Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Brandon, FL, United States 2013-09-11 14:01:19 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   H-2 Hummer for Sale on Craiglist Orlando Fl Scammer Information 2004 Hummer For Sale On Craigslist Orlando Florida Sept 11, 2013
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 | Dale Cambridge, MA, United States 2013-09-11 00:02:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Harpsichord for sale Scammer Information Sent a phony PayPal link claiming that the funds for the instrument I was selling have been transferred into my PayPal account, and that $900 of those funds should be sent via Western Union to Phillip Robertson for shipping. Then sent additional "PayPal notification" that an additional $1,100 was needed to be sent via Western Union for "insurance."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lake Oswego, OR, United States 2013-09-10 17:20:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 craigslist house for rent Scammer Information Much Lower rent price than other comparable homes in the area. No address listed for home in the craigslist ad. When I inquired by email about the address, I was forwarded an email that had been sent to someone else first. In this email the "landlord" said it was not about the money, he just wanted someone in the house who would take care of it. The security deposit listed was also very low -- not even the amount of one months rent. An address was given. Drove by the house.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Portsmouth, OH, United States 2013-09-10 16:16:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Want to buy entertainment center Scammer Information Keep an eye out for the email address/name
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| No Name Bristol, VT, United States 2013-09-10 15:49:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Timothy Manga Scammer Information Asked my lowest price on a fur coat I had for sale and asked me to set up a pay pal account,he included a link to pay pal. I undertand now that using this link or opening any attachment from these scammers allows them access to my files. I did speak to paypal directly on the phone so no account information was sent via internet. Meanwhile he followed up with 3 more emails telling me the money was in a pending account until I sent the package, which was a Nigerian address. H… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Bristol, VT, United States 2013-09-10 00:57:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | wants to buy my fur coat offered to send check Scammer Information craigslist… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Liverpool, NY, United States 2013-09-09 15:34:08 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Estate Sale Scammer Information Rec'd two e-mails, one from each of the above named individuals. Both said they would send a certified check. English was lousy! One said he was a {US MARINE} the other said he was a God fearing person. They both wanted my:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Phone Number:
Last Asking Price:
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| Anonymous Mission, TX, United States 2013-09-08 17:24:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist house for rent Scammer Information House was empty but no pics of inside provided. Wanted money wired to Ca. Name on gate was Neil Cruz… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Wenatchee, WA, United States 2013-09-04 21:18:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | A repl;y to my Craigs List ad Scammer Information answered my ad with a request for me to email him at the above email. I did not. Instead I replied back through CL which is anonymous.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Vickie Greensboro, NC, United States 2013-09-04 01:32:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | We were looking up cars for sale. To start with we found a 1969 Dodge Charger with a really good price. We wanted more info and Scammer Information We found a 1969 Dodge charger on craigslist that had a good price. We emailed the perso for more pictures and more info. They sent us an email telling about the car and the site to go on to see more pictures. They said right now they were not in state, they had to leave because of work. Their husband died and left the car. Then we went on and looked at a 1966 Mustang and like the other ask for more info and more pictures. We received the same email like the other and now both… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fontana, CA, United States 2013-09-03 19:09:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Steven White/ PHILLIP ROBERTSON Scammer Information expressed supposed interest in buying a pair of Jet skies I posted for sale on Craigslist. In his second email he suggested that he send payment through PayPal & asked for my PayPal ID along with additional details about the "item" including closeup pictures. I started getting a little suspicious so i researched and Thanks to Scamdex I found the same type of email Im so glad … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Marshall State College, PA, United States 2013-08-28 00:46:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Dr Sandy Powell, 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C4 Scammer Information I posted an ad for a vacation rental on Craigslist. Received a reply from "Dr. Sandy Powell"
I am interested, I will be coming on this vacation with my Husband from Canada,our trip will be sponsored by wife financial in united state having contract with them and payment will be done by US certified check.please let me have the following information so that the check can be sent to you. Name which you want to appear on the check: Address (not P.O Box): City State: Zip code T… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-08-27 16:04:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Larry Moore Craigslist scam Scammer Information Replied about my add in craigslist for selling appliances:
