How to tell if a Craigslist ad is fake??

  • kwp
    Eden Prairie
    Posts: 857
    November 11, 2013 at 11:27 pm #1284070

    I have been seeing alot of fake/scam ads lately.

    Here are the giveaways in this one…

    1. The price is about 1/5 what is should be.
    2. Palm tress in the background
    3. Florida license tabs
    4. e-mail only (no phone number)

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/boa/4185650057.html

    What else am I missing??

    wheres_waldo
    The Big Pond
    Posts: 478
    November 11, 2013 at 11:43 pm #1205296

    The only thing you are missing is the GPS coordinates in the ad. I think it is Golden Valley. But yeah, palm trees is wierd.

    eyekatcher
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 888
    November 11, 2013 at 11:49 pm #1205299

    RE: 4. e-mail only (no phone number)

    I do not use my personal Email or phone in the ad’s I place.

    BUT I do see a lot of gmail accounts in the scam replies I get.

    85lund
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 2317
    November 12, 2013 at 12:07 am #1205303

    Bummer for you guys… I just bought that boat. All he wanted was my ssn and credit card. Taking delivery next week.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25025
    November 12, 2013 at 12:17 am #1205304

    Quote:

    RE: 4. e-mail only (no phone number)

    I do not use my personal Email or phone in the ad’s I place.

    BUT I do see a lot of gmail accounts in the scam replies I get.

    That’s what I do. I am not going to babysit my phone or get caught off guard. Email me and then I’ll give you my number after I vet you.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25025
    November 12, 2013 at 12:18 am #1205306

    Quote:

    Bummer for you guys… I just bought that boat. All he wanted was my ssn and credit card. Taking delivery next week.


    YOu lucky devil you!

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13194
    November 12, 2013 at 1:41 am #1205322

    This is a dead give away.

    “This posting has been flagged for removal. “

    chamberschamps
    Mazomanie, WI
    Posts: 1089
    November 12, 2013 at 4:34 am #1205351

    The one I see commonly is a used car at a really good price. No phone number. Generic details. A stock picture of the vehicle.

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
    Posts: 1830
    November 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm #1205437

    Quote:

    The one I see commonly is a used car at a really good price. No phone number. Generic details. A stock picture of the vehicle.


    And no location listed…city, state or zip.

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