TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Sylmar, CA, United States 2013-05-09 11:43:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craigs List scammer Scammer Information Replied to my CL selling bike and emailed me, asked me to email him directly at his email instead of using CL's anonymizer. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous New Canaan, CT, United States 2013-05-09 01:55:09 Dating Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Con man on Creigslist Scammer Information This guy is a pro, he is very good looking and innocent. but he will do anything for money, He will contact you and be sweet ask for a quick loan, if you let him in your home he will steal anything he thinks he can take of value. He's addicted to drugs, and is a sociopath and has been arrested in New Jersey Their are reports of him from NJ to Florida, Don't believe a word he says. I am not the only one I have been contacted by others. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-05-08 16:47:58 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Keith Williams Computer Support Scam - Craigslist Scammer Information Offered to pay $800 to update the operating software on new PCs that would be shipped to my house for my son to update. After explaining to my son, that this was a scam, he went ahead and committed to doing the work. The first check arrived early this week, was confirmed as a valid active business account with Wells Fargo. And then the second check arrived from the same person with a different address today.
The check was an exact duplicate.
The checks were not cashed an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Benbrook doesn\'t fall for this crap Atlanta, GA, United States 2013-05-07 21:42:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Chris Dawson scam Scammer Information Hello,How are you doing,My name is Chris Dawson,Do you still have the ( 2002 suziki 250gz motorcycle - $2000 (Benbrook) ) Thanks for the swift response, just to let you know that am okay with the condition and price of the item, am ready (2/2)for its purchase am buying this as a Gift and my form of payment will be by Pay pal.What is your final price u are selling it? Do get back to me asap.(Good to read from you,Am OK with the price you are selling… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-05-07 17:36:32 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Job Scam - receptionist/office assistant Scammer Information The ad is placed looking for an office assistant or receptionist for various businesses. I replied to 2 (two) ads - one for a Eye Clinic Office Assistant and the other for a Pest Control receptionist. The response to each email was identical:
Dear Applicant,
I'm looking for someone that can be prudent and reliable to work with, Someone with good understanding to work as Personal Assistant .This position is home-based for 3weeks since am out of the country on a business trip… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sandy, OR, United States 2013-05-06 23:50:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Cashiers check with third party pick up Scammer Information I advertised My boat for sale on Craigslist for sale for 2500.00 and was contacted by Gerry Wollman from Magna Utah who sent me a fake business check from a real business in Maryland for 5890.00 and wanted me to send a payment to Diana Thacker (1130 Academy Cir Dandridge TN 37725 who works at Lance Shipping Company for shipping plus any remainder of the money minus fees and gas money for myself so I wanted to work out other methods of payment with the shipping company so he g… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Long Beach, CA, United States 2013-05-06 12:35:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9607 Scammer Information Roy called about a bike we had on craigslist made it sound like he was really intrested in the bike and said he would pay for the bike and 50 dollars extra to take the add off and that he would send someone to the house to pick it up as he was in Houston but the number he gave us was from california he said he was working in a high tech job and he couldnt talk on the phone or give details..just seemed to good to be true so i looked up number. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Harrisburg, NC, United States 2013-05-06 01:44:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Moving Scam Scammer Information contacted me in response to a subleasing ad i placed on craigslist and introduced herself gave me her age place of birth and so forth, she was very insistant on me giving her my address so that her dad could send payment for the apartment because she claimed to be currently living in Hawaii and needed for me to accept the delivery of her furniture and car. Her message was exactly worded as some of the others I have saw on this site except for the name.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fremont, CA, United States 2013-05-05 15:29:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9584 Scammer Information "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"
In general, if someone ask to buy something full price without seeing it in person. It raises a red flag. They'll pay by check, maybe to have a trace of your bank account that cleared? … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Willingboro, NJ, United States 2013-05-02 23:01:12 Nigerian/419 Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Offer to buy my tv Scammer Information
Re: Fwd: Toshiba 56" HD TV
From:
Maicon Beaverson
To:
Penny Murphy
Date:
Thu, May 2, 2013 11:03 am
Good morning,
The payment will deliver to you this morning via UPS courier
service with the tracking # ( 1Z4106570199626633 ). I already have you
informed that the mover shipping funds was added to the check so I
want you to proceed in getting the payment deposit/cash,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-05-02 17:31:14 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Overpayment Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9533 Scammer Information Listed a car on Craigslist. Recieved email saying was interested and would send a check via UPS. Recieved check bogus check for $2150.00 over. Uses name Maicon Beaverson no known contact other than email. Check sent from Anna Kravetz, Scottsdale, Az. Wants difference sent to Ivan Gomaz in California. Check written upon American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Contacted FTC. Shredded check. Beware!!!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jeff Berlin, CT, United States 2013-05-02 15:35:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Mike Cordova Taylor - dcalmd3@gmail.com Scammer Information I posted an Ad on Craigslist to sell my Canon 7D camera for $1,250.00. Mike Cordova / Taylor replied via text from phone # 785 289 5206 wanting to buy it. He gave me his e-mail address to reply with details. dcalmd3@gmail.com I had already had all details on the Ad. He asked questions about the Camera that I already had in the Ad.
Mike wanted to use Paypal where I would make an Invoice and he would pay it. The he wanted me to ship the Camera to his son studying abroad … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in Canada 2013-05-02 07:07:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | ----- Original Message ----- From: brouder declan To: 5qfxp-3677773903@sale.craigslist.org Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 4:58 Scammer Information From: brouder declan
To: 5qfxp-3677773903@sale.craigslist.org
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 4:58 AM
Subject: camera
U still have the camera for sale What's your best price?
