TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | scamperdoodle Somewhere in United States 2012-08-25 15:09:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   typed seller name in search engine, 1 entry came up as a scam Scammer Information The seller placed an ad trying to sell a 2004 Cardinal 5th wheel on craigslist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | K Larson Somewhere in United States 2012-08-25 02:53:39 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Family Friend Victim of Wisconsin Rental Scam on Sunrise Ln Scammer Information Friend renting a home in Wisconsin on a " Sunrise Lane ". Real owner lives in Wisconsin, but says he "works" in Africa. Wanting 500 deposit, even before showing house. Our friend asked for 500 dollars back, after the "owner" asked for another 1700 before showing the house. Never received money back. I doubt the real owner in WI had anything to do with this. Reporting it through to local authorities.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Leroy Somewhere in United States 2012-08-25 01:31:31 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa Scammer Information I was searching for a motorcycle and came across an ad on craigslist. Cheryl Grant supposedly had just got a divorce and was needing to sell this motorcycle because she had no use for it. I was to go my bank in person and make a wire transfer for $3800. I was told the money would sit in an account for a few days until I received the bike.
Below you can find your Secure Amazon Invoice # 785610507:
Order Information:
Seller:
Cheryl Grant
For any questions you can call Amaz… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Leroy Somewhere in United States 2012-08-25 01:27:24 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa Scammer Information I was searching for a motorcycle and came across an ad on craigslist. Cheryl Grant supposedly had just got a divorce and was needing to sell this motorcycle because she had no use for it. I was to go my bank in person and make a wire transfer for $3800. I was told the money would sit in an account for a few days until I received the bike.
Below you can find your Secure Amazon Invoice # 785610507:
Order Information:
Seller:
Cheryl Grant
For any questions you can call Amaz… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | B Landis Somerset, KY, United States 2012-08-25 01:27:45 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 Nissan 350Z Scammer Information Hello,
My name is Kathleen, and I'm emailing you about the Nissan 350Z I have for sale. The car is in very good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. The mileage is 58,000, manual transmission, with an 3.5L 3498CC V6 GAS DOHC engine, Black exterior and Black interior. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $3,600. Because of my divorce se… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Blue Eyez San Antonio, TX, United States 2012-08-24 20:56:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | ConMan-Scammer Kennedy Young Sr. Scammer Information Kennedy Young Sr.
Race: African American
Age: 52
DOB: Aug 1960
Height: 6'4"-6'5"
Weight: 280 lbs -340 lbs (attire 3X-4X)
Marital Status: 2012 Divorce from Lucilla Marie Whitaker-Young aka Lucilla Hurst also to be considered a victim during the approx 2.5 yr marriage.
Children: One minor for which Kennedy is ordered to, but does not pay child support and the others are adults who have possibly disowned their scandalous father surrounding embarrassment he causes to the fami… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Leslie Ekker Culver City, CA, United States 2012-08-24 16:53:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  CAR FOR SALE text message and email from DAVID GRAY JR. Scammer Information DAVID GRAY JR. IS A SCAMMER!
He text messaged me asking me to email him at this address: David Gray , and this was suspicious because my phone number and name are NOT available anywhere in my used car ad. Even my license plate is blanked out in the pics. (that means he's hacked into craigslist's system to mine data) I called the text message number and it is from PINGER.COM, a free text messaging site. Here is his email reply when I said the car was … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kate Buford, GA, United States 2012-08-24 11:23:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam 2007 Jayco Jayflight 29BHS Scammer Information She posted a ad on Craigslist for a 2007 Jayco Jayflight 29BHS for 5000.00. Had a invoice sent to me via Amazon.com. I called the number listed on the invoice, and also checked the web for the number and it came up a scam.
