| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in United States
2012-12-03 14:53:14
Overpayment Scam
1 |  +2 overpay check or MO craigslist used desktop computer 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... ⇒ more |
| Antoinette
Somewhere in United States
2012-11-21 20:28:33
Overpayment Scam
1 |  An computer service provider ad on Craigslist 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 Ex... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Fall River, MA, United States
2012-11-19 15:21:46
Overpayment Scam
1 | +1 Craigslist Furniture 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 pa... ⇒ more |
| Jo blo
Hurricane, UT, United States
2012-10-20 03:43:59
Overpayment Scam
1 | craiglist buyer ...petroleum engineer offshore 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. Tha... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
2012-09-24 01:33:48
Overpayment Scam
1 | +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 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 s... ⇒ more |
| Jose Pureco
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
2012-09-20 15:01:40
Overpayment Scam
1 | Craiglist Buyer Scam > 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 includ... ⇒ more |
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| Bethany Dillman
York, PA, United States
2012-08-30 19:59:52
Overpayment Scam
1 | +1 Craigslist Scammer 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. ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Somewhere in United States
2012-08-28 16:09:35
Overpayment Scam
1 | Checked email name of CraigsList for sale responder 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 (... ⇒ more |
| Steve Lewis
Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
2012-08-23 17:08:30
Overpayment Scam
1 | Craigslist Scam / Overpayment 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 th... ⇒ more |
| David Benton
Knightdale, NC, United States
2012-08-18 21:40:25
Overpayment Scam
1 | +2 Craigslist Purchase Scam 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 ... ⇒ more |
| Pat Couchman
Tampa, FL, United States
2012-07-23 17:55:31
Overpayment Scam
1 | +2 John Ferry <owolabit1900@gmail.com> 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 a... ⇒ more |
| Bill Logan
Bend, OR, United States
2012-07-16 18:41:58
Overpayment Scam
1 | Craig's List Scammer 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 m... ⇒ more |
| Bill Logan
Bend, OR, United States
2012-07-16 18:33:18
Overpayment Scam
1 | Craig's List attempted Scam Buyer, Joeph William (if that's his real name) of Logan Utah attempted to send more money than the sales price for a $1850 spa. The extra money was to be sent to his "shipper/mover". Weeks later, his check would bounce leaving me less the shipping fee. ... ⇒ more |
| AS
Somewhere in United States
2012-07-07 13:52:28
Overpayment Scam
1 | +3 boone.paull@gmail.com scammer notice I did research on this guy before contacting him. Turns out he is known for scams. Some people have lost money to this guy thinking that paypal would be safe. I didn't go through with his offer because it seemed fishy so I looked up everything I could a... ⇒ more |
| Jerry Browning
Somewhere in United States
2012-06-29 23:53:33
Overpayment Scam
1 | +1 Classified ad scam Hello,
I want to inform you that my assistant have sent out the payment to your contact address you gave me.... The payment will covered the packaging,logistic (shipping) and insurance .. You will deduct your item fee and send the rest balance to the mov... ⇒ more |
| RickBengtson
Spring, TX, United States
2012-06-29 22:53:59
Overpayment Scam
1 | +2 Craiglist motorcycle for sale This was his response to my Craigslist ad for a motorcycle for sale,
Hi
How are you today? Hope you are great. My client and I are based in
England. My client informed me that the bike would be shipped along
with other properties he purchased to ... ⇒ more |
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| Tommy Bart
Somewhere in United States
2012-06-22 01:27:25
Overpayment Scam
1 | Untitled Overpayment Scam on 1, ref:3360 He sent this:
Hello ****,
Thanks for the prompt response and i will love to make an instant purchase, also pls i will like you to withdraw the advert from craigslist, i don't mind adding extra 20$ if you are to take the advert down from craigslist so ... ⇒ more |
| Ly
Somewhere in United States
2012-05-01 19:13:40
Overpayment Scam
1 | +6 Untitled Overpayment Scam on 1, ref:2386 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 getti... ⇒ more |
| Joyce Watkins
Richmond, VA, United States
2012-04-27 18:41:16
Overpayment Scam
1 | http://norfolk.craigslist.org/vac/2934657119.html 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 ... ⇒ more |
| scott gelinas
Pompano Beach, FL, United States
2012-04-24 11:38:47
Overpayment Scam
1 | +10 craigslist scam 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 m... ⇒ more |
| Kellena
Somewhere in United States
2012-04-19 02:23:57
Overpayment Scam
1 | $350 / 4br - 2250ft² - Direct Beachfront Get Away Home (Port Aransas) 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... ⇒ more |
| jjblue09
Somewhere in United States
2012-04-08 18:26:06
Overpayment Scam
1 | +1 Beware of renters scam from the UK 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... ⇒ more |
| Shawn
Irmo, SC, United States
2012-03-05 13:07:28
Overpayment Scam
1 | +1 Reply to my item for sale listing on Craigslist 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 ... ⇒ more |
| Mick M
Auburn Hills, MI, United States
2012-02-22 22:35:08
Overpayment Scam
1 | +3 overpayment - paypal 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 ... ⇒ more |
| Renate Stafford
Somewhere in United States
2011-12-02 16:00:57
Overpayment Scam
1 | +6 Renate Stafford 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 an... ⇒ more |
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