TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-04-03 00:22:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craigs List Item for Sale Scammer Information This is what he emailed:
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 t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| JoLynn Gillett Sheridan, WY, United States 2012-03-31 16:18:01 Auction/eBay Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Joseph Williams Scammer Information The idiot sent me the same message for 2 different things I was selling. As follows...
" 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| SRS Livingston, TX, United States 2012-03-27 17:14:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Excellent 2008 Polaris RZR 800-$2400 Scammer Information Hello,
My name is Lauren Neil, I'm emailing you regarding the 2008 Polaris RZR that I have for sale. The unit is in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, dings, special marks whatsoever, never been involved in any accidents. It has 1,218 miles, automatic transmission, 800 cc engine 4 wheel drive and it has a clear title. I'm selling the quad because my 21's years old son died 2 months ago in a car accident. A drunk driver hit him and his fiancee. It was hi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| ruben Somewhere in United States 2012-03-27 02:25:21 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Moneygram mystery shopper scam Scammer Information Found position on Craiglist. Received this response: --
TNS Global
3340 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta GA 30326
855-319-2300
Dear Applicant,
Having indicated interest in the above position, please find details of the position below.
TNS Global is a leading market research firm that helps corporate and not-for-profit organizations channel insights into more effective communication, stronger customer relationships, and new solutions for multifaceted business challenges. Ou… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name UnknownTown, ZZ, United States 2012-03-26 17:45:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2008 Harley touring trike $4500 Scammer Information Hi ,
My name is Justine Riner, and I'm emailing you regarding the 2008 Harley Touring Motor Trike that I have for sale. The bike is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. No scratches and no dents. It has never been involved in an accident. The mileage is 9,500, with an 1450cc engine size. It has a clear title with no loans or liens on it. I'm selling the bike because my 21's years old son died 2 months ago in a car crash. A drunk driver hit him an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bill UnknownTown, ZZ, United States 2012-03-26 17:02:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +7 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow°•««« - $4300 Scammer Information Hi ,
My name is Justine Riner, and I'm emailing you regarding the 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow that I have for sale. The Rv is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never been involved in an accident. The mileage is 59,047, automatic transmission. It has a clear title with no loans or liens on it. I'm selling the Rv because my 21's years old son died 2 months ago in a car crash… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jessica Ruffolo UnknownTown, ZZ, United States 2012-03-25 23:43:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist email Scammer Information answered an advertisement for selling items without a picture listing asking for name address and telephone number to purchase items. Stated will send a check for over the amount in further emails to pay for the movers as he indicated it had to be from the seller's end. Got my name email phone and address from this individual. He is apparently based out of Utah as his physical address is there. 440 N 200 W. Logan, UT 84321… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name UnknownTown, ZZ, United States 2012-03-22 20:14:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1999 Holiday Rambler Admiral 32S†- San Antonio Scammer Information I emailed about an ad on craigslist, here is the correspondence:
From: justine_e_riner01@hotmail.com
To:
Subject: 1999 Holiday Rambler Admiral 32S
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:58:03 +0000
Hi ,
My name is Justine Riner, and I'm emailing you regarding the 1999 Holiday Rambler Admiral 32S that I have for sale. The Rv is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs. Flawless exterior/interior condition, no scratches and no dents. It has never been involved in… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| H Davis Durham, NC, United States 2012-03-10 21:29:41 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Job scam in reply to my Craigslist post Scammer Information Kaitlyn Dolhun initially send a query about an item I posted for sale on Raleigh, NC Craigslist. On March 9, 2012 she wrote: "Has this been sold already? Please let me know, one way or the other. Thanks a lot! Kaitlyn"
I responded letting her know that the item I posted was still available.
She responded on March 10, 2012 and wrote the following job scam message: "OK, thank you for letting me know. It turns out i cannot buy it now regardless… my nephew just put a h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | K Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada 2012-03-09 17:44:42 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Fake/Counterfeit Goods on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:1843 Scammer Information This email address is being recycled. It appears on this list in 2010 and 2011. I received an email with similar content a few weeks ago that used a different address (also on all the scam alert sites). The next email will ask me to pick up a money transfer at Western Union, forward payment to a nanny with no chequing account, etc...
I forwarded the last scam to craigslist because it was a reply to an ad I had put there. This email came from the 'contact us' link on my webs… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 13:07:28 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Reply to my item for sale listing on Craigslist Scammer Information I had posted a computer on Craigslist for sale. This is a reply I got from someone wanting to pay for it through PayPal and have me ship it...
Dear Seller,
I was very impressed with the item your posted on craigslist, I really have interested in buying it, I will not be able to come for inspection, all i need is your word of sincerity coupled with detailed photographs of the item to actually show that it is in good condition as described online...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Detroit, MI, United States 2012-03-04 10:11:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam to purchase craiglist vehicle Scammer Information Loser is trying to purchase my vehicle that was listed on craigslist. Again, pretending to be a marine overseas and you can guess the rest.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sick of it San Francisco, CA, United States 2012-03-02 23:23:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scammers Scammer Information I have been approached at least 50 times by scammers with every concievable story. Pay pal info, make money at home, bank info, remove my advert, the shipper who will come pick up the item, pay me more, etc. I since have made it clear with each email my products will not leave my premises without green back American dollars in my hand & they hardly ever email back once they realize you are on to them. Its just that elderly & younger people could really be taken in by this. Se… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Jacksonville, FL, United States 2012-02-24 23:48:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 ConsumersResource365.com / top5incomesonline.com SCAM Scammer Information Here are her two emails to me - in reply to a craigslist ad I posted. You'll see how personal she gets to sound legit!!
