Overpayment Scam TipOff Reports for Craigslist (craiglist.com)| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2012-12-03 14:53:14 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  +2 overpay check or MO craigslist used desktop computer Scammer Information Email from above
Hi,
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 about 4 - 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 phone number) so payment can be mailed out immediately. I will also make arrangement for pick-up which will be after you must have received and cas… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Antoinette Somewhere in United States 2012-11-21 20:28:33 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) |  An computer service provider ad on Craigslist Scammer Information I apologize i could not write back sooner, am actually on a 2-8 weeks radio therapy treatment which takes most of my scheduled hours. I did drop off the check as promised via FedEx Express mail delivery. Here is the tracking numbers i got at the Federal Express Office ( 7940-9056-1154 ) You may track online using the link below so you can make yourself available at time of delivery. http://www.fedex.com/us/Once you have the check, You may go ahead to deposit it and once it cl… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fall River, MA, United States 2012-11-19 15:21:46 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Furniture Scammer Information Email from Scammer:
Hello,
I hope you are fine and alright. I have been busy myself but doing great. There is something i think i must bring to your notice.
After a reconciliation of my account , i discovered that somehow my assistant must have over paid you. The payment that was meant for another transaction was added to your money, however i want to believe i wont have a problem with you.
Please once you receive your payment, i will like you to deduct your money and … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jo blo Hurricane, UT, United States 2012-10-20 03:43:59 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | craiglist buyer ...petroleum engineer offshore Scammer Information I received an email from this person wanting to buy an item from me.Claimed it was for his son as a gift. he worked as a petroleum engineer offshore and can only transfer money through paypal. He voluntered to pay for fees I would be hit for by paypal. That was a red flag to my wife. I then googled his name & found other emails exactly like he sent me. What a relief to me. Emails seemed fishy to me...his spelling and grammer. He never seemed to understand what i was selling… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Scottsdale, AZ, United States 2012-09-24 01:33:48 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 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 ge Scammer Information Hi,
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-up which will be after you must have received and cashed the payment. A… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jose Pureco Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States 2012-09-20 15:01:40 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craiglist Buyer Scam Scammer Information > My name is Mr.Mark Reed located in Nevada, I'm buying your item because i
> wanna give it to our pastor as a present.Please i'm unable to pick up the
> item by my self because of my work schedule. I have calculated the shipping
> cost and am gonna include it during the payment of your item.
>
> Please send me a pay pal invoice to enable me made the payment right away
> and if you are not verified you can visit WWW.PayPal.com to register.Or do
> you prefer Money Order? if so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Bethany Dillman York, PA, United States 2012-08-30 19:59:52 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Craigslist Scammer Scammer Information Man sent me an email claiming to be interested in buying the tv I was selling on craigslist. Promised to send me a check that would cover my price of the tv, cost of shipping, and an extra $100 for my having to send money to his shipper.
This is a scam. He will send you a check and it will initially clear so that you can send money to his shipper next day as he asks. However it will come back after a few days as a bad check and you will be out that money.
Luckily, I goog… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in United States 2012-08-28 16:09:35 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Checked email name of CraigsList for sale responder Scammer Information Responder to Craigs List for sale by owner: IDENTICAL (WORD FOR WORD) response as own of one your previous scam reporters. Ie., Too busy to come in person, will send certified bank check; wants name, address and phone number. I'm glad I googled this guy (or gal?), and your website came up. THANKS.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Steve Lewis Myrtle Beach, SC, United States 2012-08-23 17:08:30 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craigslist Scam / Overpayment Scammer Information Thanks for the honesty towards this transaction so far.Well, the overpayment is meant to cover the cost of shipment for the item alongside my other properties including tax and insurance plus the movers fee. Here's the USPS# xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and the movers information below.
Name: BERNADETTE CALDWELL
Address: 4520 W Oakellar Ave,
State: FL
City: Tampa
Zip Code: 33611
Do let me know your schedule for the week regarding pickup as i have some other propertie… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | David Benton Knightdale, NC, United States 2012-08-18 21:40:25 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craigslist Purchase Scam Scammer Information After asking if the item was still available, I received the following email... obvious scam.