She has her address listed at Julia L. Hanson
4630 NE Widigan Rd.
Topeka, KS 66618
BEWARE OF THIS SCAM GOING ON THROUGH CRAIGSLIST, AND EBAY. They use different names and items, but the same inv… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steve Norwich, CT, United States 2012-08-24 00:23:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Car for sale on craigslist Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for your prompt e-mail, it was just exactly what i want and can you assure me that i will not be disappointed buying this from you. I am really interested in purchasing your ad. Am a merchant marine and am offshore right now, I will appreciate if you can email me with more picture of it as i won't be able to see this in person. I want you to answer this question about the item;
1. Are there any other issues with the item not mentioned on Craigslist?
I will be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Steve Lewis Myrtle Beach, SC, United States 2012-08-23 17:08:30 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam / Overpayment Scammer Information Thanks for the honesty towards this transaction so far.Well, the overpayment is meant to cover the cost of shipment for the item alongside my other properties including tax and insurance plus the movers fee. Here's the USPS# xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and the movers information below.
Name: BERNADETTE CALDWELL
Address: 4520 W Oakellar Ave,
State: FL
City: Tampa
Zip Code: 33611
Do let me know your schedule for the week regarding pickup as i have some other propertie… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Adam Sanders Bakersfield, CA, United States 2012-08-23 14:31:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4686 Scammer Information Told us that he would issue us a â€bank approved†check. We first had to take the ad off craigslist then send him via email our First and last names, address, phone numbers. Said he was unable to talk directly because he was on a military base in San Antonio, so I then called the number he gave us and it was a pinger number. He wanted it to be done now, he wanted everything taken care of, he wanted us to send it to him then he would then send the check to us. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ann P Minneapolis, MN, United States 2012-08-23 03:13:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2oo7 Jayco Jayflight 29BHS Travel Trailer - $5000 (minneapolis ) Scammer Information I responded to a Craigslist ad requesting location and time available for viewing it. This is the reply I received:
 Hi Ann,Â
 My name is Karen, and I'm emailing you about the Jayco Jayflight I have for sale. The camper is in really good shape, I never had any problems with it, you don't have to invest money in it. The length is 29' , 8 people sleeping capacity, cold roof A/C unit, large kitchen, large refrigerator, hot water heater, large toilet/bath, warm furnace… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| azure Jersey City, NJ, United States 2012-08-22 21:26:25 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 job scam via craigslist. decent effort at hiding the scam but not taht good.. Scammer Information The went to abuse@cl and abuse@linode (their host).
Massive postings to Craigslist of this job in multiple categories
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bus/3222457725.html --
Auto reply email from "olga@dreamworldpartners.com" dns points to 50.116.21.49 which is in your block, Linode. Email was sent from 199.223.126.41, "dream-marriage.com"
Company website is obviously canned. Company says they've been around 9 years, their whois record was created Feb, 2012.
Calle… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bob Newport News, VA, United States 2012-08-22 18:07:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | LOADED!04 Volkswagen Golf Scammer Information Found this ad listed all over the country in various Craigslist sites.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | tfalk Norwalk, IA, United States 2012-08-21 22:58:18 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4659 Scammer Information On Craigslist he wants to buy my item & he wants me to open a google account. This is what he emailed to me:
am located at Chattanooga, TN,It's okay with me. You don't have to worry about the shipment, because I will hire Shipping Company that they will come for the Pick-up at your location. you can easily get an account with google checkout by visiting checkout.google.com its reliable and easy to use, i find it the easiest way to use my credit card safely and reliable met… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Matt Mecurio Euclid, OH, United States 2012-08-21 16:28:40 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4650 Scammer Information Hello,
First of all I want to thank you for your interest in my boat. This is a 1999 Boston Whaler Dauntless 14 in really good shape, used only in fresh water, good running condition. It has only 170 hours, powered by a Honda 1999 50HP 4 Stroke motor, comes with cover, trailer, and all the extras. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $3,700. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this boat and as a woman i don`… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Michael Kings Mountain, NC, United States 2012-08-21 01:52:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Sgt.Kristina Deighan NCOIC FET 48th IBCT Scammer Information He\she was trying to sell\scam the following item "2006 Chaparral 246 SSI" typical in the military and getting ready to leave on deployment is already in storage yada yada yada. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | MPH Waltham, MA, United States 2012-08-21 01:06:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1987 Ski Nautique Competitio​n Craft Scammer Information CHERYL GRANT MUST HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO A BOAT DEALER WITH ALL THE SWEET BOATS SHE IS TRYING TO UN-LOAD CHEAP ! HERE ARE THE DETAILS OF HER CRAIGS LIST BOSTON POSTING:
Hello,
My name is Cheryl, and I'm emailing you about the Ski Nautique I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Excellent condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. Powered by a FORD 351 motor with only 260hrs and will com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Anderson Bend, OR, United States 2012-08-20 19:09:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 j1979y@gmail.com is active again Scammer Information I have 2 Honeywell Residential Electronic Air Cleaner Cells posted on Craigslist, and the only way someone is going to buy them is if they stumble across the ad. Six hours after posting it, I received an inquiry:
retacool2003@gmail.com ✆ via craigslist.org
to chdvk-32168151.
