Comments on: Craigslist Scams: The Obvious and Not-So-Obvious https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/ A Blog about Finding and Making Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:55:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: brynne@thegatheredhome.com https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-655 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:03:52 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-655 In reply to Jill of all Trades.

Jill, those are all such good tips! I haven't written any posts about selling on Craigslist yet, but I'll be sure to include a follow-up to this post from a seller's perspective! We have only dealt with the nicest people while selling out of our home, but I agree – it is SO IMPORTANT to be safe and aware. I've had several people ask to use our bathroom before, and because they were moms with small children (the children needed to use the bathroom) I didn't have a problem with it, but yes, it always feels awkward and I love your solution of suggesting a public bathroom just up the road 🙂

]]> By: Jill of all Trades https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-654 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:24:44 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-654 Gosh…maybe this is just 'cuz I live in a City. But I've also had buyers ask if they can use my bathroom. I always refer them to the McDonald's three blocks up. You have to get over the pressure to be "nice". You never know if they're going to rifle your medicine cabinet for drugs or take a side trip through your home to scope out what you might have to steal later.

]]> By: Jill of all Trades https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-653 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:21:52 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-653 These are great tips. Sometimes I sell things that aren't easy to just take to a public location so my extra tip would be to refer to yourself as "we" even if you live alone. I also keep it vague, as in, "at least one of us will be home at 1:00 on Saturday for the exchange" so they dont' know if it'll be me or my husband or both of us.

Also, when you must have people come to your home:

* Keep the item outside or on your porch if at all possible.
* If you must have it inside, such as in your garage, throw sheets or tarp over your other belongings so they can't see what other goodies you've got.
* Keep your kids inside and step outside to deal with the buyer. Lock your kids inside and take your keys with you – this allows you to keep your eyes on the buyer at all times instead of being distracted by your little ones. If you have a dog, bring the dog with you on it's leash.
* And gosh darnit! I'm not afraid to admit that I carry a pair of scissors in my pocket when I step out with a buyer. There's too many horror stories and even the most friendly transactions can take a deadly turn. I want a weapon.

]]> By: platina https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-78 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:39:01 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-78 This number (408)357-4054 texted me saying she is interested in the Marble Bar Buffet Table I am selling on Craigslist. (She didn't say "item") and then says she wants me to pay me via paypal.
She said that she wanted to include the mover's fee which is $400 in the payment so I can pay them when they get here to pick up the item.
YEAH.. red flag!!!

WHY in the world would she pay me (someone she doesn't know) extra to pay her movers??!?? makes NO SENSE!!
her email is merlinda@gmail.com and her name is Jessica she says.

]]> By: Brynne https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-79 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:42:28 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-79 In reply to platina.

That sounds SUPER suspect! Stay far away! Thanks for sharing that tactic – I haven't personally come across that scenario, but it definitely raises red flags!

]]> By: Anonymous https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-32 Thu, 09 May 2013 23:06:15 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-32 stevenojeo@gmail.com is a busy scam artist — tried to scam me as well in Seattle.
From: Stevan Joel [mailto:stevanojeo@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 8:12 AM
To: #########################
Subject: (4) Hon Cherry Panel Cubicles – $1600 (Bellevue)

Hello, I will be happy to buy it and You will not be responsible for shipping and handling. My Shipping Company will come to your location for pick up. Kindly provide me with the address where it will be picked up so that i can forward it to the Shipping Company to calculate the cost of pick up for me. Please get back to me as soon as possible so that i can proceed with the payment via PayPal.

]]> By: Shuji https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-31 Thu, 09 May 2013 20:57:02 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-31 stevenojeo@gmail.com tried to scam me today.

]]> By: Anonymous https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-24 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:39:18 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-24 Parisgallery24@gmail.com is indeed a scam. He contacted me today (through Craigslist email) w/ the phone number 208-779-0281. Name in the email read… "Jose Bran"

]]> By: Anonymous https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-23 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:56:12 +0000 https://thegatheredhome.com/craigslist-scams-obvious-and-not-so/#comment-23 i also received one from Parisgallery24, exact verbage as what you have above. YES>>>> its a scam!!! I was pondering this in my mind, since there was a phone number. However, I posted specifically that my price was FIRM. and i posted on a listing for my state, and clearly stated no shipping. therefore, i did not reply AT ALL
Glad i saw yours too, now i feel comfortable knowing for sure this was not real.

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