Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Syracuse, NY, United States 2012-12-06 21:22:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Billing scam Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-06 15:33:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Billing scam Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-04 23:54:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:6560 Scammer Information I posted my old school car on craigslist for $2200 and I received a text message at 3:27am asking me to email him my final price. I told him I would take $2000 and he offered $2300. I thought that was kind of strange,so I googled the email address and found out it was a SCAM. Im glad I didnt seen any more info to this guy … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous San Jose, CA, United States 2012-12-04 22:06:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  SCAM with subject: $525 Beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath w/fireplace (menlo park) Scammer Information First you get a response like:
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:47 AM, John Jacobs wrote:
Hello,
Thanks for your email . I'm John Jacobs the owner of the Apartment you are in renting.Actually I resided in the apartment with my family for some months and we moved away due to my transfer from my working place, my apartment is still available for rent for $525 per month including the utilities like hydro,washer and security,it is furnished.Right now I'm in West Af… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Debbie Klimeck Napa, CA, United States 2012-12-04 02:18:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig'sList had a car for sale....tried to scam me Scammer Information The scam started with a text on my cell phone at 5:27am PST 12/3/12. The 2 texts were wanting to know if car I had listed was still available and to email back to mattjackson245@gmail.com. The car I have listed on CL is 2000 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Convertible with 8 pics for $9500 obo. So I then emailed a response and then I received the email below a few hours later. Next, I was feeling weird and felt I needed to question this person. I called the number and left a message to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Milford, MA, United States 2012-12-03 22:01:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Mattjackson945@gmail.com Scammer Information person left text message. Uses broken english.Number left on text when put into Google led to this website.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 19:28:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Alice Cage Craiglist scam Scammer Information I put an ad on craiglist...shortly after I receive an email from "Alice Cage" asking if I still had the item. I replied that I did, and then I received the following email- "Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good
condition and that i will not be disappointed with it. i will love to
buy this item.i want to be the best offer by adding $100 to your money
then keep other offers off,where i am i don't have access to my bank
account and i have acc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous West Bloomfield, MI, United States 2012-12-03 16:54:11 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist item for sale Scammer Information Inquired about motorcycle for sale on Craigslist. Offered more than asking price then when things no longer made sense said I owed money for transport company … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ron Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 04:48:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | For Sale Ad For Motorhome Scammer Information Offered to pay full price for my motorhome. Said he was an Oceanographjer and on his way out to sea. Said I should sign up for Pay Pal and he would have someone meet me and would send a check. Sounded "FISHY".… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lewisburg, WV, United States 2012-12-02 16:44:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Louis lambert Craig's list Scammer Information Contacted me about a car on Craig's list. Apparently many people have been scammed by this guy wanting your Paypal account to transfer money in to and take your item.
"Hi,
Still available on the market ? i am interested and a prompt reply would be appreciated.
Louis ..."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Axton, VA, United States 2012-12-01 16:26:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist houses for Rent, $585 Scammer Information I guess Randy is at it again. He has stolen $400 from me. He is also saying that I am in breach of my lease (I was scheduled to move in on December 20th) because of a late pet deposit. I tried paying this payment on time, but he ignored my email attempts to find out how to pay him. He contacted me three days later with his banking account number and I deposited the money via BillPay. He said he never received it and is holding me in breach. I offered to pay him in person. He … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Timothy Moore Somewhere in United States 2012-11-30 13:41:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1979 cj7 for sale Scammer Information
Thank you for getting back to me. Can you assure me that it's in good state and that i will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest, i wanted to buy this for my farther, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am leaving any moment from now.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anytime as we will make use … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Nashville, TN, United States 2012-11-29 21:51:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Craigslist scammer Scammer Information She claims that she is an oceanist and that she is not in town but needs to buy things for her father. She says she can only pay through paypal but then asks you to pay her delivery guy in advance for her (sometimes through Western Union). She also claims she has no online banking and she doesn't have her credit cards with her...imagine that. She goes by multiple names. I think she changes her last name to your first name if you don't fall for her scam the first time.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous North Augusta, SC, United States 2012-11-29 18:17:40 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | cheep car Scammer Information post on craigs list for nice vehicle with incredibly low price. email them and ask where it can be seen and you get this canned reply that doesn't answer question. they require payment through "ebay" and say the vehicle will be shipped to you!
Re: ••**••**••**••2005 Honda Accord EX ••**••**••**•• - $2650
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in buying my car. My 2005 Honda Accord… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Marcus Hook, PA, United States 2012-11-28 20:03:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scam for small item Scammer Information I posted an add on Craigslist for a small household item (under $50) and received this response via email, from J Frank Email Address nbvcgssks2@gmail.com :
Hi
Thanks for your response. am glad you still have it up for sale, I'm
going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my secretary to
prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about 4 -
6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or
cashier check so send me your inf… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Honolulu, HI, United States 2012-11-27 05:20:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | steven gash Scammer Information Tried to sell a car on Craigslist and received a response from "stevegash143101@gmail.com". We emailed back and forth for several days. He said he wanted to buy the car, without ever seeing it, and insisted on paying through paypal. See his last email below...exactly the same email sent to others on this website. Beware of this guy!
From: steven gash [stevegash143101@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 4:13 PM
To: XXXXXX
Subject: Re: FW: 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sp… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steven Honolulu, HI, United States 2012-11-27 02:47:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Automobile Listing Scam Scammer Information I'm in the process of selling my automobile on Craigslist. I posted a listing on Sunday, within the day I got an e-mail from Steve Gash, stevegash143101@Gmail.com. His e-mail reads as followed:
Just viewed your listing and will like to purchase it .please what is the condition and more detail of it.
I responded suspciously in adressing his questions, arranging a viewing of the automobile and building an awareness of a potential buyer. Again he responded, however, by reading… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cicero, IL, United States 2012-11-24 10:33:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Re: Inuit eskimo kayak - $2000 (anywhere) Scammer Information Iv ask for him to call me if he was serious in buying where then he wrote this n never made the call.>>---> sorry i can only make the payment via the bank business check for security reason and the check will only takes two to three days before it's clear as i was informed at bank, you can also call me at (435) 554-8573, you can send me a text message as well, i will get back to me you as soon as possible.
Then On Nov 20, 2012, at 11:01 PM, Gerry Wollam … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Redmond, WA, United States 2012-11-21 20:32:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Responded to our Craigslist Ad - We checked google search for Brian Taylor & noticed scam alert Scammer Information Thank you for getting back to me.Can you assure me that it's in good state and i will not be disappointed with it.I'm ready to pay your asking price and to be honest, i wanted to buy this for my Son and i want it to be a surprise gift for him, but the issue is i am an oceanographer and i do have a contract to go for which starts tomorrow and am on my way right now.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able to access email anyti… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Matt Dyson Somewhere in United States 2012-11-12 17:30:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist - ToddJoel19@live.com to purchse toolbox from Chattanooga, TN Scammer Information I listed a toolbox in the Baton Rouge Craigslist website. This guy, Toddjoel19@live.com responded to the ad wanting to buy the toolbox, but I needed to open a Google checkout account and he would arrange for the toolbox to pick up. This whole thing sounded suspicious so we searched his name on the internet and found this website with the exact same situation from other Craigslist sellers. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous North Augusta, SC, United States 2012-11-12 02:46:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | to cheap Scammer Information Hi Sxxxx,
I apologize for my late reply. As I told you in my first email I want to sell it ASAP. I got a new job and moved to Lincoln NE for a new start here with my parents. The car is already at the shipping company in Lincoln crated and ready for delivery. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to try it out prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something you don't like about it you can send i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | john zito New York, NY, United States 2012-11-11 17:07:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Wisconsin - 2000 Prevost Marathon $99,000 (that should'a told me right there) Scammer Information almost exactly the same - word for word - but with the vehicle changed - I couldn't find this data on your site though, until a friend showed me how to look at a cached copy of the page - did she have it removed? It should be not allowed.
This lady had a great story but didn't tie up her loose ends....the ad was posted Houston, she has a house in Wisconsin, but lives in Anchorage?...below is the ad... Below that are the two emails I received from her...I spoke with her and as… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Grand Rapids, MI, United States 2012-11-11 14:59:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Used vehicle on Craigslist Scammer Information Selling 2003 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 Pickup 4-door.
Says he just moved to Waterford city ND and wants to sell truck thru Amazon Payments
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Rome, GA, United States 2012-11-10 03:34:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist car scam Scammer Information multiple postings on Craigslist of 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, low mileage. Low price $2300. When we replied to posting, we rec'd email that said things like: "I have moved to Portugal..." "third party will manage financing..." "look at this photobucket link for photos." Car is in Boise, ID (listing was in Atlanta Craigslist) You send money, then they ship car. No way.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Worsley, Alberta, Canada 2012-11-08 23:31:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 263 Cobalt scam Scammer Information This boat does not exist. The lady answering the ad tells you a story about her husband passing away and needing to sell the boat. She says she is in Alaska and the boat is in Wisconsin. She wants to do the deal through her lawyer, so it seems legit, but it's not. Eugene Babler claims to be a lawyer with a legit law firm, and when you google it a legit looking website comes up. Do not believe it. Once they get your money you never hear from them again. … Read Full Report ⇒ |