:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 301-259-5637 Scammer Information Responded to my ad on Craigslist via text message, I usually play along with these scammers and try to get them to waste their time and money mailing me fake checks, and I try to drag them out in the communication to waste more of their time. Mailed me a check for $1980 for a $600 item, Prosperity Bank of TX, used the name David Lee Morgan as the remitter, checks look pretty real theses days, has a watermark and microprint signature line. Used Priority Mail Express and used… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-07-17 12:41:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 301-259-5637 Scammer Information Responded to my ad on Craigslist via text message, I usually play along with these scammers and try to get them to waste their time and money mailing me fake checks, and I try to drag them out in the communication to waste more of their time. Mailed me a check for $1980 for a $600 item, Prosperity Bank of TX, used the name David Lee Morgan as the remitter, checks look pretty real theses days, has a watermark and microprint signature line. Used Priority Mail Express and used… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-07-17 12:39:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 301-259-5637 Scammer Information Responded to my ad on Craigslist via text message, I usually play along with these scammers and try to get them to waste their time and money mailing me fake checks, and I try to drag them out in the communication to waste more of their time. Mailed me a check for $1980 for a $600 item, Prosperity Bank of TX, used the name David Lee Morgan as the remitter, checks look pretty real theses days, has a watermark and microprint signature line. Used Priority Mail Express and used… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Carol Mendenhall Konawa, OK, United States 2014-07-17 06:03:48 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | FINANCIN SCAM 707-377-8841 Scammer Information Loans for Realestate, Takes money for fees. never gives you any thing. just keeps needing more fees. Uses legit business information with his contact information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Andrew Olivette, MO, United States 2014-07-16 17:03:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigslist buyer scam Scammer Information I was first contacted about my craigslist ad via text from email address battonobu496@gmail.com who asked me to respond with info to scillo120@gmail.com regarding purchase. He stated his name was Sgt Jack West stationed overseas and he wanted my motorcycle sight-unseen and would send a 3rd party shipping co to pick it up after submitting paypal payment. I googled him and found it to be a scam and proceeded to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brooklyn, NY, United States 2014-07-16 02:35:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:20369 Scammer Information From: deborah messy [mailto:deborahmessy@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 4:15 PM
To: David Fanders
Subject: Re: Wooden desk.
Thanks for mailing me back,i am a chef and i m currently working in a
cruise ship and i am buying this
for my Dad as a birthday gift, i am at sea right now, I can only pay
through PayPal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank account
online,but i have it attached to my PayPal account, and this is why i
insisted on using PayPal to pay,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ralph Lecessi - java tutor Somewhere in United States 2014-07-15 17:11:49 Nanny/Au pair Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs list Janet Gareh scam on a tutor Scammer Information I tutor the java programming language. I received this from craigslist :
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Hello,
Thanks for your response, my name is Dr Dr Janet Gareh from Toronto
(Canada) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contract with
Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in united states. My daughter's
name is (Wendy , she is 15 yrs old) i want you to help me teach her
for 2 hours per day from Monday to Thursday for 4 weeks. You do not
have to worry ab… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | JT San Antonio, TX, United States 2014-07-11 16:39:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Ad Scammer Information I recently posted an ad on Craigslist for the sale of some furniture items I no longer have any use for. I then received a text message from the above listed number from a person claiming to be "Michelle Scott". She began the conversation like an interested buyer, asking what condition it was in, if I was the first owner, and for additional photos. I responded with them, and she proceeded to inform me that she would love to pay me via PayPal and that any additional charges wo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Reno, NV, United States 2014-07-09 19:13:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Classified ad Scammer Information
Alice Alex Alice Alex
11:30 AM (35 minutes ago)
to me
Thanks so much.. I wish i could do a normally local pick up and face to face deal but am a disabled military corps and that is why i am offering to Pay you via PayPal. I have been using PayPal to buy and sell for years now and i have never f or once had any problems whatsoever. i shall send Payment as soon as you get back to me with your PayPal email address as i am very willing to buy I hope … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Oxnard, CA, United States 2014-07-04 05:30:45 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Wants to know if the car is still available Scammer Information Offered to buy our used 2011 Honda Element. Let me try to cut/copy so you can see the wording for yourself.
I am interested in the immediate purchase. I will take it for the price you've mentioned and I will gladly cover PayPal charges from my end.
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at paypal.com. I have a private pick-up agent that will contact … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2014-07-02 18:35:14 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | FAKE JOB AD RESPONSE Scammer Information Attention: Sir/Ma'am,
We got your Resume and your application for the job on Craigslist. But we regret to inform you that this position you applied for has been occupied, after further scrutiny made on your resume we are pleased to inform you of the available position at the moment with our affiliate company.
Will you like to apply as a Secret-Shopper?. We are accepting applications from qualified individuals from all-over the states to become Secret-Shopper. There is no… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert Orlando, FL, United States 2014-06-29 00:22:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:20103 Scammer Information Thanks for mailing me back,i am a marine engineer and i am buying this
for my Dad as a birthday gift, i am at sea right now, I can only pay
through PayPal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank account
online,but i have it attached to my PayPal account, and this is why i
insisted on using PayPal to pay,If my mode of payment is accepted
kindly email me with the information below to proceed with the
payment.
1) What is the condition?
2) Are you the First Owner?
3) … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous San Marcos, CA, United States 2014-06-29 00:13:01 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Childcare scam Scammer Information Â
Hello, Thanks for your response, my name is Dr Janet Gareh B from Canada (Toronto) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contract with Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in united states. My daughter name is (Jessica, she is 5 yrs old) i want you to help me Care for her from 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks.She is very nice gentle attractive .You do not have to worry about transportation, I have negotiate with a cab Driver that will be driving her down to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Elliottsburg, PA, United States 2014-06-26 21:45:03 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Raymond Dr. Idaho Falls, ID Scammer Information I email replied to a rental listing on Craigslist. The rental was for 1789 Raymond Dr. in Idaho Falls, ID. 9 days later I got a crazy reply. I contact the relator in charge of actually listing the house and the house is $1000 a month (not $600). I replied to the email with further questions about how rent, utilities, repairs, etc. would be handled and never got a reply.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Queens, NY, United States 2014-06-24 18:06:23 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | child Dr Janet Gareh Bcare Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for your response, my name is Dr Janet Gareh B from Canada
(Toronto) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contract with
Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in united states. My daughter
name is (Jessica, she is 5 yrs old) i want you to help me Care for her
from 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks.She is very nice
gentle attractive .You do not have to worry about transportation, I
have negotiate with a cab Driver that will be driving her down to your… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lancaster, PA, United States 2014-06-18 20:17:06 Nanny/Au pair Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Response to my home daycare ad Scammer Information I received the following email from someone supposedly interested in my daycare. A quick search of this fishy situation revealed it to be a fake person and a scam.
Hello, Thanks for your response, my name is Dr Janet Grant from Canada (Toronto) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contract with Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in united states. My daughter name is (Simbi, she is 5 yrs. old) i want you to help me Care for her from 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday for 4 w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Phoenix, AZ, United States 2014-06-16 19:22:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | childcare Scammer Information Here's the e-mail that she initially sent to me:
Hello i just want to know if you can care for my daughter for one month July 1 to
30 from Monday to Friday .... please reply me back to my private email ...... Ashle
e98k@gmail.com
EMAIL ME Ashlee98k@gmail.com
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Her reply to my reply was this:
Hello,
Thanks for your response, my name is Dr Janet Grant from Canada
(Toronto) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contra… Read Full Report ⇒ |