Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-06-20 13:02:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   Vehicle Scammer Information Received mmultiple text messages from a person interested in my Pickup and went on to say he was in the military and had no access to his bank account and could only use PayPal. Big red flag! I told him no not interested and wanted cash and person to person interaction. He got really pushy and told me to send him my PayPal email and why is so hard to set up a paypal account. I never said i didnt have one. I haven't said a word back and the text messages stop.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Lexington, KY, United States 2015-06-04 15:45:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:23217 Scammer Information Wanted to purchase truck and added additional money to be sent to John Murphy for transportation.
$600. was to be sent by Money Gram to John Murphy 98 Holmes St. Quincy, MA 02171. This was before payment of pickup was to be deposited to PayPal. Which I refused to send.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2015-05-31 10:12:20 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist car for sale. Scammer Information Advertising a 2006 Toyota Rav4 with a good Vin for only $2000 due to military deployment.
Hi ,
Sorry for delay,my name is Pamela,happy to see you are interested in my 2006 Toyota RAV4.Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches or dents, Non-smoker,123,171 Mileage, automatic transmission 4-Speed,Engine Type I4,VIN:JTMBD32VX65014930, the title is clear in my name.
The price was reduced at $2,000.Photos available … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Oakland, CA, United States 2015-05-20 23:09:03 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:23140 Scammer Information Sorry for delay,my name is Pamela,happy to see you are interested in my 2006 Toyota RAV4.Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches or dents, Non-smoker,123,171 Mileage, automatic transmission 4-Speed,Engine Type I4,VIN:JTMBD32VX65014930, the title is clear in my name.
The price was reduced at $2,000.Photos available here:http://s1026.photobucket.com/user/pamelasalas88a/library/
I'm selling it so low due the fact … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Austin, TX, United States 2015-04-28 18:14:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Craigslist/ PayPal service@paypal.com (auto_shipper@easy.com) Scammer Information texted me telling me they wanted to purchase a china cabinet from me, and asked if they could be billed via PayPal and they gave me the above email address to send the invoice. They sent me a text back saying to check my junk mail for a notice that the money went through, yet nothing appeared in my paypal account. They wanted me to pay $475 for shipping via the bogus junk email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Austin, TX, United States 2015-04-28 18:14:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist/ PayPal service@paypal.com (auto_shipper@easy.com) Scammer Information texted me telling me they wanted to purchase a china cabinet from me, and asked if they could be billed via PayPal and they gave me the above email address to send the invoice. They sent me a text back saying to check my junk mail for a notice that the money went through, yet nothing appeared in my paypal account. They wanted me to pay $475 for shipping via the bogus junk email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Scamweary Cambridge, MA, United States 2015-04-11 19:22:26 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist response Scammer Information Email received in response to a Craigslist ad regarding the sale of a large musical instrument:
"when do you get off work on weekends and weekdays let me know if we can meet somewhere like a Walmart parking I will have to make sure it works before i buy. what is the dollar amount on this and which communication means tends to work better for you I would assume email was your contact option since i cant find a number here so dont hesitate to shoot me a message back here laure… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2015-03-29 15:52:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist room for rent offer Scammer Information The guy said he had a room for rent. Wanted a picture of an id so he could recgnize me when I showed up. The he said he and his wife were out of town, and i had to put a deposit down to even look at the room. Unfortunatley i had already send him a picture f my drivers licence:-(
Would love to see him be put out of business… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-03-27 01:02:50 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | selling keystone montana 5th wheeler on craigslist Scammer Information Ad for 2002 Keystone Montana 5th wheeler for $2,500.00 Reply from man with 260-407-5273 number giving email address for his mother sheigher@gmail.com.. Mother??? says husband passed away 3 months ago, she and her daughter moved to Kentucky with sister. Wants to sell trailer right away, trailer is sealed and at shipping center. Includes free shipping and hitch, sway bars and all accessories. Will receive clean title, manual, insurance info. and all paperwork. Need name, phone… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | sue Eugene, OR, United States 2015-03-16 23:56:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | disturbplc@gmail.com Scammer Information Offered cashier check with extra 50 to get it quick. I gave po box number and name phone then found out his address is scam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Diamondhead, MS, United States 2015-03-16 11:23:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist response sounds like a scam Scammer Information This person replied to a Craigslist ad of mine. The grammar and prose of the text sounded suspicious. The number they sent the text from come back to the country of Panama, I am in the United States.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Atwater, CA, United States 2015-03-15 22:01:56 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist Scammer Information he wanted my phone number adress and full name … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Star, ID, United States 2015-03-12 12:22:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:22738 Scammer Information
She claims to be a disabled vet and can not do the deal in person and wants to use Paypal and have a shipper pick the motorhome up.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kenneth Scott Miami, FL, United States 2015-03-03 19:33:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | It was on Craigslist about a job someone in need of a personal assitant Scammer Information They will tell you you got the job and FedEx a check to you but the check is a fraud the bank account was closed do to fraud activities … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Slade Alexandria, VA, United States 2015-02-21 22:29:28 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Lego's for sale Scammer Information unopened Lego bags for sale, please contact for info.
