TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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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 Scammer Information 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 nobody got hurt but of course it has to happen now, when i am finally earning good money with this work at home program ive been using. You know, if you're interested, they've just opened up 2 more positions in our area. Basicall… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Syracuse, NY, United States 2012-01-24 18:54:30 Business Venture Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Marie Saltness Scammer Information 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.....… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Saint Paul, MN, United States 2012-01-22 22:14:33 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 scammers via Craigs list Scammer Information 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"
when I answer her telling her that items were available here is what I got (and did not respond or open link) as it seemed strange and fishy:
K, thank you for replying. Turns out i cant get it now anyway… my cousin j… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-01-22 19:12:46 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  ConsumersAuthority365.com - Craigslist Scams Scammer Information 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… my nephew just crashed the back of my van and now i need to find out how much money it will cost me to repair it. UGH!
I thank god that he didn't get hurt but of course it just had to happen now, when i'm finally mak… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sandy Cumberland, RI, United States 2012-01-21 23:13:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist reply to selling ad Scammer Information 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 anyhow… my nephew just put a big dent in my jeep so now i need to find out how much money it'll cost me to fix it. UGH!
Im so happy that he didn't get hurt but of course it just had to happen now, when i'm finally earning good… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Scott Orangeburg, SC, United States 2012-01-20 21:44:12 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | http://www.consumersauthority365.com/?article=249446 Scammer Information 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. It turns out i can not get it now anyways… my nephew just put a big dent in my car so now i have to figure out how much money its gonna cost to get it fixed. ugh!
Thank god nobody got hurt but of course it just ha… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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 anyways… my nephew just put a huge dent in my van so now im gonna need to find out how much money its gonna cost to repair it. UGH!
Thank god he's ok but of course it just had to happen NOW, when i'm finally earning very… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | corey825@hotmail.com Aurora, CO, United States 2012-01-17 05:03:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Henry Edward scam Scammer Information 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 search for the name.
Hello ,
Thanks for your reply concerning my inquiry. I am quite comfortable
with the condition of the item.I will add $30 to the
purchase price... for you to hold it for me,Please provide your full
name, … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sandy Valley, AL, United States 2012-01-16 01:32:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | selling a hot tub on craigslist Scammer Information 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 emails (she can not even spell). I emailed her and told her I do not do not use Pay Pal when she mentioned it in her 1st
I'm satisfied with
your firm/advert price, As im requesting this transaction should be
done via PayPal so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Laura Hobbs El Dorado Hills, CA, United States 2012-01-15 03:19:58 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | consumerauthority365.com Scammer Information 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, Ive been earning really good money with this home income program and they just opened up 3 more positions in our area. Basically you get paid to post links on the internet, its really easy and I usually just do it while wa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 instructions for the survey. I received via USPS a check made out to my name for $2830 and a letter telling me to confirm via email that I had received the check and then there would be more instructions. WAY too fishy! Defi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Warren, MI, United States 2011-12-25 15:58:53 Nigerian/419 Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Home rental scam on craigs list Scammer Information 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. Below is the email tha was sent to me (shocking crazy)
Thanks for your email.. The house is still available. I decided to
rent the house because we are going to spend more time here in Abuja, about 4 years.. Let me start by in… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Kaukauna, WI, United States 2011-12-15 12:53:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Text message from Joey Scammer Information Sent text message about a Craigslist ad we have. Has cash in hand.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information posted goods for sale on Craig's list Asheville,N.C. Got an email from "joey"; typed address on computer & got to your site.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2011-12-05 05:38:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 ***Yamaha Grand Piano C3 Beautiful*** - $2500 Scammer Information 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. The standard piano bench shown in the photo is included, the bench accommodates two people side by side.
As I`m pregnant and in about a month I will give birth to a beautiful little girl, me and my husband have decided to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Renate Stafford Somewhere in United States 2011-12-02 16:00:57 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Renate Stafford Scammer Information 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 and i expect paypal to have
emailed by now, i sent $1,800.00 in all, I added $600 meant for pick
up and delivery and the western union fee also, they said they have
emailed you to this effect, you will need to send the $550… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 signed up for filled up faster than we anticipated. However, we have another study holding this week that pays $200.
Lighthouse Research is a leading market research firm that helps corporate and not-for-profit organization… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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. Scammer Information 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 this may be an inconvenience for you. However, keeping the marketplace safe is our top priority.
For more information about why your account may have been limited and what steps to take now, please go to:
http://craigslist… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sharon Briscoe Clovis, CA, United States 2011-10-25 15:57:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 CRAIGSLIST - PAYPAL SCAM Scammer Information 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.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 get the furniture today as she is unable to come get it herself due to work restraints.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | LK Brooklyn, NY, United States 2011-10-15 01:14:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +14 grand piano scam Scammer Information 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 on the email address revealed many posts over multiple US cities for different, obviously non existent, pianos (and automobiles,) slightly different stories, sometimes using the same picture, all around 2000.00.
This perso… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Douglas Staley Old Bridge, NJ, United States 2011-10-10 19:55:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 craigslist scammer buyer Scammer Information 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 accepts western union so he is putting the money into my paypal account & i should western union the shipping of $450 once I get confirmed email from paypal. Wouldn't ya know another email appears says pay pal calling just to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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) Scammer Information 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 a commercial website or auction
Personal ad appears to contain a phone #, email address, or URL
To avoid deletion of your Craigslist account please Sign In :
Confirm your Craigslist account.
Many other possible reason… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | 2 wheeler Somewhere in Canada 2011-08-28 17:10:23 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | patience Rachael Scammer Information 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 received. I did not send my paypal information.
From patience Rachael rachpattern@gmail.com
Thanks for your prompt e-mail. it was just exactly what i wanted and can you assure me that it's in perfect condition and i will not be d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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 through paypal.
The fake paypal e-mail address is
omoogundabede@gmail.com
and it was going to be delivered to
Name : Juan O. Cepeda
Address: 2629 Ivy Street,Houston
Texas. USA. 77026
I noticed it was a scam when I check… Read Full Report ⇒ |