At first, I didn't know what to do until I saw this blog: http://craigslistscammer.blogspot.com/2009/03/mess-with-scammers-once-you-know-its.html .
That made me want start a new blog just in case people can't find his blog.
Here is what I have so far. Post the emails that you think are from scammers on the comments section including the scammer 'fake' names and email addresses so when people do a search on google, they can find your comments.
Also, if you see an email with just your item and no question or something that does not make sense, don't reply to those emails. It is most likely from the spammers/scammers and they want to get your email address. A lot of time, you would get an email from a different email address after you replied to them.
Read more about scams on craigslist here:
http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
IMPORTANT:
- What ever you do, do NOT click on the links or open the pictures or reply to them.
In dealing with this, I would strongly recommend using an email address other than your personal one to avoid spams in your mail box in the future.
- If the buyer want to come by your house to pick up the item, never give out your address until you have confirmed that they're not a scam.
- Never tell the buyer when you're away from home especially when you have given out your address.
- Don't let the buyer come into your house and always have others watching you from the inside of your house with a defensive equipment and a phone ready to dial 911 if needed.
- Don't forget to click on the Craigslist link to report them as scam/spam.
VL
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from: Wilfred Accosta (whitebusterman008@gmail.com)
date: 04-05-2012
Thanks you so much for the quick reply to my email.I will purchase the
item from you and will be adding $50 extra for the item asking price,so please kindlywithdraw the advert from CRAIGSLIST.and i will be paying you via bank certified check from my Bank and the payment will be delivered to you via Fedex next-day and i will like you to get back to me with the following information to facilitate the mailing out the check to you... .I will need the below details to mail the payment as soon as possible. Name to be on the Check_____________ Home or office address(No P.O.BOX)___ City__State__Zip Code_______________ Phone Numbers_____________________ FYI:You will not be responsible for the shipping of the item..and I will have my mover come over for the pick up as soon as you have the check cashed at your bank,and i will get back to you once my secretary made the payment out to you immediately Wish You Longlife & Prosperity in the New Year In Advancefrom: donnie jose (jose.donnie575@gmail.com and lhong154@gmail.com)-- Get back to me if the above item with pic if available-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------from: sandy powell (sandypow01@gmail.com and dfkhjdfskhjdf@gmail.com) date: 04-05-2012Hello, I really appreciate your response to my email.I want you to consider it sold, pls do withdraw the advert from craigslist to avoid disturbance.I want you to know that i will be paying via bank certified check . I will like you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check to you . 1.....Full name to write on the check 2.....Full Physical address to post the check...Not po box 3.....City, State and Zip Code 4.....Home & Cell Phone to contact you *** Note that the payment will be shipped to your address via UPS NEXT DAY SERVICE and I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for shipping i will have my mover come over as soon as you have cashed the check** Thanks Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
date: 04-06-2012
Thanks for the prompt response to my mail. I will be buying from you so please kindly withdraw the advert from C.LIST. Please be informed that i will be paying with a certified check from my Bank it will be delivered to you via United Parcel Service (UPS), so I'll need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check... Name to be on the payment........... Home address........... City.............. State........... Zip Code.............. Cell phone #................ I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you have your money I am completely satisfied with the advert and the payment will be delivered within 2-3 working days.** I use a hearing impaired phone # and will receive your calls via email ** N.B UPS does not deliver to a P.O box addresses. Thanks God bless-- Do you still have the item available for sale?
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from: Naoma Meilleur (naomat9894@hotmail.com)
date: 4/7/2012
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hello, is the item still available? I need much more details on it please. I've been struggling to find something alike for long term so not sure if it's the one. I uploaded a video of what I'm dying to buy along with my sensitive info so can you see if they are the same thing or not?
