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| Oliver
Corvallis, OR, United States
2012-01-25 03:50:05
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +3 Job Scam on Craigslist Replied on craigslist. Here's the message:
Ok, thanks for replying. It turns out i shouldnt buy it now anyways… my nephew just crashed the back of my jeep so now i need to see how much money it will cost me to get it repaired. UGH!
Thank god nobod... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Syracuse, NY, United States
2012-01-24 18:54:30
Business Venture Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Marie Saltness http://www.consumersauthority365.com/?article=610230 I an ad on Craig list she made me think she wanted and item then she sent this link........ ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Saint Paul, MN, United States
2012-01-22 22:14:33
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 scammers via Craigs list I posted several things to sale in craigs list and she answered about three of them wiht the same question which sounded mistrustful to me so ... here it is:
do you still have this if so please let me know where and when I can pick it up thank you.
Margo"... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2012-01-22 19:12:46
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  ConsumersAuthority365.com - Craigslist Scams I'd placed an item on Craigslist for sale and this person responded after I questioned them. This was the reply, although it has nothing to do with the questions that I'd asked:
OK, thanks for letting me know. It turns out i can not buy it now regardless... ⇒ more |
| Sandy
Cumberland, RI, United States
2012-01-21 23:13:32
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist reply to selling ad I listed a text book on Craigslist to sell. I received an email asking if the book was available. I replied that it was. then I received the following message.
Ok, thank you for getting back to me. It turns out i shouldnt buy it right now anyhowâ€... ⇒ more |
| Scott
Orangeburg, SC, United States
2012-01-20 21:44:12
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | http://www.consumersauthority365.com/?article=249446 I had an item on craigslist for sale and they contacted me about it:
Do you still have this for sale..?
Call or text me pls
Thanks
Edra
So I asked for the phone number since they didnt included it and got this:
Sure, thanks for getting back to me... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2012-01-20 18:29:16
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:1418 I was nearly scammed by this lady. i did almost fall for it. This was in response to a Craigslist ad i had posted and after going back and forth about where to meet this is what i got:
OK, thanks for letting me know. It turns out i cant get it now anywa... ⇒ more |
| corey825@hotmail.com
Aurora, CO, United States
2012-01-17 05:03:32
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Henry Edward scam I advertised wheels and tires on craigslist. First email came over and I answered through my phone. So it didn't flag. I received another tonight, below is the email.
It brought up a red flag when I saw two different types of emails and then did a searc... ⇒ more |
| Sandy
Valley, AL, United States
2012-01-16 01:32:52
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | selling a hot tub on craigslist I advertised a hot tub on Craigslist for sale and this person contacted me and wanted to buy the hot tub but of course she is out of town and will have a mover come get it but she will only buy the hot tub if she paid by Pay Pal.
This is one of her emai... ⇒ more |
| Laura Hobbs
El Dorado Hills, CA, United States
2012-01-15 03:19:58
Job Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | consumerauthority365.com I got this email after respoding to an ad on craigslit:
Hey,
Im so SO sorry. the other person just replied, and it seems her first message went to the spam mail and I just never saw it. I feel like such a jerk....