Thanks for your quick response,My secretary get in touch with you in the first place, Anyway I hope it is in good condition like it stated because I have taken a close look at the advert and am completely satisfied, . I'll want you to remove the advert from web and consider this item is sold to me, I'll be paying via Certified check and the check will be deliver to you in next 3 wo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Pat Couchman Tampa, FL, United States 2012-07-23 17:55:31 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 John Ferry <owolabit1900@gmail.com> Scammer Information I had an item for sale on craigslist.com and this is what I received in an email, I reply and got this response.
1st email
Hi, I saw your ad on Craigslist, do you still have it available. Thanks
2nd enail
hanks for your reply concerning my inquiry. I am quite comfortable with the price and the condition of the item but due to the nature of my health, I can not make or receive phone call as I am Impaired. I will be adding $50 to the purchase price... I want you to hold it… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Bill Logan Bend, OR, United States 2012-07-16 18:41:58 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig's List Scammer Scammer Information Buyer Judy Willson, phone number and location unknown "didn't have time" to see my spa listed on Craig's List, but wanted to know my PayPal address for payment with extra to pay her shippers. Weeks later, the PayPal account was found to be bogus leaving me without my shipping charges. Beware of this buyer. If they don't have time to see the item and refuse to give their phone number and shipping address, this is generally an indication that this is a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Bill Logan Bend, OR, United States 2012-07-16 18:33:18 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Craig's List attempted Scam Scammer Information Buyer, Joeph William (if that's his real name) of Logan Utah attempted to send more money than the sales price for a $1850 spa. The extra money was to be sent to his "shipper/mover". Weeks later, his check would bounce leaving me less the shipping fee. I discovered the scam by Googling his phone number and found this website reporting scams from other Craig's List sellers. His spelling and English grammer is a tip-off that I wasn't dealing with an legit buyer. Tip: Sell… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| AS Somewhere in United States 2012-07-07 13:52:28 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 boone.paull@gmail.com scammer notice Scammer Information I did research on this guy before contacting him. Turns out he is known for scams. Some people have lost money to this guy thinking that paypal would be safe. I didn't go through with his offer because it seemed fishy so I looked up everything I could about paying through paypal for a boat. My money wasn't guaranteed, and so I looked up his e-mail address and found this site. Some of the sites say that this guy sends more money than requested saying it's for his shipper … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jerry Browning Somewhere in United States 2012-06-29 23:53:33 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Classified ad scam Scammer Information Hello,
I want to inform you that my assistant have sent out the payment to your contact address you gave me.... The payment will covered the packaging,logistic (shipping) and insurance .. You will deduct your item fee and send the rest balance to the movers via Western Union and they will proceed with the pick up.However i want to believe i won't have any problem with this and if i can trust you with my Money.
Please once you received the payment, i will like you to dedu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | RickBengtson Spring, TX, United States 2012-06-29 22:53:59 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +2 Craiglist motorcycle for sale Scammer Information This was his response to my Craigslist ad for a motorcycle for sale,
Hi
How are you today? Hope you are great. My client and I are based in
England. My client informed me that the bike would be shipped along
with other properties he purchased to his Son who resides in Mexico.
He is buying it to present as a gift to his son whom he missed his
graduation ceremony because of his health condition.
I am okay with the price and without further negotiations. Payment
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Tommy Bart Somewhere in United States 2012-06-22 01:27:25 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:3360 Scammer Information He sent this:
Hello ****,
Thanks for the prompt response and i will love to make an instant purchase, also pls i will like you to withdraw the advert from craigslist, i don't mind adding extra 20$ if you are to take the advert down from craigslist so that i can be rest assured that am in hand of the item. I will also like you to know that i will be paying via Money Order, and it will be over night payment due to the distance. You don't need to bother your self with the s… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Ly Somewhere in United States 2012-05-01 19:13:40 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Untitled Overpayment Scam on Craigslist (craiglist.com), ref:2386 Scammer Information Typical PayPal scam. The guy is working "offshore" and can't come see the "item" for sale but is willin to pay extra money so that his courier service can pick it up.
