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I replied to an ad on Craigslist for a Resmed aircurve 10 Vauto which is a cpap machine for $400. The seller who said his name is Mike Thompson. He said it belonged to his uncle who went into assisted living. He found it when he cleaned out his uncle’s room and didn’t know what it was for and had to look it up. The ad contained multiple pictures of it so looked legit. However, I asked that he take a picture of it in the box, then another picture of the box of the sealed box with a ups shipping label on it. He texted the shipping label but no picture. He said he had a problem with his phone taking the picture and already paid for shipping. A red flag I know now. He also said he couldn’t use PayPal another red flag in hindsight so I (stupidly) used Zelle. He said he’d give me a discount of $100so I paid $300.

He sent it on 5/6/22 and I received it on 5/13/22. It was a box filled with junk- broken glass, an old video game controller, other pieces of unknown trash all covered in an unknown powder. Of course he didn’t answer my call. I flagged it on Craigslist and emailed the legal and scam departments. I called Zelle who said there’s nothing I could do. Even though I flagged it, the ad is still there as well as in every Craigslist in every state. I emailed the FBI No response from anyone

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https://evansville.craigslist.org/hab/d/evansville-resmed-aircurve-10-C/7480185598.html

I hired John the Handyman to complete a job. His initial quote was $350.00.

I paid him $440.00. In his initial quote, he told me he wanted a chance to fix a broken pump. The pump could not be fixed, I placed a new one on order. Made arrangements to pay him even more to come back out and hook up the pump.,

I contacted him that the new pump had arrived and asked to schedule me to come finish the job. He told me to find some one else. The job is incomplete, he refuses to finish the job. I have filed a complaint to District Court.

Attached are two pictures. One prework, one post work. By the pictures you can see that there is PVC still missing from the job, of which he refuses, after being paid, to complete.

Here is one of his craigslist posts: https://norfolk.craigslist.org/sks/d/virginia-beach-john-the-real-handyman/7468539573.html

I strongly urge you to remove all of his postings, he is not to be trusted.

A White Pages criminal background check on the phone number he uses is very telling as to the nature of this man.

I have tried 5-6 times to post an ad to sell my wheels and it says account on hold. I have sent 5-6 e-mails to craigslist but no response. I have never had this problem before. I started trying to place an ad. Feb. 22nd, Feb. 29th, Mar. 8th, Mar. 30th, April 6th and April 16th.

Why does craigslist allow ads for sex? it is not a dating site. Like anything else they expect users to flag, it is easy enough to put keywords in for automatically disallow it, giving the poster a waring, with 3 warnings they are out banned with that email address. IE: plumber ok to post in services, job listings anywhere else no.

With parental controls I can keep the kids safe.

I use craigslist to find side work and to buy and sell items.

Contacted seller. Delay in responding to my inquiry. Found another source closer to residence. Responded to seller thanking him an informing him I had sourced the item elsewhere. Received a quite profane response from seller.

02/02/2022

I have a screen shot of his response. Where do I send it?

Why is this guy allowed to fill a page with the same "Motorcycles Wanted" ad in multiple states? If I want to look for a specific motorcycle, I have to plow through this guys ads. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Yes, I know I can uncheck the "dealer" button, but that will eliminate many motorcycles from my search. This guy does this EVERY DAY. If 100 people did this nationwide, it would be impossible to use CL. Can something be done about this abuse?

6a3f...@...craigslist.org
Tue, Nov 9, 9:12 AM (1 day ago)
What the [censored] are you on drugs quit mucking up the sale board https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ptd/d/branson-rocker-arms-falling-off-fix/7403350258.html -----
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Jim Hardisty
8:44 AM (4 hours ago)
you must be a complete idiot your getting ready to lose your job what do you think of that.

craigslist reply 6a3f
9:25 AM (4 hours ago)
to 6a3fc53f2c2531cfa89231e49a6a47c3

You're*

https://post.craigslist.org/mailflag?flagCode=34&smtpid=8a99a571061f4c876789476683f156d84fe79b16.2

Original craigslist post:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ptd/d/branson-rocker-arms-falling-off-fix/7403350258.html
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9/19/21, 2:30 p.m.

Gentlemen:

The test that you use to verify whether I am a "Robot or a Human" is terrible. I have spent a great deal of time trying to

have my information be verified and in most cases that never happens. My patience is tested to the maximum degree . The airplane, bus,

motorcycle and train tests are impossible to satisfy.

Would you consider some other "SIMPLE TEST", like, is this a dog or a cat, yes or no? Whatever you can do will be a big improvement.

I love "Craig's List", if you can make a change in this area, I'm sure your subscribers will feel much better if they can get in touch with

the seller.

I am Robert Hirl, "email", [protected]@outlook.com, "cell"[protected], Milton, Mass. 02186. Please contact me at any time if you

have any questions.

Thank you, Robert Hirl

Good morning,

I paid to list a vehicle for sale in Arizona and have incurred yet another scammer. However, this one was rude and used abusive language. I listed the vehicle on 9/1/2021 and the individual started contacting me on 9/2/2021 at 5:33 PM.

