TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Fall River, MA, United States 2012-11-19 15:21:46 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Craigslist Furniture Scammer Information Email from Scammer:
Hello,
I hope you are fine and alright. I have been busy myself but doing great. There is something i think i must bring to your notice.
After a reconciliation of my account , i discovered that somehow my assistant must have over paid you. The payment that was meant for another transaction was added to your money, however i want to believe i wont have a problem with you.
Please once you receive your payment, i will like you to deduct your money and … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Matt Dyson Somewhere in United States 2012-11-12 17:30:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist - ToddJoel19@live.com to purchse toolbox from Chattanooga, TN Scammer Information I listed a toolbox in the Baton Rouge Craigslist website. This guy, Toddjoel19@live.com responded to the ad wanting to buy the toolbox, but I needed to open a Google checkout account and he would arrange for the toolbox to pick up. This whole thing sounded suspicious so we searched his name on the internet and found this website with the exact same situation from other Craigslist sellers. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous North Augusta, SC, United States 2012-11-12 02:46:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  to cheap Scammer Information Hi Sxxxx,
I apologize for my late reply. As I told you in my first email I want to sell it ASAP. I got a new job and moved to Lincoln NE for a new start here with my parents. The car is already at the shipping company in Lincoln crated and ready for delivery. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to try it out prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something you don't like about it you can send i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | john zito New York, NY, United States 2012-11-11 17:07:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Wisconsin - 2000 Prevost Marathon $99,000 (that should'a told me right there) Scammer Information almost exactly the same - word for word - but with the vehicle changed - I couldn't find this data on your site though, until a friend showed me how to look at a cached copy of the page - did she have it removed? It should be not allowed.
This lady had a great story but didn't tie up her loose ends....the ad was posted Houston, she has a house in Wisconsin, but lives in Anchorage?...below is the ad... Below that are the two emails I received from her...I spoke with her and as… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Grand Rapids, MI, United States 2012-11-11 14:59:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Used vehicle on Craigslist Scammer Information Selling 2003 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup 4-door.
Says he just moved to Waterford city ND and wants to sell truck thru Amazon Payments
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 | Anonymous Rome, GA, United States 2012-11-10 03:34:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist car scam Scammer Information multiple postings on Craigslist of 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, low mileage. Low price $2300. When we replied to posting, we rec'd email that said things like: "I have moved to Portugal..." "third party will manage financing..." "look at this photobucket link for photos." Car is in Boise, ID (listing was in Atlanta Craigslist) You send money, then they ship car. No way.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-11-09 13:59:55 Charity scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist RV Rialta Scammer Information Hey Tom,
Glad to see you want the motorhome! Here are some details about it : never had any problems with it, no need to invest money in it, flawless exterior/interior condition, 42,656 miles, has everything a big rig has but in a smaller package. Kitchen, fridge, toilet, shower, generator, thermostat controlled heat and A/C, and much more. The title is legally under my name, clear and free of any liens or loans. The price that I'm asking is $4,900. Just want to sell it ASAP… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Worsley, Alberta, Canada 2012-11-08 23:31:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 263 Cobalt scam Scammer Information This boat does not exist. The lady answering the ad tells you a story about her husband passing away and needing to sell the boat. She says she is in Alaska and the boat is in Wisconsin. She wants to do the deal through her lawyer, so it seems legit, but it's not. Eugene Babler claims to be a lawyer with a legit law firm, and when you google it a legit looking website comes up. Do not believe it. Once they get your money you never hear from them again. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-11-08 15:14:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information She wanted to purchase tanning bed ($5000)for her father could only purchase through PayPal because she is an oceanist and didn't have access to her bank account, then she wanted to include money for movers ($1050.) because she didn't have a credit card with her and would I please do her a big favor and pay the movers for her. Red flags going off big time! Thank You for this site so others can be warned. Miami, Florida… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Paul Newtown Square, PA, United States 2012-11-08 02:06:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs List Philadelphia , RV section Scammer Information Below are the 2 responses I received after inquiring about a $2500 RV on craigs list Philadelphia.
Hi, my name is Marshal Pesta.I am selling this RV because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before November 20th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do hav… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Rome Somewhere in United States 2012-11-07 16:44:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Bruce Pelletier Scammer Information Bruce Pelletier responded by text message on my add at Craiglist. Offer to buy the item as stated and he will make a payment along with delivery charges using Google Account. Received an email from delivery company stated below to send delivery payment first using Western Union "money in minutes service" and to give the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) . Then Google Account will send the entire payment into my bank account.
(antarcticworldwide@deliveryman.com at World Wi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| A. J. Sacramento, CA, United States 2012-11-07 05:55:38 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | bryantaylor005 Scammer Information Got the same email, interested in a item, but was not in town need to buy for his son.. wanted me to set up pay pal account.. i did but not the link he sent me.. then I emailed him back told him to sent it to me via my emai.. then he came back asking for me to pay a 900 dollar shipping fee that he would add that to the pay pal account.
