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Craigslist my complaint in song verse number twelve

And then there's "The Henchmen",
Kilinski and Greenie,
They helped John Memoli
Cuz' they don't have weinies!
They did everything "Little Johnny" said,
'Cuz they all like to sleep in the same bed,
They're "The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!HAAAAWWWW!

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Craigslist my complaint in song verse number eleven

Any time now,

And I don't mean maybe,

"Little Tommy" Sh3ph3rd 'll have his baby,

He'll spread his cheeks,

Push and Squeeze,

Out pops a baby from between his knees,

Another "Craigslist Stalker on WSB"!HAW!HAW!HAW!

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 14, 2011 3:08 pm EDT

So now I've told my story,
And now I've sung my song,
I go to Court today,
To right some ugly wrongs,
They CyberStalked and bullied me for almost two years,
And now I'll make them shed some more tears,
Over "The Craigslist Stalker on WSB"!HAW!HAW!HAW!HAW!HAW!
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!HAW!

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 13, 2011 11:37 pm EDT

Well, I haven't been able to post new verses.
When it says the complaint has been successfully added, it doesn't show up.I plan on doing a video on youtube as soon as I can.
And thank you all for your support.

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 12, 2011 6:55 pm EDT

I think "Little Tommy" has bullied Complaints Board into blocking me from posting new complaints /verses about " The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB". I can still comment, though.
He specializes in bullying, threatening and bean counting.
And pretty suits.Manicures.Beauty parlor haircuts.

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 12, 2011 6:13 pm EDT

Chorus:
They're Craigslist Stalkin' me and you,
Craigslist Stalkin' down the Avenue,
Craigslist Stalkin' up and down the Street,
They're Craigslist Stalkin' and beatin' their ?
The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB!WEEEEEEE!HAW!

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 12, 2011 6:09 pm EDT

Verse Seventeen:
Take a sharp splintered stick, wiggle it around,
Shove it up their tailpipes and work it up and down,
They hired a crappy lawyer to bully me too
And now they know that's a boo boo!
They're "The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 11, 2011 4:31 pm EDT

I get inspired sometimes and can write verse after verse.
Thank you all for your support.
They're going to try to terrorize me some more on Tuesday, June 14th 2011 at 1:30 pm in Room 1F of the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, Judge Tom Davis presiding.
Civil Action #11A-O1136-9.

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 11, 2011 3:59 pm EDT

I'm thinking 1930's style Hokum Blues.Like Georgia Tom and Tampa Red used to do.If you heard it that way, you'd love it.
Here's the rest of my song.I hope you like it.There may be more to come.

Verse Twelve:
And then there's "The Henchmen",
Kilinski and Greenie,
They helped John Memoli,
'Cuz they don't have weinies
They did anything,
"Little Johnny" said
Cuz they all like to sleep
In the same bed
They're "The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!

Verse Thirteen:
Sometimes my song,
Might seem a little crude,
But I am just a regular dude,
I think CyberStalking is a Sex Offense
And they all belong
In the Penitench'
"The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!HAW!HAW!

Verse Number Fourteen:
Poor "Little Johnny",
Cryin' in his beer,
He'd like to bust me in the skull,
But he can't come near,
So he sent his "Henchmen",
To bully me instead,
And they all wished
They were dead,
"The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!HAW!

Revised Chorus:
They're Craigslist Stalkin' me and you,
Craigslist Stalkin' down the Avenue,
Craigslist Stalkin' up and down the Street
They're Craigslist Stalkin' and beatin' their ?
They're "The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!

Verse Number Fifteen:
Now sticks and stones,
May break my bones,
But names will never harm me,
But thats not how,
TriStone feels,
They'll plead and whine to the Court of Appeals
About "The Craigslist Stalker on WSB"!HAW!

Verse Number Sixteen:
I hope you watched my story,
The one on T.V. http://www.wsbtv.com/video/25586862/index.html
It tells about "The Stalkers"
And their little pee pee's,
I wrote this little song,
To make them pay and pay,
And now maybe they'll go away!
I'm talkin' about "The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!HAW!

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 11, 2011 3:07 pm EDT

Here's one just for Brenda:

Now Brenda really loves me,
And I love her back,
We'll do the "Bumpie Heinie" til we both have heart attacks!
We'll check into
"The Dew Drop Inn"
And have a weekend filled with sin,
Thanks to "The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB"!

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 08, 2011 11:09 pm EDT

A Five Star Hotel ? In the Tenderloin District? I'm up for it if Brenda is...

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 07, 2011 4:04 pm EDT

You're my favorite. ;)

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Craigslist my complaint in song / the chorus to sing every few verses

He's Craigslist Stalkin' me and you,

Craigslist Stalkin' down the Avenue,

Craigslist Stalkin' up and down the street,

Craigslist Stalkin' and beatin' his ?

He's "The Craigslist Stalker on WSB"!HAW!HAW!HAW!

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 05, 2011 6:24 pm EDT

Please watch my WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta Action News Story, "Man Battles Craigslist Stalker" to better understand this complaint.

http://www.wsbtv.com/video/25586862/index.html

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Craigslist my complaint in song verse number nine

Their Lawyer bailed out,

Claimin' he's havin' a baby!

I guess they'll find another one,

Someday...Maybe,

To present the Court their case full of lies,

It all smells like something covered in flies,

I'm talkin' about "The Craigslist Stalker" on WSB!HAW!HAW!HAW!

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 14, 2011 12:04 am EDT

They're Craigslist Stalkin' me and you,
Craigslist Stalkin' down the Avenue,
Craigslist Stalkin' up and down the Street,
They're Craigslist Stalkin' and beatin' their ?
The Craigslist Stalkers on WSB!

