TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | annette Somewhere in United States 2013-10-16 23:05:01 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   refrigetaor scam Scammer Information said he was selling 2013 refrigerator model lg.,offered warranty ,wanted 1100 dollars ,plug it in it light up delivered it to my home for cost refrigerator was a shell never worked,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Cupertino, CA, United States 2013-10-16 19:10:11 Charity scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Mail Sorter Scammer Information Hello Applicant
   Your email was received through Craigslist seeking for the Position posted on there and have decided to give you a “Go.†with the Personal Assistant available now.
 Detailed Job Description:
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   My name is Peterson Holmes. I am 48 years old, married with 2 children. I am a relatively successful entrepreneur and huge investor in the real estate market, which tends to be my main source of income. I am looking fo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-16 00:45:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:12876 Scammer Information 2003 Harley-Davidson Touring Road King classic clean.sandiego - $4458 (san diego)
Lowered 2 inches.
Backrest 100 year.
Amber lizard lights,dealer maintained.
Bike is like new.
Alarm kit.
Highway bars.
New drive belt
Details/Info harley03liew@gmail.com
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 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-15 23:00:30 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  John Bloch came to me from Care.com Scammer Information I'll try to download the info he has sent to me.
In the process of looking for a job.
A text came first, asking if I was interested in the position he had for me. NO communication verbally through the phone.
All communication was with the email and a couple of texts.
He says he is too busy to make or take calls because of his position at work. (Sales Manager)
of suredoorsnaples.com
His supposed need was to take care of his mother Margaret. She had a stroke and MS. Whe… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-15 23:00:30 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 John Bloch came to me from Care.com Scammer Information I'll try to download the info he has sent to me.
In the process of looking for a job.
A text came first, asking if I was interested in the position he had for me. NO communication verbally through the phone.
All communication was with the email and a couple of texts.
He says he is too busy to make or take calls because of his position at work. (Sales Manager)
of suredoorsnaples.com
His supposed need was to take care of his mother Margaret. She had a stroke and MS. Whe… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous New Baltimore, MI, United States 2013-10-14 12:48:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:12809 Scammer Information I received this email for a Motor Coach for sale:
l like to purchase it.
please text to anneegoordon@gmail.com please reply with your email address regarding the posting for further contact
thanks
Terry Anne Gordon
(Second Email)
Thanks for the mail...I will appreciate more pictures..I am ready
to buy it for my cousin in (West Africa) but due to the nature of my work (oil rig)
i would have love to talk to you but phone calls making are restricted but i squeezed out tim… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brandon, FL, United States 2013-10-13 12:37:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2005 Trail Cruiser Trail Lite 26QBS Scammer Information Hi,
You should consider it sold .I want to buy it for someone ,and
the payment would be through PayPal . I am working in a ship at
moment, i am out to the sea,So it is a pick up agent that would be
coming for the picking up. i would like you to forward your Paypal
email add. and name with more pictures .
I would be expecting your prompt reply,with the name and the
email address on your PayPal account so that i could make the payment
asap and i will appreciate… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | A Steen Lillington, NC, United States 2013-10-13 07:18:06 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  1998 Goldwing Trike text only (708)953-8262 Scammer Information These people are posting pics of a 1998 Honda Goldwing Trike. If you google the VIN number you can see that the trike was burned beyond repair http://www.autobidmaster.com/carfinder-online-auto-auctions/lot/11200271/COPART_1998_HONDA_GL1500SE_BILL_OF_SALE_PART_ONLY_NO_TITL_LEXINGTON_WEST_KY/. 1HFSC2231WA004604 These people was contacting me saying that they was in the military and that they would ship the trike to my home to test drive it. The address I was given for the S… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Largo, FL, United States 2013-10-13 04:02:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Wanted to purchase my motorcycle Scammer Information *** After my initial notification that "Terry Gordon" wanted to but my motorcycle****
Wanted more pictures..said "I am ready to buy it for my cousin in (West Africa) but due to the nature of my work (oil rig)
i would have love to talk to you but phone calls making are restricted but i squeezed out time to
check this advert and send you an email regarding it. i would be glad to pay for it as soon as
possible though i will not be available to come for an inspectation due to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Arizona City, AZ, United States 2013-10-12 22:02:34 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Tucson reply to a park model for sale Scammer Information replied to an ad I had placed on Craigslist Tucson for a park model I am selling.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sacramento, CA, United States 2013-10-12 00:57:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam Scammer Information Someone named Gerry Wollam contacted us about an item we had advertised on Craigslist. He says he is from Magna Utah and is willing to pay the full asking price. He offered to send a bank check and wait for it to clear and then he will arrange for shipping of the item. Luckily we checked your site before the situation progressed. Thanks!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-11 18:48:36 Pet Adoption Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | classic spammer Scammer Information Responded to an ad on craigslist for my pickup. My ad states the price twice. The email asked what my price was for my pet and asked me to respond to this email. Basic scam tactic to get me to respond to correct him/her I guess and hack me I suspect. Deleted.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Duluth, MN, United States 2013-10-10 18:50:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2006 Honda Odyssey on Craig's List Scammer Information There was a "too good to be true" ad on CraigsList for a 2006 Honda Odyssey. When I contacted the seller by replying to the email provided, this is what I got back:
