Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Sacramento, CA, United States 2013-10-12 00:57:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craigslist Scam Scammer Information Someone named Gerry Wollam contacted us about an item we had advertised on Craigslist. He says he is from Magna Utah and is willing to pay the full asking price. He offered to send a bank check and wait for it to clear and then he will arrange for shipping of the item. Luckily we checked your site before the situation progressed. Thanks!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Duluth, MN, United States 2013-10-10 18:50:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2006 Honda Odyssey on Craig's List Scammer Information There was a "too good to be true" ad on CraigsList for a 2006 Honda Odyssey. When I contacted the seller by replying to the email provided, this is what I got back:
Glad you are one of the people interested in buying my van. I'm selling it because i recently got divorced and as a single woman i don't need it. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues,no scratches nor dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has on… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-10-08 06:43:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | A response on craigslist to a car I have listed Scammer Information I have a vehicle for sale on craigslist. On 10-03-13, I recieved an email stating
Contact me at mjgoody120 (at )gmail . com or text (207) 517-0079 with your firm price. Thanks
Emailed him at adress, and this is what I recieved back
I got your response. Well, I have read through your ad and from what I have seen,it is priced favorably compared to others so I want you to consider it sold to me because I am ready to offer you the demanded price. I am Tech Sgt Mark Jones(… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-10-07 21:59:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Car Wrapping Advertising Scammer Information Claims they will give you $500 a week for car advertising, they send you a check and have you deposit it and send the money to a car technician. The check lands up bouncing and before you know it will just the one check your in the hole $1999. Don't fall for it I did and now I have to make up money.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tularosa, NM, United States 2013-10-07 14:38:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Text messages from 920-245-3905 Scammer Information Posted an item on las cruces craigslist (http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/) and hollomanyardsales.com (bookoo)(http://www.hollomanyardsales.com). Received a text asking if I still had the item. Then received a text stating he/her wanted to buy and send a pick-up agent as soon as I send an email associated with my paypal account so they could set up a cash transfer. Said if I didn't have paypal it was easy to set up; and sent me a link, wanted it done asap because it was for… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Las Vegas, NV, United States 2013-10-07 13:25:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | office admin Scammer Information Looking for work and came across this ad thru craigslist. Too good to be true but sounded very fishy. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fargo, ND, United States 2013-10-05 22:24:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information Was selling a motorcycle on Craiglist. Received an Email from Barbara555220@gmail.com, identical to other posted. Was using Paypal for the transaction. Individual said they sent additional funds above the asking price and wanted a portion of the funds sent by Western Union. Transaction was cancelled.
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| Anonymous Perry, MI, United States 2013-10-05 13:15:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RV Sale on Craigs List Scammer Information 2003 Rockwood 232 ROO posted for sale on Craigs List. Checked into the model number of the camper to learn more about the weight and floor plan and found it has a history of being used in a scam. Then I noticed that the email I was sent was just the same as the one used in previous scams.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | kris Portland, OR, United States 2013-10-03 16:27:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2000 gmc blazer jimmy $3,500 112,000 miles low miles 4x4 Scammer Information I have a listing on Craigslist. People reply to me thru Craigslist so they don't have my actual email.
If the scamer contacts you and you reply now they have your real email address.
my email from this person
Available..IF YES contact edwardp220(at)GMAIL.COM with your price.
Sent from my iPad.
Number one my price is posted in the listing. Don't reply to this type of response to your listing. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Swarthmore, PA, United States 2013-10-01 23:49:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 JAYCO JAY FEATHER trailers - $2240 YEARS 2007 AND 2005 Scammer Information ad placed throughout country on craigslist and RV websites trying to sell a 2007 or 2005 Jayco Jay Feather Trailer for $2,240. Individual responds that if you are interested, you should send your contact information to them, so they can set up a "google wallet" account for purchase of trailer. They will then have "google wallet" contact you to set up the purchase/transport of vehicle.
Scammer used different email addresses and placed different ads once they were flagged … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pittsburgh, PA, United States 2013-09-28 20:38:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scammer William Cameron Scammer Information Person responded to a "wanted" ad that I posted on Craigslist, from another state, claiming he could have it delivered to me for a cheap price. He said he would deliver it first, then I could wire him money after the fact. He said he wanted to sell it fast because he was moving to Florida. Exchanged a few emails and 1 phone call, and after that, I searched his name on the internet and came across several mugshots and other complaints about this person. Be aware! He has been a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cambridge, MA, United States 2013-09-24 21:41:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist purchase Scammer Information Responds to craigslist ad; sends fake PayPal "funds have been deposited into your account;" claims to have deposited $900 to be sent to a shipping agent; requests that you send through Western Union the $900 to the shipping agent; sends additional fake PayPal "additional funds deposited into your account" for $1,100 for insurance; request to send $1,100 to shipping agent for "insurance."
