TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Eileen Somewhere in United States 2012-12-06 00:09:41 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   J Frank <nbvcgssks2@gmail.com>; Craigs list scammer Scammer Information Same as others posted- I had something for sale on Craigslist- he wrote from one email address (Ben Frank) asking if it was available. I wrote back yes. He wrote this:
"Hi
Thanks for your response. am glad you still have it up for sale, I'm
going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my secretary to
prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 -
6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or
cashier check so send me your … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Tim Somewhere in United States 2012-12-05 19:36:44 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Financial Officer Scammer Information I posted an ad on craigslist for part time work wanted. I began receiving numerous emails from people wanting me to do "payroll" work. Most of them were immediately recognizable as scams however, this one in particular is very convincing. The website is very professional done....a quick search of google for company info immediately raises questions. The company is real however, theyt have nothing to do with payroll services and/or finance.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-04 23:54:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:6560 Scammer Information I posted my old school car on craigslist for $2200 and I received a text message at 3:27am asking me to email him my final price. I told him I would take $2000 and he offered $2300. I thought that was kind of strange,so I googled the email address and found out it was a SCAM. Im glad I didnt seen any more info to this guy … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous San Jose, CA, United States 2012-12-04 22:06:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  SCAM with subject: $525 Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath w/fireplace (menlo park) Scammer Information First you get a response like:
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:47 AM, John Jacobs wrote:
Hello,
Thanks for your email . I'm John Jacobs the owner of the Apartment you are in renting.Actually I resided in the apartment with my family for some months and we moved away due to my transfer from my working place, my apartment is still available for rent for $525 per month including the utilities like hydro,washer and security,it is furnished.Right now I'm in West Af… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Axton, VA, United States 2012-12-04 15:07:46 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 Randy Sigley Scammer Information I found a great place to rent and was very excited. I am single mom and work very hard for my money. I have emails to prove ALL of this. Randy told me the place would be available December 20th. I offered to put down half of the deposit and sign a lease after I met him and saw the place. He seemed nice and no worse than any other landlord I've had. A few days later we met next door to my work and I read and signed a lease with him and gave him a check for half of the deposit.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Debbie Klimeck Napa, CA, United States 2012-12-04 02:18:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig'sList had a car for sale....tried to scam me Scammer Information The scam started with a text on my cell phone at 5:27am PST 12/3/12. The 2 texts were wanting to know if car I had listed was still available and to email back to mattjackson245@gmail.com. The car I have listed on CL is 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Convertible with 8 pics for $9500 obo. So I then emailed a response and then I received the email below a few hours later. Next, I was feeling weird and felt I needed to question this person. I called the number and left a message to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Milford, MA, United States 2012-12-03 22:01:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Mattjackson945@gmail.com Scammer Information person left text message. Uses broken english.Number left on text when put into Google led to this website.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jody Weathers Cleveland, OH, United States 2012-12-03 21:29:08 Charity scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Private Cash Solutions Is Bogus Scammer Information A Loan broker that gets you funds for business projects
I started the end of september still nothing even a call back
For more info drop me a line at 16781 chagrin rd 227 Shaker Heights,Ohio… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 19:28:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Alice Cage Craiglist scam Scammer Information I put an ad on craiglist...shortly after I receive an email from "Alice Cage" asking if I still had the item. I replied that I did, and then I received the following email- "Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good
condition and that i will not be disappointed with it. i will love to
buy this item.i want to be the best offer by adding $100 to your money
then keep other offers off,where i am i don't have access to my bank
account and i have acc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous West Bloomfield, MI, United States 2012-12-03 16:54:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist item for sale Scammer Information Inquired about motorcycle for sale on Craigslist. Offered more than asking price then when things no longer made sense said I owed money for transport company … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 14:53:14 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 overpay check or MO craigslist used desktop computer Scammer Information Email from above
Hi,
Am glad it's available. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your phone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ron Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 04:48:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | For Sale Ad For Motorhome Scammer Information Offered to pay full price for my motorhome. Said he was an Oceanographjer and on his way out to sea. Said I should sign up for Pay Pal and he would have someone meet me and would send a check. Sounded "FISHY".… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lewisburg, WV, United States 2012-12-02 16:44:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Louis lambert Craig's list Scammer Information Contacted me about a car on Craig's list. Apparently many people have been scammed by this guy wanting your Paypal account to transfer money in to and take your item.
"Hi,
Still available on the market ? i am interested and a prompt reply would be appreciated.