Price list sent to your email address...
Can't meet send money by Google wallet...will mail
No address given except WV
Scam in CA & OH before...suggest goggling any emails address they use!!
JCnewton2013@yahoo.com
Carols5kids@Hotmail.com
MyKidz513@Gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fenton, MI, United States 2015-02-07 02:59:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Another Craigslist scammer Scammer Information Yet another scammer indicating he will give you asking price if you'll accept a cashier's check and provide all of your personal information. You would think these idiots would have starved to death by now.
Here is the e-mail:
From: Robert rivera
To: XXXXXXXX
Sent: Sunday, February 1, 2015 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: Complete IMP Publishing Collection
Thanks for the response, actually now I'm not in town for now, I came
to visit my son so i wont be a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Fenton, MI, United States 2015-02-07 02:51:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Listing scammer Scammer Information Scammer e-mails from Craigslist saying he will send a certified check if you give your address, mobile phone #, etc. Claims his "shipper" will pick up the item. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Richlands, VA, United States 2015-01-14 18:20:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Mark Jason mjgoody128@gmail.com Scammer Information I first got a text message from this guy asking me to email him if we still had the product available because he could not receive text messages. I emailed him and the next message he said that he wanted the item and that he would post the money to my paypal account as long as I would send him $1500 to cover his moving fees and then he would reimburse me. Haha yeah right!! And posing as a soldier is another low because this guy sitting behind a computer trying to steal money … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Columbia, TN, United States 2015-01-09 21:14:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  Antique shipment Scammer Information Same as everyone else. Wants to buy an expensive antique after listing it on Craigs List. Wants to pay for it using Paypal but asks for your info instead of the other way around. And will send a mover over immediately. Yeah, right.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Grand Ledge, MI, United States 2015-01-07 02:09:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | he was using the U.S troops to try to get information about checking acoounts Scammer Information HE just wants your checking information… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Little Rock, AR, United States 2014-12-23 16:00:43 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +5 Craig's list purchase inquiry appears to be scam Scammer Information Received SMS asking me to email info to Michael Douglas on a houseboat that I have for sale. So I did. Within five minutes, I received a response from Michael Douglas as shown below. Checked using google and found that the same phone number had been used in a previous scam attempt. The language and content leads me to believe that this is a scam, probably attempting to get my PayPal account information.
Thanks for the mail. My name is Michael Douglas, Am buying this for m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Livonia, MI, United States 2014-12-23 15:53:05 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist purchasing scam Scammer Information He's trying the typical scam of acting interested in purchasing a motorcycle. Then he sends a fake paypal payment notice and a fake paypal email that states that the funds will not be released until you wire the shipping money to his shipper. It's a pretty weak scam and I would hope no one would be gullible enough to fall for it. I told him my name was Burt Reynolds, and sure enough, the paypal payment notice addressed me as Burt Reynolds. Silly scammers. Don't they know… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Denver, CO, United States 2014-12-21 20:13:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Denver Craigslist Scammer Information Thanks I'm just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as im buying it for my Family as a surprise gift and he doesn't know about it, so can you assure me i will not be disappointed? also no shipment involved as i have a mover that will come for it. Im okay with the price and condition , I can only pay you via one of the fastest and secure way to pay online (PayPal).. Do you have a PayPal account? Let me know asap so i can arrange the payment through PayPal. my sh… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dickson, TN, United States 2014-12-19 23:52:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 William Cameron from Columbus Ohio CL scam via western union Scammer Information He is contacting people with wanted ads from craigslist and says he will mail you the item.
Sounds old so you almost wanna believe him.
He wants you to put down earnest money via western union.
He's a crook and i contacted the attorney general in OHIO and they knew him well.
Don't fall for it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-12-12 16:33:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Wanting to buy my motorcycle Scammer Information Mark claimed to be a USAF tech Sgt deployed overseas. Wanted to buy my motorcycle via PayPal. Couldn't seal the deal until I paid the shipping company as proof.
Shipping Co info: Joseph Kenneth South, San Diego,California 92111, USA
First was the text, then was email, then finally called wondering who I sent the money to since he didn't it.
Obviously I didn't send him any money.… Read Full Report ⇒ |