TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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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 Information 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 office now."
The second message from 'her' states that she has 2 kids needing tutoring lessons. "Is the tutor lesson still available? we are planning to relocate here and i want my children to attend your tutorial while i am … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Information 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 express overnight shipment"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2013-09-28 20:38:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scammer William Cameron Scammer Information 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 because he was moving to Florida. Exchanged a few emails and 1 phone call, and after that, I searched his name on the internet and came across several mugshots and other complaints about this person. Be aware! He has been a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Columbia, SC, United States 2013-09-25 04:24:33 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 personal assistant - david jordan Scammer Information 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 interested.
I have gone through your email and am quite impressed, i think you are the right person for this job. I have had a previous Personal assistant who has been very commendable in her activities and who has been part of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Columbia, SC, United States 2013-09-25 02:44:16 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | personal assistant Scammer Information Scammer said of personal assistant job that sent fraudulent check to me.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cambridge, MA, United States 2013-09-24 21:41:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist purchase Scammer Information 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 PayPal "additional funds deposited into your account" for $1,100 for insurance; request to send $1,100 to shipping agent for "insurance."
All emails trace to the same IP address: 209.85.147.18
Email addresses: jdmorfly@gmail.c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Orlando, FL, United States 2013-09-24 18:59:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam Scammer Information 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 son. Please send my name, address, phone number and asking price and as soon as he gets that info he will overnight a check to me. The last line says I need you to be honest with the sale as I am a God fearing person. The oth… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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" Scammer Information 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 towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival home. I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore on a project, So i won't be able to come and inspect it or call ,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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 YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS TO SEND THE PAYMENT
> TO AND A MOBILE NUMBER TO CONTACT YOU AT. WHAT IS YOUR FINAL PRICE? LARRY
I could see this was going to be overpayment scam with me paying the "mover". You don't need a "mover" to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert Central Point, OR, United States 2013-09-23 00:42:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 JOHN DEERE 4300 4X4 COMPACT $2300 Scammer Information They post to CraigsList offering to sell a car, tractor, boat, etc. at 75% below market value.
They then tell you that they have setup a deal with Google Wallet. You are to go to your local MoneyGram office and send them the cash.
I advise you to tell the money gram clerk that you are sending the money to a relative or a friend because if they know that the money are being sent for on-line transaction you are going to pay fee of almost 250$. So, you will not have to pay an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Information 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. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Melissa Pensacola, FL, United States 2013-09-21 18:37:16 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | cl add about apersonal assistant Scammer Information 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 and will call the company to see if there will be an office in Pensacola no reply and i told him he will be caught eventually and i have a photo of him and personal information. He will turn himself in if not his personal info… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Prineville, OR, United States 2013-09-19 21:43:16 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | personal assistant John S. Langford Independent Director Scammer Information 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 assignments earlier. I also explained i will be back in 2 weeks so we can meet. if you do not want to continue with the job i would request the check canceled Advice
On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 7:54 AM, Personal … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cologne, MN, United States 2013-09-19 19:45:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Duck Boat for Sale on Craigslist Scammer Information 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, 10:33:47 AM CDT
To:
Subject: Re: Boat
I am ready to buy it now for my son as a surprise promise gift,And due to the nature of my work,phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kathryn Staples Rincon, GA, United States 2013-09-19 11:01:08 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist - Maicon Beaverson Scammer Information 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 course of several weeks, the person(s) would contact me intermittently as to why the money had not been sent. The person also uses the lines "I am a God fearing person" and "I recently lost my mother to cancer" to make them … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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 containers but want to be sure that what I am getting is as advertised. Is there any way that I can see the unit prior to purchasing and where this is located? I am sure if you were getting something like a car etc you would want… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Grove, OK, United States 2013-09-18 23:01:31 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Receptionist/Office Assistant Scammer Information 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 for radio frequency and microwave applications. It offers cable assemblies, cables, connectors, delay lines, and metal clad fibers. The company serves defense, satellite, telecommunications, and test and measurement markets… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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, with a price that's far under the norms for a Honda (the 2006 Hondas advertised here normally sells for $6,500 to over $10,000). This scammer offers the car for about $1940. The scam includes a phony email from Google Wallet (… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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. Scammer Information 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 just type his name in and poof this forum pops up first. Well Im no fool and no one pulls nothing like this over me cause of flaws that a 13 year old can spot out.
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TOM CHAN
CHINA CON… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada 2013-09-16 15:16:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | My truck for sale Scammer Information I'm interested in the listed ad and is it still available. You should reply me to my personal email address : barbara555220@gmail.com .
Thanks
Barbara… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tacoma, WA, United States 2013-09-16 03:50:38 Pet Adoption Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Yorkie Puppies available Scammer Information Pet delivery scam, they try to make you pay for a pet + delivery + insurance and you never get the pet.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Denver, CO, United States 2013-09-15 19:14:21 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Administrative Assistant needed. Scammer Information I was looking for employment and I was bombarded by several emails as the one pasted below.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Abbeville, LA, United States 2013-09-12 22:40:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Office Assistant/Receptionist (lafayette) Scammer Information fraudulent job advertisement… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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. Scammer Information 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, Karen Landron, to pretend that they are really Karen Landron. Don't send her money!
Here is her first email.
Thanks for your prompt response, Am so happy for your quick
response..I understand your explanation. A little … Read Full Report ⇒ |