TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Petaluma, CA, United States 2014-03-09 20:14:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Driver Needed Scammer Information Asking to drive his senior mother for her Vacation in Austin. He offers $500 per week and asks that you provide some information about yourself. Then wants you to cash a check cashiers check in advance.
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| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-03-08 08:42:02 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Care Giver Scammer Information
Thanks for the response am Alex Marcso am in the process of re-locating to your area with family, as I will be working on a contract basis as a representative of a new Network company in Mexico here in the states doing private research work. I am in need of someone who can take care of my father, clean the house and run some errands for him when necessary. You would only be needed Only 3 days a week for flexible hours (times can vary, these are the earliest and the latest… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | fam.rosendahl@hotmail.com - Lars og Lisa Rosendahl Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania 2014-03-06 18:27:22 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +22 MOBILE.DE - AUTOSCOUT24 - BETRUGER - SCAMMERS Scammer Information fam.rosendahl@hotmail.com - Lars og Lisa Rosendahl
Vielen Dank für Ihre Nachricht und Ihre Kaufinteresse.
Das ist mein Auto (Unfallfrei, ohne technische Probleme).
Das Auto ist in Deutschland angemeldet (Deutsche Papiere/Nummernschild).
Ich bin Dänisch und mein Deutsch ist nicht gut!
Ich bin Privat (nicht händler).
Schreiben Sie mir bitte Ihren Namen und Ihre Position (Stadt wo Sie leben).
Ich warte Ihre antworten.
Bitte Englisch schrieben. Ich möchte Ihnen weite… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-03-04 20:09:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 Winnebago Adventurer motorhome 35 ft 2 slides (4) $20,000 Scammer Information Let me explain you the transaction.
The motorhome is at the Amazon’s warehouse prepared for delivery.
I want to use as a third party Amazon Payments because I have an agreement with them and a purchase protection account of $50000 so we will both be 100% protected in this deal.
You will have to make the payment to Amazon Payments ( this is their website: www.amazon-payments-sales.com ). The shipping will be started in 24 hours after your payment is confirmed. The motor… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Atlanta, GA, United States 2014-03-02 05:17:17 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Babysitting Scam! Scammer Information I recieved an email:
Hello,Thanks for your response, my name is Dr Janet Gareh from Canada(Toronto) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contract withEnvironmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in united states. My daughtername is (Wendy, she is 5 yrs old) i want you to help me Care for herfrom 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks.She is very nicegentle attractive .You do not have to worry about transportation, Ihave negotiate with a cab Driver that … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous The Bronx, NY, United States 2014-02-27 22:07:32 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Babysitter Needed Scammer Information I answered an ad for babysitting position. Person claimed to be relocating to NY. Needed someone to help buy items needed for new home. Sent me a check for $1250. I didn't trust it, called the bank and verified it is a fraud. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kate watford Camden, SC, United States 2014-02-27 02:54:49 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist "assistant/customer service" SCAM Scammer Information I got a response Email that this position had been filled but there was another opening as a personal assistant, but since he was out of town, we could not meet for an interview. I would be receiving checks in the mail for my work etc etc. HE ASKED FOR ALL OF MY INFO over email (most of which were included in my cover letter...stupid me) and after googling I found that some people had faced jail time for bounced checks and lost thousands. And because the individual sending th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sauk Rapids, MN, United States 2014-02-26 15:06:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Posted Furniture on Craig's List Scammer Information Person requested my contact information. I responded that I would prefer to use the email through Craig's List. He responded that he needed my email info so we could finish the transaction ASAP. Sounded fishy...now I found the same person on here.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Chatsworth, CA, United States 2014-02-25 20:28:13 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | employer reviewed your resume†Scammer Information We have reviewed your resume posted on CareerBuilder job portal.
Our company requires mail forwarding service in the United States. Candidate must be 18+ years old, have a USA postal address (no PO Boxes accepted), be honest and motivated. We pay $2200 base salary + 20$ for every parcel resent. We also pay all shipping and handling fees. Usual salary will be around $3200 a month, we also compensate all taxes involved.
The candidate must have:
1) The USA postal address
2) … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Las Vegas, NV, United States 2014-02-23 15:45:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Gery Wollam Scam on Craigslist Scammer Information We placed an ad for our travel trailer on Craigslist. We receivd a text from this 385-233-4418 numbr inquirying if trailer was still available. We replied "yes" at about 5pm our time. At 4:19a.am. we recieved a second text from this same number. The sender identified himself as Gery Wollam from Utah. He wanted to send us a bank check and then pick trailer up once check is verified by our bank. We googled his name and it came up with results for Gerry Wollam in Utah with… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-02-23 14:56:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Furniture Scam - Coney Farrier Scammer Information Offered to purchase Craigslist furniture through Paypal after asking odd and generic questions about the item. Said he would be sending his movers. Poor punctuation (i.e.: no spaces after ending sentences, using commas in wrong spaces, etc.).… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Pasadena, MD, United States 2014-02-21 22:40:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs List for Furniture Scammer Information Same as other posters. Same EXACT email. Wanted to buy dining room set but only through pay pal. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Honolulu, HI, United States 2014-02-21 21:28:22 Identity Theft Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Phishing for personal information, paypal address, and potentially money Scammer Information I put an item for $700 on craigslist for sale. "She" contacted me via text message on my cell and wanted to know the final price I asked. The number displayed in my cell phone was: 1-662-268-6265 and I was asked to write her an email to samanthasmga@gmail.com.
