Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Jennifer Huntsville, TX, United States 2015-10-26 18:37:54 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Craigslist/Paypal Scam Scammer Information I received a text in response to a dining set I'm selling for $1500. They asked if it was still available and I responded with yes. Then I received this: "Your asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others I've seen lately. However, I will like to complete the payment through paypal for the safety of both of us. In addition, I will need your name, the pickup address or location and please include your paypal email address for the payment." When I repl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Boise, ID, United States 2015-10-25 22:03:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | underpriced Tractor w/delivery, must send a money order Scammer Information Posts a tractor on Craigslist too cheap. Then wants you to send them a money order. Price includes free delivery anywhere, any country.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Canada 2015-10-21 15:44:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Car Purchase WESTERN UNION Scam Scammer Information This suck tried to buy a car I was selling, said he was working on an oil rig off the coast in Atlantic Canada and was going to send a pick up company to pick up the car. Crazy thing (HA!) his pickup company was located in China and if I sent them $1500 via western union then he would "release" my funds to me. Here is the info he gave about his "agency" in China:
Name: Chao
Surname: Zhang
Address: jiangxi gongzi jintai lu
City: Jian
State: Jiangxi
Zip Code: 343900
C… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | paul quinn Munich, Bavaria, Germany 2015-10-12 16:54:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | accomodation Scammer Information
Stella Kelvin
Attachments9:58 AM (7 hours ago)
to me
Thanks for the interest you have in my flat.My flat is still available for rent and you can stay in my flat as long as you pay your rent at when due. Here are the necessary things you need to know about the rent and deposit.
Rent £400 pcm : £ 100.00 pw
Security Deposit: £ 600.00 (Returnable at the end of a week stay in my … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Los Angeles, CA, United States 2015-10-11 22:11:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +3 Winnebago Rialta Craiglist Scam Scammer Information My initial contact:
Hello,
Do you still have the Winnebago Rialta from craigslist for sale? If so do you have more pictures you can send? Or can I meet to take a look at it?
Thanks
His response:
Hello,
This 1999 Winnebago Rialta motor home runs and drives excellent. The motor home has been extremely well maintained, Only 78,616miles! The title is clear, it has an 70 gallons water tank and it's 22 feet length. The motor home will be delivered from Fort Lewis, WA where… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tampa, FL, United States 2015-10-11 11:29:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | RV Scammer Information 1998 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE FOR SALE . THEY WANT ALL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-10-09 13:37:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Paypal & Craigslist scam Scammer Information I received an inquiry about a RV I listed for sale in Craigslist. Word for word (including mis-spellings) the person was interested in buying it as a gift for his "farther" using PayPal. Not knowing the policy for using then cancelling a PayPal transaction, I decided to Google the info. BAM... there popped up a scam warning - the exact message I had received from Bryan Taylor.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lawerence Somewhere in United States 2015-10-02 20:42:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 RV purchase Scammer Information 1.)
Hello,
I'm replying you regarding the 1994 Coachmen Santara that I have for sale. The condition of the motorhome is excellent, no mechanical problems, very well maintained, never wrecked or involved in an accident, title clear, legally under my name, 7,5 V-8 engine, 29 ft long, 6 person sleeping capacity, 2 AC, functional generator, no leaks and you can find the pictures attached to this email.
I am selling it for $2,000. Because of my divorce settlement, I own thi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Waipahu, HI, United States 2015-10-02 17:43:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | John Waltar wants to buy car with PayPal Scammer Information I'm a valid seller, selling my truck, and this John Walker aka John Waltar said he was a naval officer interested in purchasing my truck but claims there is no cellular network at sea therefore to email him. Negotiations are made through email. I knew right away this guy was a scammer. Things he said didn't make sense and the whole thing was iffy. This was his email to me:
John walker
Sep 29 at 12:01 PM
Hello there
I want to buy this f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous New York, NY, United States 2015-10-01 13:19:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Mariana Lopez - SCAM - Apartment in Paris Marais - SCAM Scammer Information This person posted a listing for an apartment on Craigslist. They said they were teaching at the University of Edinburgh and needed to sublet their Paris apartment. We had several back and forth exchanges in which they supplied a photo ID, and asked for mine in return. They sent a rental agreement but said they could only accept payment via Western Union due to several ridiculous excuses. ("My passport is at the Canadian Embassy" "I haven't had a chance to set up a checking a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Goldsboro, NC, United States 2015-09-19 02:45:38 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist scam Scammer Information they text you about an ad you have listed, but only repeat your title, so you respond like wtf.. anyways, do not answer anyone using this number, talking about giving you extra for holding it till there movers get there ect ect 919 729 9957 is the scammers number
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 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-09-08 17:29:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2005 Grand Jeep Cherokee Scam Scammer Information Hi,
My name is Elizabeth Schiefelbein and I'm emailing you regarding the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 that I have for sale. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues, title clear, no scratches no dents and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has only 106,488 miles, is automatic, with an 6 cylinders 3.7L 226Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated engine, Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player, W… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous College Station, TX, United States 2015-09-05 01:38:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:24186 Scammer Information Posted a car for a cheap price. I txted the number and the response was that they were at work, could not talk, and to email them. I sent an email and they responded
Hi,
My name is Elizabeth Schiefelbein and I'm emailing you regarding the 2004 Nissan Maxima SL that I have for sale. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues, title clear, no scratches no dents and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has only 72,301 mile… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Douglassville, PA, United States 2015-08-31 22:36:59 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | text asking to email Scammer Information Received two texts on my phone regarding a craigslist ad. Two different phone numbers were used that said if I still had 'item' for sale to send email to : jdvclzusws98@gmail.com
First one came from 478-268-3804. Second one came from 443-300-7394.
