Craigslist scams

[kevm14]

So scammy. Truck clearly is in the south.

Already flagged for removal.

[kevm14]

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/6002069032.html

Charged2007 Chevy Tahoe Ltz - $2500
This is my parents SUV, They dont need something so big. It is a very nice, and is in good shape. with questions meva036@gmail.com

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This is really annoying. Keep in mind I have some very narrow search criteria. I think the Tahoe one is under $3000.

Year and make/model from the right side of the listing:

2007 many of features

Clearly a scam though.

[kevm14]

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/6003446482.html

Suburban Chevy *Looks Garage Kept*2OO2 - $1998
runs and drives fantastic power window power seats CD player roof rack for new tires brakes 137k miles all highway very clean no dents no scratches very clean

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This is getting annoying.

The sad thing is, because they went with an 02, the price isn't that far out of line. But it smacks of a scam nonetheless. Because pricing isn't the only indicator of a scam.

[kevm14]

First example which just popped up:
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5969453004.html

1996 Impala Providence.$3500 - $3500
1996 impala SS like new -cd player holds 10 cds -borla stainless steel exaust magna flo cats k&n air charger filter auto start alarm. car has been garaged since new paint is like the day I bought it never seen snow. car has 47000. original miles.

The formula is pretty simple. Relatively short listing description, usually resulting in a very nice example, often low miles, and a single picture. Plus obviously a too good to be true price.

I think the Tahoe has a better chance of being real than this - this would qualify for an impulse buy. The value of this car is at least twice the asking. Probably more like $10k.

I know Bill thought this wasn't an automatic scam. But I know it is. In fact a search revealed an exact listing in Tucson, AZ CL. But the posting was flagged for removal. The text was identical though. That's never legit.

[kevm14]

Ooh the first CL scam I've seen.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/6113038281.html

How exciting. $1500, one pic. Nope.