TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Madison Heights, VA, United States 2013-06-14 10:57:36 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Untitled Rental Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:10351 Scammer Information From: Shaw, Ricky
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 5:41 AM
Subject: Can I trust you?
My name is Staff Sgt. Andrew Lester. I am an American soldier that served in the US military in Iraq with the army and I have some amount that I want to move out of Iraq that I need your help with. Please reach me at ssgt_andrewlester@rogers.com as this mail was sent from my colleague's email box
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| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-06-13 23:52:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Jerry Hugo / Paypal scam Scammer Information Posted my uncle's boat for sale and received an email saying person was interested and got a reply that was verbatim to another person who reported this as a scam. Now I'm sorry I put my uncle's phone number down. Hope it doesn't cause any problems for him. Beware of anyone named Jerry Hugo saying he's buying for his son who just graduated.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-06-13 22:24:38 Generic/Unspecified Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | House for rent on craigslist Scammer Information Good Morning,
How are you doing? I really hope i am not getting back to you very late about the house you want to rent, I had to leave Maple Grove, MN in a hurry due to my recent promotion and it involves me working in different states. My family and i just moved from Maple Grove, MN. We intend selling the house if we find a Tenant that would be ready for a lease to own after a year in the house, if not, then we will continue with normal rentals. We have made the monthly ren… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Grimes, IA, United States 2013-06-13 15:13:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Car Ad Scammer Information Offered to pay full price for a car advertised on Craigslist as a gift for his dad. Asking for address and paypal details. Won't accept a call as he claims he's deaf.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Phoenix, AZ, United States 2013-06-12 17:13:16 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 3br 2ba home rent to own $600 a month, Goodyear az Scammer Information So glad I found this site! My husband and I were about to "rent to own" our first home, it seemed too good to be true, $600 a month all utilities included, 3br 2ba.. He could never talk through phone call, as it would get static and drop, He kept encouraging us and telling us we wouldn't regret it. Telling us to send him the down payment and first months rent totaling $1200 through Walmart moneygram. When I found this site, I saw his number only with different names, and diff… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Madison, TN, United States 2013-06-11 18:39:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Received TEXT regarding Craigslist RV Add Scammer Information Sent me a long text willing to pay full price for RV on Craigslist plus pay PayPal fees. Said he was buying for his dad as a surprise. Listed his email/PayPal address as gioriovaoni160@gmail.com. Identical text received 2 weeks ago on similar item. Phone number (815-780-9585) is a Google Voice Account. SCAMMER 100%… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Newark, OH, United States 2013-06-10 16:12:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs list selling John Deere Tractor Scammer Information Hi,
You should consider it sold .Actually ,I am buying it for
someone and payment would be through PayPal . I am working in a ship
and presently, i am out to sea.So it is a pick up agent that would be
coming for the pick up.So 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 a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-06-07 13:47:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam email from "Larry Moore" Scammer Information Received this email response after posting an ad for a washer/dryer on Craigslist:
"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"
He sounded a bit fishy, so I Googled his email address which led me to the Scamdex website.
To m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Laconia, NH, United States 2013-06-07 00:57:08 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | I was selling a car and received a text Scammer Information Sent text messages regarding a vehicle for sale.
Text#1
Hello, kindly let me know the condition and availability of this AD. Thanks, Scott
Text#2
Thanks you for getting back to me, can you assure me that I will not be disappointed if I buy this car as a Birthday gift for my Dad? as in couple of months, the contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. but i'm able to access my mail. I'm ready to pay your asking price but no in cash in person beca… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous High Point, NC, United States 2013-06-05 00:33:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2002 Airstream Bambi Scammer Information Sent this same email to me concering 2002 Airstream bambi
I want to be honest with you, the camper is in perfect condition and looks great. It has been well cared for and needs nothing. The length of the 2002 Bambi Airstream is 16 feet and sleeps 3 persons in it. I have dropped my price to $1,948 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! I need to sell it before 20th of June when I will be deployed to a US Forces Japan ( http://www.usfj.mil ) base for an entire year.
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| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-06-04 19:35:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:10213 Scammer Information I had a motorcycle for sale in Memphis Craigslist. He texted me offering to pay full price with a check that would clear before I shipped the bike. I figured him for a scammer and told him the price had gone up $500. He readily agreed to pay the increase and then I knew it was a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jennifer Garden Grove, CA, United States 2013-06-02 19:15:42 Charity scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RE Our Personal Donation Scammer Information The Email tells me that "this is not a scam" "It is 100% true" and they chose me from a list of Microsoft email owners and I don't have a Microsoft email domain name. and that they are going to donate 2,000,000,00.USD to me if I send them my name, address and phone number to send the money and I have to turn around and donate the money to some other people in "my country" thay is the only stipulation.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Ann Arbor, MI, United States 2013-06-02 16:01:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | suspicious response to Craigslist posting. She was reported to Scamdex 5 days earlier, and phone number is out of California. Scammer Information My craigslist posting specifically said "please type the word "green" into the subject heading so I know it's a real person and not a scam, and this was not followed, plus it had the feel of a generated-response. I checked here and found this same email used 5 days previously in a scam, with a phone number that was in California. I was selling a 5-piece furniture set in Detroit !… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Burleson, TX, United States 2013-05-29 20:36:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | The begging started one day and the next day the check bounced Scammer Information I was offering for sale a set of wheels and tires on Craigslist. I was contacted by email and asked to send information so that they can send me a check. The email requested my address and and phone number. No one ever physically show up at my addrees to examine the wheels & tires. Fraud indicator #1, no one physically looking at the merchandise.