It would be awful to meet you in person and then find out they are completely different. By the way, I ONLY deal with adults so forget it if you are a young child trying to scam me, I'll not fall for that. You do have to sign up to see the video to verify you're real and legal of age but do not worry, there's no cost to join. Anyways, message me on there so we can proceed. Thank you!
http://postpeep .net
-Sent via my iPad
from: Sepich Gaud (sepichz25@hotmail.com)
date: 04-08-2012
Is your piece still offered? Umm...this might be odd but you seem extremely hot in your listing. Do you want to get coffee sometimes? I promise I'm not a weirdo, just feeling lonely. If you're interested, meet me on my private dating profile (it's like facebook for adults), there's no cost to sign up! My pics and my phone # are all on there so get in touch with me. There are too many phonies on here so if you're real call me and maybe we can meet to become friends and maybe more? You never know! Okay, I won't bother you again! You'll be taken aback to find out who I am! :)
http:// alwaysremember .net
-Sent via my iPhone
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from: Lynna Pickette (lynnagm3@hotmail.com)
date: 04-08-2012
I stumbled across your listing and decided to ask you something critical. I am in a relationship and caught my partner cheating on me so I must get even! My co-worker said cl would be the best place to find someone nearby who I can hook up with for one time only so thought the heck, I would email someone I thought sounded naughty in the ad and came across yours! You seem real and enjoyable so would you be maybe interested in chatting online first to see if we're wanting the same thing? To prove to you that I am real, I uploaded all of my photos, cell #, and a special note for you only under my private profile page. Can you call me today if you think I am hot? This way I can weed out bots and scammers as I'm tired of them! I bet you'll be surprised to see who I am! :)
http://tastylemon.com
-Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide
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from: Marybeth Hafeman (marybethugtou2799@hotmail.com)
date: 04-10-2012
Is your merchandise still attainable? Umm...this might be off topic but you sound attractive in your listing. Do you want to get together sometimes? I promise I'm not a weirdo, just feeling lonely. If you're interested, meet me on my private dating profile (it's like facebook for adults), there's no cost to sign up! My pics and my cell # are all on there so get in touch with me. There are too many fakes on here so if you're legit call me and maybe we can meet to become buddies and maybe more? It's up to you! Alright, I won't bother you again! You'll be taken aback to find out who I am! :)
http:// funbuddies.com
-Sent via my iPad
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from: Elizabeth Fenley <elizabethpxi20@hotmail.com>
date: 04-11-2012
"Hello there is your stuff still on for sale? I saved money all ready. And umm, I saw your post and swallowed pride to give this a shot. Im down to hang out tomorrow after work around 2:30pm ish so let's get drinks. My phone # is 344-79XX (last 2 digits are covered up) so text me. Can you send me your pictures to my cell so I know you are real and I will reply back with mine too. I even uploaded a video for you on my profile, do you like it? I promise Im not a weirdo just want to become friends and maybe more!"
http://lickingfun.com
You MUST enroll for FREE on our adult facebook to get hold of our member's full phone number and video. Once you become a member, you'll be automatically taken to our member's profile. This is a way of guarding our member from harm. Thanks for your time and happy ending!
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from: Amal Mey <amalgrpm9@hotmail.com>
date: 04-11-2012
Sup, is the item still available? I need much more info on it please. I've been searching for something comparable for period of time so not sure if it's the one. I uploaded a video of what I'm looking to buy along with my discreet info so can you check out if they are the same thing or not?
I would hate to meet you in person and then find out they are entirely different. By the way, I ONLY deal with adults so ignore me if you are a young kid trying to scam me, I'll not fall for that. You do have to sign up to see the video to verify you're real and legal of age but do not worry, there's no cost to join. Anyways, message me on there so we can proceed. Thank you!
http://itembeast .eu
-Sent via my iPad
I would hate to meet you in person and then find out they are entirely different. By the way, I ONLY deal with adults so ignore me if you are a young kid trying to scam me, I'll not fall for that. You do have to sign up to see the video to verify you're real and legal of age but do not worry, there's no cost to join. Anyways, message me on there so we can proceed. Thank you!
http://itembeast .eu
-Sent via my iPad
from: Daina Ruddell <dainalri28@hotmail.com>
date: 04-12-2012
Sup, is your post still valid? I need further details on it please. I've been trying to get something comparable for long term so not sure if it's the one. I added a video of what I'm hoping to buy along with my personal info so can you see if they are the same thing or not?
