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| Anonymous
Denver, CO, United States
2013-09-30 07:09:27
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   fake tutoring request in response to my ad offering tutoring services Scammer says she has two kids, though 'her' story evolved. The first email, sent via craigslist was "Can you be available to tutor my son for a months,if yes provide me your alternative email address so that I can contact you regarding it when i get to of... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Castro Valley, CA, United States
2013-09-29 15:46:26
Rental Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  $895 / 3br - 1335ft Wonderfully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on very large lot., (chico) scammer purports to want to rent home. "I spoke with my wife about this and we thought it would be good if you can make payment through Money Gram to my secretary and send the keys and documents to you which would take about 24hrs as it would be an expres... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
2013-09-28 20:38:55
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scammer William Cameron Person responded to a "wanted" ad that I posted on Craigslist, from another state, claiming he could have it delivered to me for a cheap price. He said he would deliver it first, then I could wire him money after the fact. He said he wanted to sell it fast... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Columbia, SC, United States
2013-09-25 04:24:33
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 personal assistant - david jordan Scammer
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David Jordan | Email Address:
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Hello,
I am replying back to your message concerning the job posted on Craigslist in which you're interested in,your application was received, unfortunately the position already been filled, but there's another position to be filled, if you will be intere... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Columbia, SC, United States
2013-09-25 02:44:16
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | personal assistant Scammer
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David Jordan | Email Address:
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Scammer said of personal assistant job that sent fraudulent check to me.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Cambridge, MA, United States
2013-09-24 21:41:41
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist purchase Responds to craigslist ad; sends fake PayPal "funds have been deposited into your account;" claims to have deposited $900 to be sent to a shipping agent; requests that you send through Western Union the $900 to the shipping agent; sends additional fake Pay... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Orlando, FL, United States
2013-09-24 18:59:32
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam This person contacted me regarding an item I had for sale. I did a search on the name because something didnt see right to me and right away a scam came up with this name Maicon Beaverson. Email said that he wasnt in town right now was just here to visit s... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Santee, CA, United States
2013-09-24 16:49:39
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Attempted to Buy a Car through "pick up agent" Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-09-23 21:29:24
Overpayment Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:12293 I am selling a pair of tires on CL. Here is the "set up" email to me:
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 Y... ⇒ more |
| Robert
Central Point, OR, United States
2013-09-23 00:42:12
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 JOHN DEERE 4300 4X4 COMPACT $2300 They post to CraigsList offering to sell a car, tractor, boat, etc. at 75% below market value.
They then tell you that they have setup a deal with Google Wallet. You are to go to your local MoneyGram office and send them the cash.
I advise you to tell t... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Marion, IL, United States
2013-09-22 21:47:09
Auction/eBay Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Text message about item for sale on Craigslist Scammer
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Gerry Wollam | Email Address:
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He responded to a Craigslist ad telling me he was too far away to come personally, but he'd send me a check and make arrangements for shipping. Same old crap I've seen dozens of times. ... ⇒ more |
| Melissa
Pensacola, FL, United States
2013-09-21 18:37:16
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | cl add about apersonal assistant Regardind a personal Assistant 500 weekly job. after the money was put into my account Mr. Langford told me to go get a green dot card and put a thousand dollars on it and thats what caught my attention. So i emailed him and told him i did some research an... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Prineville, OR, United States
2013-09-19 21:43:16
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | personal assistant John S. Langford Independent Director On Sep 19, 2013, at 9:09 AM, Admin Office wrote:
We do not involve in illegal activities. The position and the assignments given to you is 100% legitimate.I explained payroll will send you funds and i will send you assignmen... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Cologne, MN, United States
2013-09-19 19:45:50
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Duck Boat for Sale on Craigslist Glad that I could check this out. I thought the email seemed too good. Who buys something without inspecting it first? Why so adamant about using paypal? Glad I didn't get scammed.
From: Barbara Joe
Date: September 19, 2013, 10:3... ⇒ more |
| Kathryn Staples
Rincon, GA, United States
2013-09-19 11:01:08
Overpayment Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist - Maicon Beaverson Same as others, I received the exact same emails word for word with the exception of the item description I had posted on Craigslist. I was contacted initially to see if the item was still available and when I responded I was emailed directly. Over the c... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Mount Juliet, TN, United States
2013-09-19 02:15:38
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fishy feeling when I was told I could not see the trailer to purchase Recent email thread I sent to seller... And of course no response! Too good to be true.
Natasha,
My email sent to you I wasn't aware that you have moved out of the area. My apologies. I am not sure how shipping companies operate with the cargo contain... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Grove, OK, United States
2013-09-18 23:01:31
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Receptionist/Office Assistant 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 been accepted and given provision appointment.
About US:
Micro-Coax, Inc. offers transmission line solutions... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2013-09-18 16:57:11
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | CRAIG'S LIST HONDA 2006 CAR AD INVOLVING SCAMMER Rose661@live.com The following Craig's List Honda 2006 ad postings from Rose661@live.com are all suspicious because the listings are for what appears to be the same car, same picture, listed as a local car for sale, yet advertised simultaneously in more than 20 states, wi... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
2013-09-17 06:43:01
Wills/Probate Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 I have been trying to reach you. Now really what kind of idiot falls for this and to top it off why would he even continue to try this crap!? Well this is what he said and I'm 18 only and had seen major issues with his email that set off a red flag saying this is all just bull shyt, I jus... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada
2013-09-16 15:16:15
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | My truck for sale I'm interested in the listed ad and is it still available. You should reply me to my personal email address : barbara555220@gmail.com .
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Barbara... ⇒ more |
| No Name
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
2013-09-16 11:25:11
Rental Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | someone told me thank goodness before any $ was lost He/she tries to rent your place, tells you a ceck fo too much was sent and asks for the unused balance to be Western Unioned back to them. Meantime, check bounces & you are stuck for it all... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Tacoma, WA, United States
2013-09-16 03:50:38
Pet Adoption Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Yorkie Puppies available Pet delivery scam, they try to make you pay for a pet + delivery + insurance and you never get the pet.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Denver, CO, United States
2013-09-15 19:14:21
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Administrative Assistant needed. I was looking for employment and I was bombarded by several emails as the one pasted below.... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Abbeville, LA, United States
2013-09-12 22:40:57
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Office Assistant/Receptionist (lafayette) fraudulent job advertisement... ⇒ more |
| Jason
Riverton, UT, United States
2013-09-11 22:43:01
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 "demo rage" moving company. Doctor who works with UNAIDS. She never answered our questions directly. Something definitely odd about the whole thing. Don't know the full details of scam but after so many attempts to get answers, we terminated correspondence with her/he/it. They used a real girl's facebook page,... ⇒ more |
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