All emails trace to the same IP address: 209.85.147.18
Email addresses: jdmorfly@gmail.c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Orlando, FL, United States 2013-09-24 18:59:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam Scammer Information This person contacted me regarding an item I had for sale. I did a search on the name because something didnt see right to me and right away a scam came up with this name Maicon Beaverson. Email said that he wasnt in town right now was just here to visit son. Please send my name, address, phone number and asking price and as soon as he gets that info he will overnight a check to me. The last line says I need you to be honest with the sale as I am a God fearing person. The oth… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Santee, CA, United States 2013-09-24 16:49:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Attempted to Buy a Car through "pick up agent" Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in National University in California, he studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him . I want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival home. I work with SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF and we are presently offshore on a project, So i won't be able to come and inspect it or call ,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert Central Point, OR, United States 2013-09-23 00:42:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2001 JOHN DEERE 4300 4X4 COMPACT $2300 Scammer Information They post to CraigsList offering to sell a car, tractor, boat, etc. at 75% below market value.
They then tell you that they have setup a deal with Google Wallet. You are to go to your local MoneyGram office and send them the cash.
I advise you to tell the money gram clerk that you are sending the money to a relative or a friend because if they know that the money are being sent for on-line transaction you are going to pay fee of almost 250$. So, you will not have to pay an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cologne, MN, United States 2013-09-19 19:45:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Duck Boat for Sale on Craigslist Scammer Information Glad that I could check this out. I thought the email seemed too good. Who buys something without inspecting it first? Why so adamant about using paypal? Glad I didn't get scammed.
From: Barbara Joe
Date: September 19, 2013, 10:33:47 AM CDT
To:
Subject: Re: Boat
I am ready to buy it now for my son as a surprise promise gift,And due to the nature of my work,phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Mount Juliet, TN, United States 2013-09-19 02:15:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fishy feeling when I was told I could not see the trailer to purchase Scammer Information Recent email thread I sent to seller... And of course no response! Too good to be true.
Natasha,
My email sent to you I wasn't aware that you have moved out of the area. My apologies. I am not sure how shipping companies operate with the cargo containers but want to be sure that what I am getting is as advertised. Is there any way that I can see the unit prior to purchasing and where this is located? I am sure if you were getting something like a car etc you would want… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-09-18 16:57:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | CRAIG'S LIST HONDA 2006 CAR AD INVOLVING SCAMMER Rose661@live.com Scammer Information The following Craig's List Honda 2006 ad postings from Rose661@live.com are all suspicious because the listings are for what appears to be the same car, same picture, listed as a local car for sale, yet advertised simultaneously in more than 20 states, with a price that's far under the norms for a Honda (the 2006 Hondas advertised here normally sells for $6,500 to over $10,000). This scammer offers the car for about $1940. The scam includes a phony email from Google Wallet (… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada 2013-09-16 15:16:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | My truck for sale Scammer Information I'm interested in the listed ad and is it still available. You should reply me to my personal email address : barbara555220@gmail.com .
Thanks
Barbara… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Abbeville, LA, United States 2013-09-12 22:40:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Office Assistant/Receptionist (lafayette) Scammer Information fraudulent job advertisement… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jason Riverton, UT, United States 2013-09-11 22:43:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 "demo rage" moving company. Doctor who works with UNAIDS. Scammer Information She never answered our questions directly. Something definitely odd about the whole thing. Don't know the full details of scam but after so many attempts to get answers, we terminated correspondence with her/he/it. They used a real girl's facebook page, Karen Landron, to pretend that they are really Karen Landron. Don't send her money!
Here is her first email.
Thanks for your prompt response, Am so happy for your quick
response..I understand your explanation. A little … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Elisha Totherow Blue Ridge, GA, United States 2013-09-11 20:48:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs List Scam... Maicon Beaverson Scammer Information I received email from Maicon Beaverson interested in items that I am selling on Ebay.
The first message was:
Hope your weekend is going fine. Contact me asap if still available ( rollin.looper2@gmail.com ).
rollin.looper2@gmail.com
(801) 896-338
Not thinking anything of it, I replied. I then got this email:
Hello! let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now, I
came to visit my son so i wont be able to meet with you but am ok with
the condition as seen on t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name North Richland Hills, TX, United States 2013-09-11 19:20:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | samanthaahv -at - gmail- com Scammer Information Search this site for "samanthaahv@gmail.com.
This is the original email in response to Craigslist ad. "Are you the direct contact to the item Email me more of the picture on my private email below
samanthaahv -at - gmail- com"
I believe they initially wrote the email this way to avoid immediate detection on a google search.
DO NOT RESPOND WITH YOUR PRIVATE EMAIL!!!!! THEY ARE EITHER LOOKING TO SCAM (SEE BELOW) AND EVEN IF YOU AREN'T FOOLED BY THE SCAM, THEY NOW HAVE YOU… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous North Richland Hills, TX, United States 2013-09-11 18:46:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | samanthaahv -at - gmail- com Scammer Information Believe it was written this way to avoid immediate detection on a google search. Search this site for samanthaahv@gmail.com. Details on scam there … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous North Richland Hills, TX, United States 2013-09-11 18:17:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Samanthaahv@gmail.com Scammer Information Received this email initially:
'"Are you the direct contact to the item Email me more of the picture on my private email below
samanthaahv -at - gmail- com"
After received this scam email, received one from this email: "rollin.looper2@gmail.com, then when i responded to that got one with name maicin beaverson.
I BELIEVE THEY WROTE THE INIITIAL EMAIL THAT WAY SO IT WIL NOT EASILY COME UP ON GOOGLE SEARCH BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE WILL SPELL IT NORMALLY, USING THE @ SYMBOL AND NOT… Read Full Report ⇒ |