Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craigslist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Piscataway, NJ, United States 2021-04-27 14:52:45 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) |  Craigslist and Overpayment Scam Scammer Information Selling my MacBook on Craigslist. He stated he's at an Air Force Hanscom Base in Bedford Massachusetts and that he was using a "hauler" to pick up my laptop since I live in another state. Asked for my zip code to determine "distance price". After I gave him my PayPal email, he stated to CHECK my SPAM/JUNK. Big red flag since no payment platforms work like this. All payment platforms are instant payments with a SINGLE confirmation email straight to your inbox -- this is the pr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Peoria, AZ, United States 2014-08-11 04:33:48 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Craigslist buyers beware of sending PayPal information. Scammer Information Posted an item for sale earlier this evening on Craigslist. Person replied by texting the number listed and didn't seem to make sense with wording. Instantly wanted PayPal email info without looking at item. Google searched the email that was texting me and came up on this website. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Foley, AL, United States 2014-06-16 04:36:00 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) |  Craigslist Scammer Information I had a car for sale on craigslist and was texted on my phone. The same scam was attemped before on another person selling a item with the same name . I guess the scammer is a Dumb Ass and can't see that it is posted for people to see.
Thank you for allowing me to post this.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Russell, KS, United States 2014-04-16 04:21:17 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Kane constructions, Craigslist, Scammer Information Contacted me about a pickup bed for sale I posted on Craigslist. Started by presenting himself as Tobby kay, an oceanographer that worked offshore, and texting was the only way of communication. I was told that I would receive a check, to cash said check, and send the remaining amount to the shippers via money gram or western union. I received the check, which was for the amount of $2480 dollars. The shipping label that came with the check was from Kane construction, from Wis… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Newport News, VA, United States 2014-04-01 09:56:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +2 Tyler Murphy Paypal vehicle purchase Scammer Information I have a car for sale on cars.com and craigslist.org and was contacted about the car via a strange text message from phone number (804)476-2749:
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Pls messsagee me on jonzlws @gmail. com to cconfirm the A.Amounnt and A.Availabbiliity of your AAutommobile.e advvertt. "Txt STOP 2 end"
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More curious than convinced, I emailed the address and received this reply:
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| Anonymous Van Nuys, CA, United States 2014-03-27 20:18:35 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Spam/Scam Craigslist Reply Scammer Information Replied to a craiglist for sale ad:
Hello, how are you today? Is the [link to my add] still up for sale? Kindely email with the last price and condition @..... brcmachado00@gmail.com
I suspected it was a scam, replied (not to the email provided but through craigslist) and said still available.
Received another message back: contac my wife coleraw5@gmail.com with firm price. I did not respond back.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT SELLERS NEVER CALL OR EMAIL TO A PROVI… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Scottsdale, AZ, United States 2014-02-11 05:30:01 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Crosslandqig466@gmail. com Scammer Information received request for my contact info from my ad on craigslist… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Kapaa, HI, United States 2014-02-02 09:38:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | False Rental Listing on Trulia Scammer Information Emails received following my request for info on the property: 66-007 Alapii St., Haleiwa, HI. Listed for RENT by OWNER.
FIRST EMAIL from YAHOO account: projecthouse876@yahoo.com
[Hello,
You're most welcome. I am delighted that you have taken the opportunity to show interest in our house. However, let me tell you a little about myself I am very new in this rental issues, myself and my wife owned the property, it's due to my volunteering work as a consultant with Belinda and … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Kapaa, HI, United States 2014-02-02 09:38:09 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +1 False Rental Listing on Trulia Scammer Information Emails received following my request for info on the property: 66-007 Alapii St., Haleiwa, HI. Listed for RENT by OWNER.
FIRST EMAIL from YAHOO account: projecthouse876@yahoo.com
[Hello,
You're most welcome. I am delighted that you have taken the opportunity to show interest in our house. However, let me tell you a little about myself I am very new in this rental issues, myself and my wife owned the property, it's due to my volunteering work as a consultant with Belinda and … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Pensacola, FL, United States 2013-12-10 16:01:27 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:14691 Scammer Information Wants to send cashier checks on craigslist. Has many different emails. Will not stop… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-11-12 04:07:32 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | 1997 ~ 25! Safari~Airstream=MN - $3600 Scammer Information Beautifully maintained inside & out.
With the 2 slide outs it is a very spacious place to live.
Large bath area with over sized shower,
Posting ID: 4186172827 Posted: 2013-11-11, 7:35PM CST
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THIS SAME AD/PICS/SCAM IS ON CRAIGSLIST. BEWARE!
"Hi there,
As I told you in my first email, I recently got divorced. I got a new job and moved to Omaha,Nebraska for a new start. The trailer is already at the shipping company in Omaha sealed and ready for the shipping. My presen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Ft. Washington, MD, United States 2013-10-10 20:28:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Craigslist Ad for a motorcycle Scammer Information A text message was sent to me by 512-865-4778 stating the following: I am interested in the bike you listed on Craigslist. What is the rock bottom line price? Pls email me at mjgoody120@gmail.com. Mark
Then,
I sent an email stating my bottom dollar and received an email back (which did not include my email I sent to him) as such:
"I got your response. Well, I have read through your advert and from what I have seen, it is priced favorably compared to others so I want yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Meridian, ID, United States 2013-07-01 17:24:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information Craigslist scam. "Hello how are you doing? Is Check a fine form of payment, then after it
clears your Bank i'll arrange for a mover to come over for the pick up?