Glad you are one of the people interested in buying my van. I'm selling it because i recently got divorced and as a single woman i don't need it. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues,no scratches nor dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has on… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pflugerville, TX, United States 2013-10-08 23:10:14 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2009 MOBLE KITCHEN HOTDOG FOOD CART Scammer Information
Dear Debra C. Durden,
Please inform us if you have received the invoice regarding the payment. The payment that you have to send is in amount of $2,850.00. Once we receive the fax from you including the first payment details as explained above, we will instruct the seller to start the shipping process. We will hold the funds until you send us your confirmation that you are satisfied with the item you have received. As soon as we receive your confirmation we will release the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Aurora, CO, United States 2013-10-08 18:40:42 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Heritage Computer Scammer Information Recieved this e-mail, once I got on Yahoo chat, "John" conducted an interview, then told me i got the job and it was a work from home job. I knew it was a scam but i went along with it to get information. He overnighted me a check and asked that I put it in my bank account and when the funds became available, I needed to transfer the money to a woman so that she could send me all my work equipment. I instally knew it was a scam. I got the check overnight and was bothered all … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-10-08 06:43:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | A response on craigslist to a car I have listed Scammer Information I have a vehicle for sale on craigslist. On 10-03-13, I recieved an email stating
Contact me at mjgoody120 (at )gmail . com or text (207) 517-0079 with your firm price. Thanks
Emailed him at adress, and this is what I recieved back
I got your response. Well, I have read through your ad and from what I have seen,it is priced favorably compared to others so I want you to consider it sold to me because I am ready to offer you the demanded price. I am Tech Sgt Mark Jones(… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-07 21:59:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Car Wrapping Advertising Scammer Information Claims they will give you $500 a week for car advertising, they send you a check and have you deposit it and send the money to a car technician. The check lands up bouncing and before you know it will just the one check your in the hole $1999. Don't fall for it I did and now I have to make up money.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tularosa, NM, United States 2013-10-07 14:38:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Text messages from 920-245-3905 Scammer Information Posted an item on las cruces craigslist (http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/) and hollomanyardsales.com (bookoo)(http://www.hollomanyardsales.com). Received a text asking if I still had the item. Then received a text stating he/her wanted to buy and send a pick-up agent as soon as I send an email associated with my paypal account so they could set up a cash transfer. Said if I didn't have paypal it was easy to set up; and sent me a link, wanted it done asap because it was for… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Las Vegas, NV, United States 2013-10-07 13:25:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | office admin Scammer Information Looking for work and came across this ad thru craigslist. Too good to be true but sounded very fishy. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fargo, ND, United States 2013-10-05 22:24:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information Was selling a motorcycle on Craiglist. Received an Email from Barbara555220@gmail.com, identical to other posted. Was using Paypal for the transaction. Individual said they sent additional funds above the asking price and wanted a portion of the funds sent by Western Union. Transaction was cancelled.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perry, MI, United States 2013-10-05 13:15:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RV Sale on Craigs List Scammer Information 2003 Rockwood 232 ROO posted for sale on Craigs List. Checked into the model number of the camper to learn more about the weight and floor plan and found it has a history of being used in a scam. Then I noticed that the email I was sent was just the same as the one used in previous scams.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tulsa, OK, United States 2013-10-04 16:41:36 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | person wanted to send me a check in the mail for something he hasn't even seen yet,asking for personal info Scammer Information > Hello how are you doing? Is Check a fine form of payment, then after > it clears your Bank i'll arrange for a mover to come over for the pick up? > If you are OK with it, let me have your name and address to send the > payment to and a mobile number to contact you at. What is your final > price? Larry - See more at: http://www.scamdex.com/ScamTipReports/11550#sthash.Su6TnQGH.dpuf… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-03 20:14:07 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist job posting Scammer Information A few days after I applied to an assistant bookkeeper job posting on Craigslist in the Fresno, CA,area I received this email in response. I felt it was too good to be true and did some Google-ing and I came across this website. Below is the email I received from John S. Langford, the "Independent Director" of Micro-Coax, Inc.:
I got your resume and it has been reviewed by Human Resources. I am happy to inform you that after close consideration with your resume, you have b… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | kris Portland, OR, United States 2013-10-03 16:27:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2000 gmc blazer jimmy $3,500 112,000 miles low miles 4x4 Scammer Information I have a listing on Craigslist. People reply to me thru Craigslist so they don't have my actual email.
If the scamer contacts you and you reply now they have your real email address.
my email from this person
Available..IF YES contact edwardp220(at)GMAIL.COM with your price.
Sent from my iPad.
Number one my price is posted in the listing. Don't reply to this type of response to your listing. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Swarthmore, PA, United States 2013-10-01 23:49:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 JAYCO JAY FEATHER trailers - $2240 YEARS 2007 AND 2005 Scammer Information ad placed throughout country on craigslist and RV websites trying to sell a 2007 or 2005 Jayco Jay Feather Trailer for $2,240. Individual responds that if you are interested, you should send your contact information to them, so they can set up a "google wallet" account for purchase of trailer. They will then have "google wallet" contact you to set up the purchase/transport of vehicle.
Scammer used different email addresses and placed different ads once they were flagged … Read Full Report ⇒ |