Craigslist

An individual wrote a warning regarding Cornerstone Gigs, reporting that they found an 'Mobile App Support' job on Craigslist. The process raised concerns over required background checks and requests to create accounts using personal information, including financial details. The poster specifically cautions against opening bank or PayPal accounts for someone else to use due to significant identity and financial risks.

A user reported a potential scam on Facebook Marketplace involving a VA job offer. The scammer, identified as Thomas, offered immediate hiring for a Personal Assistant/Social Media Manager role to post apartment listings, requested use of the applicant's Facebook account, and avoided video communication. The user declined due to red flags like upfront fees and account compromise risks.

A person found a room for rent in New Rochelle on Craigslist for $750/month, lower than local averages. The landlord requested a Zelle deposit, but the renter insisted on a check and lease. After the check cleared, the landlord emailed a lease requiring a $35 Zelle application fee, exceeding New York State's $20 maximum, raising scam concerns.

Eden Prairie police are warning renters about fake online rental listings for homes that are actually for sale. Scammers use platforms like Craigslist and TikTok, along with QR codes for self-guided tours, to collect deposits via Zelle or Venmo, exploiting low rental prices as a lure.

A person helped their friend purchase a Steam Deck from Craigslist, but the friend is now concerned about a potential scam after the tracking number failed, the seller stopped responding, and the item has not been received.

The article highlights three tactics to deter scammers when rehoming animals online: requiring cash payments, insisting on meet-and-greets, and asking detailed questions. The author shares these strategies to avoid scams and emphasizes that legitimate buyers typically accommodate these precautions.

South Lake Tahoe vacationers are being warned about recent scams involving fake vacation rental listings on Craigslist, which have stolen tens of thousands from tourists. The scams are described as 'too good to be true' offers, prompting alerts for travelers in the area.

A user attempted to purchase a used riding mower from a Craigslist listing in Dallas, TX, but was scammed via Zelle. The seller provided a fake address and disappeared, and the user later discovered multiple identical listings linked to a scammer with a West African accent.

A user applied for a Video Content Reviewer job on Craigslist and received an onboarding email from reviewerhandshake.com. The email provided an Outlook account, mentioned Microsoft, instructed avoiding payment methods for 72 hours, and promised a bonus after completing a project. The user questions the legitimacy of the process.

A user on Craigslist shared personal information with a renter during property tour arrangements, including name, phone number, address, and employer. The renter requested a credit report, which was denied, and the Craigslist post was later removed. The user expressed regret for not recognizing potential risks earlier.

A recent college graduate from San Diego was scammed after wire transferring $2200 to a landlord found on Craigslist. The scammer requested additional funds for 'cleaning and maintenance' to a different account, prompting the victim to file a fraud complaint and contact their bank.

A Nashville man is living in his car after falling victim to a rental scam where a fraudster collected payments via Zelle and Cash App and vanished. Metro Police report nearly 200 similar cases this year, with scammers using fake listings and leases to exploit renters in the competitive housing market.

Metro Nashville Police Department's Fraud Unit reports that approximately 200 individuals in Nashville have lost money to fraudulent rental listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.

Metro Nashville Police report that around 200 people have been scammed through fake housing listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Scammers use real property photos and descriptions, alter contact details, and collect payments via Zelle or CashApp, leading to financial losses and confusion when victims are confronted by actual property owners.

The Metro Nashville Police Department warns of an ongoing housing scam affecting about 200 residents, where criminals use Facebook Marketplace and similar sites to collect rental deposits for properties that are never available. Police will hold a press conference to explain the scam and provide prevention tips.

A New York City landlord is seeking assistance after a woman occupied his apartment for nine years following a 2014 Craigslist ad for a live-in companion. The tenant who posted the ad died in 2016, leading to significant financial losses for the landlord.

A Brooklyn landlord, Thomas Diana, has been embroiled in a nine-year legal battle with a tenant who moved into his apartment as a live-in companion for an elderly tenant who later died. The case involves disputes over rent stabilization laws, unpaid rent, and court delays, costing Diana hundreds of thousands of dollars and draining his daughter's college fund.