Cheryl of Nevada City CA (06/24/08)
I posted my home for rent on craigslist.com and Gupta responded that he is coming to the states to do research and is prepared to pay me two months rent plus deposit. I requested certified funds in the amount of $3,200, but an Etrade check came via DHL for $9,500. He phoned the day the check arrived and said he is arriving to the states earlier and that I needed to quickly send a guy in Detroit $2,800 to send furniture out to my home in Southern California. I didn't deposit the check.
Fortunately I didn't deposit the check. Only lost time.
Wendy of Kennesaw GA (06/20/08)
These two gentlemen responded to ads I had for furniture making it easy by sending a mover to pick up items from address given that they were to send the check to as well. The check never came and now I am concerned they are going to rob my home with information I innocently gave them. I want others to be aware and only sell to locals that will discuss information on the phone.
I am scared to leave my home unattended. I have had to get my alarm system turned back on.
Theresa of Davis CA (06/16/08)
Some one places an aid on Craig's List to tutor his daughter who would be a foreign exchange student in America. He never specifies any where in America. I email the person to receive information about his daughter and where she will be staying in America (looking for a summer job as I finish college). The man Jimmy-- which I think is a false alias tells me he would also need me to wire money to his daughter's guardian for the check amount of $3,650.00. He gives me instructions about depositing the check to western union after i take out my forty dollars for tutoring his daughter and wire the rest of it to Clara . He then instructs me to give the control number so he can track the money. After this I emailed the guy to tell him I want no more contacts from him.
just wanted to share this information to help prevent possible damages to other people.
Charles of Aiea HI (06/11/08)
Office Work Needed /Reply to: job-@craigslist.org Date: 2008-06-05, 2:40PM HST Need to hire employees to perform office work remotely. Excellent pay and training available. Full and Part-time opportunities. Contact us for more details. Compensation: $25+ an hour Telecommuting is ok. This is a part-time job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
The sum of $14.95 was taken from my account and product was never received or any responce to email inquiries.
Shirley of Dallas GA (05/14/08)
I was inquiring about a 2003 Toyota Camry listed on Craig's list in the Atlanta area. I reponded to the seller by e-mail that I would like to see and drive the car. He e-mailed back to say he was in UK with his work and had prearranged the deal with useurocargo.com to handle the transaction. He stated the car and all the papers are in their possession ready for delivery. He went on to say I have 5 days to test and inspect the car so if I wanted to make this deal he would need the following details: full name and address and shipping address. He stated after he received this information he would forward them to useruocargo and proceed with the order. AT this point I stopped responding because the first letter led me to believe it was a scam. The price for the car in the picture was to good to be true.
There is no damage because I didn't persue what the seller wanted because I detected a scam. Mainly I would like for someone to investigate and possibly stop this person so no one will be scammed by them. If needed I printed out this person's e-mail's.
Roger of Fort Lauderdale FL (04/03/08)
Jessica Hudson emailed regarding interest in client buying craigslist 'item'. Said we will receive a check for more than we are asking. That amount over our requested price is their commission and we are to send back via Western Union on ....get this....SAME DAY.....we receive the BIG check.
While I wish the check I rec'd on 3/2/08 for $40,000 was real, I trust it is a bogus check that would never clear. I would like to help stop these scam artists. I have the check from MBIA Insurance Corporation premium of Armonk, NY 10504. The bank is Chase Manhattan Bank, 4 Chase Metrotech Ctr, Brooklyn, NY 11245. Instructions on bottom read Pay Cash Immediately. Signed: Rebecca Hurley. What should I do now? Thank you.
Deborah of Applegate CA (04/02/08)
The address above is all I have for Jeremy Morgan. He stated he was on base (Montana) and couldn't give me a phone number or call me. This was for a purchase of a jeep cherokee, since he was waiting for deployment to Iraq he had decided not to let the car get old in the garage and it was too large for his wife. He stated the low price was due to the time frame, he needed to sell the car by April 10th 2008. He was evasive in answering questions and then stated when we proceed, ebay can answer any question for me. I thought it was strange, he listed on craigslist yet I received a purchase order from ebay safeharbor department and they requested payment only be made through money gram. I looked up payment methods on ebay and they stated never pay through several different types, money gram being one. I notified ebay, they looked into this for me and stated, "IT WAS A FRAUDULENT EMAIL FROM SOMEONE WHO'S TRYING TO SELL YOU AN ITEM OUTSIDE OF EBAY." Ebay has an ebay safeharbor investigations team that looks into scams, this is who responded to my inquiry
None, if it wasn't for ebay responding so quickly I would have been out $3400.00.