It would be bad to meet you in person and then find out they are entirely different. By the way, I ONLY deal with adults so forget it if you are a young child trying to scam me, I'll not fall for that. You do have to sign up to see the video to confirm you're real and legal of age but no worries, there's no cost to join. Anyways, message me on there so we can proceed. Thank you!
http://itemchecker .net
-Sent via my iPad
It would be bad to meet you in person and then find out they are entirely different. By the way, I ONLY deal with adults so forget it if you are a young child trying to scam me, I'll not fall for that. You do have to sign up to see the video to confirm you're real and legal of age but no worries, there's no cost to join. Anyways, message me on there so we can proceed. Thank you!
http://itemchecker .net
-Sent via my iPad
from: Tamela Telles <tamelasfpox0@hotmail.com>
date: 04-15-2012
Hey, is your listing still valid? I need far more information on it please. I've been struggling to find something same for very long time so not sure if it's the one. I uploaded a video of what I'm desiring to buy along with my personal information so can you make sure if they are the same thing or not?
It would be bad to meet you in person and then find out they are totally different. By the way, I ONLY deal with adults so erase this email if you are a young kid trying to scam me, I'll not fall for that. You do have to sign up to see the video to verify you're real and legal of age but no worries, there's no cost to join. Anyways, message me on there so we can proceed. Thank you!
http://personalitem .eu
-Sent via my iPad
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From: Habash Mondello (poellotk18@hotmail.com) Date: 08-10-2012
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From: Jennette Doyle (marlenans1275@yahoo.com)
Date: 08-10-2012
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From: Sage Maldonado (shawnnand680@yahoo.com) Date: 08-10-2012 In good condition.?
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From: Daniel Combs
Date: May 14, 2013
Do you have more pictures ?
please email me directly from your email to my email danielcombs874@yahoo.com.
In order not to take your message to other folder in my email. Thanks
Daniel.
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Thanks to you guys I was able to identify a scam before I took the bait. I had an offer on an item I had listed for my step father, and out just seemed a little to good to be true. So I googled her name and she was listed on here and other sites as well. If indeed it really is a her! Here is the email I was sent:: I really appreciate your response to my email. I want you to consider it sold, Pls do withdraw the advert from CL to avoid disturbance,anyway I don't have time to come over to take a look because of my Business but you don't need to bother yourself with the shipment, I'll take care of that by engaging the services of a shipper, hence I'll be sending a Certified check and it will be delivered to you via United Parcel Service (UPS), so I'll need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check.
ReplyDeleteFull name on the check. Full Physical address to post the check City, State and Zip Code Home & Cell Phone to contact you.
Note that the payment will be shipped to your address via UPS NEXT DAY AIR SERVICE and I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for shipping i will have my shipper to come over as soon as you have cashed the check*
N.B UPS does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.Thanks
Joseph, I received the same exact email. So glad I researched it before I accepted the offer and so thankful this blog exists!
DeleteGlad to help!
ReplyDeleteTHe scamming from whitebusterman008@gmail.com is still going on I really wish there was a way to stop this person.
ReplyDeleteI do hope someone know how to stop these people as well.
DeleteThank you guys so much for running this blog! I really appreciate your work- it saved me big time from being scammed.
ReplyDeleteI received emails from spammers: Sandy Powell: sandypow01@gmail.com and retacool2003@gmail.com
"I really appreciate your response to my email. I want you to consider
it sold, Pls do withdraw the advert from CL to avoid
disturbance,anyway I don't have time to come over to take a look
because of my Business but you don't need to bother yourself with the
shipment, I'll take care of that by engaging the services of a
shipper, hence I'll be sending a Certified check and it will be
delivered to you via United Parcel Service (UPS), so I'll need you to
provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of
the check.
Full name on the check.
Full Physical address to post the check
City, State and Zip Code
Home & Cell Phone to contact you.
Note that the payment will be shipped to your address via UPS NEXT DAY
AIR SERVICE and I will like you to know that you will not be
responsible for shipping i will have my shipper to come over as soon
as you have cashed the check*
N.B UPS does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.Thanks"
Good to hear.
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