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 03, 2011 3:16 pm EDT

Watch my WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News story "Man Battles Craigslist Stalker at wsbtv.com : http://www.wsbtv.com/video/25586862/index.html

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Craigslist my complaint in song verse number one

He's a Senior Mortgage Consultant, Clickin' on a mouse http://www.tristonefinancial.com/staff_bio_512361.html

With TriStone Financial, He wants to take your house

http://www.TriStoneFinancial.com

He lives in Alpharetta
http://www.spokeo.com/search?q=john%20memoli#Georgia:5969591161/info&iwt=1

Works in Sandy Springs
http://www.TriStoneFinancial.com

Posts phony ads and makes your telephone ring

He's "The Craigslist Stalker on WSB" http://www.wsbtv.com/video/25586862/index.html

Tomorrow: Verse Number Two

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Update by Henry Krinkle 2
Jun 15, 2011 12:49 am EDT

ask brenda : (

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
May 31, 2011 9:28 pm EDT

Make sure you watch my video

http://www.wsbtv.com/video/25586862/index.html

Update by Henry Krinkle 2
May 21, 2011 3:51 pm EDT

This time I won't be interrupted by all that legal mumbo jumbo. ; )

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Craigslist craigslist buyer

I was selling a couch on craigslist when Cartiar Moore contacted me to purchase the item for full price. As soon as they started talking about a paypal id, shipping company and Western Union bank transfer my instinct told me to not do business with them. Sure enough when I googled the name your many complaints appeared. I truly am thankful for people that take the time to share scam experiences with others to avoid it happening again. How do we stop them from continuing? I find it mind boggling that they are able to keep the same name and scam over and over again. What is craigslist doing about this? If anyone knows what we can do to put an end to their foolish escapades, count me in!

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Edgar Palma
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May 26, 2012 1:32 am EDT
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Thanks for posting your experience...i just received an offer from them myself...what can we do to stop them?

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nataliak
Bridgeview, US
Jan 29, 2012 1:55 am EST

I sorry, my correct e-mail is chrzesno@yahoo.com

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nataliak
Bridgeview, US
Jan 29, 2012 1:49 am EST

I was a victom of Cartiar moore as well. If you are still intrested in helping others, please contect me at chrzesno1@yahoo.com. Thanks.

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Craigslist - blacklisted my phone number for no reason

I used to sell all kinds of items that I had around the house or that I obtained elsewhere on my local Craigslist. Well, about a month ago I went on there too and one listing and repost it again and I could not access my account. I tried the password numerous times and it would not let me in. After a while I sent an e-mail to Craigslist asking why my...

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Craigslist craigslist is being swamped with tons of fake employment ads offering unusually high pay

Craigslist is being swamped with tons of fake employment ads offering unusually high pay. Most of these ads are posted by someone with a gmail, gmx, live, in or even yahoo addresses, but now they get smarter by just using craigslist auto response addresses. The jobs sound very generic, usually Receptionist, Administrative Assistants. By responding you will notice you get almost an instant response where they prompt you to fill out an application – DO NOT DO THIS – IT IS BOGUS. I am unsure of what the scam is and how they profit, I can only imagine they fish for information, hence you email gets clogged with spam. Legit job ads follow general pay scales and tend to elaborate about the company, with company website info, phone number, etc.

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johnjustice
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Aug 20, 2011 9:42 pm EDT
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After posting ads on:

a) ebay classifieds
b) backpage.com
c) pennysaverusa.com (very good)
d) www.olx.com
results: all of them make it easy to post ads; no weird craigslist-like phone verification mumbo-jumbo etc; but no one seems to read their classifieds so craigslist unfortunately remains the only game in town and the problem is that craigslist is run by management that abuses many of those who post or disagree with them.

Google Checkout requires credit card registration and that is why I eliminated it from my list of possible craiglist alternatives.

I do not want to give my phone number to craigslist or ebay because they are for profit companies that seem to have no problem abusing and discriminating people and using my information for their benefit.

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Aug 20, 2011 6:31 am EDT

backpage.com is just as bad as craigslist.com.
There really is no "alternative" to CL yet but maybe one day!

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johnjustice
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Aug 14, 2011 8:24 pm EDT
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Final list of johnjustice recommended craigslist "alternatives":

a) ebay classifieds
b) backpage.com
c) pennysaverusa.com (very good)
d) www.olx.com

I eliminated google checkout because it requires registration. I also eliminated oodle because of their discrimination of non facebook users and recycler because they charge for online only ads.

All four alternatives above make it easy and fast to post an ad online. I will wait and see if I get any responses to see about their effectiveness.

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johnjustice
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Aug 14, 2011 4:29 pm EDT
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Oodle.com wants to force you (or strongly encourage you) to sign up for Facebook. That is not cool.
Because if you are not a Facebook customer then you are "not verified" lol.

Other "alternatives"; are recycler.com and guess what "ebay classifieds"; yes the same ebay that owns 25 percent of craigslist.

Also I found a connection between ICANN, the group that sets internet domain policy (.org, .com etc) and Craigslist. Esther Dyson, ICANN's founding chairman, and Craig Newmark, Craigslist founder, sit on the board of a foundation, the "Sunlight Foundation".

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johnjustice
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Aug 14, 2011 3:47 pm EDT
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www.oodle.com seems like a competitor to Craigslist that has a big enough size to compete. I am looking into any viable competitors to Craigslist. I am not affiliated with oodle.com and I would rather find an alternative to both Craigslist and Oodle given the fact that Oodle is affiliated with Facebook.

Other Craigslist alternatives are pennysaverusa.com (small reach but loyal followers in US and India); backpage.com; and Google Checkout.

None of the alternatives to Craigslist come even close to Craigslist reach but by posting an ad at the same time on
a) oodle.com or http://walmart.oodle.com/
b) backpage.com
c) pennysaverusa.com (very good)
d) Google Checkout

you have a good chance to sell your product.
Lots of more work but it may be worth it.

Pennysaverusa.com seems to have a very strong brand like Craigslist. Google should probably buy pennysaverusa.com or Walmart should.

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Aug 14, 2011 3:43 am EDT
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Not to mention the ton of email spam that I get every time I post on craigslist.
Also, Craigslist is a well-masked scam. Since Ebay bought their stake; things have gone downhill.
?Craigslist — monopoly scam

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Minneapolis, US
Apr 21, 2011 5:09 am EDT
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Here, here.

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Craigslist run away from this site, don't loose time and money

It's a scam. Run away from this site. Don't loose time and money.

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Craigslist buyers scam

There is someone out there using my name to scam people on Craigslist. They contact people that are selling stuff and telling them they want to buy their stuff. They send them Money Orders, Cashier Checks or bank checks to buy the stuff but it is always way more than the asking price. They tell them to cash the checks and take their part out and send the rest to Ina Johnson, which is my name but it is not me. They have stolen my Idenity. So I need people to know if this happens to them, not to cash the checks, money orders or bank checks, otherwise they will bounced back in their face and they will lose out completely.

