TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-06-15 06:24:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +2 Craiglist attempt to purchase piano thru PayPal Scammer Information We listed a piano for sale, this scammer has texted 3 times from 917-719-6160 and has emailed from catty5261@gmail.com and golemetz@gmail.com, trying to get our best price and agree to receive payment by paypal and have his agent pick it up, but I researched and found the same addresses and method, in which the scammer reports a problem with the agent and he tries to tempt the seller with additional money to complete the transaction.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Coto Laurel, , Puerto Rico 2014-06-10 23:43:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Bull Dog Puppies for Sale Scammer Information This ad is selling bulldog puppies. They claim they have been on a mission in other countries and their dog they had, had puppies which they cannot keep. They then make claim that they can fly them to you if you provide them your name, address, email, phone, and of course your Checking Routing and Account numbers. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2014-06-09 19:18:06 Nigerian/419 Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Work at home Scammer Information It was an work from home job and all i had to do was follow his instructions for $300 a week. I think he was using a fake name that is Keith Grant in his emails. it started last week around Tuesday. i gave him my bank account information like a idiot and then he wired $2,300 in my account. on the first day i withdraw $100 from my bank that was cleared and then use moneygram to a name he gave me that was Emmanuel O Adepegbra in Nigeria. i didn't think much about it that day. n… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Ambler, PA, United States 2014-06-03 17:33:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Pontoon boat Craigs list Scammer Information ..O4.. .Bennington. Pontoon. Boat. Party. Barge. .Aluminum. / . / . - $2520
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do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-31 00:06:27 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | automotive repair Scammer Information . My name is manuel marangio I live in easton pa and have a
customers truck at my location. I saw keenan s ad on Craigslist and called him
to see if he could install a motor in a peterbuilt truck .he said yes and we
gave him 1000 deposit for a lift to rent. We have a receipt and I have texts
from this person. His phone number is 484 300 6734. I believe this is registered
in alan hopples name possibly father. He is on Facebook and it shows pittbull
diesel performance as… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Richardson, TX, United States 2014-05-29 20:42:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist buying scam Scammer Information
I received this text message in response to a Craigslist ad I posted. Then this is the email response I got back once I emailed them.
I am just posting this to warn others of this. This scam happend on Craigslist in the Dallas/Fort worth area.
(1/2) I will like to know if your furniture on CL is still up forsale?What's the condition/final asking price?Please reply ONLY to my
(2/2) e-mail oxolauranmonti@gmail.com cheers. Laura.
On May 29, 2014, at 2:20 PM, Laura Monti … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Marina, CA, United States 2014-05-29 16:55:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | I posted "Caring Dog Walker" and receive a weird offer for my service Scammer Information Good Morning,
Thank you for getting back to me, Am very sorry for late the
response.... Am so glad you are willing to work for me and experience
new thing with our beautiful Dog.
A little about me: I am Lydia Kinch and i am 38 years old i have a son who
is 10 years old and his name is Richard and a daughter who is Janie 7
years old. Am a Social Worker i have just been transferred to your
area from Canada. I will arrive to your state on 1st of June. I have
contacte… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Miami, FL, United States 2014-05-29 15:30:54 Social Network Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Via Text Scammer Information Okay...i will pay your asking price, but am currently at work,i work on the coast as an oceanographer,due to this i will not be able to call and come see the item or do the pick up myself,and i only have access to texting so due to that i will be paying you via cashier check so after the check has been cashed by you i will ask my mover's to come for the pick up at your location and i will add $50 to it for keeping it for me.Thanks The cashier check be delivered to you via USP… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | ghm Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2014-05-28 21:26:17 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | mark silva Scammer Information overpay and posting ads for indeed.ca… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-27 19:32:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | motorcycle for sale Scammer Information Same as the others, trying to purchase from Craigslist using pay pal, claimed to be a disabled veteran. Scum bag… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2014-05-27 18:47:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Cragslist text asking to email only Scammer Information In reply to a post I made through text message: '"Item Description" - Kindly email me at salvatorss199@gmail.com with your final asking price... Respond through email only, am very busy at work and no calls please. I should have email directly but my email is not going through CL (craigslist). Thanks'
Every time I post anything of these ads on Craigslist, I get 2 or 3 of these a day from various phone numbers with differing email addresses. I will try to post as many as I co… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Zj Strick Somewhere in United States 2014-05-26 17:38:13 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Online Yahoo Instant Messenger Scam Scammer Information This person wanted me to pay $450 for a time keeper that was for the company. I told them I wouldn't pay anything, because there was no trust or proof that this person even existed. They don't even have a profile. Its like Queen Aborted doesn't exist. She/he is some how hacking Yahoo Instant messenger. The Following Conversation was logged today. Hopefully someone can put an end to them. I wish I could.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Zj Strick Somewhere in United States 2014-05-25 23:58:04 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Curatio Healthcare Dermatology Scammer Information I got a text from 717-547-4402 may 23 2014, regarding a job opportunity. When I called the number back, I was sent straight to Voice Mail. And Immediately I received a text to get online and download instant messenger so we can have an Interview. I logged and recorded everything day 1 I didn't use the timestamp feature. But you can see for yourself how this took place.
