TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Lexington, MI, United States 2016-01-24 18:08:56 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Sarah fisher/ jeffrey alfaro Scammer Information
I really appreciate your quick response to my text. I will be buying
the item from you, kindly withdraw the advert from C.LIST and
considered it sold. My husband will be overnight the payment asap but
he will be paying with a certified check from his Bank and it will
deliver to you via United Parcel Service (UPS), so I'll need you to
provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of
the check... And am offering additional $50 with the original pr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lafayette, LA, United States 2016-01-18 02:35:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Scam Scammer Information OK, am interested to buy it asap by sending a certified check from my bank to you overnight via USPS so please get back to me with your name and address to send the check out.i will also handle the shipment my self through my shipping company after you have cash at hand.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lafayette, LA, United States 2016-01-18 02:22:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:26416 Scammer Information Responds to ad on Craigslist wanting to know condition and why selling. Gives full price offer and wants to have mover pick up item. Says he is in the airforce in Massachusetts. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Norcross, GA, United States 2016-01-15 19:51:33 Lottery Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Email Prize Winner for $500K Microsoft Surface Pro3 Laptop/Windows Scammer Information One of 5 People who won $500K thru a drawing with Microsoft / Surface Pro 3 Laptop by Gmail corporation in conjuction with Microsoft Windows They Requested personal information name, address , phone # ... in order to submit you… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tucson, AZ, United States 2016-01-15 16:00:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist vehichle purchase scam. Motorcycle. Scammer Information I listed a motorcycle on craigslist for sale. I was contacted via text message. About condition and why
I was selling. The person acted like they were male and in the military. Stationed on base in bedford
Massachusetts. He said he would pay full asking price and arrange for pickup. Fund transfer would
Be through paypal. I asked for his paypal acct email. After i recieved email. I google searched it and
Scamdex.com came up. I read several reports of this person scammi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Corydon, KY, United States 2016-01-14 01:00:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | someone answering my classified ad offering to by wheels sight unseen Scammer Information Email wanting my info through email only … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Virginia, MN, United States 2016-01-13 22:39:56 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammers Scammer Information Promises 25 to 30 dollars to work for him in bridal deliveries and work at his shop.wants your bank account watch out evil person!!!!! A loser and liar need to rid the earth of him.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada 2016-01-10 02:49:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Likely scam re purported RV sale claiming to use eBay's Vehicle Protection Program (escrow service) and "free deilvery" without Scammer Information First response to my request for particulars
"I am very sorry for my late answer but I had a family emergency and didn't had access to my e-mail since now. My name is Michelle and I'm emailing you about the 1998 Chinook Concourse 21 Ft I have for sale. The RV is in very good shape, no known issues, is in good condition.
The camper was never involved in any kind of accident . Clean title with no damage whatsoever . No leaks, no rust with only 51k miles on it . The camper sl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Antonio Augusta, ME, United States 2016-01-07 18:11:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Selling something on Craigslist Scammer Information Trying to sell something on Craigslist, got a text from the number 425-880-0919 (later revealed to be a TextNow number) to email his wife at marylyd444@gmail.com. Once I did I got this response:
Thanks for getting back to me regarding my text...I hope it is in good condition? and there wont be any cause of disappointment if i purchase it from you? I want to buy it for my dad and I am ready to pay the asking price. I'm a Marine Engineer and am currently on sea right now whi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Corydon, KY, United States 2016-01-06 23:14:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | rv for sale Scammer Information I ask for information on rv they sent me a text and gave me the email address.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2016-01-04 22:33:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | e.karson300@gmail.com Scammer Information Thanks for your response, I'm ok with the asking price and the
description stated so I would like to send payment asap to you via
USPS Air Carrier from my bank. Please let me know if a certified check
is ok.. After my check clears my Mover will come and pick it up at
your location... I would have come and take a look of it but I
can't... My business trip come earlier than I plan( on a business trip)
If you can get back to me with your info below... I'll mail the
check… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Los Angeles, CA, United States 2015-12-28 19:53:17 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | E Scam Scammer Information Good morning!
My name is Erica Lee, and I'm HR manager in the international company - Shiply LTD. I have received your resume, and we want to offer you a position of Shipping inspector, which is available at this moment. I have attached the job description, please reply if you are interested. We have a paid training period (4-7 days).