They should contact the police with email info and anything they receive from this buyer. I have reported it to my local police, FBI, western union & Craigslist, but it is still happening.

Please be aware of this and remember if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

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Mar 17, 2011 9:32 pm EDT
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It is not a stolen identity if they are just using your name, as you are not the only person in the world with that name. Are they using other identifying features?

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Craigslist rental scam

Fraudsters operating at Craigslist are trying to con those who are seeking a dwelling on rent. In a recent incident, a lady seeking rented accommodation in Juneau, Alaska was almost duped by scammers who pretended to be owners of a property there.
When she responded to an ad on Craigslist, fraudsters asked her to make a deposit and for some personal information to be sent via email. Keys to the home, they promised, would be sent to her as soon as she did as told.
The lady was saved from being conned when she decided to physically verify the offer made by the fraudsters. She was surprised to find the listed property happily occupied by owners who had no clue that someone had put ads offering their house for rent.
Craigs list Rental Scam now spreading wide
These scams should now be seen as a common ploy adopted by fraudsters. They take down particulars of homes listed for sale at online auction sites and use it to offer the same place for rent elsewhere.
Correspondence with prospects are often done entirely via emails. The email will claim they moved recently from their homes to wherever-they-are-now on missionary work. It will use flowery words and will tug at your heartstrings to cover the scam.
The scams have their origins usually in Nigeria. As is expected, they rarely ever mention their postal address. An early warning sign, in such a case, is a contact number posted in the ad carrying the Nigerian country code.
Apart from pouching the deposit, fraudsters also use information given away by victims to steal their money. If you handover your bank account info, they are capable of transferring money from this account into one of theirs. If you divulge your driving license or social security information, they use these to open credit accounts against your name and make purchases against the same. Ditto for credit card details.
A good rule against falling prey to scams at online auction sites is to only deal with local buyers and sellers. When renting homes, especially, it is a good idea to pay a visit to the offered space. This enables you to verify independently whether the offers are genuine or not.

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tiffanywilliams64
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Feb 21, 2013 11:47 am EST

Discriminatory practices- Craigslist is an easy way for people to discriminate renting based on race. I viewed 2 properties in Indiana and when I followed up with the owners to ask questions, neither of them bothered to follow up or tell me that they had rented the property already. There was no reason not to allow me to rent the home. I am a professional, PhD. I drive a rather new BMW which I drove so they could not speculate that I could not pay. I brought my teen daughter with me, no pets etc.

Second, they can get away with asking for a credit applications prior to viewing the property. I wanted to verify that the home is something that I even want to apply for. The ads are misleading. One such ad stated the home was for rent but then when I asked to view it, the condition was to complete a credit app first and then she stated the home was actually for sell and it is a month-to-month lease for $1, 000 rent plus deposit. All of the aforementioned details and criteria were omitted from the ads. Who moves into a house to may have to move out in a month or two unless you solicit a corporate apt etc.?

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Craigslist the substandard people who have been given management of craigslist.

As most people of sufficient education know, who have used craig's list (That is craigslist.org) - the power-management craigslist site tools have been entrusted to poorly educated, rude people who are able to prevent those whom they have taken a dislike to from even being able to get an ad to post on craigslist.org.

I assume that this is done from having allowed these low iq weasels to have a site tool that can read and bar any individual permanent computer id from the site.

If that prevention to post tool is not the one these types are using on you - then they use an ad deletion tool to delete your ad from the site 'claiming' that 'others' have 'flagged you off for violation of the tou (terms of use) -
Or sometimes they will 'speculate' that some people "just didn't like your ad" for one reason or another and 'flagged ' you off.

After changing and reposting your ad 5 to 6 times, one begins to realize that this is a lie. No one is actually "flagging" your ad - it's just that some hooligan-level mind with craigslist deletion tools has been deleting your ad.

Have you noticed that all criticism of flaggers on craig's list is always deleted? Does that make sense? No. They are simply lying and are terrified to allow other people who have not been deleted yet - to see them accurately criticized..

Craig himself - either no longer cares or just doesn't have the time to insure that his "list" - (which at one time was the best thing on the net) is continuing to benefit people and treating all posters fairly.

So I am starting another list - *an alternative to craigslist* - that will begin from parts of states in the united states - until each state is mostly covered and then will have each state connect to the other 49 states.

You can help me do this by 'friending' me on facebook on the mark gordon facebook page - from where I am beginning a southern new hampshire page. So search for the 'mark gordon' from manchester, nh on facebook and join me in creating a new and friendly alternative to craigslist. Thanks, mark

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Update by Mark Gordon
Dec 23, 2010 8:16 am EST

Well Erin - I can't make up my mind about you. You could be one Genuine one that has posted against me so far. You have only 193 posts on here since March. And only about HALF of your posts are Attacking people using this site.

But QUESTION ? :: WHAT'S THE POINT OF DISPUTING PEOPLE HERE ON THIS SITE WHO ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT A COMPANY THAT THEY FEEL HAS WRONGED THEM - - - UNLESS YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN HIRED BY COMPANIES OR A COMPANY OR A CONCERN THAT WISHES TO INVALIDATE PEOPLE'S COMPLAINTS ABOUT COMPANIES ON HERE ? ? ?

WHY TROLL AROUND AND DO THAT ERIN ? WHAT FOR ?

THIS SITE IS FOR CONSUMERS WHO FEEL THAT THEY HAVE BEEN UNFAIRLY TREATED BY COMPANIES - WHY DO YOU TAKE IT UPON YOUR SELF 85 TIMES TO DISPUTE THEM - AS IF YOU WERE WORKING FOR ONE OF THESE COMPANIES ? ? ?

YOU KNOW ? THAT IS A HELL OF A GOOD QUESTION - ISN'T IT ?

BUT ...
- I -, ONLY COUNTER PEOPLE ON HERE WHO ATTACK *MY* COMPLAINT POST. I DON'T GO LOOKING AROUND FOR OTHERS TO CRITICIZE THEIR COMPLAINTS FOR THE FUN OF IT as you and the TROLL gang seem to (((Or do it maybe because someone is paying me too ? ay?))

BUT *YOU* ! YOU GO AROUND THE SITE HERE AND *FIND* PEOPLE TO DISPUTE WITH !

