Craigslist Scammers

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Made like he was interested in a truck

by: fatboy
#398
Jan 16, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

Posted a truck on craigslist for sale. got a text from this guy saying he wanted it for his son. I replied back to him then he replied back wanting my paypal info lol. I refused to give him that info & never heard back from him. just wanted to let everyone know..... watch out for this person!

Names reported:: James Potter
Phones reported:: 646-583-6058
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

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Unresolved

Craigslist/Paypal Scam

by: arusher21
#402
Jan 16, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

Asked to send money to shipping agent.

Names reported:: Paul Lamid, Sallie Morton
Phones reported:: 415-234-7412
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

Unresolved

Scammed by Fredrick Collins

by: BrendaTidball64
#408
Jan 16, 2016
Monetary Loss: $1100.00

Put on Craigslist that had a house for rent @ 4674 Carrie Ann Lane Abilene TX 79606 and that he lives now @ 863 Turpin Ave.SE Atlanta GA 30312 his # 216-245-5558. If I would Moneygram him the deposit and rent that he would overnight me the keys and rental agreement.

Names reported:: Fredrick Collins
Phones reported:: 216-245-5558
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

Unresolved

Craigslist scammer

by: oakenna
#457
Jan 18, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

This person to want an item I listed on Craigslist, and then they tried to get my money as well as my number to give me spam.

Names reported:: Lisa
Phones reported:: 951-389-7219
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

Unresolved

Attempted scam re craigslist item for sale

by: Leasures7
#486
Jan 19, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

Sorry there has been a little change of plan , I was in the town to celebrate a House warming party , but i wont be able to meet with you any longer because i left town already.

However , I'm ready to issue out a Certified Bank Check via Postal service Express mail or UPS overnight delivery because am ok with the condition as seen on the advert as well as the price stated. It's my first time on Craigslist but i believe everything will work out fine. I'll arrange for a local pick up once you receive check, cashed it and have your money with you.I will appreciate it if you get back to me with your Full Name,Full mailing Address with the zip code,Cell
Phone Number and Agreed price.

More so i don't mind to pay you additional $30 to withdraw the advert for so you can know am ready to buy asap.If you are selling it to me,do get back to me with your Full name to be on payment , Full mailing Address,Cell Phone Number and Agreed price. to mail out the check immediately via Postal service Express mail or UPS overnight delivery..

JACOB DIXON

Names reported:: Jacob dixon
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]

Unresolved

Trying to sell us camper for $2500

by: jgardiner
#488
Jan 19, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

text # from craigslist. They in turn text me that her camper was sold but her friend (Sarah) has camper for sale and to e-mail her. Sarah in turn sent pictures and told us she wanted to sell as soon as possible because her husband died recently and she didn't want the memories.
She said that she would pay to ship it to us in RI and it would be handled through Amazon so that it would be safe for both of us. She said that she would have Amazon send us the paperwork to handle the transaction. I received a form (?from Amazon) noting our name & address information and Sarah's name & address. Our address is incorrect and it's highlighted on the form to call Amazon support dept (408)457-1770. I'm thinking that they're going to ask me for bank information at that time. She sent me another e-mail asking me if we received the form. I told her I did but that I wanted to wait until my wife got home from the bank. I'm not sure how to send you these e mails but you can reach me @ (401)714-4214

Names reported:: Sarah Sparks
Phones reported:: 712-624-5331
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!