This time the individual texting from [protected] identified himself as "Jeff" and used foul language and told me I was an "F@#$% stupid scumbag" because I told him not to contact me. I began to question the legitimacy when he asked me for the VPR of the vehicle. I advised the VIN is listed on the ad and all further information can be gathered from the ad. That is when it "went South". The pictures of the text string are included below.

With that, he contacted me twice thereafter and continued to insult me.

What can be done on this? I like to use Craigslist, but will stick to other websites/apps if nothing is addressed on this.

Will you please advise? Nobody should have to take this abuse to use Craigslist!

Original craigslist post:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-2015-f350-utility-bed-plumber-body/7374445586.html
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Thank you,

Colleen Campos
[protected]

FISHING (hampton)
© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
little back river rd.
Looking for Fishing Partners.
This is what has been flagged.
I have had at least a dozen FLGGS.
Just trying to figure out why.
Walking, was flagged, as well as fishing.
The other was "Do you like walks on the beach?
THis is for men or women, so I am not getting what I am doing wrong. Thanks for your valuable time.
[protected] I.D.
7370511111I.D.

The most flagrant issue with this contractor were Bait & Switch routine. This guy sent picture of a color & quality concrete block material to refinish front stair. Finally on installation day he brought an inferior
product which was gray and had no color or design element. He tried to tell us the color would appear later?

The next thing was the mason said he was finished with us for calling him on this issue. He packed up
his truck & left saying nothing about $ 4, 000 deposit. He later claimed he would keep deposit for 30 days. His contract did not allow keeping deposit at all. There was no clause in his contract about holding deposits.

There was more unprofessional attitude problems & 4 cancelled work dates. Very poor work ethic and some of the worst service ever received from anyone.

My email address is currently suspended from Craigslist for what I don't know. I am an employer and was placing (and paying) for posting job openings with Craigslist. Some weeks I have to post multiple openings and from the little I gathered they are considering this spamming. How can this be if I'm paying for each of the job postings and we're talking about 4 or 5 posting per week. I a have tried to get with Craigslist to no avail, there customer service is simply non-existent. My email is "[protected]@cobracarbide.com"; is there an entity I can go to file a complaint against craigslist?

Guy in Orlando, FL. has run this Ad for over a 12 days now. I have contacted him 6 times by Phone calls & Craigslist Email. he texted me back by phone saying he was going to RAISE THE PRICE when he Relisted it.
AD:
Epiphone Hummingbird Pro Acoustic Guitar - $150 (Orlando)
His Phone No is [protected]
Craigslist Email is: [protected]@sale.craigslist.org

You should be legally able to Force him to sell me the guitar at the price Listed ($150) or BAN HIM FROM USING Craigslist again !

I went on line seen 2007 dodge sdn 1B3HB28B87D403047 VIN My mercury went trans bad. Had to find something to drive.Found a nissan took all my saved money . I put it up for sale craigs list .Im used to driveing a truck larger car . Any ways deicide to take off. Here 2 ladies showed up. on May 28 2021.May i think it was may 27 i seen dodge. Called guy he said nothing wrong with it. He said he alot of people looking at it. Aftear talking to him.He sounded rude. I took my nissan off. Next morning ladies showed up at my door .They wanted my nissan . So i called guy back. He said he had it again i ask if its okay.He said nothing wrong .I said okay meet me at aaa centerville. I got ladies settled on my car .Guy helped with plates etc. When ladies left.I gave him 2.700 cash. He was telling me in office that the car was great .Should not take anything for inspection. Paid 450 for tires. His mom wanted a smaller car. Before he came in room lady ask me to tell him .We need his insurance card. He acted strange. Then lady said she neded mine. Cause i was buying his car . Any ways lady ask him cond of car .Paper work states gd cond. he kept telling me all the work done. I thought wow what a great son. He had driven car their . He left really fast. I went to bathroom .Went out to car .Motor was loud starter loud. Tried to drive home. Car all over the place. Raining and i was really upset .I just sat it at my house .Next day i took it across street .To do oil change treatment air fllter. Next day went to store .Seen something wrong passanger side. Panel rusted out. Didnt want to drive car. CALLED SOMEONE TO LOOK AT IT . He showed me motor mount busted. He said could be why its all over road . I have it in my car its split. We put another one on. Then he told me air cond not right.So i bought part. He told me we have to buy another .He told me it was in a fire. I will not use it.scared. Brakes were sounding not right. I said just put on he changed front. I was told back was okay. But they were not okay. Then i was told struts needed changed .So i bought struts. Guy that was helping me went on vacation. Put catr on craigs list trying to get something back. Would not lie about cond. Guy wanted to give me 400. Then someone wanted to give me 1.000. When guy was on vacation i took to a garage .Because i wanted to know what to do for 2021 inspection. He said all this stuff .I have paper work. I then took to a new garage.I find out it needed sway link .Back tires. I was driveing with a flat tire in my trailer park. The guy i bought from said he pt new tires on. Plus new garage said you need a motor mount on. I said no i already put a motor mount on. This was secound one broke. The guys left me buy parts they put on. Then im being told for inspection. I need to put a new bumper on. PLUS THEY WILL CHECK IT AGAIN FOR INSPECTION. The motor sounds bad. When you go up hill it stales light. I even put a cleaner in it. I dont have safe air.Not sure on heat . The struts should be on. But was told by new guy they are not leaking. Like other guy said. NEW GARAGE PUT CARE INTO IT. I felt safer with these guys. This took all my money .My husband gave me some when he died, This is what i saved. I only sold nissan to small to drive. Plus i was going to sell trailer to rent . TRIED TO KEEP THAT MONEY .IN case a rental came up. Its all gone. I tried to contact guy .He blew me off . He stated this was his moms car. 0n may 1 2021 he must off bought from some one .May 28 he sold it to me. I pulled infomation.WHICH I SHOULD OFF DONE BEFORE HAND. When he said he was helping his mother .I believed him.I only found out about may1/2021 . I ask him several times who inspected this car. I could of gotten hurt . I was not right for taken his word. But i knew this car wasnt right. I have put 2 motor mounts on. Front and back brakes sway bar. Had to put a new battery on. 2 new back tires.Oil change knocking sound.Air and cabin filter . New struts in car / Need to buy a new bumber get rust fixes. I have no money to buy another car. With work. I thought someone could do body etc. The motor sounds bad . I felt something not right on car .Thats why is started to check history.Something is not right. If it was his mothers car.Why did he change a title on may1 2021. I f this had a good inspection. Why did i have to do all this work and more? I have been laughed in my face. Told im old and dont have a man .Thats why i got taken . The reports are telling me something is not right. I was told i bought as is, His add did not say as is . i have a paper he told title lady good cond . I have no more money to buy another car .I cant understand how a inspection passed with this kind of damage. Can you guide me. I have ask for help no one will help me

