Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-27 19:32:07 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |   motorcycle for sale Scammer Information Same as the others, trying to purchase from Craigslist using pay pal, claimed to be a disabled veteran. Scum bag… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2014-05-27 18:47:24 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +1 Cragslist text asking to email only Scammer Information In reply to a post I made through text message: '"Item Description" - Kindly email me at salvatorss199@gmail.com with your final asking price... Respond through email only, am very busy at work and no calls please. I should have email directly but my email is not going through CL (craigslist). Thanks'
Every time I post anything of these ads on Craigslist, I get 2 or 3 of these a day from various phone numbers with differing email addresses. I will try to post as many as I co… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-05-22 12:55:13 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | I posted a item on Craigslist Scammer Information I received a text at 3:30 a.m. on 5-22 in response to a ad in Craigslist selling an appliance. The time it was sent and the fact that in came in twice caught my curiosity. These are the exact words in the text message" my name is Michele just checking your listing on cl wondering if it is still available for sale if yes you can back to me asap would love to pay via PayPal,the Paypal charges is on me,If my offer is accepted, Get back to me with your PayPal email and your name … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2014-05-21 14:11:18 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist ad Scammer Information Was selling something online and this person text me asking for more pictures and wanted to pay for it through paypal and wanted my paypal emalil address. It seemed too good to be true, to I google that email address and thank God this website came up. The number "she" gives out 214.556.3188 is a textnow number. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Tualatin, OR, United States 2014-05-12 23:15:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information Scammer posed as buyer asking if the item is still for sale and asked me to reply to his email (willbill955@gmail.com). I responded with, Yes, cash only, on pickup. Then he responded to please reply to his email giving an excuse about not being good at texting. I responded that he should respond to the ad through craigslist and have not heard from him since.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Spring, TX, United States 2014-05-10 22:09:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Childcare Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for your response, my name is Jessica Warren from Canada
(Toronto) I'm moving to your area for 4 weeks contract with
Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) in united states. My daughter
name is (Amanda, she is 5 yrs old) i want you to help me Care for her
from 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday for 4 weeks.She is very nice
gentle attractive .You do not have to worry about transportation, I
have negotiate with a cab Driver that will be driving her down to your
pl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Pomona, CA, United States 2014-05-06 19:03:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Festool Scam- Craigslist Scammer Information Name: Kevin McCarthy, KC McCarthy
Age: 25
Location: Concord, MA
Parents: Maryanne McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy
Email: KCsWorkbench@gmail.com , kevin.c.mccarthy5@gmail.com
The seller/scammer's listing will say one city.. His map shows he is somewhere in Massachusetts.
Previous listings were in Los Angeles, San Diego, and St. Louis. He is located in Concord, MA
I emailed the seller and left my phone number. I got a response through text messaging.
He claims to not be aware of his… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Dave Romoser Edwardsville, IL, United States 2014-05-05 22:25:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 Paypal scam on Craigslist Scammer Information I placed a motorcycle for sale on Craigslist asking to be contacted by text or call only. Got two texts asking for an email address with different reasons as to why they couldn't text. Sent the email address with additional info on the bike. Got this email back from Christopher:
Thanks for the reply,I'm just asking to make sure it's in great condition as am
buying it for my Son as a Birthday surprise gift and he doesn't know about it,
so can you assure me i won't be disap… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Escondido, CA, United States 2014-04-29 05:20:46 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craigslist/paypal Scammer Information Good to hear back from you. I'm okay with the price and the condition.
Presently, i am out of town for my vacation and i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to my location. Moreover, I would have loved
to call but am out of service for days now which
restricts calls.I have a pick up agent who will be coming for the pick up
after the transaction has been completed. I will be paying you through
PayPal as it is the only Medium at which i can send Payment at the Moment.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in Norway 2014-04-28 21:14:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Basketball Camp Scam/Travel Ticket and Certificate Scam Scammer Information We were scammed of $1500 by "someone" associated by Elite Pro Camp for an airline travel certificate (contacted via craigslist), but this company and the person associated with the website, KIKI CHRISTMAS, is a professional scammer. We found that several people have reported similar travel ticket/certificate frauds committed by him, as well as cancelled Elite Pro Camp event fees that were never returned. At least one individual has reported that KIKI CHRISTMAS wrongly accesse… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Coos Bay, OR, United States 2014-04-28 20:56:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Sharp Condition excavator 335 Bobcat 2007 Scammer Information Price listed was less than half of what these machines normally are listed for.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Des Moines, IA, United States 2014-04-22 20:35:04 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam Scammer Information Texted me about a camera I have for sale. Claimed to be from Louisiana and wanted it shipped to his sonm who is a missionary in Nigeria.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Houston, TX, United States 2014-04-22 00:22:14 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Email Paypal Furniture Scam Scammer Information Emailed asking to buy a dining room set and demanded paypal info and address so his movers could pick it up. Sent these emails:
Email 1: I am okay with the asking price.Just get back to me with your email
address so that we can complete the Business ASAP.