Exactly the same format, but referenced two different items. These occurred about an hour apart 8/31/15.
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 | Anonymous Henderson, NV, United States 2015-08-18 00:05:49 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | CRAIGSLIST CERTIFIED CHECK SCAM Scammer Information Tried to pull the scam with certified check...the loser tried twice and forget he/she texted me the first time on the same day. LOSER.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Ball Ground, GA, United States 2015-08-13 20:01:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer - John Waltar Scammer Information We recently posted a vehicle for sale on Craigslist and a few hours later, received a text from the phone number 214-935-0980 stating the following:
"(insert name of car for sale) still for sale ? if yes email me back at johnwaltar124@gmail.com for negotiation because i don't have time to text or call at work am a marine biologist"
Yeah right! I figured this was a scam, so I just searched the name and other details to have found myself on this site. I know this has been … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-08-10 14:35:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 John Waltar wants to buy car with PayPal Scammer Information Says he is a marine biologist, out of town so his carrier agent supposedly will pick up the vehicle, wants to pay via PayPal, he is buying the car as a gift for his son… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 2015-08-07 02:07:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 1br - Brilliantly furnished single bedroom flat in Essex (High St, Harlow, CM17 0DW, Essex) Scammer Information This is the ad from the Scam
They claim to be god fearing people who have enough money that they an rent a nice flat to people who are deserving and in need of a good place to live. They will ask you to send a money gram to show you can pay for the apartment deposit of 600 Pounds and 400 pounds for first months rent. She will talk about how it's her/his lawyers suggestion for this process and that it's all perfectly legal. She will then show you the apartment when you arrive… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2015-07-31 12:43:55 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigs List purchase of Restoration Hardware Scammer Information Wanted to use Paypal to purchase and send extra money for setting up shipment. Said the money was sent but I never got anything.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| JC Salt Lake City, UT, United States 2015-07-27 01:13:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Free Motorcycle Scam Scammer Information Hello
I apologize for the late response. I want to start by saying that you are a very
lucky person by being the first to indicate interest
having decided already to give it out to the first
individual that indicated interest since is going for free
therefore, requires no competition or special criterion in
considering the individual it will be given to. I relocated
to our family house in the State of Oklahoma two weeks ago
from Willard Missouri as a result of pres… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Rachel Houston, TX, United States 2015-07-10 13:40:12 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist/PayPal Scam Scammer Information We are selling tanning bed and "Jessica" texted me early this morning going to buy it at asking price. Just based on the verbiage of text message I could tell this person wasn't American. She then asked if we have a PayPal account to where she could transfer the money to. Then said she would send an extra $450 to cover her "movers" to pick up the tanning bed. It all seems fishy and I looked up her number and it is a scam. I didn't move forward with any other conversation and… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Itasca, TX, United States 2015-07-09 17:13:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Paypal/Craigslist scam Scammer Information Wanted to buy washer/dryer sight unseen. $1100 and would add $450 for pickup agent that I never asked for. This "agent" would come to house for pickup once the payment has been made clear. Said Paypal would instruct me about this mover fee once payment has been confirmed. She, Jessica, said she received an email from Paypal that the funds had been taken out of her account. I checked my paypal account and nothing. This is a complete scam of trying to get your money.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Austin, TX, United States 2015-07-07 19:44:58 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Scammer Scammer Information This person tried to purchase an antique dining set from us for $600, no questions asked. I was asking for cash because I trust that more, also I require for the purchaser to pick up the dining set. 'She' wanted to send us $1020 via PayPal and then have us money gram her $420 for 'shipping costs' to some address in MA...and she has a phone number with a Dallas area code. We live in Austin. It just didn't make sense really so I googled her email address to find she's done othe… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2015-06-27 01:09:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Craigslist post Scammer Information Part 1
Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm selling it because I'm serving in Offutt AFB, Nebraska but I was promoted and transferred to Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage Alaska for a 3 years period, so I don't need it anymore at this time. Let me give you a few details about it:
1997 Mastercraft ProStar 205, 414.6 hours on the boat overall. With 102 hours on new engine and approximately 50 hours on new transmission, no accident history, clear titles for both trailer and boat, no d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Reseda, CA, United States 2015-06-26 03:30:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:23400 Scammer Information Bait and switch apartment ad on craigslist targeting students. … Read Full Report ⇒ |