I answered-------
The best I can do is $70.
Let me know if you want it
His reply---
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 N… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Saint Joseph, MN, United States 2013-04-30 23:33:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Email Scam Scammer Information Hello! Sorry for my late response.. Let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now, I came to visit my son so i wont be able to meet with you but am ok with the condition as seen on the advert, I'll proceed in issuing a Check out to you and when you received the check , I will make arrangement for pick-up. So get back to me with below details asap.
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Phone Number:
Last Asking Price:
And as soon as this is provided, the pay… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tulare, CA, United States 2013-04-27 23:58:41 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | sacramento craigslist cell phone sale scam Scammer Information The phone number that is used on craigslist is 916-340-5755 and Nikol Okhotskiy is the name that is seen when he calls you back. He posted an ad for an HTC ONE S phone that was listed for $300. I met a Ukranian man at the Starbucks in Arden Mall. He told me everything was in perfect condition and the phone did still look brand new. He seemed to know a lot about phones but he left out the fact that the phone was defective and does not fully charge. The reason why I am posting … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-04-27 22:15:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9414 Scammer Information Thank you for your interest in purchasing my two 2005 Honda Rincon and trailer, I am selling them because I am in the military and my unit will be sent back to Afghanistan. I don't want them to get old in my garage. The price is low because I need to sell it before April 19st. The quads are in pristine condition, no accident history, clear title, no dents or dings and no scratches. Always adult driven and garaged, never abused or raced. If you are interested, they are still a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-04-26 19:35:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +7 2002 Bambi Airstream $2,500 Scammer Information Hi,
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.I have dropped my price to $1,934 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! I need to sell it before 10th of May when I will be deployed to a US Forces Japan ( http://www.usfj.mil ) base for an entire year.
I decided that the financial part will be managed by eBay, which means you will have a 7 days inspection period before committing to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Millerstown, PA, United States 2013-04-26 16:42:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | TRIEDTOSCAMUS Scammer Information Selling bike
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 .
On 4/25/13, craigslist 3766366619 wr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Plainfield, IL, United States 2013-04-26 15:36:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist to purchase a vehicle Scammer Information He originally contacts a potential vehicle seller with this email:
Hello,
I am very much interested in buying your item which i saw on craigslist. Is the item still up for sale? Let me know asap.
Thanks
Best regards
Michael.
Upon your reply, he follows up posing as an oceanographer trying to buy this vehicle for his son and his job has a no call policy, but he can receive emails...
Hello,
Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that it's in good sta… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Weaverville, NC, United States 2013-04-25 14:51:26 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +8 Receptionist__$16/hr Scammer Information I answered the CL ad, got a message the following day, apparently hiring me for the job. It looked fake, so I called the company and asked if there was an Independent Director there named John S. Langford. They recognized the name, not because he's employed with them, but because this scam was tried a few months ago. He managed to get personal info from several people and clean out their bank accounts.
Here's the text from the email I got back. The original CL notice has app… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Bedford, TX, United States 2013-04-24 22:54:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Subject: 1BR apt in Le Marais Scammer Information -----Original Message-----
From: ROGER FRADIN [mailto:rogerfradin@honeywellinternational.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:05 AM
To: Mendiola, Shirlene
Subject: RE: 1BR apt in Le Marais
Hi Shirlene,
Pleased to read from you and thanks for your interest. My apartment is still available for both short/long renting, so its suitable for your proposed duration but what's your move in date?. A little more about the apartment, its located inside a 17th century residence with… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Girardota, Antioquia, Colombia 2013-04-24 22:01:21 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Job Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9344 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 Barry Jones 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 of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Seattle, WA, United States 2013-04-24 20:33:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:9341 Scammer Information Craigslist post for motorcycle
I will LIKE to purchase it out rightly,i want to be the best offer by adding 100$ to your money then keep other offers off and I will be paying you via my payza account,I will also like you to send me yourPayza details(Payza e-mail address) so i can effect payment to you right awa and make sure you get back to me so that we can arrange for pick up as i will like the item to be picked,so no shipping included as i have arrange for how is going t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Milford, NH, United States 2013-04-24 14:02:11 Lottery Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Annette Qvisgaard (ANNQ) Scammer Information email stated: My wife Violet and I Allen Large won 11.3M USD in a lottery 6-49 in July, 2010 and we have decided to donate the sum of 2M USD to you. Contact us via our personal email for more information for more details (violet_foundation@hotmail.com) You can verify our story by visiting the web page below-http:www.ctvnews.ca/n-s-couple-gives-away-11m-in-lottery-winnings-1.570916… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Christy Kirkland, Quebec, Canada 2013-04-24 02:24:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 Forest Sandpiper for $1950 on craigslist Scammer Information Me and my husband fell for this scam.....Also out $2105.....with the cost of sending moneygram.....wish I would have seen this website first....:(...............I want to hunt them down!!!!!!
Hello ,
Thank you for contacting me about my 2001 Forest River Sandpiper 28ft. Slide-Out Travel Trailer that I have for sale. This RV home is in great shape (ONLY 5500 LBS Features: Dinette , Couch , Sleeping Space, Refrigerator and much more ).This is a one owner RV , title is clear.… Read Full Report ⇒ |