I receive in the US postal a priority mail letter with tracking information and a check for a lot more than the listed value of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Portland, OR, United States 2013-05-29 12:46:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 brouder declan strikes again via craigslist Scammer Information Am okay with the price of the item.I will like the shipping to be handle by Post Office so i will add up the shipping cost,also I will be doing the payment Paypal money transfer. do send me your PayPal Email ID with Name or send me paypal money request to brouder.declan@yahoo.com.
To proceed with the payment for the item.
So i wait to read from you soon.
Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lubbock, TX, United States 2013-05-29 03:05:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Phishy response from Larry Moore Scammer Information Scammer responded to my craigslist ad with the same response given for others. Scammer seems to want an email response (it's a good bet mine has been put on a spam list since I responded - ugh):
Hello I'm interested,
I hope it's in good condition,
kindly send me an email at farrenjr@gmail.com.
Larry Moore Thank you.
Original craigslist post:http://lubbock.craigslist.org/msg/3832490782.html… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Manteca, CA, United States 2013-05-28 20:43:50 Generic/Unspecified Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Additional information about Larry Moore (farrenjr@gmail.com) Scammer Information Here is a second email I received from Mr. Larry Moore. In my last email I suggested he clean up his name and referred him to SCAMDEX. As you can see he did not.
Below from MR. Larry MOORE:
I have since receive the confirmation from my secretary and a
certified check which i believe is easier and faster has been issued
to your name and address as provided and would be delivered via FedEx
,but to my greatest surprise the payment was issued out to the sum of
$3500 instead o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fergus Falls, MN, United States 2013-05-28 16:44:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Offer to purchase my item from craigslist but can't come to look at it. Wants my name and address to havehis bank send out che Scammer Information Responded to a craigslist ad. He requested my name and address in order to have his bank send a check, even though he can't come and look at the item. DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR ADDRESS TO ANYONE YOU DON'T KNOW OR HAVEN'T TALKED TO PERSONALLY.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Soddy-Daisy, TN, United States 2013-05-28 15:05:43 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Receptionist position Scammer Information Hi,
Personal Assistant Needed Immediately
I am a member staff of American International Group, Inc. NYSE: AIG,
also known as AIG, is an American multinational insurance corporation.
Its corporate headquarters is reported as 180 Maiden Lane in New York
City and I have an immediate need for an organized, efficient, &
detail-oriented individual for the position of a Personal Assistant
due to my high workloads and busy work schedule.
Duties & Responsibilities:
I need … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Soddy-Daisy, TN, United States 2013-05-28 15:03:17 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Receptionist/mail clerk position Scammer Information Hello ,
How are you doing today? I’m very happy that you want to becoming part of our company by working for us. Thanks for the mail...I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time.Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS(nothing illegal)Shop for Gifts,Art works,Bill payment ( pay my bills on my behalf)Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Soddy-Daisy, TN, United States 2013-05-28 14:53:01 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Day shift appointment setter/receptionist Scammer Information Dear Applicant,
I am glad to inform you that the position you applied for has been filled and am now looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable, someone with good understanding and working skills as my Personal Assistant.
I am Jordan Jude.I'm Self employed..I am an importer by profession and I have been pretty successful in a handful of ventures I get involved in; from the angle of importing fabrics to various welfare and community service programs. I most very… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Spring, TX, United States 2013-05-28 00:35:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:10046 Scammer Information 1st Email:
Hello I'm interested, I hope it's in good condition,kindly send me an email at farrenjr@gmail.com. Larry Moore Thank you.
2nd Email :
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 pric… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Rochester, MN, United States 2013-05-26 13:28:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:10019 Scammer Information Asked if vehicle was still available. Said "Can you assure me I will not be disappointed...buying this for my nephew...I will have a pickup agent pick up the car...Do you have a paypal account."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Austin, TX, United States 2013-05-23 23:08:10 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 96th 750 Columbus Ave.New York, NY 10025 Scammer Information Here is the email that was received after emailing that person:
Greetings to you and your family, Thanks for your interest in our apartment, Our home is in perfect condition and ready for occupancy.
You might be surprised at the fact that i am renting my apartment out at a low price but i want you to know that i am not interested in the financial aspect, I and my family are in search for an occupant who knows what it means to own a home and who would take proper care of our… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Merrick, NY, United States 2013-05-23 15:24:14 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Rental Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9970 Scammer Information I responded to an apartment for rent on Craigslist he said western union him 700 n apt is mine I obv didn't send a dime but I'm sure there are gullible people that will,I hope not… Read Full Report ⇒ |