Joy of Ponchatoula LA (03/15/08)
I am a recent graduate who has been looking for a job. I have been looking everywhere, and decided to look on craigslist. I live right outside of New Orleans, so decided I would expand my search in the city because it would be more likely to offer more money. I found jobs that claimed to do so, much more then average pay, and I sent my resume. Now I hear about all the job scams on craigslist, and I am wondering because I didn't hear back from these people, who now have my information on my resume. On my resume it has my address, phone numbers, and full name, email.
Is this ok, or can anything be stolen because this information is out there? I know I could have not been contacted if it was legit because maybe I wasn't qualified/or was filled, etc. But just hearing these scam reports and not knowing, makes me nervous. So I would like to know if this is ok, and is there anything I need to do to make sure my identity is safe because of this.
David of Decatur GA (03/02/08)
I purchased a computer hardware and software package from Mr. Coleman for $375 cash through Craigslist. He said he had two and wanted to get rid of one. When I tried to register the software package using the serial number that was provided, the software maker notified me that the product was Not For Resale (NFR). I contacted Mr. Coleman, and he claimed that the software company was wrong and that he would rectify the situation. It has been three weeks, and the situation still hasn't been rectified. The product I bought is supposed to be used for a DJ business that I am trying to get started.
I contacted Mr. Coleman, letting him know that he was causing me to lose money, and he told me that I should just be patient and wait until he gets the code. I then told Mr. Coleman that I want my money back, and he told me No. I then told him that I'll take him to court to get my money back, and he told me that since I was threatening him, he will refuse to help me.
Losing money from not being able to do any gigs.
Susannah of Bath NY (02/24/08)
I inquired on two different campers for sale on craig's list located in two different states. I received the same EXACT replies with the exception of the names. Each one stated that they were in Canada at their parent's ranch and that the campers were back home and they needed to unload them fast. I have copied and pasted the two emails along with their email addresses. I have not paid any money because of my skepticism nor have I informed them that I am onto their scam. If there is any way to catch them, I have all the emails and would be more than happy to help.
"Thank you for your email. I still have it for sale but before i answer to any of your questions i have to let you know that i am in Canada right now visiting my parents ranch. That`s not a problem because i can still handle the transaction. When i left in Canada, i left the item along with several other items in the iSOLD It custody because i wanted to sell them on eBay when i return, but something came up back home and i decided to sell this one before i get back but not on ebay because i need to sell it faster. So if you are still interested let me know because i can make the transaction immediately. Just let me know and i will explain all the details of the transaction... Thanks Adam.
Then the same response from Frank. Again, I hope that this scammer can be stopped before many innocent buyer's on craig's list lose their life savings. If I can be of any help, please feel free to call.
Fortunately I figured this out before I gave any money but certainly would like to see them stopped from scamming others and would be more than happy to help if I can.
D. of Bronx NY (02/08/08)
I was looking for an apartment. It was too good to be true. I almost got caught on a scam. These individuals say they have the keys to the apt and will fed ex, ups, etc. and that they are out of town and you can live in the apt for a max of 5 years. One apt was for $1,000 in NY and the other for $900 in manhattan. I got the same exact email, the only difference was the addresses and the email address. Please be aware of these scams, if is too good to be true is not good at all.
Karen of San Diego CA (01/23/08)
I sold a Luis Vuitton wallet on Craig's List to a woman, and she still has yet to pay me for it. I have e-mailed her and called her, but she is avoiding me. Before we made the transaction, she was so afraid that she would be scammed; and now I am afraid that she has scammed me out of $300.
I am still trying to contact her to pay me.
Nancy of Bonita Springs FL (01/21/08)
He responded to my ad on Craigslist for a townhouse to rent. Stated that he wanted it and would be moving to Ft Myers to work as an architect. His employer--Hoffman Construction in Ft Myers--would be sending a check for the rent and security and include extra money for his airfare and other expenses.
I did not fall for it but think other people should know. I have a copy of his e-mail.
J. of New York City NY (01/17/08)
Craigs List: 2 bedroom apt. for $550 at 41-21 45th St., Sunnyside, Queens NY. They wanted me to send a 1 month deposit plus cost of FedExing the keys. They emailed photos of what was obviously a ranch-style condo in Florida, complete with someone else's web logo on the pictures. Please alert others.
