TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | sjj Meridian, MS, United States 2012-08-18 21:27:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +2 1999 Winnebago Minnie Winnie DL 29Ft Motorhome Scammer Information Hi,
As I told you in my first email, I recently got divorced. I got a new job and moved to Topeka KS for a new start. The motorhome is already at the shipping company in Topeka sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to test it and inspect it prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Keith Bruski Somewhere in United States 2012-08-18 20:47:00 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1997 Four Winds RV Scammer Information Did a Google search on email address...your site came up with other ads posted for an RV. Most likely a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Thomas Foote Ville Platte, LA, United States 2012-08-18 16:50:18 Identity Theft Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 craigslist scam Scammer Information He texted about a car hoist. Said price was right and he only trusted www.google.checkout.com I had never heard of it so went to computer and used bing and google and sure enough poped rite up with all the google sites immediatly.
Then since it was googled on google i thought it to be safe and signed up using a debit card on a barely used account that rarely has any real cash in it for online purchases only. They (google.checkout) sent a confirmation text then an email verif… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name San Tan Valley, AZ, United States 2012-08-18 16:10:09 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Sgt Kristina Deighan NC 2007 Coachmen 28 DSB Scammer Information Selling travel trailer. The trailer is in Florida. Send her the money and she will have the trailer shipped to you. She said to pay with google account and the money will be held until you receive the trailer.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-18 02:23:43 Dating Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Email Dating Site Scam Scammer Information Listed item for sale on Craigslist. This email came unsolicited, just one of many...
Greetings this could possibly be strange but you seem thrilling in your listing. Do you want to get together sometimes? I'm not a weirdo, just feeling frisky. If you're fascinated, chat with me on my secret dating profile (it's like facebook for grownups), no charge to sign-up! My pictures and my phone # are all on there. After you log on, Im gonna to mail you a private message so you'll kn… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | mark Boise, ID, United States 2012-08-18 00:17:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist scam Scammer Information Tried to purchase my car but said he was in the marines and was buying car for an uncle. Said that he wanted me to set up a paypal account and he would pay the full price through there. then once the payment went through he would have someone pick up the car. Goggled him and was brought to this website and someone got pretty much the same email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Gary Flint Fort Wayne, IN, United States 2012-08-17 21:26:02 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Defective Products/Services on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:4558 Scammer Information Melissa R. Carlson is attempting to sell a 2002 Honda Gold Wing on Craigs List Fort Wayne Indiana using Amazon Flexible Payment Service. I have doubts that Melissa owns such a motorcycle. Somebody opened a Amazon account using my info about the same time I inquired about the motorcycle, I suspect Melissa. Watch this one--she is very good at what she does. Using the address 2600 SE Virginia AV Topeka Kansas. Her emails exactly duplicate the other postings on this site… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-16 19:27:21 Dating Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Posting gets scam emails Scammer Information After posting an item on Craigslist I have received the following email... one of many with the same exact text....
I'm mesmerized about you and your ad. I wish to speak more and was thinking if you could call/text me with your address? Please get hold of my cell phone # on my private page, you have to join first but no lies there's zero cost. This way I am safe guarding my personal information, I have money all set. I just need to ask you something over the phone and doub… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-08-16 17:56:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Searching for RV's on Craig's List Sacramento, CA Scammer Information From: Cheryl Grant [mailto:cheryl_grant15@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 7:31 PM
Subject: 2000 Winnebago Rialta 22QD
Hello,
My name is Cheryl, and I'm emailing you about the Winnebago I have for sale. The RV is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition.The mileage is 67,509.I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $4,500. Because of my div… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| e Stamford, CT, United States 2012-08-16 11:56:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist 2008 Suzuki GSXR 600 Scammer Information i was looking for a good deal on a motorcycle to get back on the road and taking tours with my friends. the posting on craigslist was pretty much what i was looking for, and to boot it was going for a rather low price. so we started to send email back and forth with Q&A, usual type behaviour, not pushy, nothing suspicious. every question found a good answer, all details that were provided checked out and increased the level of confidence from "suspicious" to "cautious" to "so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-15 23:24:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Email - Buyer Scam Scammer Information Emailed asking if item still available... same old story.... THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS PERSON!
Thanks for your mail. I would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though I will not be available to come for supervision of the item, due to my flexible schedule. I will be paying you with my PayPal account because it's attached to my bank account and its safe and very secure way to make payment online. If my means of payment is accepted.
Kindly provide m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-15 21:02:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Purchase Scam on Craigslist Listing Scammer Information Emailed from one account to see if item still available. Then followed up with this scam canned response.. i have seen literally dozens with no changes in the text this week...
Hello,
Thanks for the swift response,as the item is still available, I will send a check to cover the cost of my purchase as am completely satisfied with the "ad".I will need the details of whom & where to mail the draft and It will be delivered by the a courier service within 2-3 days.Please note… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Philadelphia, PA, United States 2012-08-15 18:55:14 Defective Products/Services Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist "rooms & shares" ad response Scammer Information Not sure what the scam is, didn't stick around long enough to find out, but guessing it has to do with ID theft or some sort of money order deal. This was an email response for a Craigslist ad for a roommate...