Well after reading the posting i closed the account.
If some one could educate me on this, what is the scam.. how would he get the money thr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Aurora, CO, United States 2012-11-05 04:46:25 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scammer Information Glad to see you want the truck! Here are some details about it : 53,468 miles, automatic transmission, black ext/grey int, no accidents, I don't smoke nor I have any pets, clear title without liens or loans on it. The price that I'm asking is $3,700. Just want to sell it ASAP, so I am using Google Checkout as my ex-hubby suggested, he also sold his bike, without any headaches! If interested, please reply.
Nicole
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| Anonymous Brighton, MI, United States 2012-11-05 03:38:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 A response to a van on Craig's List Scammer Information Hi Tom,
Glad to see you want the minivan! Here are some details about it : 71,139 miles, automatic transmission, AWD, blue ext/tan int, no accidents, I don't smoke nor I have any pets, clear title without liens or loans on it. The price that I'm asking is $4,700. Just want to sell it ASAP, so I am using Google Checkout as my ex-hubby suggested, he also sold his bike, without any headaches! If interested, please reply.
Nicole… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2012-10-30 01:30:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Craigslist Nic.Hudson@msn.com Scammer Information Hi Tom,
As I told you in my first email I want to sell it ASAP. I got a new job and moved to Lincoln NE for a new start here with my parents. The boat is already at the shipping company in Lincoln crated and ready for delivery. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to try it out prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something you don't like about it you can send it back at my expense. If intere… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-10-29 23:45:21 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Men's Health Clinic job posting scam Scammer Information When you reply to this job posting they tell you to go to a certain location, date and time for the interview, only to find that the company does not exist. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Denver, CO, United States 2012-10-29 15:50:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 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. Scammer Information Michael Orley michaelorley07@gmail.com
1:21 AM (7 hours ago)
to me
Hello,
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
son, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract
to go for which starts today and am leaving any moment from now.The
contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | LaMont Session Kennesaw, GA, United States 2012-10-29 01:01:01 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Allusy LLC - This scam came to me via email, the scam is a money sending job proposition. Scammer Information This scam passes itself off as a credible business. They even go to even further lengths by having a bio of several business men that have "founded" their organization. I was emailed their opportunity titled "job proposition". I, however, did not fall for this scam, but was very close. i did my researched, but what really had me found them out was that the person that was trying to recruit me gave me the phone number to the company's fax machine! I immediately knew, no respec… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | C Clearwater, FL, United States 2012-10-27 03:36:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist phishing Scammer Information I put a big ticket item up for sale on Craigslist. Then I get an email from jenkins336@bellsouth.net with the big ticket item in the subject line, and the following text in the body:
"Is this AD on Craigslist still available?If yes let me know the present condition of it and why you are selling it please.
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Original post:
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/3359602946.html
If this email is a scam or spam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| C Clearwater, FL, United States 2012-10-27 03:26:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Ad, click link in email Scammer Information I was selling a big ticket item on Craigslist. I got an email from Adeline Currie, cathrynmnk97@yahoo.com with my big ticket item in the subject line. When I opened the email it has the following in the body:
"Thank you for checking out my listing.?
Original post: [This line of text is not visible in the email, only when I highlight it]
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/3359602946.html
If this email is a scam or spam please flag it now:[This line of text is not visible in t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Keyo Fitz Griffin, GA, United States 2012-10-25 03:57:15 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 1- P.A Needed* Scammer Information Work as my personal assistant earn $500 weekly reply if interested.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-10-24 07:26:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | PayPal/Craigslist Scamm Scammer Information Also uses name "Bryan Taylor" Claims to be out at see or away on business, offers full price, but must use PayPal. Not smart enough to not send me the same scam from two different people. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sammamish, WA, United States 2012-10-23 19:46:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Larry Kennedy scam Scammer Information Am trying to sell my trailer on Craigslist and received the following email back from Larry Kennedy. For some reason it made me think and i checked and see that he appears to be buying a lot of stuff for his dear old dad. I was not scammed.
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 want to buy this for my Dad as his birthday gift. I a marine… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-23 12:34:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2005 Coachmen Motor Home Scammer Information A post selling a 2005 Coachmen Freedom Class C for $4400. The price itself has scam all over it. She or whoever is trying to use the military as part of the scam to get people to fall for it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2012-10-22 23:03:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 Winnebago Rialta Class B motorhome - $13000 (fraser valley) Scammer Information Posting:
Excellent condition. Equiped with VW V-6 engine that achieves 18-21 MPG. 22 feet long and sleeps 4 adults comfortably, or transports 8 passengers. Unit is fully self contained with appliances and onboard generator, ready for your next road trip. Interior and exterior in great shape.
e-mail reply:
This RV has absolutely no mechanical problem, the exterior has no scratches, rust or dents and the interior is like new, no accidents.
I am letting it go for $13000, ship… Read Full Report ⇒ |