Email 2: Thanks for the response, Can you get back to me with some close up
pictures of this item.My Mover will be coming for the pick up once the
payment clears, Payment will be through PayPal which i believe is safe
and… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-04-21 01:21:02 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Tracker Pontoon 2003 24 foot --dayton- $1984 Scammer Information Has Pontoon advertised on Craigslist. The asking price of the boat lets you know its a scam from the beginning. Comes off like a legit person; but has a big story and wants paid through Google Wallet. Beware of people like "Jonna". Somebody always trying to take the joy out of life.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Spring Lake, MI, United States 2014-04-17 01:53:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Truck bed for sale on craigslist Scammer Information I had a truck cap for sale in craigslist and he texted and said he was interested in buying it. He then went on to day he is an oceanographer and his only way to communicate is by text. He asked to send a check in which he would send extra and I was to take out my amount and give the extra to the movers. I told my wife and she said scam!! So I replied no deal and then I get a second text from him from a different phone number 313-355-2657 with another message that he wasn't s… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Cedar City, UT, United States 2014-04-16 17:39:16 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Travel Camper! 2002 Ultra Rare 16' Airstream Bambi, bunk bed option $2450 Scammer Information When I wrote to her, she answered saying:
Hi there----,
My name is Lakeshia and I'm emailing you about the 2002 Airstream Bambi I have for sale. The trailer is in very good shape, no known mechanical issues, is in good condition.
The trailer was never involved in any kind of accident or something like that. Clean title with no damage whatsoever. No leaks, no rust. I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced to $2,450 as I … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Amy shepherd Somewhere in United States 2014-04-15 20:21:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Selling a honda van Scammer Information Selling a Honda odyssey van for 4800.00 sates it in eBay shipping … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Madison, WI, United States 2014-04-10 15:06:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Offered to buy iPhone and tried to pay with fake paypal account Scammer Information Claimed to want to buy my iPhone from craigslist for daughter in college, tried to pay me with fake paypal email sent from donnaldsmith300@gmail.com and paymentsconfirmationcenter@accountant.com. Used the name Karen Michael in our conversations through craigslist. The email listed agentkate_scott@rocketmail.com as a "paypal rep."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dallas, TX, United States 2014-04-07 07:05:06 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 2004 lexus rx330 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Laguna Niguel, CA, United States 2014-04-06 22:10:52 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam Lydia Kinch [tranvfr@gmail.com] For Tutor Services Scammer Information I received the following emails in succession from Lydia Kinch
Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me...Am okay with you i will instruct my client to issue out the payment to you asap and for confirmation,More so i want to tell you that the Payment will come to you in excess payment which is over payment which included the nanny fees on the check am sending to you, because the nanny will need the rest money
to relocate to your location with my daughter for the tutor
l… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Littleton, CO, United States 2014-04-06 01:26:23 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 2003 Airstream Bambi 19ft Scammer Information Selling Airstream for $4800 for a 2003 Bambi - a ridiculously LOW price.
Claims he is divorced and trying to sell. Camper is with shipping company in Omaha, NE. Send money to eBay since he is a registered user, but you can not find the listing as he claims that he has received too many requests and has unlisted it.
Call from 1st number gets a text message from the 2nd number 402-819-7414 asking for more info.
Email exchanges gets more pictures of camper in front of garag… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2014-04-04 11:56:15 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Email/Text me anytime and I will like to discuss more regarding the add, hope still available? Get back to me at lizbenson0908@g Scammer Information Email/Text me anytime and I will like to discuss more regarding the add, hope still available? Get back to me at lizbenson0908@gmail.com
801-896-338
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Valerie Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2014-04-01 23:54:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Buddy passes from Delta in craigslist Scammer Information Found on craigslist selling delta airline tickets. i sent money through google wallet never received my tickets. I filed a complaint with my cc company and google wallet. supposedly ill get my money back.
Be careful
This was for my moms 90th bday.Now I am screwed. I am an idiot.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Valerie Virginia Beach, VA, United States 2014-04-01 23:53:44 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Buddy oasses from Delta in craigslist Scammer Information Found on craigslist selling delta airline tickets. i sent money through google wallet never received my tickets. I filed a complaint with my cc company and google wallet. supposedly ill get my money back.
Be careful
This was for my moms 90th bday.Now I am screwed. I am an idiot.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-03-30 00:09:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | 1998 fleet wood bounded 28ft motor home Scammer Information She texts you back asking for your email and will send you additional pictures and information. She then sends the email explaining the sob story of how she is recently divorced and is moving to Missouri. Then she tells you how you need to register with google wallet and you will receive the rv within a few days for inspection, and return it at her expense if you are not satisfied. She pushes the google wallet thing and that is when I knew it was a scam. Stay away from he… Read Full Report ⇒ |