Thanks for getting back to me... My name is Liela Kush (F),I am 25yrs
old,I am fun loving, personal, friendly,clean, caring,and respectful
of others. a non-smoker, don't do drugs, i drink occasionally,and
drama free.And am okay with the price and everything.I gradua… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Hbtexan Arlington, TX, United States 2012-08-15 11:17:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2006 or 2oo6 bayliner 185 Scammer Information  Hi,
 My name is Julia, and I'm emailing you about the Bayliner I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. Has a 135HP Mercruiser 3.0L 4 Cyl engine with only 90 hours on it and it comes with trailer and all the extras included. I legally own a clear titles (for boat and trailer), free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-15 00:10:38 Dating Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Email Scam Scammer Information Email scam that targets those who post ads on Craigslist...
We are located close to one another so why not get espresso whenever? I do know this is for sales but I could not back away, you sound good looking. Are we able to chat right away, I have used this site previously and it's surely good - I was hoping we could hook up there and get to know each other much better! ;) I have already downloaded amazing pictures for you, all you have to do is signup (don't be concerned, t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| p Wheeling, IL, United States 2012-08-14 03:43:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Sgt Tany Malinowski Scammer Information Hello,
My name is Tany Malinowski, and I'm emailing you regarding the 2005 Tige 22i that I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no dents and no mechanical problems. It has never been in salt water. It has 218 hours and it comes with trailer and all the extras included. It has a clear title with no loans or liens on it. The price was reduced at $3,900 as I need to sell the boat before the 24th of August… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2012-08-14 03:00:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Acura RDX Technology - $4000 (norfolk) Scammer Information I responded to the listing below:
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/ctd/3139279429.html
Then I did a google on his name and found that he had posted several other items and sent an email similar to what he sent to me. I have copy/pasted the email below:
Sent: Mon 8/13/2012 10:16 PM
Hello,
My name is Tany Malinowski, and I'm emailing you about the 2007 Acura RDX Technology that I have for sale. The SUV is in perfect condition, with no need for repairs, no scratches, dings… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Stu Waxahachie, TX, United States 2012-08-13 21:52:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Scam Scammer Information I understand the present condition as started in the advert and i'm okay with the asking price, i will not be able to come to look at it due to the long distant and the easiest way for me to make the payment is through a bank check, i'll wait until your bank clears the check before we proceed with the pickup. I'll also take care of the pickup and delivery when the check cleared, provide me your name, address, city, state, zip code for me to issue the check to you and also you… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-13 20:04:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Email Scam Scammer Information First email was to ask if the apartment was still available... I was selling a chair. Told him that it wasn't an apartment it was a chair and he came back with this standard spam crap...
This one was dumber then most...lol
Hello,
I really appreciate your response to my email.i am very sorry for not getting back to you in time, my computer crash,I just fix it up, and I want you to consider it sold, please do withdraw the advert from Craigslist to avoid disturbance, and I w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-13 19:45:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Stephane Fortmann Scam Scammer Information responds to Craigslist posting asking you to register at a site first to confirm who you are to avoid scams..lol.
Takes you to a hook up site that probably pays them for each signup.
Pathetic.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-13 16:20:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scam Scammer Information Asked if product was still available from mobile email.. then sends this as follow up email.
Obvious scam.
Thanks for responding, I'm okay with the price. I would like to send payment asap.Please let me know if a certified Bank check is ok.
After my check clears my shipper will come and pick it up at your location.I would have loved to come and take a look but I can't.
My shipper will though. If you can get back to me with your details I'll get the check out asap. Need your… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-13 16:18:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Scam Scammer Information Received following email on ad I posted on Craigslist. Sends you to porno channel...
Im keen of you and your ad. I need to speak more and was wanting to know if you could call/text me with your address? Please grab my cell phone # on my private page, you have to join first but don't worry there's no charge. This way I am safe guarding my personal information, I have cash right next to me. I just need to ask you something over the phone and check this is not a scam. Thanks!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-13 15:12:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Email Scam Scammer Information I posted an ad online to sell a chair. Received a mobile request if item was still available. I responded yes it was for cash and carry only. Received the following email which is obvious scam...
Hello,
Thanks for the response.I am okay with the condition and price of the item and am willing to add extra $20 so you could keep it in my favor. I'll be paying with a Check via next day delivery.
I'll be responsible for the pick-up and the movers/pick up money will be inclu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| david benton Henderson, NC, United States 2012-08-13 14:22:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam Scammer Information I posted an ad on Craigslist and received a ton of scam emails. Here is another one.
Started off by sending me message from cell phone asking if item was still available. Then followed up with this email which is almost a perfect template for scam...
Hello Good Morning,
Thanks for the prompt response and i will love to make an instant purchase. i am buying the it for my Uncle , i want to make it a surprise for him,he wont know anything about it until its delivere… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Css Lake Saint Louis, MO, United States 2012-08-13 13:57:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Would like to buy your item Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |