Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
|---|---|---|
  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-14 20:20:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   vehicle Scammer Information After placing an ad for a vehicle on craigslist I received this text from 208-358-8158: Hi, this sms is abt ur ad on craigslist. Pls confirm the availabity/price 2 my email: gray11213 at gmail.com.pls no sms cos I'm using internet sms facility. He stated he was an oceanographer and in New Zealand out at sea. He stated
Hello Mary
Great reading from you. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I will take it for the price you've mentioned and I will gladly c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bruno Messmer Portland, OR, United States 2012-10-13 16:49:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 98 Shadow Cruiser Pop-up camper Scammer Information Sorry for the late response...I am ok with the asking price.due to
the nature of my job and location,i will not be able to come for
inspection because i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your
advertisement and i am satisfied with it.i will be paying you via the
fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal).
I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after
the payment have been made.You can now send me your PayPal email so i
can pay in right away … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Jackson, CA, United States 2012-10-12 22:00:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RE: marine 327 chev & velvet dr. trans - $750 Scammer Information thanks for the quick response, i'm okay with the present condition...
I advertised the engine and this loser goes on and on about how busy he is and he will send me the cashier check directly then someone else will pick up the motor. Wanted all kinds of personal info. Real important businessman...and can't even spell!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Jackson, CA, United States 2012-10-12 21:59:37 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RE: marine 327 chev & velvet dr. trans - $750 Scammer Information thanks for the quick response, i'm okay with the present condition...
I advertised the engine and this loser goes on and on about how busy he is and he will send me the cashier check directly then someone else will pick up the motor. Wanted all kinds of personal info. Real important businessman...and can't even spell!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Raleigh, NC, United States 2012-10-12 18:07:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  1996 Goldwing Trike $4300.00 Scammer Information I\'m Jenny, and I am glad to see so much interest in my Honda Goldwing. Its in really good shape, I never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, and its free of any accidents. It has 25,672 miles, with a 1,500CC 6 Cyl engine. I have the title, in my hand, clear, free of any liens or loans on it. At first I tried to sell it at its Blue Book value, but I changed up my mind and reduced the price drastically at $4,300. I got divorced recently, that is how I got the tri… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | MS EXCHANGE ENGINEER Somewhere in United States 2012-10-12 14:23:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | a response via txt Scammer Information He wants my Paypal info, my namIie, wants me to email him... so i'm just asking him what he's wearing trying to get his dumb ass to send me a dirty pic. Ha ha ha… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| John Queensbury, NY, United States 2012-10-12 03:23:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 1980 Toyaota Land Cruiser FJ 40 $6900 all original with only 2760 miles Scammer Information First email:
My name is Jenny, happy to see you are interested in my Toyota Land Cruiser. Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, the suv is free of any accidents, 2,760 miles, manual transmission, 6 Cyl 4.2L engine, gray exterior/gray interior, the title is legally under my name, clear and free of any liens or loans. I wanted sell it at its Blue Book value but without any luck so I changed up my mind… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ken Switzer Vicksburg, MS, United States 2012-10-12 02:36:33 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 FLSTSI Harely Davidson Scammer Information Original Message-----
From: Jenny R. Kruger [mailto:kruger.j35@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:47 PM
Subject: 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail FLSTSI
Hey XXXXX,
My name is Jenny, happy to see you are interested in my Harley-Davidson. Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, the bike is free of any accidents, never been dropped, 8,534 miles, 1,450cc engine, the title is legally under my … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Braintree, MA, United States 2012-10-11 02:56:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Am glad it's available. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment wh Scammer Information Received this reply to a craigslist posting from johnpileks34@gmail.com.:
Am glad it's available. I'm going on a vacation to London but I will instruct my assistant to prepare and mail your payment which I'm sure you will get in about4 - 6 business days. I'll add $20 extra for the delay. I'll pay by M O or cashier check so send me your info (i.e full name, mailing address and your sphone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Orange, TX, United States 2012-10-10 20:04:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RV scammer Scammer Information We advertised our camper for sale and immediately he responded by saying he hoped we still had it. i replied yes and the next email was identical to all the others.