If you are NOT interested, just inform me so i wont have to email you twice .… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Orlando, FL, United States 2015-12-20 21:07:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Apex Cleaning Corp, LLC check scam Scammer Information I live outside of Orlando, Florida and have 170 square feet of antique street bricks for sale for $400 and listed them on our local Craig's List. Got an email telling me this person wanted them, that he would send me a check for the amount and once the check cleared to remove the bricks and he would send out his workers to get them. We received the check, but it was for over $1,385.00 dollars, being I am a retired banker, I knew something was very wrong. Call the bank BM… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous State College, PA, United States 2015-12-17 18:32:19 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Overpayment scam Scammer Information I was trying to sell and iphone 5 and she sent my an email if the phone is still available. She tell me that she will give me an extra $50 dollar to hold the item and later ask my for the final price. After both of us agree send me a check that look very suspicious, but I deposit it anyway. She send me a total of $1,730 and told me to keep $200 for myself and sent the rest to the 3rd party mover via Moneygram 10 minutes. I sent her the money and one of my friend told me it co… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-12-15 21:05:16 Generic/Unspecified Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Received a text message relating to a car for sale on Craigslist asking to respond directly to an email address, and then wantin Scammer Information Received a text message relating to a car for sale on Craigslist asking to respond directly to an email address, and then wanting to set up a payment via PayPal. I responded using an alternate email address and the scammer sent the following, after which I became suspicious and found out it was a scammer.
sarah purccy
date: Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM
Thanks so much for you mail, i am buying this for my Son and i am
a petroleum engineer curre… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Wellington, CO, United States 2015-12-12 19:10:22 Lottery Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Patricia chandler fake jackpot giveaway Scammer Information patriciach252@gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-12-14 20:42:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | SCAM Scammer Information I had posted an item for sale on Craig's List on 12/08/15.
I received a text on 12/09/15 stating:
Reply to jdvclzusws98@gmail.com if you still have this ( )
I then replied to the email address given in the text.
I received a reply back , also on the 9th stating the following:
(SEE BOX BELOW)
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Barberton, OH, United States 2015-12-10 00:13:04 Rental Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 House rental Scammer Information The post says that he's renting out a house, 3 bedroom 2 bath. When I emailed him he responded with that he had a two bedroom 2 two bathroom house for rent. Wanted to lease to own, but rent for right now. He said he was a counselor working for the United States aid for international development in Tampa, Fl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Jewett City, CT, United States 2015-12-04 00:38:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Nonpayment for REO services- snow plowing, cleaning, real estate work Scammer Information We answered an add on craigslist to do work on foreclosures for the banks. We plowed snow, cleaned out properties, mowed lawns and never got paid. He would send a couple hundred dollars so you would keep accepting work with the promise that the big check was coming which of course it never did. We are in CT, he is in GA. The only way we can go after him is to go file suit in GA. He has screwed at least 6 other CT contractors… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Joseph Bozeman, MT, United States 2015-12-02 11:47:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Auto Scam Scammer Information I placed my car for sale on craigslist.com. The unknown scammer asked for a few details. Said he was satisfied and would buy it. Then said he would pay through PayPal and have a mover pick it up after the funds have cleared. He also mentioned he was at Fort Drum Army Base in Jefferson County. I've seen this before and instantly knew it was a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Perkins South Solon, OH, United States 2015-12-01 01:37:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist scam Scammer Information Posted a stereo system on Craigslist. Text me saying he was stationed with the military in Jefferson County, NY. Wanted me to send an email with PayPal email. I told him I'd add shipping and he shipping was unnecessary because he'd have a mover pick it up. Big trigger for scammer. No one hires a professional mover to ship a stereo system. Googled his email and found that he's been doing this thanks to this website. Appreciate the info.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Chris Olson Tampa, FL, United States 2015-11-23 17:55:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigs list vehicle scam Scammer Information Put my motorcycle up for sale. I got a reply right away from Mr David Robin.
Said he would send payment by PayPal including fees. Then received a email from a fake PayPal address
Saying I need to go to a money gram location and send money to another party to get the full payment.
I did not go any further.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous New London, CT, United States 2015-11-20 18:59:08 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Overpayment Scam Scammer Information Send me a huge check for something I'm selling online that's $100, tell me to cash the check and Western Union the rest (almost 1,000 to the moving company to come pick up my item. Check is fake, money I almost sent was real. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous New London, CT, United States 2015-11-20 18:51:25 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam Scammer Information They wanted to buy a product from me on Craigslist, this has actually happened to me 2 different times with the same thing I am trying to sell. 2 IDENTICAL THEMES in the faulty transactions I have encountered.
1) Try to rush you. "Need to get this before my wedding anniversary next week" or "Need this before I move into my new apartment in a couple days".
2) Making their offer irresistable. "I'll give you $40 extra for holding this item for me and removing it from Craigsl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Leland, NC, United States 2015-11-18 15:24:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigs list Scammer Information
Sarah Mccauley
Nov 17 at 9:30 PM
To
Message body
Yup i just read your mail now but, I'm not in town for now, i have to
rush down and revisit my father who was rushed back to the
hospital,and i wont be able to meet with you right now but i am 100%
okay with the price as seen on the advert, I'll proceed in issuing out
a
Certified BANK Check across to you IMMEDIATELY, which can be CASHED
in your bank withou… Read Full Report ⇒ |