Louis ..."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Axton, VA, United States 2012-12-01 16:26:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist houses for Rent, $585 Scammer Information I guess Randy is at it again. He has stolen $400 from me. He is also saying that I am in breach of my lease (I was scheduled to move in on December 20th) because of a late pet deposit. I tried paying this payment on time, but he ignored my email attempts to find out how to pay him. He contacted me three days later with his banking account number and I deposited the money via BillPay. He said he never received it and is holding me in breach. I offered to pay him in person. He … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Timothy Moore Somewhere in United States 2012-11-30 13:41:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1979 cj7 for sale Scammer Information
Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest, i wanted to buy this for my farther, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am leaving any moment from now.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sandy Ramona, CA, United States 2012-11-29 23:41:57 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Craigslist Scam: $525 Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath w/fireplace (menlo park) and $545 Spacious 1 bedroom 1 bath with small OFFICE Scammer Information THESE ARE SCAM ROOM RENTAL ADS:
525 Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath w/fireplace (menlo park)
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Date: 2012-11-27, 4:20PM PST
Reply to this post Reply to: vdvsj-3439351770@hous.craigslist.org[Errors when replying to ads?]
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Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath in a gated complex with on-site coin-operated laundry, storag… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Nashville, TN, United States 2012-11-29 21:51:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Craigslist scammer Scammer Information She claims that she is an oceanist and that she is not in town but needs to buy things for her father. She says she can only pay through paypal but then asks you to pay her delivery guy in advance for her (sometimes through Western Union). She also claims she has no online banking and she doesn't have her credit cards with her...imagine that. She goes by multiple names. I think she changes her last name to your first name if you don't fall for her scam the first time.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous North Augusta, SC, United States 2012-11-29 18:17:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | cheep car Scammer Information post on craigs list for nice vehicle with incredibly low price. email them and ask where it can be seen and you get this canned reply that doesn't answer question. they require payment through "ebay" and say the vehicle will be shipped to you!
Re: ••**••**••**••2005 Honda Accord EX ••**••**••**•• - $2650
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in buying my car. My 2005 Honda Accord… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Marcus Hook, PA, United States 2012-11-28 20:03:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scam for small item Scammer Information I posted an add on Craigslist for a small household item (under $50) and received this response via email, from J Frank Email Address nbvcgssks2@gmail.com :
Hi
Thanks for your response. am glad you still have it up for sale, I'm
going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my secretary to
prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 -
6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or
cashier check so send me your inf… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Honolulu, HI, United States 2012-11-27 05:20:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | steven gash Scammer Information Tried to sell a car on Craigslist and received a response from "stevegash143101@gmail.com". We emailed back and forth for several days. He said he wanted to buy the car, without ever seeing it, and insisted on paying through paypal. See his last email below...exactly the same email sent to others on this website. Beware of this guy!
From: steven gash [stevegash143101@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 4:13 PM
To: XXXXXX
Subject: Re: FW: 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sp… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steven Honolulu, HI, United States 2012-11-27 02:47:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Automobile Listing Scam Scammer Information I'm in the process of selling my automobile on Craigslist. I posted a listing on Sunday, within the day I got an e-mail from Steve Gash, stevegash143101@Gmail.com. His e-mail reads as followed:
Just viewed your listing and will like to purchase it .please what is the condition and more detail of it.
I responded suspciously in adressing his questions, arranging a viewing of the automobile and building an awareness of a potential buyer. Again he responded, however, by reading… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Huntsville, AL, United States 2012-11-26 15:29:47 Identity Theft Craigslist (craiglist.com) | interested in purchasing your motor Scammer Information Looking to buy your engine,thanks for pictures(never sent any)need your pay pal Id. And pic up address.this guy is searching Craig's list.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cicero, IL, United States 2012-11-24 10:33:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Re: Inuit eskimo kayak - $2000 (anywhere) Scammer Information Iv ask for him to call me if he was serious in buying where then he wrote this n never made the call.>>---> sorry i can only make the payment via the bank business check for security reason and the check will only takes two to three days before it's clear as i was informed at bank, you can also call me at (435) 554-8573, you can send me a text message as well, i will get back to me you as soon as possible.
Then On Nov 20, 2012, at 11:01 PM, Gerry Wollam … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Redmond, WA, United States 2012-11-21 20:32:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Responded to our Craigslist Ad - We checked google search for Brian Taylor & noticed scam alert Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that it's in good state and i will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest, i wanted to buy this for my Son and i want it to be a surprise gift for him, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am on my way right now.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anyti… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Antoinette Somewhere in United States 2012-11-21 20:28:33 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | An computer service provider ad on Craigslist Scammer Information I apologize i could not write back sooner, am actually on a 2-8 weeks radio therapy treatment which takes most of my scheduled hours. I did drop off the check as promised via FedEx Express mail delivery. Here is the tracking numbers i got at the Federal Express Office ( 7940-9056-1154 ) You may track online using the link below so you can make yourself available at time of delivery. http://www.fedex.com/us/Once you have the check, You may go ahead to deposit it and once it cl… Read Full Report ⇒ |