WHAT'S UP WITH YOU DOING THAT ! ERIN

YAWN - Blah Blah blah etc. Have a nice night.

Update by Mark Gordon
Dec 23, 2010 7:56 am EST

We'll see. I have friends on FB who have a LOT of Friends. So we'll just wait and see.

And asking people to get together to End an immoral, dishonest situation - which has NO Monitory reward or aspect to it at All - is not 'Soliciting' in the sense of 'soliciting' for $ gain.

And I GAVE AN EXAMPLE:: Try reading accurately if you are capable. I said that "... poorly educated, rude people who are able to PREVENT those whom they have taken a dislike to from EVEN BEING ABLE TO GET AN AD TO POST ON CRAIGSLIST.ORG . "
That's a Complaint just in case you can't figure it out.

Plus I am already getting support in my mail from people reading these things. So you have been caught out on ALL counts sweetie.

In the meantime - I will check your record on here. Have a nice night.

Update by Mark Gordon
Dec 23, 2010 7:33 am EST

NOW, GIVE ME A MINUTE TO THINK THIS OVER.
OK - THAT'S ENOUGH.
You 'Filth Pilot' have THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY POSTS ON HERE SINCE MAY OF THIS YEAR. 3190 ! WITH THAT AMOUNT OF TIME TO ATTACK PEOPLE ON THIS SITE I GUESS WE ARE ALL MAKING YOUR WELFARE PAYMENTS SO THAT YOU CAN SIT HOME AND TROLL AROUND HERE.

THAT'S APPROXIMATELY 230 DAYS THAT YOU HAVE POSTED 3190 ATTACKS ON PEOPLE MAKING COMPLAINTS ABOUT COMPANIES ON HERE.

That computes to 13.8 attacks EVERY DAY FOR 230 DAYS ! !

YOU'VE BEEN A VERY BUSY BOY ON HERE *EVERY DAY* FOR 230 DAYS 'Filth Pilot' Old boy.
HMMM'M AND YOU'RE STILL NOT TIRED OF ATTACKING POSTERS ON HERE AT THE RATE OF 13.8 TIMES PER DAY? WHAT A DEDICATED LITTLE COMPANY SHILL WE HAVE HERE - DON'T WE?

I READ THE FIRST 120 COMMENT ATTACKS THAT YOU MADE ON PEOPLE HERE. I DON'T THINK ANYONE NEED READ ANYMORE TO SEE WHAT AN "HONEST" AND "SINCERE" PERSON YOU ARE 'Filth pilot' .
So you can join the LIST of SockPuppets who are the complaintsboard User Attackers.
Now we have
'Stealth Pilot'
'gatortracks' &
'truthandhonestywillprevail'

Maybe ALL the same sockPuppet - or perhaps 3 different sockpuppets All working for the same Employer. I will OUT you soon on FB so people know that there are such types on these sites.
WHAT DRAWS PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO BE SO EVIL and DISHONEST ?

Update by Mark Gordon
Dec 23, 2010 7:09 am EST

WELL THEN - LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT -YOUR- RECORD ON HERE 'Stealth Pilot' - and then we will see what kind of a person YOU are. Perhaps you are honest and sincere. I will take a look and get back here. I am compiling a LIST of those who ATTACK people on here. Didn't know there were those kind of people on a site like this.

What is THERE INTEREST in criticising people who complain here - EVEN IF the criticisms they make of other's complaints are CORRECT ? ? WHAT WOULD PROMPT ANYONE TO STAY ON A SITE LIKE THIS - JUST FOR THE PURPOSE OF 'STRAIGHTENING' PEOPLE OUT AND CRITICISING THEM WHEN THOSE PEOPLE FELT THEY HAD BEEN WRONGED.

SO WHAT'S BEHIND YOU AND GATORTRACKS AND -truthandhonestywillprevail- HANGING OUT HERE AND ATTACKING COMPLAINERS ? SEEMS ODD TO ME, AY ?

GOT A 'GOOD' REASON ?

Update by Mark Gordon
Dec 23, 2010 6:34 am EST

Take a LOOK at the RECORD on this Complaintsboard.com site of this person signing in as
GATORTRACKS. He/She has been on this site only since AUGUST of 2010 and he/she has POSTED 187 snide remarks -- almost everyone of which, is insulting the complainer and in favor of the company complained about or the agency complained about.

This site is here to HELP people deal with being mistreated by a commercial or government agency: - not to TROLL around exercising a pre-high school mind that just never got enough attention when he/she was a little boy. :)

Question :: Who is behind this guy ? Clearly there is no mind of honesty or intelligence behind this poster. I would say answer every trivial post of his/hers with the world "IGNORE".

Update by Mark Gordon
Dec 23, 2010 6:18 am EST

To Stealth Pilot - I thanks for that, because I have the feeling that the CL CLIQUE Flagger-Deleters are going to gang up together and attack my Complaint.

And my Complaint is true and it is just to make it. If I go to another computer and use ANOTHER EMAIL I can get on CL . But if I use my own Email OR my own computer - the CL Deleter weasels will block my AD EVEN BEFORE IT CAN GO UP TO BE SEEN.

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Dec 23, 2010 6:01 am EST

@gatortracks - Probably a CL agent of sorts. Because he LIES. gatortracks says, "So you don't actually have a complaint..."
That sounds about at the mental level and the Dishonesty of most CL 'flaggers', TAKE A LOOK readers.
NOTICE how QUICKLY this lowlevel type like 'gatortracks' imediately inserts HIS STREET LANGUAGE like "###" ? ? Well you know the type and level of such 'real' posters. Of course he's not an 'agent' SHILL is he ?
If he can't tell that the BELOW post from my complaint is a COMPLAINT - then I suggest 'GATORTRACKS' take a remedial reading course until he can read the English language adequately. ::

""...craigslist SITE TOOLS have been entrusted to poorly educated, rude people who are able to PREVENT those whom they have taken a dislike to from EVEN BEING ABLE TO GET AN AD TO POST ON CRAIGSLIST.ORG .

I assume that this is done from having allowed these low IQ weasels to have a site tool that can read and BAR any Individual permanent computer ID from the site.

If that PREVENTION TO POST tool is not the one these types are using on you - then they use an AD DELETION TOOL to DELETE your ad from the site 'CLAIMING' THAT 'OTHERS' HAVE 'FLAGGED YOU OFF FOR VIOLATION OF THE TOU ( Terms Of Use ) -
Or sometimes they will 'SPECULATE' THAT SOME PEOPLE "JUST DIDN'T LIKE YOUR AD" for one reason or another and 'Flagged ' you off.