I have a question though, if I don't give him any real info, am I in any danger if getting hacked if I keep responding to his emails? I've told him that I too am on a boat! Lol, "I'm on a boat!" and that I'm also working as a missionary in Africa, and that I hope our schedules allow us to have tea and crumpets.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Joyce Watkins Richmond, VA, United States 2012-04-27 18:41:16 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | http://norfolk.craigslist.org/vac/2934657119.html Scammer Information I found the ad for a 2bedroom condo at VA Beach for $200/night on Craiglist. There was no phone #. I emailed the address provided mmchturif@att.net. See the response below:
Hi,
Thank you for your interest in the listed property at 2113 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. There are 3 TV set available. The dates you requested are still available for your stay. The rate for 3 nights is $600 (include tax and cleaning fee) and $200 refundable security/ damage fee.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | scott gelinas Pompano Beach, FL, United States 2012-04-24 11:38:47 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +10 craigslist scam Scammer Information i advertised equiptment for sale on craigslist. his response was he wanted equiptment and he sent me a check for 2000.00 dollars over my asking price and wanted me to deposit in MY account and send him the overage. the check was a fake. i didnt loose any money but im sure other people did. when i confronted joseph william on the bad check he hung up on me never to be heard from again. watch out everyone!!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kellena Somewhere in United States 2012-04-19 02:23:57 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | $350 / 4br - 2250ft² - Direct Beachfront Get Away Home (Port Aransas) Scammer Information This person uses the pictures and descriptions from our website, www.beachfrontbaby.com, and every couple of days publishes them in Craigslist. His ad looks like this:
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This is a 3-story direct beach front house has a yard that is nearly 3/4 of an acre backing up to the ocean. The house is located in Mustang Royale Blvd, one of the most vibrant and colorful neighborhoods in Port Aransas.
You c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | jjblue09 Somewhere in United States 2012-04-08 18:26:06 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Beware of renters scam from the UK Scammer Information I have a listing on Craigslist to rent a condo in Las Vegas. Josh Kane contacted me to rent my condo, asked me for my mailing address so his wife's employer can send me the payment....here's the latest email I received from him, which sounds very much like a scam to get money from me and later I will find out that his check is bogus. So beware people!
[Hello
How are you today,i am happy to inform you that the payment has
been sent to you and will deliver to you so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Shawn Irmo, SC, United States 2012-03-05 13:07:28 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +1 Reply to my item for sale listing on Craigslist Scammer Information I had posted a computer on Craigslist for sale. This is a reply I got from someone wanting to pay for it through PayPal and have me ship it...
Dear Seller,
I was very impressed with the item your posted on craigslist, I really have interested in buying it, I will not be able to come for inspection, all i need is your word of sincerity coupled with detailed photographs of the item to actually show that it is in good condition as described online...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mick M Auburn Hills, MI, United States 2012-02-22 22:35:08 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +3 overpayment - paypal Scammer Information Selling on CraigsList:
Here's the Scam - Basically They "Overpay" the shipping company! Then you Pay.
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Thanks for the details provided, I was just about to make the payment
when i got a email from the freight agent that they will not come for
the pick up until I pay the pick up and delivery cost via Western
Union Money Transfer. The shipping cost they charged me is $550 which
I will not be able to provide due to my job. Now, I will have to add
it to the payment, … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Renate Stafford Somewhere in United States 2011-12-02 16:00:57 Overpayment Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +6 Renate Stafford Scammer Information I advertised an item on craigslist. This scammer responded almost immediately and offered full price for it. All my questions I asked were unanswered, which raised a flag. Then I received this e-mail:
Hello ,
I have just made the payments now and i expect paypal to have
emailed by now, i sent $1,800.00 in all, I added $600 meant for pick
up and delivery and the western union fee also, they said they have
emailed you to this effect, you will need to send the $550… Read Full Report ⇒ |