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http:… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Tucson, AZ, United States 2012-08-20 18:24:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4622 Scammer Information Thanks for the response according to the description, I'm okay with
the price and the condition posted on Craigslist. I'm ready to make
instant purchase. i will be paying via US Certified Cashier Check
where i will arrange for a local pick up as soon as you get the
payment, because that is the only convenient means for me and i
promise everything will go smoothly. I really wish to be there to see
the item but i don't have chance cause I'm a very busy person and i
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| Greg Mcdaniel Euless, TX, United States 2012-08-20 14:10:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Sgt Trojan - Sgt.Jennif​er Trojan NCOIC FET 33th IBCT <Jennifer.Trojan@msn.com> Scammer Information This has all the symptoms of a scam. Needing payoff before they leave the country for middle east in the next few days, poorly written (not an NCOIC styled communication) and similar reported scams referring to same military organization.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Audrey Windsor Atlanta, GA, United States 2012-08-20 11:57:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Atlanta Scammer Information She is trying to sell me a 2007 "Immaculate Range Rover" with only 51,000 miles on it for only $3,900. I did some research becasue it sounded to good to be true. Thankfully your site tipped me off to all of the Scams she's trying to pull. I believe her real name is Jennifer. Again, I'm so glad I found your site. But, I would NEVER send money to buy a car I haven't seen, driven and had checked out by a mechanic.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Cj Somewhere in United States 2012-08-20 03:30:30 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2006 Jayco Jay Feather LGT 29Y Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Scammer Information Im Karen, and I am glad to see so much interest in my Jayco Jay Feather. Its in really good shape, I never had any problems with it, you don't have to invest money in it. I have the title, in my hand, clear, free of any liens or loans on it. At first I tried to sell it at its Blue Book value, but I changed up my mind and reduced the price drastically at $5,000. I got divorced recently, that is how I got the camper, and I am trying to sell it because as a single woman I am not… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sarah Albion, MI, United States 2012-08-19 12:24:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Response to cragslist ad Scammer Information I have received several email messages similar to this one in response to a craisglist posting from different hotmail addresses and with different names. Each one has had two photos of semi-naked women in pornographic poses attached.
We live close to one another so why not gather for wine sometimes? I already know this is for sales but I could not back away, you sound my type. Are we able to talk at this time, I have used this site in the past and it's incredibly good - I wa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-18 21:40:25 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigslist Purchase Scam Scammer Information After asking if the item was still available, I received the following email... obvious scam.
Thanks for your quick response,My secretary get in touch with you in the first place, Anyway I hope it is in good condition like it stated because I have taken a close look at the advert and am completely satisfied, . I'll want you to remove the advert from web and consider this item is sold to me, I'll be paying via Certified check and the check will be deliver to you in next 3 wo… Read Full Report ⇒ |