I have an ad on Craigslist Denver for a room available in my house for rent. My area is the Reunion development in northern Commerce City at 18177 104th Way, Commerce City CO 80022. My add states the price at $850/month. The false ad uses my same text and cites $350/month as the rental price. Please have the other party remove their false ad.

Scam, On or about the 13th of April I was shopping for a small fishing boat, looking on ebay, crageslist and boat trader, I had found one that I liked and though I could afford on crageslist boats. I contacted the owner of the boat thru the crageslist channels by email. if was just a day or so before I received an email from the owner with regard the boat for sale she had told me that the boat was being sold by a consignment company called Komodo Marina Depot. They have you fill out a form basic information you make an offer on the item you are interested and then Komodo, contacts the owner for approval of the sale price. And make the arrangements for sale, they ask for a wire transfer for the total amount 10, 300.00 and according to the site the item would ship in 2 to 3 business days. I have researched to Komodo Marina Depot, and found five or six web sites and loads of Reviews stating they have a 4 3/4 rating out of five. I was contacted by a sales rep who walk you thru the process for payment, and shipping arrangements of the item. After payment was sent, I have waited 3 or 4 days to hear from the shipper. I was unable to contact any one at their office, by telephone when to voice mail and no email response. Komodo Marina has pulled all online websites and left no way to contact them, still no boat

I answered an add for rehoming a chihuahua located in Hesperia. On 4/19 I brought him home but a few days after "purchasing" the dog, he became ill thinking it was stress but was later diagnosed with Coccidia. He has been in the hospital for almost a week. also was told by my vet that the shot records were not correct, when I tried to reach out to the owner, I received no response.

Her name is Angie, her number is (760) 605-0632, and the address I picked him up at is 8633 D Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345. I have incurred around $3k in medical costs due to this.

I'm honestly not sure what you can do about this but wanted you to know in case she has done this before or tries to do again.

Mike's painting [protected] or [protected].
Buyer beware. Mike is listed under skilled trade.
Unethical behavior -
We called for an estimate, he gave us the best deal and said he needed half upfront and remaining when job complete. Told us he could start monday. He showed up at our house 3 hrs later and began taping our windows. We asked him about power washing walls, he said not needed, our house is clean and type of paint he is using adheres good. After painting 70% of house he calls us out to look at color and job. Stop, we hated the color and could already see chips pulling from wall. He needed another $1000 to finish. Mike left paint drops on concrete, painted screens, door jam and didn't clean up after self. When we questioned and approached him on job he stated, "you get what you pay for!" do not use this painter and he should be marked as fraud!

Multiple RV sales are fraudulent. Typically an RV is featured with al very low price. When asked to see the vehicle, the lister says it is his aunt's and gives this email...La.[protected]@gmail.com which gives some fake info which leads to sending a "deposit". There is no RV and no money is returned. Here is the lister's ID...de49d6e4da663b97b12953dbfa52786e. Please stop this stuff.

Thank you.

I have literally had hundreds of posts flagged on Craigslist. Even stuff I am trying to sell to make a few bucks to put food on my table. My complaint is how can any individual or company disregard the Constitution of the United States and the freedom of speech and press. what gives Craigslist the right to set this unfair flagging policy and when is our government going to do something about it.