After changing and REPOSTING YOUR AD 5 TO 6 TIMES, ONE BEGINS TO REALIZE THAT THIS IS A LIE. No one is actually "FLAGGING" Your AD - it's just that some hooligan-level mind with Craigslist Deletion tools has BEEN DELETING YOUR AD.

HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT ALL CRITICISM OF FLAGGERS ON CRAIG'S LIST IS ALWAYS DELETED ? ? ? DOES THAT MAKE SENSE ? NO. THEY ARE SIMPLY LYING AND ARE TERRIFIED TO ALLOW OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT BEEN DELETED YET - TO SEE THEM ACCURATELY CRITICIZED.. ""

JUST IN CASE YOU CAN'T FIGURE THE ABOVE OUT 'gatortracks' : The ABOVE IS A "COMPLAINT".

And yes, I am asking people to join together with me to DO Something about CL types LIKE YOU and CL. Don't like that ... go complain to your FLAGGER buddies.

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The fixit, auto, housing, flag help & feedback forums are prime examples if you are curious about where and how the forums are manipulated and embedded gay troll/s (paid spammer?) textbok Aspergers behaviours, pedantic, officious cliche's bordering on Vaudevillian ###tia! For example, Fixit forum has Kenzz, alleges an expert in refrigeration, yet asserts refrigerators are not heat pumps, compresssors use 75 wayys but you cant run 2 refrigerators on a 20 amp corcuit > why if so who knows, he cant name the model # of anything he asserts thats ridiculous as a 6000% efficient heat pump! 60 times cheaper than heat strips ? insane actually ###ed to say and 250v service to his home, which plus or minus 10% will be 275v max! and our 220v equipment takes 242 volts max and he said this after I said I never see 245v in the field which he attacked me as often done almost every time using ###ic assertions he cant verify, yet via old accts, IP proxies and CL's lackadaisacal ways he can flag off posts even accts as his go for years abusing! see Kenzz, fedguy, Bobmobster, JburnswhenIpee, holigansdog, auldshaman, scram, nightowl, curmugeon, bh7, and on.
Amazingly all the various handles/sockpuppets are gay and equally clueless, possessing a veneer of actual knowledge yet keeping links and data as if obsesssed but makes statements that anyone who really works with power for a living knows is wrong, often dangerous! power gives no 2nd shots and he posts dangerous advice daily via many handles, many 6-8 yrs old with no history, just used to flag, vote, neg etc via IP proxies.

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Mills, US
Aug 19, 2011 6:46 pm EDT
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Did We learn Nothing from the Craigslist Killer Incident? Dont know why anybody would want to join Craigslist?

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johnjustice
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Aug 19, 2011 6:29 pm EDT
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Update:

After posting ads on

Final list of johnjustice recommended craigslist "alternatives":

a) ebay classifieds
b) backpage.com
c) pennysaverusa.com (very good)
d) www.olx.com

it seems that none of them works. So craigslist is the only game in town but is run by abusive people who abuse their market power: the result is that the American consumer loses as there is no real alternative.

Clarification: Google Checkout requires credit card registration and that is why I eliminated it from my list of possible craiglist alternatives.

Also I do not feel comfortable giving my phone number to craigslist and ebay because they are for profit companies that seem to have no problem abusing and discriminating people.

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Harry Bagatestes
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Mar 10, 2011 2:53 am EST

You probably got kicked off craigslist because you're a giant [censored]bag. I sincerely hope that you don't attend my alma mater, Dartmouth College, but I'm pretty sure you don't, because you're not smart enough to get in. Only crazy people rant over perceived faults on a public forum like you have. Get some therapy, and learn that caps lock is NOT cruise control for cool.

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Craigslist bad website

Craigslist is terrible. Over and over, every few weeks, they demand phone "verification:" on my existing account just to post ads. I never post more than a few at a time, each for a single household item for sale. After the latest "phone verification, " it wouldn't let me post ANY ads, just resulting in a canned message screen saying it was "blocked" for violating unspecified "terms of service." It advises to read the (extremely lengthy) terms of service to try and figure out for myself the reason! Same thing for anything I tried to post. I haven't had any conflicts with anyone I've sold to. so it beats me. And they're impossible to communicate with, since whatever you do, you only get the same mindless automated messages to your email.
I've had lots of other trouble with it. Guess it's a case of you get what you pay for. It's free- which equals worthless, in this case.

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Aug 14, 2011 3:41 am EDT
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Craigslist is a well-masked scam. Since Ebay bought their stake; things have gone downhill.
?Craigslist — monopoly scam

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Mark Gordon
Manchester, US
Dec 23, 2010 6:11 am EST
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Jason9999 - I also have a SIMILAR complaint above Craigslist on here. You can take a look at it. It has already been ATTACKED by CL Flagger/Spammer types.

I am asking everyone on here who has been unfairly treated by the weasels who have been give DELETING tools on CL to join with me in Creating an ALTERNATIVE TO CL thru my new Mark Gordon page on FB . Just 'friend me' there and after we get a few people together we will make a NEW Advertising Site that is an ALTERNATIVE TO CRAIGSLIST.

And you can write me at gordonmark5@yahoo.com

Regards, Mark

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Craigslist spam

Re: Re: swish rods or mendota rigs - $20 (new berlin, wi)
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To: Dorothy Hilgendorf
Attention Craigslist User,

My name is Herman Fischer, Chief executive officer of Craigslist. We have recently partnered up with Apple company for a one-time promotional event today, we are giving away complimentary Apple iPads to randomly selected individuals who have posted an advert on Craig's list. You have been chosen as one of our newest winners for today. We randomly select numbers to match up with ads on C-list and your advertisement matched with our latest drawing.

We have partnered up with Apple to advertise their most popular product yet, the Apple iPad. Once again, we are operating this promotion for one-day only. All you need to do is CLICK HERE http://tiny834.com/vLRjU89s4y to visit our web site made for this promotion and key in your email to get yours for free. Simply make sure you enter your email so we can locate our records to make certain that we have reserved one for you. That's it!