Hello,
Thanks for your quick response ,I will not be coming to view it because of my Job,i am a Marine and i am buying this for my Uncle.i am at sea right now and am satisfied with your firm/advert price,as am requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal so the PayPal charges is on me and Payment wil… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Lexington, KY, United States 2012-10-09 19:46:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:5656 Scammer Information Hey [innocent me],
I'm Jenny, and I am glad to see so much interest in my Volkswagen New Jetta. Its in really good shape, I never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, and its free of any accidents. It has 65,500 miles, its automatic, with a 2.5L I5 MPI engine. Its black on the exterior, and black in the interior. I have the title, in my hand, clear, free of any liens or loans on it. At first I tried to sell it at its Blue Book value, but I changed up my mind a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cle Elum, WA, United States 2012-10-09 18:22:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Son selling item on Cragi's list..story from scammer...like the price, will buy site unseen and after delivery of certified ban Scammer Information basically offering to buy item for certified bank check, site unseen. In exchange for address and phone number. Sent phone number but no other info, and requested his/her personal info. No response.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-09 14:11:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Winnebago 1997 Brave- $5,500 (philadelphia) Scammer Information This person advertised an RV for sale way below market value because she just got divorced. I asked if I could take a look at it and was told she had relocated to Topeka and the RV was sealed waiting to be sold and shipped. She said she can ask Amazon to get intouch with me with the details to prove she is a legitimate seller. I was told if I wanted to hear from Amazon I should send my personal info to her. This is when I cut it off.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jenny Kruger Wellington, CO, United States 2012-10-08 23:25:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2003 Jayco Eagle 311 RLS - $3700 (fort collins) Scammer Information I post these scam ads because I want to lure you in and steal your money. I prey on old folks who are less prone to suspect deceipt. I advertise many items, at rediculously low prices. Believe it or not, some folks really do fall for my scams and I steal everything I can from them. You Americans are such dipshits!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-08 21:56:30 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2009 Can-Am Spyder 990 - $4100 (atlanta) Scammer Information for sale 2009 can am spyder 990 for $4100.00 These bike sale for 8800.00 or more so if it sound to good you should know its a scram. Here is the a copy of here E-mail she sent me.
(Hey Ben,
My name is Jenny, happy to see you are interested in my Can-Am Spyder. Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, the bike is free of any accidents, 1,832 miles, 990cc engine, the title is legally under my name, clear… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | jwalker Cordova, TN, United States 2012-10-08 20:14:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:5618 Scammer Information Offered to buy an item I advertised for over $30,000 USD, sight unseen. All I had to do was have a Paypal account and send her the info. Said would have her mover pick it up. I knew right that I did not want to deal with this person for 1 of 2 reasons, possibly both. 1) No one in their right mind would pay that kind of money based on an "assurance" from me that the item was in good shape. 2) I would not want to get involved with anyone that crazy if they did want to buy the i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Lexington, KY, United States 2012-10-08 17:09:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 jenny.kruger35@msn.com Scammer Information selling products that don't exist and attempting to get money wired to them… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| David Williams Somewhere in United States 2012-10-07 23:25:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Vehicle Sales Scammer Information As of now is advertising a 2005 Toyota Tacoma for sale for $4,700. Using same scam as shown on this website by others, just changes the numerical part of her email address.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Oxnard, CA, United States 2012-10-07 04:10:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2007 Toyota Prius Scammer Information
Sent from my rotary telephone
On Oct 6, 2012, at 8:39 PM, Debra Fowler wrote:
Hello there,
My name is Debra, and I'm emailing you about the Toyota Prius I have for sale. The car is in very good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. The mileage is 56,905 automatic transmission, with an 4-Cyl 1.5L engine FWD, Green exterior and Gray interior. I legally own a clear… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-07 02:25:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +10 Craigslist Buyer Scam Scammer Information I listed a vehicle on Craigslist to sell a gentleman named "Michael Orley" claiming to be an oceanographer and was overseas emailed me to purchase the vehicle. He had me set up a paypal account to send the money to. He ( they ) were very convincing. To make an extremely long story short he persuaded me to send his "shipping agent" Samuel Collins 900.00 dollars to come get the vehicle via western union. I thought it was legit as I was also receiving emails from paypal as well.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Angie Somewhere in United States 2012-10-06 03:12:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Sarah Martins 111sar00@gmail.com Scammer Information Well I googled the email address. She of course was same as what was listed before selling a RV but this time a 1999 Bounder & it was stored in Maine & belated husband must sale for $13000 & USING amazon payment . I'm just waiting for there next move since we have gone as far as filling in buyers info through amazon payment to as finding out of this news just now.
Thank you for poping up when I googled the email used. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bryan Federal Way, WA, United States 2012-10-05 15:19:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Seattle Used Car Scammer Scammer Information Hello,
We just bought a car off of Craigslist from a guy in west Seattle for $5,500 cash. There was a fake (unbeknownst to us at the time) invoice for a repaired head gasket, and a title with a woman's name on it - he said it was his wife. I later called the woman (her contact info was on the maintenance records) and she said she had sold it with a bad head gasket to a guy the week before for $2,700.
BEWARE these phone numbers - I have since found a handful of other ads fo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-05 14:12:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:5554 Scammer Information Hi my name is Eric Harster I am selling this 1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before October 15th. The car is in Dallas,TX in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-10-05 13:50:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1997 Winniebago Brave motor home Scammer Information Same as the other details almost word for word about her, recently got divorced, moved to Topeka, KS., Unit is there, sealed and ready to deliver thru Amazon, ad was posted in Buffalo, NY Craigslist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | donna Searsmont, ME, United States 2012-10-04 23:22:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 craigslist item for sale Scammer Information the actual email is sent from a different address it looks like it was sent by joannet411@comcast.net, but when you reply to the message the address you are then sending to is the one above as bryantaylor005@gmail.com
… Read Full Report ⇒ |