Craigslist Scammers

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Puppy scam

by: Capersdee
#84074
Oct 6, 2020
Monetary Loss: $30

Had fake ad in Craigslist requested a text they responded with pics that were from a legit site requested $30 deposit via Cashapp to $mommyofboy1

Names reported:: Stacy Jones
Phones reported:: 757-932-8284

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Someone is using my phone number on Craigslist post

by: fqgh88lkar
#84126
Oct 7, 2020
Monetary Loss: $0

I am getting text message and phone calls from all over the country about Craigslist post items that are for sale. My buddy posted a car for sale and put in my number (he has since taking the number down) ever since I’ve been getting these calls and text messages and it needs to stop. My number is *******

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Craig's List Scammer

by: gluesma
#84422
Oct 12, 2020
Monetary Loss: $0

Somebody is using my drivers license as a contact for scamming people out of deposit money for rental property in different states. They are on Craig's List. that's about all I know about them. People have contacted two of my sisters and me for information, we can't give them any. I don't know for sure if it's them

Names reported:: Gregory Miller, Eric Petersen
Phones reported:: 786-749-9735, 820-400-1229

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I've been scammed by keyamber chislom

by: Sbran
#85105
Oct 21, 2020
Monetary Loss: $370

My girlfriend and I rented a cabin through Craigslist and we made the payment received a receipt. We realized there wasn't a code for the box for keys given to us but when we reach out via email they won't respond and I called the cabin places number and they told me there is no record of us in the system

Names reported:: Keyamber Chislom
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

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This person attempted to scam me through craigslist

by: LoriD
#85159
Oct 22, 2020
Monetary Loss: $0

She answered my ad and said she would buy my table and chairs for my asking price of $500 but she is out of town and asked me to hold for an extra $50. Next she said she wanted me to remove the ad and some other details which sounded very strange. When I googled her name, I see she or he has be marked as a scammer. Beware of this person and never give anyone bank info or money until transactions are complete.

Names reported:: Wendy Partida
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

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Scammed by Jessica Batton

by: Emily04
#85335
Oct 25, 2020
Monetary Loss: $800

I went into craigslist in search of a golf cart. Found one for $800 from Jessica Batton. Thought it was a great deal so started the transaction. She wanted me to buy eBay gift cards to purchase the golf cart. I sent the gift card voucher numbers via email to an eBay email address.They validated the numbers right away. The next day they told me I needed to pay another $600 for insurance and delivery. That’s when I got suspicious and told them I wouldn’t pay anymore. I haven’t heard from them again.

Names reported:: Jessica Batton
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

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Author: JimSlusher

Message: Listonmonica@gmail.com is a scammer also. Currently trying to sell a 2002 Chevy Tahoe for $2k with suspiciously low miles and immaculate condition. However, the tactics match the responses below.

Author: Karl Gielenfeldt

Message: soilagni@gmail.com and phone 330-227-8392 are connected... they are a scam #reportscam I posted on craigslist and get a text from this scammer.

Author: JMH21

Message: Info on roger johnson 814 658530

Author: Kelly

Message: I received a message from the same individual, Karl Gielenfeldt. he used the exact same message, word for word.

Author: W Shannon Best

Message: Presently, this person is selling a pontoon boat in Spokane wa. They have numerous email addresses. One can google any of them, and the come back with scam alerts...

Author: Keone Stevans

Message: sarah1970crt@gmail.com is a scam, trying to sell Acura TL for $1500

Author: Ms.T

Message: I really wish there were something that could be done about this. They're taking a lot from people family & homes. I lost my money ($1500) on My Birthday, which was July, of this year:(!!! If yall come up with any information on how these thieves can be stopped. Please let us know. ........Thanks!

Author: Kim Minlionica

Message: Robert Franklin, 805-633-8225 of Thousand Oaks CA is a scammer. But he didn't get me. Beware.

Author: Paloma delaLuz

Message: Silviadixon82@gmail.com has a current post on Craigslist for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma. I knew something was off as the price is ridicuosly low for this vehicle.

Author: Silence Dogood

Message: rachel.sumrell@hotmail.com selling a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis in Orange County, CA for $500. Husband died scam. Phone is of course a Google phone: (512) 765-5307. Beware! I figured it out right away when "she" said she would ship the car via ebay motors. Yeah, right lol.

Author: Ql

Message: Yes they scammed my husband out of 1500.00. Just last week.

Author: Amy Hale

Message: Eric Patton is at it again, tried to scan my husband and I for a boat motor. I see he did the same thing to someone else early July. Claims he is at his rental properties and can't be here so wants to make the transactions through Amazon, yada yada.. After getting back on craigslit, I see he has more than one motor posted because that phone# that starts with area code 201 shows up on the first picture you see. what is wrong with people!!!!!!