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 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-22 12:55:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | I posted a item on Craigslist Scammer Information I received a text at 3:30 a.m. on 5-22 in response to a ad in Craigslist selling an appliance. The time it was sent and the fact that in came in twice caught my curiosity. These are the exact words in the text message" my name is Michele just checking your listing on cl wondering if it is still available for sale if yes you can back to me asap would love to pay via PayPal,the Paypal charges is on me,If my offer is accepted, Get back to me with your PayPal email and your name … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2014-05-21 14:11:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist ad Scammer Information Was selling something online and this person text me asking for more pictures and wanted to pay for it through paypal and wanted my paypal emalil address. It seemed too good to be true, to I google that email address and thank God this website came up. The number "she" gives out 214.556.3188 is a textnow number. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-16 07:01:42 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:19232 Scammer Information They answered an ad I had on Craigslist for a saddle I am selling.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Encinitas, CA, United States 2014-05-14 00:28:01 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Receptioni​st/Admin Assistant Needed Scammer Information This attempt to job scam me is ironically the exact same format here: http://www.scamdex.com/ScamTipReports/11653 if you scroll and notice the formatted email.
This "Sammer" attempted to convince me he is a happy man with 3 children happily married. And all I have to do is give him my contact information, sign the email, and he will wire me money to go buy toys for children at an orphanage? One of the first things that tipped me off is that someone of his business stature sho… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tualatin, OR, United States 2014-05-12 23:15:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information Scammer posed as buyer asking if the item is still for sale and asked me to reply to his email (willbill955@gmail.com). I responded with, Yes, cash only, on pickup. Then he responded to please reply to his email giving an excuse about not being good at texting. I responded that he should respond to the ad through craigslist and have not heard from him since.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Las Vegas, NV, United States 2014-05-11 03:47:18 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Overpayment Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:19104 Scammer Information Got this scam response to a Craigslist ad:
Hello! let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now, I
came to visit my son so i wont be able to meet with you but am ok with
the condition as seen on the advert, I'll proceed in issuing a Check
out to you and when you received the check , I will make arrangement
for pick-up. So get back to me with below details asap.
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Phone Number:
Last Asking Price:
And as soon as this is prov… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Spring, TX, United States 2014-05-10 22:09:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Childcare Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for your response, my name is Jessica Warren 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 (Amanda, 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
pl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Albuquerque, NM, United States 2014-05-08 13:26:42 Artists and Artworks Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam regarding Hay purchases Scammer Information This man will get on websites for people looking to buy semi trucks of Hay (Alfalfa,Grass Hay etc). He will tell you he is a broker, and will take money (thousands) and say he is shipping hay. He took over 6000.00 from us, and a semi truck never showed. Now he ignores calls/emails and texts from us. After reviewing his criminal records, we got in touch of other people he has done the same. They have judgements against him (ranging from 152000.00-10000). He is a crook, and he … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Pacoima, CA, United States 2014-05-06 19:07:26 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 John Chambers - Maincorp Inc Scammer Information Sent payment via US Postal Service priority mail. Two fraudulent Cashiers Checks totaling $4,360.00 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pomona, CA, United States 2014-05-06 19:03:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Festool Scam- Craigslist Scammer Information Name: Kevin McCarthy, KC McCarthy
Age: 25
Location: Concord, MA
Parents: Maryanne McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy
Email: KCsWorkbench@gmail.com , kevin.c.mccarthy5@gmail.com
The seller/scammer's listing will say one city.. His map shows he is somewhere in Massachusetts.
Previous listings were in Los Angeles, San Diego, and St. Louis. He is located in Concord, MA
I emailed the seller and left my phone number. I got a response through text messaging.
He claims to not be aware of his… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Dave Romoser Edwardsville, IL, United States 2014-05-05 22:25:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Paypal scam on Craigslist Scammer Information I placed a motorcycle for sale on Craigslist asking to be contacted by text or call only. Got two texts asking for an email address with different reasons as to why they couldn't text. Sent the email address with additional info on the bike. Got this email back from Christopher:
Thanks for the reply,I'm just asking to make sure it's in great condition as am
buying it for my Son as a Birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it,
so can you assure me i won't be disap… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hickory, NC, United States 2014-04-30 22:49:09 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist scam- room rental Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |