Archive for 'Craigslist'
Craigslist Tip For Reducing Spam Emails
There is nothing more frustrating than receiving a Craigslist email asking “is this still available“. Usually, when a seller replies “yes”, the response is a poorly disguised phishing email trying to obtain personal information and/or offering more money to remove the listing and consider it sold. Recently, I stopped putting a value into the “Price” section when [...]
Full StoryStrange Craigslist Response: I Caught My Partner Cheating On Me
In the past, I have shared Craigslist messages received to warn of potential online scams and/or phishing tactics (see links below). This recent response from Tiffaney Kaliszuk with the email address tiffaneyqaiuz@hotmail.com takes the cake! I had a kid’s item listed for sale, NOT a personal ad. LOL! Merry Christmas! I have seen your posting and wanted to [...]
Full StoryCraigslist Scam – Embarking On Business Trip, Need To Send Bank Official Check
The other day I received this familiar message from “harmmharmons@aol.com”: “Hello, do you still have this item for sale ? When can I come check it out? Shoot me an email back as soon as possible pls I’m speech disabled though, remember to leave your name and email address when you email back. PS: – [...]
Full StoryCraigslist Scam Exposed: Using Religion To Trick Sellers
Recently I received this message from mattlock004 <mattlock004@gmail.com>: Hello, I would like to know if you still have this antique available for sale. Do get back to me on my email. Matt Red flags went up immediately, especially after reading the last line. I responded with “yes it is available”. I never sign with my name despite that the [...]
Full StoryFree Apple iPhone – Scam Email To Craigslist Sellers
I received the following message twice in response to a Craigslist ad I have listed. Excuse me <my email address>, Are you authentic? Your post has been luckily picked out by our company and you’ve won a white Apple iPhone 4 in return of a simple servey, will you be interested? If yes you must [...]
Full StoryApple iPad Emails Receivied By Craigslist Sellers
I received the following message twice in response to a Craigslist ad I have listed. Hiya <my email address>! Are you a real person? I hope so because you have been selected as a tester for iPad 2 in whatever color of your choice! You are most likely wondering if this is a scheme and [...]
Full StoryCraigslist Scam Exposed: Bank Certified Check
Here’s another Craiglist scam, this time from John Bruce with the email address johnbruce02@edencomputech.org. This person did not email me first to ask if the item is available, instead just sent this message (see below). Okay good am happy you still have it and am sorry for getting back to you late am out of town [...]
Full StorySelling Tips For Being Safe On Craigslist
In the past, I have shared email examples I have received from scammers phishing for personal information. If you do not understand what phishing is, here is the definition from Wikipedia: Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic [...]
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