If you are OK with it, let me have your name and address to send the payment
to and a mobile number to contact you at. What is your final price? ". This guy has used numerous e mail addresses and there are numerous complain… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous The Colony, TX, United States 2013-06-19 05:16:39 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +5 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:10475 Scammer Information 1996 Honda Goldwing Trike, with Trailer.
Initially posted on Craigslist, Dallas on Friday, June 14. I replied through "reply" facility on the ad. page. Got reply by Text on Sun., June 16, having seen a phone number was added to the posting a little later, and texted to that number. The request in the text was for me to send my Email address, (although I had included this in my initial response), so we could "exchange more details about the Honda Goldwing". I provided my email… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Grand Haven, MI, United States 2013-03-31 14:53:57 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Craigslist Scammer Information He sent a text. About a motorcycle I have on Craigslist. He will pay full price and have someone arrange shipping. As we live about 2500 miles apart. He wants me to sign up on some check service. I keep texting back "cash at time of pickup" He is persistent. Sure am glad I googled his name. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2013-02-27 20:33:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:8354 Scammer Information
I don't time to fill out your form, I hope this is useful
Thanks,
Begin forwarded message:
From: helen matthew
Date: February 27, 2013 12:54:43 PM CST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Bcc: info@auhome.us
Subject: I am indeed a potential tenant
Hello
I' m Prof Matthew Moreno calling from Milan, Italy' Searching
through the property rental page, i saw your housing posted for rent
on craigslist.com with the little description you gave in there,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Kirkland, Quebec, Canada 2013-02-12 21:53:36 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:8057 Scammer Information From: craigslist 3608933061
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: FREE: Good Shape, Excellent Running "95" Harley Davidson Motorcycle ( galveston )
Thanks for your interest, the trike is still available. I am currently located in Mableton, GA. I have already asked movers to bring the Trike here from my grand-son's house in the city where the Ad was posted and was going to put up a new Ad here in Georgia because my wife advised me to put up the Ad on Craigs… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2013-02-12 20:13:22 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +1 Larry Moore CL scam Scammer Information Hello , I am Larry Moore i am new to Craigslist and really facinated with the various things posted for sale. I am interested in purchasing your item outrightly confirm its availability so we can proceed asap.
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 | Jeff Ryter Orlando, FL, United States 2012-08-31 02:52:21 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +4 Too good to be true! Scammer Information I was looking on Craigslist for a boat and came across a too good to be true deal. I replied to him frantically and this was the response I received.
Hello my name is Eric Harster.I am selling this 2000 KEY WEST CENTER CONSOLE 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 September 10th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate conditio… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-08-30 16:31:53 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | +9 Craigslist listing-wanting to do things immediately and only through paypal Scammer Information He contacted me within a couple of days of listing my camper on craigslist. Asked valid questions and answered all of my questions. But everything needed to be done asap because he was working on his wedding and he was buying this site unseen for his uncle and would have a professional mover to move it. ONLY wanted to use paypal and wouldn't talk about anything else because of it's ease and security. When he gave me a number to text pictures to I called it and it was a pinger… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Karen Grand Rapids, MI, United States 2012-07-27 17:41:31 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:4203 Scammer Information He responded to a guitar ad on Craigslist with this reply.
thanks for your quick response, i'm okay with the present condition as
started in the advert and the asking price. i will not be able to come
to look at it due to the long distant and the easiest way for me to
make the payment is through a bank check, i'll wait until your bank
clears the check before we proceed with the pickup. I'll also take
care of the pickup and delivery when the check cleared, provide me
your n… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| ned Manhattan, KS, United States 2012-07-12 15:48:47 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | craigs list Scammer Information trj8r-3130778959@sale.craigslist.org… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Phyllis Rice Roswell, GA, United States 2012-07-09 14:31:08 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | response to craigslist Scammer Information Received the email below after trying to sell an item on craigslist.
Am ok with the price and the condition, am buying it for my personal use because i’ll be back at home soon leaving our site as am into US Forestry Service and presently in the Forest. i won’t be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have love to call in personally but we have call restriction here due to rules given to us and am only having chance to email y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Diane Philadelphia, PA, United States 2012-07-04 21:58:29 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | person wanted to buy motorcycle without coming to see it. Scammer Information posted our motorcycle for sale on craigslist and got a response right away. The persons email was very shady:
Hello,
Thanks for the swift response,I am willing to know the lowest price of it.due to the nature of my job and location,i will not be able to come for inspection as am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it.As for the payment i will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay onlin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Bobby Sailors Millbrook, AL, United States 2012-06-26 00:14:41 Classified Ads Scam Craigslist (craigslist.com) | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Craigslist (craigslist.com), ref:3434 Scammer Information 2005 Honda Gold Wing MOTORTRIKE for $3,900.
Add was seen on CRAIGSLIST under motorcycles. She is responding to my emails
saying it is ready to be shipped from Topeka KS and the deal has been cleared
through AMAZON.
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