After I sent her an email (was not suspicious at that time) and email came back offering me MORE than I asked, and telling me she was out of state and would like to get my paypal address for sending me money. By this t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2014-02-21 19:25:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig's List , paypal Scammer Information "Michelle Scott" offered (via text) to purchase washer/drier and credit paypal acct . Bogus paypal email sent to me stating payment was complete but credit to account was pending me sending a moneygram to the delivery/ pickup company in the amount the buyer, "Michelle Scott", overpaid me to reimburse my eminent out of pocket expense in sending the moneygram. There are detailed emails from bogus paypal describing how to complete the transaction and what to do next and status o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Yorktown, VA, United States 2014-02-21 18:56:40 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:16708 Scammer Information Hi again,
The last price is $1,500. I decided to explain you how the transaction works in a single mail ,so read this email carefully in order for you to understand the transaction.
We will use only eBay to close the transaction.The car is in eBay custody at their shipping company sealed with all the papers(title signed by me, ownership, insurance papers etc) in Summerville, SC. The shipping is free because i supposed to ship the car to another buyer, then he told me that he… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Miami, FL, United States 2014-02-20 16:10:48 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Simple purchase of plants in Florida, buyer from Utah very insistent on purchasing. Scammer Information So, I place a simple ad for the sale of some plants in Florida. Not even 24 hrs later I get a text message from this number 1-(848)-467-8409 asking if the item is still available. I respond Yes. The next day, this person who calls himself Gerry Wollman was ready to purchase the item at full price, no haggling, no questions asked, and without even seeing a picture of the item, VERY strange. He said he would pay by bank check and wait till my bank verifies and clears the ch… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2014-02-18 16:07:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 RV FOR SALE BY JEREMY STONE Scammer Information Rv for sale in Vancouver, British Columbia. Claims he is out of the country and will complete the transaction using escrow services.
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| Anonymous Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2014-02-18 16:07:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RV FOR SALE BY JEREMY STONE Scammer Information Rv for sale in Vancouver, British Columbia. Claims he is out of the country and will complete the transaction using escrow services.
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 | Anonymous Alpharetta, GA, United States 2014-02-17 13:28:54 Identity Theft Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig's List rental property Scammer Information _.,._,,,==,=,_..==,,-_.--
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Hi,
First and foremost, thank you for your interest in the home. I am available to show the house this week if that fits your schedule.
Just to give you a little more information about the home, the water, trash
and garbage are paid by us. The security deposit can be paid in 2 installments if money is tight. (I know how that can be).
The house has a … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Kalamazoo, MI, United States 2014-02-16 18:43:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Care giver scam Scammer Information I was searching for a job in craig's list and came across an add looking for a private duty nurse to care for an elderly person in his home. Here is the email I received from Mr. Marcso:
Hello,
Thanks for the response am Alex Marcso am in the process of re-locating to your area with family, as I will be working on a contract basis as a representative of a new Network company in Mexico here in the states doing private research work. I am in need of someone who can take ca… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Greenville, NC, United States 2014-02-16 00:16:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 email offer to buy furniture thru PayPal. Scammer Information Wanted to buy my 6 piece bedroom set ASAP using paypal. No phone number or info about where he is located. He said he will send his movers. I sensed a problem and told him I would not deal with remote buyers or paypal. I found a listing here for this same name just yesterday with the same paypal scheme. Thanks for posting it and keeping my life more peaceful.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Halifax, MA, United States 2014-02-14 21:32:27 Nigerian/419 Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist - paypal - western union scam Scammer Information Everything seemed normal and fine until the scammer sent this...
Hi, I have sent Your payment and I expect You to have an email from
PayPal for confirmation, I will suggest you check your PayPal email
in-box or Spam email folder for their emails.I want you to know that i
added an extra fee of $650 to the total payment which I need you to
send to the agent coming for the pick up and it needs to be sent via
Western Union or Money Gram as that's the only way My pick up agent
ca… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous San Diego, CA, United States 2014-02-14 04:54:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigslist Car ad scam Scammer Information Posted a car for a cheap price. I txted the number and the response was that they were at work, could not talk, and to email them. I sent an email and they responded
Hi,
My name is Barbara Melton, I'm emailing you regarding the 2003 Honda CR-V that I have for sale. It is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never been involved in an accident. The interior is in very good condition, also … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Massapequa, NY, United States 2014-02-14 02:23:42 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Wants me to send $850 through western union so he could buy my car Scammer Information This dope wants to buy my item sight unseen. Insist on completing transaction on paypal, but needs me to wire him $850 for shipping arrangements prior to him sending me money. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Farmington, NM, United States 2014-02-13 20:56:15 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Human Resource Assistant Scammer Information Advertises for a Human Resource Assistant then when you apply you get a "sorry the position has been filled, however..." And goes on to tell you how he'd like you to be his personal assistant. In looking up his name and number I found him listed under another scam, one where he's hiring for a Dental Assistant. … Read Full Report ⇒ |