TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2012-04-30 14:39:43 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   1997 Pace Arrow Scammer Information Hi Steven,
Right now I am at the military base getting ready for Afghanistan. This means that I am doing a special training and I am not allowed to get out of the unit. The RV is already at the shipping company in Topeka KS sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with eBay. 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 the RV prior to making an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Youngstown, OH, United States 2012-04-30 13:02:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Perfect 21' Sea Ray Bow Rider 1989 - $2500 (hartford ) Scammer Information My name is Christina, and I'm emailing you about the 21' Sea Ray 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 230 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 $2,500 as I need to sell the boat before the 13th of May when I will be leaving with … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | mary bay Cedar Rapids, IA, United States 2012-04-28 15:55:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +5 craigs list used auto for sale Scammer Information represents she has a car for sale in perfect condition below market price because she is going overseas and needs to get rid of it right away... can I send money to hold it… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Joyce Watkins Richmond, VA, United States 2012-04-27 18:41:16 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | http://norfolk.craigslist.org/vac/2934657119.html Scammer Information I found the ad for a 2bedroom condo at VA Beach for $200/night on Craiglist. There was no phone #. I emailed the address provided mmchturif@att.net. See the response below:
Hi,
Thank you for your interest in the listed property at 2113 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. There are 3 TV set available. The dates you requested are still available for your stay. The rate for 3 nights is $600 (include tax and cleaning fee) and $200 refundable security/ damage fee.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| chrisabrahamsen32 Brooklyn, NY, United States 2012-04-26 15:31:32 Wills/Probate Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | att: beneficiary mrs jennifer brown Scammer Information leaving me 10 millon dollars in a women named jennifier browns will. God told her to do it rather than give it to her to her family who would miss use it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| MATT Danvers, MA, United States 2012-04-24 15:30:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 OFFSHORE WORKER SCAM Scammer Information TEXT MESSAGED ME ABOUT MY CAR AD, ASKS BEST PRICE AND THEN AGREES TO THE ASK PRICE, WANTS TO PAY FULL AMOUNT WITH PAYPAL SINCE WORKING OFFSHORE ON RIG. SAYS WILL ARRANGE PICK UP. NOT SURE HOW THEY SCAM, BUT I GUESS THEY USE HACKED PAYPAL ACCOUNTS, OR ARE PHISHING FOR INFO.
MY RULE IS IF YOU CANT MEET THE PERSON FACE TO FACE AND GET CASH OR GO TO A MAJOR LOCAL BANK FOR A CASHIERS CHECK, THEN FORGET IT, LET THEM PROVE THEY ARE WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE WITH ID REFRENCES ETC, BEYON… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | scott gelinas Pompano Beach, FL, United States 2012-04-24 11:38:47 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +10 craigslist scam Scammer Information i advertised equiptment for sale on craigslist. his response was he wanted equiptment and he sent me a check for 2000.00 dollars over my asking price and wanted me to deposit in MY account and send him the overage. the check was a fake. i didnt loose any money but im sure other people did. when i confronted joseph william on the bad check he hung up on me never to be heard from again. watch out everyone!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous User Albuquerque, NM, United States 2012-04-21 17:48:00 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +8 Rental Scam in Colorado Springs, CO Scammer Information Randy Sigley offers great deals then becomes very aggressive and forces you to break your lease. You can Google his name and he will come up on ripoffreport.com and several complaints boards. We as well as many others over several years have fallen victim to this horrendous individual. You can see a common thread in all the complaints, which very much fit in with our experience. He is a former lawyer who had his licence suspended. Please research him before you rent from him.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Larry Gills Grove City, PA, United States 2012-04-20 19:01:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist, trying to buy my car. Scripted Scammer Information Trying to get paypal account to scam my car. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dan Fort Wayne, IN, United States 2012-04-20 13:08:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Pinger scam Scammer Information On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 8:54 AM, John Luis wrote:
** 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://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
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Hello,
I will like to confirm if this item is still for sale and also you
can call or text me on 347 352 7617 for fast response. Regards.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | P. Albright Sacramento, CA, United States 2012-04-20 09:16:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam as phishing received in my gmail inbox two time this year 2012 - recent email received March 24, 2012 Scammer Information Was sent an email from Jennifer Packer in Roseville, CA March 24, 2012, requesting me to contact her concerning an ad she said I had on craigslist.org to sell snowshoes and board for her son to go play in the snow the next day. I replied email to her telling her I have never had an ad on craigslist to this effect. She had a link to the ad on craigslist and I clicked it & had been deleted by poster of the ad. And, there was no info about the stated ad content of snow equipm… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kellena Somewhere in United States 2012-04-19 02:23:57 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | $350 / 4br - 2250ft² - Direct Beachfront Get Away Home (Port Aransas) Scammer Information This person uses the pictures and descriptions from our website, www.beachfrontbaby.com, and every couple of days publishes them in Craigslist. His ad looks like this:
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This is a 3-story direct beach front house has a yard that is nearly 3/4 of an acre backing up to the ocean. The house is located in Mustang Royale Blvd, one of the most vibrant and colorful neighborhoods in Port Aransas.
