How Do I Report A Fraud Case That Orignated With An Item Place On Craigs List.

Around Jan.25 or that area a Blace 1999 f-250 diesel was placed o craigs list for 4000. My son responded and lost 1900. Yes we had not dealt with you or e-bay and were too trusting. Nevertheless, a crime was committed. You ust have a reord of who placed that ad. Someone had to pay for it. If you could please investigate, Candace Barber [email protected] (864)421-2428

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on March 25th, 2011 6:29 AM

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Call your local authorities though there is not much they can do. There are mutiple warnings on Craigslist not to send money via western union in response to any add.

How to recognize a vehicle scam attempt on CL:

Shipping a vehicle to you is suggested by seller

eBay Motors or another intermediary is specified by seller

Payment by Western Union or a money wire is requested

Price is unusually low (fraction of blue book value)

If you see these tell-tale signs, flag ad as "prohibited" and avoid

Offers to ship a vehicle are virtually 100% fraudulent

eBay has no involvment in craigslist for sale ads, and any eBay or similar emails or web pages you receive are fake

Never use Western Union or wire transfer to pay for goods - only a scammer will ask for this, and any funds sent will be lost

Do not buy vehicles site-unseen, regardless of low price. The vehicle does not exist, and any money you send will be lost.

Stories about divorcees or departing servicemen needing to sell quickly at a low price are generally fraudulent

If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

More information is available for avoiding scams

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