Author: Jay

Message: Thanks JG Park... Amy Lipsey tried the same thing with me for a $56k car.... amylipsey42@xfinityfi.net (her profile pic is stolen from "The Bachelor Season 12) Here's her note: Good morning Jason, I'm glad to see you have a high interest. I’d like to use eBay - I don't need to be present to close the deal because I prearranged it with eBay. They’ll hold the money so you have the chance to inspect the title and the car. Only after you’ve had the chance to do all that will you call eBay and have them release the money. You’re not committed to buy the car either; if you request a refund, eBay will provide it within 24h. The price includes the delivery and the whole process takes anywhere between 2 - 3 days. After you receive the car, you have a 5 days inspection period - I advise you to have it professionally checked just be 100% sure that there are no issues with it. I'd be really surprised if you found any. There's also a rejection policy - in case you find any problems. In this case I'll pay for the returning fees. If you're interested in learning more about how it actually works, then all I need is your name, delivery address and phone - eBay will guide you trough the process. Thanks

Author: Cameron Hill

Message: His name is shivam I think. He never would call me,but he measages like a foreigner. He sent me a 2000 dollar check. I turned it in to the police.

Author: Karl Gielenfeldt

Message: #ReportScam another probable scammer here: jameslynn555@gmail.com I posted on craigslist to sell a car... this is what this scammer emailed me: Hi,my name is James Lynn,Whats its condition, any damages? Are you the original owner and what is your reason for selling?and last asking price? i am hoping we can work out a deal and seal the buying of this item today.as am buying it for my dad , why dont you tell me if paypal will be okay for you? why cant we do it in such a speedy transfer. If you dont feel like having it done on time we can discontinue the deal but if its something we can both finalized within 2 business days then id employ us to use paypal secure payment, your honesty will be greatly appreciated. why? because i wont be available to come look up the item due to the nature of my job,I work in a Microsoft Corporation as a Software Computer Engineer. So do you have paypal please? I hope you consider my offer. I am ready to buy, so you can take the add off craigslist. So if you're ready to move forward,below is the info PayPal Email: Full Name: Firm Price: Zip Code: Cell Phone Number

Author: Jasmo

Message: Lucky I googled Adelle Atkinson and found this posting on #reportscam !!! Original Craigslist posting had the 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Detroit area, when returned contact, said the car was in Montana, and that her husband had died. Seemed sketchy. Thanks for the heads up.

Author: কান্নু চাকী

Message: Someone is also using the name Margaret Burcham to sell a car. The email is margaret78burcham@gmail.com. They gave the exact same story about going off to service on the first and her husband died 4 months ago. Here is the exact email below. My name is Margaret, and I'm emailing you about 2010 Ford Fusion SEL with an gas engine, automatic transmission and only 70,084 miles. Never had or need any paint/body work done, garaged keep always, without any mechanical problems, tires and wheels are in great shape as well, electric is working perfectly. The engine 3.0L V6 gas, runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. Has a clean and clear US title in my name and there are no liens or loans on it. This vehicle was used by my husband who died 4 month ago. The price was reduced at $1500 because I'm in a hurry to find a buyer. I need to sell it before the 1 of the next month, when I will be leaving on military duty with my medical team out of the country for a year and do not want to store it. Hate to sell it but its not worth keeping insurance and paying storage fees for a year. If you interested i can send you more pics. Thanks, Margaret Burcham Stay safe everyone!

Author: Carrie Bright

Message: I found a car on craigslist, thought it was too good to be true. It was an 05 Nissan Pathfinder in pristine condition with all new tires for $1500 with 144k miles on it. The address was near me. I called to inquire and asked the real price because this was way too low. A person then texted me to contact her through email. I had asked in the email to see the car but all she wrote was to email her and she would send pics, no reply about coming to see it and drive it, I thought that was odd. At first I was annoyed because I wanted to talk to her in person so I texted her back and said I couldn't get on my email and didn't hear from her. So finally I emailed her. She wrote back saying her husband died 3 months ago and she was going to be deployed for a year. In her email she said the care had good tires and 99k miles as it was in the garage most of the time. I told her that I was interested. She wrote about the ebay protection plan, that I can drive the car for 5 days before paying her and she would send the invoice. Still I haven't seen it but I got an invoice. When I read it I thought something was up because they wanted me to go to the store and buy green dot visa cards, then call ebay to show I got them, but not to register them until I was happy with the car. Also, the ebay said I only had 24 hours to pay. Everyone knows when you buy a car it takes time to see it, drive it, etc. Nobody buys a car site unseen. The biggest thing was how inconvenient the pay system was. You can only get the visa in $500 increments so if the car is several thousand you need a bunch of cards, and I thought to myself, what about Paypal, that would be so much easier, why would a big company like ebay do this, especially when they have their own pay accounts! She also said she would start the shipping process. I emailed her asking about shipping when she was right near me, what was that about. Also I asked about the big difference in miles and she didn't respond. I have sent email asking If I could still have the car, no response. I knew something was weird with the huge difference in mileage, the price, the condition, this car should be way more money. Obviously she knew I am suspicious so she gave up on me. So finally I thought to google the ebay phone number and here we are. As always if it sounds too good to be true it probably is!