You know, if it's any consolation... ⇒ more |
| Neds
Mission Hills, CA, United States
2012-01-13 18:31:15
Nigerian/419 Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Nigerian/419 Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:1346 An opportunity to make $300 by doing a survey on the quality of customer service at western union was on craigslist. I responded that I was interested, with my name, email address, & home address in order to receive the "package" with more information and ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Warren, MI, United States
2011-12-25 15:58:53
Nigerian/419 Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Home rental scam on craigs list I am new to the Michigan area. We are currently looking for a home to rent. While on Craigslist, we found our dream home. Best one we had seen on the site. It was listed as a rental for 1000 a month. I sent a message to the add asking for information. Belo... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Kaukauna, WI, United States
2011-12-15 12:53:45
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Text message from Joey Sent text message about a Craigslist ad we have. Has cash in hand.... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Asheville, NC, United States
2011-12-13 18:20:13
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:1188 posted goods for sale on Craig's list Asheville,N.C. Got an email from "joey"; typed address on computer & got to your site.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2011-12-05 05:38:39
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 ***Yamaha Grand Piano C3 Beautiful*** - $2500 This is the response from the same suspiciously cheap piano on craiglist:
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in buying our piano. It looks exactly as pictured, over the years, this piano has been gently played, very well cared for and tuned regularly... ⇒ more |
| Renate Stafford
Somewhere in United States
2011-12-02 16:00:57
Overpayment Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Renate Stafford I advertised an item on craigslist. This scammer responded almost immediately and offered full price for it. All my questions I asked were unanswered, which raised a flag. Then I received this e-mail:
Hello ,
I have just made the payments now an... ⇒ more |
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| spectacular_failure@hotmail.com
Santa Ana, CA, United States
2011-11-18 20:43:17
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Lighthouse Research Focus Group Western Union Transfer Luckily, I didn't follow thru with this, but I applied for a market research survey thru craigslist and got this email back:
Lighthouse Research
1292 W 12700 S
Riverton UT 84065
Dear Applicant,
We regret to inform you that the Craigslist focus group you ... ⇒ more |
| J C
Oceanside, CA, United States
2011-11-04 07:07:19
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Your Craigslist account has been limited / restricted. Pay $2.50 by PayPal to reinstate it. As part of our efforts, your account has been limited pending additional account verification.
Unfortunately, during the suspension you won't be able to use craigslist in any way, including using existing accounts or registering new accounts.
We understand... ⇒ more |
| Sharon Briscoe
Clovis, CA, United States
2011-10-25 15:57:21
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 CRAIGSLIST - PAYPAL SCAM Just another scammer on Craigslist. He responded to an ad for a motorcycle. You know the drill - will pay through Paypal, sight unseen, and then needs to have it shipped. What a SLIME.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Arlington, TX, United States
2011-10-17 16:40:22
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 Wants to buy my furniture on Craigslist plus money for me to send Western Union Email came from the name Jessica Davis jessd1209@gmail.com.
Wanted to buy my item listed on craigslist for well above my asking price, and then said she forgot to ask if it would be ok for me to mail $650 via Western Union for her pickup driver to come ge... ⇒ more |
| LK
Brooklyn, NY, United States
2011-10-15 01:14:16
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +14 grand piano scam I responded to a listing for a suspiciously cheap piano on craiglist. When I asked to try the piano, this person had very slick, fishy responses - instructed me to give my info to Google checkout, and would ship the piano from Montana. (?)
A little search ... ⇒ more |
| Douglas Staley
Old Bridge, NJ, United States
2011-10-10 19:55:30
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 craigslist scammer buyer I put a set of drums for sale on craigslist. Within a day a buyer contacts me wants more info on drums. Next email he states he wants to buy them & will have a shipping company pick them up and he will pay through paypal. next says shipping company only ac... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Spokane, WA, United States
2011-09-08 18:13:59
Identity Theft
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Your posting is being blocked (Blocking Log Entry 3068403) Here is what it reads:
"Your posting is being blocked (Blocking Log Entry 3068403):
Common reasons include:
Essentially the same item has been posted to multiple cities or categories, or more than once in 48 hours
Post contains a link or URL to ... ⇒ more |
| 2 wheeler
Somewhere in Canada
2011-08-28 17:10:23
Overpayment Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | patience Rachael I am selling a motorcycle on Craigslist. My price was significantly higher than I expected. When this offer came in to buy at my asking price, I was suspicious. I see “Rachael†has been busy. Here are copies of several emails I have receive... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Davis, OK, United States
2011-08-14 20:10:50
Classified Ads Scam
Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +7 Buying a RV and paying the shipment He tyied to buy our RV from craigslist. He said he was a marine and he was buying for uncle. He said he wanted a mover to come and pick the RV up but he coldn't pay them so he asked us to pay $2,000 via western union.
He pretended to send us money throug... ⇒ more |
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