You c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | SNOOPKLT Port Orange, FL, United States 2012-04-19 01:39:56 Wills/Probate Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | MY WILL CONTACT MY LAWYER Scammer Information SHE STATED SHE WAS LEAVING 10 MILLION TO US?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | jjblue09 Somewhere in United States 2012-04-08 18:26:06 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Beware of renters scam from the UK Scammer Information I have a listing on Craigslist to rent a condo in Las Vegas. Josh Kane contacted me to rent my condo, asked me for my mailing address so his wife's employer can send me the payment....here's the latest email I received from him, which sounds very much like a scam to get money from me and later I will find out that his check is bogus. So beware people!
[Hello
How are you today,i am happy to inform you that the payment has
been sent to you and will deliver to you so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Beth Westerly, RI, United States 2012-04-07 00:22:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Caroline Weston Scammer Information she responds to ad in the same manner as Sgt. Patricia A. Meyer.
when asks for details to see motorhome she responds with the following letter:
Hello,
My name is Caroline Weston, and I'm emailing you about the 1997 Fleetwood FLAIR I have for sale. The motorhome is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition. It has never been involved in an accident. The mlieage is 52,300, it has a clear title with no loans or liens o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tonya Paul Moncks Corner, SC, United States 2012-04-06 22:56:58 Wills/Probate Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Flag this message My Will (Contact my attorney on nelsonpowell9@rogers.com)Thursday, April 5, 2012 12:43 PM Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Steve Huntsville, AL, United States 2012-04-05 21:57:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:2112 Scammer Information Hello ,
My name is Patricia A. Meyer, and I'm emailing you about the (2)2008 YAMAHA VX DELUXE I have for sale. Jet skis are in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition, no scratches and no dents. The jet skis had never been in salt water. They have 13 Hours and 20 Hour and they come with a clear title with no loans or liens on it. The price was reduced at $4,100 as I need to sell jet skis before the 12th of April when I… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Curt Queen Creek, AZ, United States 2012-04-05 20:19:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 ~~!!~~!!~~ 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 - $3900 Scammer Information
This is from a craigs list add:
Hello ,
My name is Patricia A. Meyer, and I'm emailing you about the 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 Raven I have for sale. The bike is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never been involved in an accident. The mileage is 5,400, with a 989 cc engine size. 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 bike before the 1… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| ihateshadypeople Minneapolis, MN, United States 2012-04-05 16:53:48 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Scam Asking For Payment to a Moving Company Scammer Information On Thursday, April 5, 2012, liela kush wrote:
> 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 graduated last
> year in France, I am single and have no children ...i do bible study,
> and sometimes we do karaoke night with my roommate… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| ihateshadypeople Minneapolis, MN, United States 2012-04-05 16:52:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craiglist Scam Asking For Payment to a Moving Company Scammer Information ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sharon Hill
Date: Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 1:38 AM
Subject: Reply asap
To:
Hi again ,
Thanks once again for the quick reply I would have loved to call You
but am leaving now to see my sick uncle in Finland ,i can only
communicate through email but I will, whenever i get there but before
that i will want to secure the place, I am very happy meeting a person
like you It 's nice reading from you again and i will … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| john Midland, TX, United States 2012-04-05 16:51:26 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | sacramento craigslist Scammer Information Right now I am at the military base getting ready for Afghanistan. This means that I am doing a special training and I am not allowed to get out of the unit. The boat is already at the shipping company in Topeka KS sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with eBay. 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 the boat prior to making any purcha… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| ihateshadypeople Minneapolis, MN, United States 2012-04-05 16:50:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craiglist Scam Asking to Pay for Their Moving Expenses! Scammer Information Thank you for your blog, and I received similar scams from 3 different people asking me to pay for their moving expenses with checks they said they would send me, so I thought I would report them to you. This is the first address (though she uses 2 e-mail address under her name).
FRANCA MARTIN
michaeldebe12@gmail.com
smarkltd1@gmail.com
Hi
Thanks for your response, My name is Franca Martin (F),I am 25yrs
old,I am a fun loving,friendly,clean, caring,and respectful perso… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| T St Louis, MO, United States 2012-04-04 04:17:53 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2004 yamaha ar 230 $4400 Scammer Information My name is Patricia A. Meyer, and I'm emailing you about the 2004 Yamaha AR 230 I have for sale. The boat is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never been in salt water. It has 65 hours and it comes with a clear title with no loans or liens on it. The price was reduced at $ 4,400 as I need to sell the boat before the 5th of April when I will be leaving with my platoon back to A… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-04-03 20:00:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | willlosepo@gmail.com 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 ⇒ |
 | John Jacob Jinglehiemer Somewhere in United States 2012-04-03 11:20:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | gmail craigslist Scammer Information also may come across as kfelsnf@yahoo.com
notice the 3 "L"s in the willlosep@gmail.com
claims to live at 440 N 200 W. Logan, Utah
the scam email
"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 al… Read Full Report ⇒ |