Congrats on winning a free Apple iPad (valued at $800). If you have any query or concerns, feel free to email me back. However, you need to claim your free iPad first to ensure one will be reserved for you before the deadline ends. We do understand that you may not receive this e-mail until after the deadline, but, we advise you check the web site and enter your email to see if we still have yours on hold, which we often-times do because others have not claimed theirs in time.

Herman Fischer
CEO, C-list

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Craigslist fraudsters

Fraudsters operating at Craigslist are trying to con those who are seeking a dwelling on rent. In a recent incident, a lady seeking rented accommodation in Juneau, Alaska was almost duped by scammers who pretended to be owners of a property there.
When she responded to an ad on Craigslist, fraudsters asked her to make a deposit and for some personal information to be sent via email. Keys to the home, they promised, would be sent to her as soon as she did as told.
The lady was saved from being conned when she decided to physically verify the offer made by the fraudsters. She was surprised to find the listed property happily occupied by owners who had no clue that someone had put ads offering their house for rent.
Craigslist Rental Scam Now Spreading Wide
These scams should now be seen as a common ploy adopted by fraudsters. They take down particulars of homes listed for sale at online auction sites and use it to offer the same place for rent elsewhere.
Correspondences with prospects are often done entirely via emails. The email will claim they moved recently from their homes to wherever-they-are-now on missionary work. It will use flowery words and will tug at your heartstrings to cover the scam.
The scams have their origins usually in Nigeria. As is expected, they rarely ever mention their postal address. An early warning sign, in such a case, is a contact number posted in the ad carrying the Nigerian country code.
Apart from pouching the deposit, fraudsters also use information given away by victims to steal their money. If you handover your bank account info, they are capable of transferring money from this account into one of theirs. If you divulge your driving license or social security information, they use these to open credit accounts against your name and make purchases against the same. Ditto for credit card details.
A good rule against falling prey to scams at online auction sites is to only deal with local buyers and sellers. When renting homes, especially, it is a good idea to pay a visit to the offered space. This enables you to verify independently whether the offers are genuine or not.

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Craigslist scammed me

On, Craiglist this guy said he wanted to buy my bed. I said it was $600. So he sent me a chekc in the mail for 1, 999 and said to money gram the rest back to him. I did this and I think it was a scam b/c he never picked up the bed. He has the money and I'm afraid that the bank is going to find it a fraud and charge me the 2, 000 dollars out of my savings. I am a minor and only have like 2, 375. My mom went w/ me to cash the cashier's check. We asked the lady to make sure it was real and showed her the letter from the man. The check was from a Kentucky bank, not someplace like Nigeria. So she looked at it and made the other ladies look art it and said it was real. My mom asked her if we could wait for the check to be cleared, but the lady said that it was already cleared under a certain amount. I am sooooooooooooo worried and need advise on what actions to take so I can catch this bad guy and get my money back.
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Also, he said to send the extra money via money gram to the movers to pick up the bed. That was his reason for paying extra.

OK, i just got the fed ex box that the scam artist sent the check in. It has his name and address. His name is Philip Andreula from richmond, NY. When he was e-mailing me he said his name was Henry Barrie. I think that his name might really be philip Andreula. I googled his name and I found the name was real and the guy was selling a motorbike on Domestic Sale in 2007. What should my next steps be in this investigation?

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Craigslist failure to post ad twice

I tried to place an ad on Craigslist on Monday Nov 15 and again on Tuesday Nov 16 for a portable dishwasher, a five drawer dresser, a two drawer file cabinet and a carpet shampooer but neither ad showed up on the web site and when I emailed them all I got back in return was a canned email that you can get in the help tab. I wanted answers to why my ad was not posted but they would not respond. I think Craigslist is nothing more than a fake and a rip off and anybody that uses it is in for a horrible experience.

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Dec 23, 2010 7:45 am EST
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Well Thanks PSA - but when people are good to me - it shuts me right up. Thank you so much. I haven't got much else to say. With good wishes to you, Mark

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Rocky Face, US
Dec 23, 2010 7:07 am EST
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Mark, I got to agree with you. With a little chuckle I should say! You have expressed perfectly what I have noticed about several posters on this board, but have been unable to express myself.

You go boy!

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Mark Gordon
Manchester, US
Dec 23, 2010 6:58 am EST
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Deborah D -

You are absolutely right about Craigslist. (See my complaint about them on here). I and MANY others have had SIMILAR problems with them.

I have looked at ALL the comments from this 'truthandhonestlywillprevail' Troll on here - and almost ALL of the 29 comments have been insulting or criticising the one complaining.
READ ON.

In SOME case truthandhonestywillprevail - BUT NOT WITH THIS COMMENTER
@truthandhonestywillprevail -.- This Business-supporting TROLL has been on this site only SINCE NOVEMEBER OF THIS YEAR and almost EVERY ONE OF THE 29 COMMENTS THAT HE/SHE HAS MADE has been a snide criticism of the person making the complaint.

CHECK THE OUT THE 29 POSTS OF THIS truthandhonestywillprevail CHARACTER ON HERE. You will see that almost everyone one of them is a snide one or 2 liner criticizing the complainer and supporting the business.

NOW ASK YOURSELF THIS :: WHY DOES HE OR SHE DO THIS ? IT'S NOT TO HELP YOU. IT'S NOT A COMPLAINT ABOUT ANY SERVICE THAT HE/SHE HAD. IT IS SIMPLY BECAUSE HE/SHE WISHES TO MAKE SNIDE REMARKS ABOUT THE COMPLAINER.

NOW WHO WOULD BE BEHIND SUCH PEOPLE TO MAKE THEM WANT TO SPEND THEIR TIME DOING THAT ?

WE SHOULD MAKE A LIST OF SUCH PEOPLE ON HERE.
A PERSON WHO POSTS UNDER THE NAME 'gatortracks' DOES EXACTLY THE SAME THING.

SO - SO FAR WE HAVE -gatortracks- and -truthandhonestywillprevail- ATTACKING PEOPLE ON THIS SITE.

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Nov 18, 2010 2:02 am EST
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While I can understand your frustration, I cannoit understand how a free service can be a "rip-off". I agree with the previous poster. Try again, being certain to follow posting guidelines.

Good luck!