FIRST EMAIL:
Ok, thank you for letting me know. Turns out i can't really get it right now regardless… my cousin just crashed the back of my van and now i have to see how much the damage will be to do the repair. ugh!
Im so happy nobody got hurt but of course it has to happen NOW, when i am finally earning very good money with this work from home prog… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mick M Auburn Hills, MI, United States 2012-02-22 22:35:08 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 overpayment - paypal Scammer Information Selling on CraigsList:
Here's the Scam - Basically They "Overpay" the shipping company! Then you Pay.
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Thanks for the details provided, I was just about to make the payment
when i got a email from the freight agent that they will not come for
the pick up until I pay the pick up and delivery cost via Western
Union Money Transfer. The shipping cost they charged me is $550 which
I will not be able to provide due to my job. Now, I will have to add
it to the payment, … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Tim Andersen Windermere, FL, United States 2012-02-21 17:17:47 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Job Scam on Craigslist Scammer Information Here's the email response I received on Craigslist:
Ok, thank you for getting back to me. It turns out i can't buy it right now anyhow… my cousin just put a HUGE dent in my jeep so now i need to find out how much money its gonna cost to fix it. ugh!
Thank god he didn't get hurt but of course it has to happen NOW, when i'm finally making really good money from this work at home program ive been using. You know, if you want, they just opened up 2 more positions in our … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Mount Vernon, WA, United States 2012-02-21 16:17:55 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | work from home spammer Scammer Information Person responded to a Craigslist forsale post, asking if item was still available.
After I said yes, they replied with this:
K, thank you for getting back to me. Actually i can't really get it now anyway… my son just put a BIG dent in my van so now im gonna need to see how much money it will cost me to repair it. UGH!
Thank god nobody got hurt but of course it just had to happen NOW, when i am finally earning good money from this work from home program i've been doin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Bozeman, MT, United States 2012-02-21 01:50:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Craigs List Scam Scammer Information His address: 440 N 200 W. Logan, UT 84321
I received the following email in response to a Craigslist ad I placed:
"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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bill Fee Pleasant Hill, CA, United States 2012-02-17 00:51:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Jessica Davis jessd1209@gmail.com Craigslist Scammer Scammer Information Had a car for sale on Craigslist for $16900. Here is what she sent by email: "Thanks so much for your swift response, am highly interested in purchasingthis item and i will like to offer you $17,100 for the item, only if youconsider my offer as your concluding buyer and also i may not be able tocome down to you to check the item due to some vital reasons and for thenature of my work, additionally you will not be responsible for theshipping arrangement and the shipping fee onl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | BTDB Somewhere in United States 2012-02-11 19:23:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information From this address debuifuk@gmail.com with reply to c99robinson@gmail.com as below
From: debuifuk@gmail.com
Subject: Popup 2002 Coleman Cheyenne - $3500 (Ponte Vedra)
Date: February 10, 2012 9:49:16 PM EST
To: tt9s3-2813148938@sale.craigslist.org
Reply-To: c99robinson@gmail.com
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Melissa Leesburg, VA, United States 2012-02-02 16:17:25 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Work at Home Program Scammer Information This was a reply to some DVDS I posted on Craigslist. OK, thank you for replying. Actually i shouldn't buy it now anyway… my cousin just put a HUGE dent in my van and now im gonna need to figure out how much money it will cost me to fix it. ugh!
Im so happy he didn't get hurt but of course it has to happen NOW, when i'm finally making really good money from this work at home program ive been using. You know, if you want, they just opened up 3 more positions in our area… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-02-01 00:58:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | work from home program Scammer Information This is one of those scammers pretending to be interested in an item for sale on Craigslist. After the first email about the car accident and not being able to buy my item but telling me about a work from home program I get another one a few days later. Here's the text of the new scam site:
Hi,
Just letting you know that my sister decided to sign up for a different work from home program because she didnt wanna pay the $100.. she didnt have the money and wouldnt even borro… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Greer, SC, United States 2012-01-28 01:50:53 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Job Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:1518 Scammer Information This is an email response I received from a "Kanesha Biddy" regarding an item I was selling on Craigslist:
"Sure, thanks for replying. Turns out i can't really buy it now anyway… my cousin just put a huge dent in my van and now i have to find out how much money its gonna cost to get it repaired. ugh!
Thank god that he's ok but of course it just had to happen NOW, when i'm finally earning very good money from this home income program ive been doing. You know, if you wa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lubbock, TX, United States 2012-01-26 21:50:19 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | http://www.consumersvoice180.com/?article=828991 Scammer Information I posted an ad on my local Craigslist to sell something, and received the following response to an email that had been sent responding to the original request for a picture of the item for sale:
Sure, thanks for getting back to me. Turns out i can not buy it now anyhow… my nephew just dented my van so now im gonna have to see how much money it'll cost me to do the repair. UGH!
Im so happy he's ok but of course it just had to happen NOW, when i am finally earning very … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dan Santa Rosa, CA, United States 2012-01-26 21:56:19 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 consumersvoice180.com Scammer Information They replied to a craigslist posting with interest in my item. Only after I responded did I get the following email:
Sure, thank you for letting me know. Actually i can't really buy it now anyhow… my cousin just put a big dent in my van so now im gonna have to see how much money it will cost me to do the repair. ugh!
I thank god that nobody got hurt but of course it just had to happen NOW, when i am finally earning very good money with this work from home program… Read Full Report ⇒ |