Daniel of Simpsonville SC (01/04/08)
I listed my Rolex watch through Craig's List. I received contact from an interested party who I spoke with over the phone. He gave me his name, address, and also e-mailed me his driver's license. We used UPS COD for the transaction. UPS picked up my watch, went to the address that the buyer provided but there was no suite number. (I found out later that it was a strip mall address, not a residence, and different from his driver's license.) After contacting the buyer to tell him UPS needed a suite number, he said he would contact them; but instead he went and picked up the watch at UPS, and gave them a cashiers check in exchange. UPS accepted this check for $6500 and gave him the watch. After waiting over 12 days for the check that UPS held, I finally went and picked it up at my local UPS store. When I got home I called the bank to find out that the check was a FAKE! He had even mis-spelled words on the fake check. After calling and calling, I finally reach someone at UPS who would talk to me about the issue; and they tell me that they are not responsible, and I'm out of luck. I have filed police reports in SC, as well as NC where the buyer supposedly resides.
The Rolex watch was valued at over $8000. I sold it for $6500 to the buyer and am now out of the money and have no watch! And UPS says TOUGH LUCK! PLEASE HELP!
Chase of Mcdonough GA (01/02/08)
Craigslist is quickly becoming a place for the psychologically deranged. There are so many trolls in the forums they have become pointless. The forums serve more as a place for the deranged predators to live out their psychological illnesses. It's unfortunate that Craigslist is no longer, IMHO, a place were anyone should feel safe to post or search for legitimate information. Just try for yourself in any of the forums. Take a peek inside and see the craziness taking place. From what I see it has become dangerous.
Jacob of Boulder CO (12/17/07)
I posted an ad on craigslist and this individual wanted to send me a check for almost 6 times the amount that we had agreed on, which was where the suspicious behavior began. All that was important to him was that I deposit the check.
Nothing happened as I suspected weird and fraudulent behavior.
Nancy of Rock Hill, SC (12/15/07)
I was sent an email about wanting to move into the room that I posted on Craigs list. I sent "Esther" a reply answering her questions and was not thinking anything of it until I received another email with the exact same information but a change of name to "Sandra". I knew something was up.
They wanted their boss to send me a leftover check, have me deposit the check, deposit the rent, and then send whatever is left to her travel agent so that she can buy a ticket to fly over here. I searched on the interent to find out if this was a scam and realized that this is happening a lot from where Esther said she was from, West Africa.
Nam of Arlington VA (11/24/07)
I received an e-mail via craigslist. The man who says he is Rev. Nic Macloed, says he will buy the item I have for sale but wants my name and address so he can pay with "Stormpay Money Order", as he is moving to West Africa to join his wife who is visiting her mom working for the US Embassy in West Africa. He says that STorm Money Order is trustworthy and makes home delivery payments and has agents who go to homes, companies and churches. He wants me to give him my personal information soon so he can make the payment. I feel this is a scam.
Mary Ann of Evanston IL (11/24/07)
I am job-hunting and answered an ad on Craigslist to get paid as a secret shopper for coming to a travel seminar. I emailed vacationcash@gmail.com to ask if this was for real; I got an email and a call from Brian Slavin. I filled out the application, received directions, attended the seminar. Brian said I would receive $75 and whatever gifts were being offered at the seminar (they were various travel packages; I have not claimed one at this time because I assume I would be liable for the taxes).
I never received my check for $75. There was such an elaborate set-up in Northbrook with at least 8 employees; didn't seem possible that all these people would be in on a scam--very diverse group. I have called and emailed many times with no response.
Julie of La Grange IL (10/17/07)
On October 10, 2007 an illegal, false ad was placed on Craigslist with my first name and cell phone number. Craigslist is responsible for allowing an ad to be posted that contained prostitution services and prices for the illegal service.
After the ad was posted, there were approximately 20-25 men that called me requesting to pick me up or wanting these false services. Since I was not aware that this ad had been placed, I was very upset and scared. I had to change my cell phone number that day. I contacted craigslist and asked them to remove the ad, but they made me find it first. There were about 500 ads for prostitution and like services, and I had to go through each one to finally find the ad with my number. I submitted the posting number to Craigslist and they removed it. The police say they are unable to arrest the man who posted the ad. Craigslist should not post illegal ads.
Jackie of Vancouver WA (06/18/07)
The phone number you gave me belong to someone else and I keep getting all these calls from craigslist for dateing. I don't want to have this phone number and be called all the time. This is a brand new phone I just purchased. Please change the number for me and let me know what it is. I use this phone for work at nite when I deliver papers and it is anoying to answere and get someone that says I am on the dateing list which I am not interested in at all right now.
Thank-you,
Jackie B.
Ryan of Elkton MD (08/29/06)
This website offers a gateway for criminals to solicit counterfeit money order/cashiers checks to unsuspecting victims. I posted a roommate wanted ad, and received several e-mails from individuals in Europe, Scotland, and Africa. They use stories such as ill family members in the hospital, needing temporary residence for family members. They offer to send money, and ask you to western union the money back. They all seem very personable and try to sell themselves as hosest and trustworthy.
This could result in the loss of money for someone unkowing this problem exists.
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