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Craigslist total scam buying on craigslist

Be aware of an Arianna Mercer trying to sell a Sony 46" Bravia TV on craigslist. I fell for the same scam. I sent 370.00 to Italy to find out it was a scam. She promised to pay the shipping through a company called TNT Express and it all sounded legite...and come to find out, it was a scam and I am now out 370.00. I will do all I can to make sure it doesn't happen to someone else. BE AWARE!

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Craigslist fraud

Beware of this craigslist/ebay scammer. The person posted NFL tickets for sale on craigslist and then says he can only do the transaction through ebay... but first he needs my name, address and ebay id. I gave him a fake ebay name and address to see where it would lead. Then, I receive an email that is supposed to look like it is from ebay saying that the ebay transaction is confirmed (which is impossible since I provided a fake ebay name). The email said the sellers PayPay account is currently not working so I will need to wire cash to the seller via Western Union. The email instructed me to wire the money to the name Martin Pratt 809 Romford Road London, UK. The original email communications listed the name Julia Barton in the email address but it was @googlemail.com (which means it is from a country where the gmail domain is not available) and now I am supposed to wire money to a man named MARTIN PRATT in a different country and then the tickets will be mailed to me. Yup, that sounds pretty legit.

Right now I am in the process of exchanging emails with the scammer because I gave him a fake Western Union MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number). I made sure to give him a 10 digit number so it looked legit... but guess what, he is unable to find the money with Western Union. Tomorrow, I will email him again to say that I transposed one of the MTCN numbers and he should call Western Union again.

Anybody can make up an email address to use for scams, but I assume it is difficult to create a name with a matching picture ID to use at Western Union... So if I can help people beware of Western Union transfers that involve MARTIN PRATT we may be able to make this guy go through the trouble of creating another fake identity... as I am sure he will not quit trying to scam people.

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martinclong
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Aug 20, 2011 10:03 pm EDT

Non complince with promotions

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corey lorenzo
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Mar 30, 2011 2:07 am EDT

I have located the owners and scammers / contact the Utah BBB / Utah Consumer Protection / & the FTC as they have cases open currently to file criminal charges against the owners.
NJ Corporate / Nicholas Johnson
7440s Creek Road #300
SLC UT 84093
www.onlinesucesscorp.com
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likeitOrNot_ImSayinIt
SLC, US
Jan 21, 2011 5:20 am EST

Hey here's a thought, if this Martin Pratt or Julia lives in London, what is HE/SHE/IT doing with NFL tickets for a game in america? London has a different kind of football I believe. Rugby I think.

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likeitOrNot_ImSayinIt
SLC, US
Jan 21, 2011 5:08 am EST

LMAO I LOVE HOW YOU SCAMMED THE SCAMMER! DON'T TELL HIM I'M ON TO YOU! TOY WITH HIM! GET HIS HOPES UP FOR CASH AND WASTE HIS TIME! MILK IT AS LONG AS YOU CAN! THE TIME HE WASTES ON YOU HE CAN'T MESS WITH OTHERS! That was really a great test you had to see if it was real. If he contacted you saying it didn't go through you could give the real numbers then. I've never bought anything online like that, but I'll have to remember this if I ever think about it. HEY YOU SHOULD PUT HIS INFO ON HERE SO ANYONE, ... WITH TIME ON THEIR HANDS, ...WANTING TO MESS WITH THE SCAMMER FOR REVENGE, ... COULD HAVE FUN AT HIS EXPENSE! MAYBE HE'LL GIVE UP IF HE WASTES ENOUGH TIME PROFITLESS! I DON'T EVEN LIKE SPORTS, or have an ebay account or ID, but I can make up a fake name and address and ten meaningless numbers for western union. Tell us how to make up an ebay ID too. If I did this I could always say the tickets are a gift for my pretend husband, so my cluelessness in sports won't matter. Doesn't the name PRATT mean some kind of loser or Weeny? The guy named himself right.

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Craigslist matthew j. davis

I thought this Craigslist ad sounded a bit too good, but I inquired about it, keeping my postal address off the resume. I awoke today to a response that set of my scam radar. Checked it out and saw many others like him, using various names. Not sure what they expect to get from this, and I hate that I sent all that info on my resume, but am glad at least they don't have my address. I wonder what's going on? Here's the email I received this morning, for the record:

Hello,

Hope you're having a pleasant day today You contacted me applying for the Job position which I advertised on Craigslist. Please take time and read this introductory mail and feel free to pass any questions on.

My profile briefly:
I'm Matthew J Davis, 52, and a father of 2 wonderful kids, a successful entrepreneur and investor, a member of the Angel Investment Network. I'm also a research journalist and I travel every now and then within and outside the US working on various independent projects, this is why I need someone who can help keep up to date with all of my activities especially when I'm away and amidst my busy schedule.

I have had a previous PA who has been very commendable in her activities and who has been part of my life for the past 6 months, she has to moved on with her personal life and this have affected me in a way. I found her previously on the craigslist website and I sincerely hope I will be able to find someone again who will be as efficient as she has been. Please note that you are being hired only on a personal level. All correspondences would be made and promptly reported to me personally. The position is part time and home-based meaning you can work direct from your Home office as long as you have a regular internet access.

Most of your activities will be carried out locally and most official packages will be delivered via posts. You will be actively involved in my personal, business and financial life. In summary, your activities as my assistant amongst other things will include;

* Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence;
* Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring;
* Organizing and maintaining diaries, memos and making appointments;
* Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post;
* Carrying out background research and presenting findings;
* A personal reminder for Schedules, programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them as they come up;
* Arranging travel and accommodation
* Carrying out specific projects and research;
* Taking on some of the my responsibilities and working more closely with management and other staff related to me;
* Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf.
* Handling and monitoring financial activities.
* Processing and taking charge of weekly payments and purchases.
* You will also be a part of my household and a helping hand to issues as they arise.
* General clerical activities.
* No expenses from you ( I'll pay all taxes & charges for any expenses )

But note : You will be hired on a trial basis for now until we are able to see how well we fit in, however does not affect your weekly wage. Your Basic wage is $550 a week.

Any extra personal expenses (transport, gas, etc) incurred by you while on an errand or otherwise will also be reimbursed by me at the end of each working week.

This position is very flexible and it is difficult judging the exact number of hours you will be doing, just bear it in mind that there will be busier weeks than others with a steady pay. Working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my only fear is that I may come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings. There is also a very sensitive issue on trust, dedication and accountability which I believe will resolve itself as time goes on.