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 | Anonymous Hallandale, FL, United States 2013-08-26 16:26:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Text Message response from Gerry Wollam from Magna Utah about my scooter for sale Scammer Information I received a text message in response to my 3 wheel scooter for sale on craigslist from a Gerry Wollam, from Magna, Utah who offered to pay full price with a check. He wanted me to deposit his check into my account, wait for it to clear, and he would then arrange pick up or delivery at his expense. I called my bank and conveyed the message he sent, and they advised me not to make this transaction. I googled his phone number and found this site, and am grateful to the many peo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-26 14:38:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Subject: RE: - $995 / 3br - 1160ft² - 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathroom with washer and dryer (frederick) Scammer Information Glad to hear from you,I looked through your rental application and it is well filled out also i want you to tell me how related you are to your references....As you know the house is worth a whole lot more than what i am renting it out for and i just hope that you can take good care of the house while i am away..i am not renting out the house because of the money rather i am renting because i need someone who can stay in the house conveniently, pay my rent with ease, and tak… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Scranton, PA, United States 2013-08-26 00:06:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Jeep jk parts Scammer Information He claims that he was in the area visiting his son and noticed the ad! Is going to overnight a check and we can cash it or deposit it and then send funds to the shipper!! The shipper the. Picks up the package and he also throws in an additional $100 for "our running around"!!! He found this exact scam on your website and did not cash the check!!! Thanks for your help!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cadiz, KY, United States 2013-08-25 01:42:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist scammer Scammer Information Claims he wants to buy what your selling. Asks for your name, address, phone number, and final price of item. Claims he will over night you a check. You are to cash check and keep the amount for item plus $100 for your trouble and time then Walmart money gram the rest to a person who's info he provides and they will pick up item from you because he is out of town visiting his son. He also send you a tracking number to an actual package sent USPS and if you look it up its real… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Joliet, IL, United States 2013-08-19 19:03:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scam came thru selling espresso machine on craigs list Scammer Information He says he has sent payment thru paypal and all you need to do is send the pick up agent's fee thru any western union store or outlet's near you and email the money transfer control number to paypal for confirmation and the money will be credited into your account and it will go straight into your bank account.
You will receive notification from paypal that they have been notified by him to schedule the release of payment. However, he has the money on hold and it has not … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Chandler, AZ, United States 2013-08-19 02:54:51 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs list - buying boat - I am on an Oil Rig unable to be there myself to pick up boat my agent will pick up Scammer Information Thanks for the mail...I will appreciate more pictures..I am ready to buy it now, And due to the nature of my work (OIL RIG),phone calls making and visiting of
website are restricted but i squeezed out time to check this advert and send you an email
regarding it.i would be glad to pay for it as soon as possible though
i will not be available to come for an inspection due to my tight schedule.Kindly get back
to me with the following questions below to this
1) What is the condi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | JW Palm Coast, FL, United States 2013-08-19 02:53:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Fishing Scam Scammer Information Sent out numerous emails to others with the same fact finding info requests. Possible ID Theft in progress. DO NOT TRUST AND REPORT IF SEEN!
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 the advert, I'll proceed in issuing a Check
out to you and when you received the check , I will make arrangement
for pick-up. So get back to me with below details asap.
Na… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sparks, NV, United States 2013-08-18 21:04:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information We placed an ad on craiglist to sell our 5th wheel. My husband received texts as follows:
Scammer: Still for sale? 5th wheel for $4000.00.
Reply: Yes
Scammer: Hello, I'm glad this is still available for sell, name is Gerry Wollam from Magna, Utah, i'm okay with the item has stared in your advert and the asking p-rice, due to the long distance the easiest way for me to make the payment is through a bank check and i'll wait till your bank verify and clears the check bef… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sarasota, FL, United States 2013-08-17 21:28:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Ad reply to stay in my vacation rental on Siesta Key Scammer Information This was the exact email I received from the scammer. I get about 1 a week from different people asking me to reply back to their "personal" email address when Craigslsit doesn't require that. I realize these are scams because I have 2-3 rental ads up on Craigslist and get the same email asking for my information.
craigslist reply 3f85
"Hello i just want to know if me and my husband can use 1 week in your place start from Sept 10 to 17 if not available please get back t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-17 19:40:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Item for sale Scammer Information Address given: 170 State St., NY, NY 14632
Either suspicious or shops a lot. I got the same exact email inquiry as others have listed, word for word, with promise of prompt reply...which I have not gotten.
He was responding to an article I had for sale on Craig's List also!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-08-16 20:25:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigslist email scam Scammer Information I was first contacted by a "Maicon Beaverson", which I later found out to be a scam so I stoped replying. Then this scammer started to use "Larm Kelvin" to send me email with the following content.
I know it's the same scammer because this is the EXACT SAME EMAIL CONTENT I found here under the name "Maicon Beaverson".
BEWARE!!!
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Hello! let's do like this, actually now I'm not in town for now, I
came to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dallas, TX, United States 2013-08-15 15:31:10 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 bill martins or cole platt Scammer Information This is a scam where you list something on craigs list and they respond to you as bill martin asking you to lower the price to seem legit, but they ask you to reply to their work email. When you do this it gives them your email address. The next email comes quickly from another email address. This time it's from cole platt who wants you to give your name, address, phone number, and amount asked. Then they say they'll send you a check overnight and after you receive it you… Read Full Report ⇒ |