This is only an introductory e-mail, as time goes on we should be able to arrange a proper meeting to get things started officially. I'm currently in Thailand now for a project, however, I do have a number of things you could help me with immediately, prior to my arrival.

Due to the excessive number of responses to my Ad, do provide the following details about yourself for my personal record update and to filter applicants;

Full Names
Full Contact Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Occupation (if any)
Age

I hope you can be available for me immediately before I arrive, it certainly can act as a stable foundation to our impending working relationship.

Hope to hear from you again.

Regards
Matthew J Davis

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Minneapolis, US
Nov 11, 2010 8:57 pm EST
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I think check cashing services wait for the check to clear. Either way, if you cash it and don't wait for it to clear, you will be held legally liable, so it's not worth it.

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ggjunk
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Nov 11, 2010 3:59 pm EST

can u cash those checks in check cashing

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pobarjenkins
Minneapolis, US
Oct 16, 2010 11:06 am EDT
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Curious: This is a VERY common scam. Most likely he will send you a check that overpays you, and then will ask you to cash it and Western Union the rest over. Then your bank will find the check fraudulent and you will be held liable.

If you think it's legitimate, explain the situation to your bank and don't cash ANYTHING until it actually clears in the bank.

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curious123@yikes
Gresham, US
Oct 16, 2010 12:32 am EDT

Did any of you get another response back after this one? I replied to this website as well but the emails continued. He said he wants to use me as his assistant. He says that he will send my pay ahead of time via money order in the mail and send money for the things like air line tickets and gifts for his daughters birthday coming up. It does sound a little fishy but do you think it is too good to be true?

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shannon98674
Woodland, US
Oct 05, 2010 10:51 pm EDT
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I just received the same email. Luckily I took my address and full name off my resume. I did not include my references either.
I would post the email but it is literally word for word as the one above. What do they expect to get? What got me was that it can be home based but it says "* You will also be a part of my household and a helping hand to issues as they arise."
What is that all about?

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noteverthrilled
Portland, US
Oct 05, 2010 10:20 pm EDT
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I saw ad on craigslist and received the same response. I agree it's too good to be true; if it sounds too good, and/or easy do not do. And asking about age? no.

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Tack2moon
Portlan, US
Oct 05, 2010 5:27 pm EDT
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Crap! What do I do?!? I just responded to this ad, and I too thought the whole Thailand thing was kooky, but figured what the hell. What do I do now! I literally JUST sent it out! Help!

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Tualatin, US
Oct 05, 2010 12:28 pm EDT
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Madmac, I received the same reply. The clincher was Matthew J. Davis asking for my age. That is illegal! FYI... I always take my address off my resume for Craigslist. Allan and pobar, It is not true that 95% of the posts on craigslist are scams! I have had a lot of experience from very legit employers! The initial ad from Matthew J. Davis did not include that he was a successful entrepreneur/investor/Angel Investment Network. His response back had all that information. What initially caught my suspicion was that he traveled to Thailand! LOL!

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pobarjenkins
Minneapolis, US
Oct 04, 2010 12:56 pm EDT
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About 95% of jobs posted on Craigslist are scams. You should create a resume solely for craigslist ads that includes limited information. Always request a lot of information about the job and watch out for "credit checks".

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Allan22
Dallas, US
Oct 04, 2010 11:26 am EDT

your first mistake is looking for a job on craigslist...scam alert dead on - as soon as someone refers to themselves and a successful entrepreneur and investor AND a member of the Angel Investment Network - and they are using craigslist should tell you something.

stay away...

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One of the most significant advantages of Craigslist is its simplicity and ease of use. The website's interface is straightforward and intuitive, making it easy for users to navigate and find what they're looking for quickly. Additionally, Craigslist is entirely free to use, which is a significant advantage for those looking to save money.

Another positive aspect of Craigslist is its vast user base. With millions of users across the globe, the website provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to connect with others in their local community and beyond. This makes it an ideal platform for those looking to buy or sell goods, find jobs, or even make new friends.

Craigslist has also gained a reputation for being a safe and secure platform for online transactions. The website has implemented various security measures to protect users from fraud and scams, such as email verification and anonymous email forwarding.

Overall, Craigslist is a reliable and trustworthy platform that provides a wide range of benefits to its users. Whether you're looking to buy or sell goods, find a job, or connect with others in your local community, Craigslist is an excellent resource to consider.

Craigslist In-depth Review

Website Design and User Interface: The website design of Craigslist is simple and straightforward, with a minimalistic user interface. The layout is easy to navigate, allowing users to quickly find what they are looking for.

Range and Variety of Listings: Craigslist offers a wide range and variety of listings, covering various categories such as jobs, housing, services, and items for sale. Users can find almost anything they need on the platform.

User Experience and Navigation: The user experience on Craigslist is generally positive. The website is easy to navigate, with clear categories and search filters that help users find relevant listings quickly. However, the lack of advanced search options can sometimes make it challenging to narrow down results.

Safety and Security Measures: Craigslist takes safety and security seriously. The platform provides tips and guidelines for users to avoid scams and fraudulent activities. However, it is essential for users to exercise caution and use their judgment when interacting with others on the platform.

Customer Support and Communication: Craigslist does not offer direct customer support or communication channels. Users rely on self-help resources and community forums for assistance. While this may be a drawback for some, the platform's simplicity often eliminates the need for extensive customer support.

Pricing and Payment Options: Craigslist is mostly free to use for both buyers and sellers. However, there may be fees for certain categories or additional features. Payment options vary depending on the seller, but cash transactions are the most common method on the platform.

Mobile App Functionality: Craigslist offers a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The app provides a similar user experience to the website, allowing users to browse and post listings on the go. However, some users have reported occasional glitches and slow loading times.

Community Engagement and Feedback: Craigslist encourages community engagement through its forums and discussion boards. Users can share their experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback. The platform values user input and uses it to improve the overall user experience.

Trustworthiness and Reputation: Craigslist has been around for many years and has established a reputation as a reliable platform for buying and selling. While there have been reports of scams and fraudulent activities, the platform provides resources to help users stay safe and encourages users to report suspicious behavior.

Overall Rating and Recommendation: Overall, Craigslist is a valuable platform for finding a wide range of listings. Its simple design, extensive variety of listings, and community engagement make it a go-to website for many users. However, users should exercise caution and follow safety guidelines to ensure a positive experience.

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