Craigslist Credit Report Scams

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Craigslist Credit Report Scams

Craigslist Credit Report Scams

How Do I Fight A Fraud On My Credit Report?I got involved in a Craigslist scam and some one sent me a check asking that i cash it and wire him 90% of the rest of the money! It was quite a large sum. 28 Thousand dollars.. My bank cleared the check said the funds were good so i thought this was ok... About a week later the check came back and i was in hot water of check fraud. I worked with the bank and filed a police report.. the bank is telling me i need to pay that back I refused to pay it back because the bank said it was good. Now i have Fraud on chex system and i have a huge debt on my Credit report.. WHAT should i do?? This has happened over a year ago. [ Read More ]

Where To Report Job Scams?I had recently applied for a job off of Craigslist and when they replied they wanted me to 1st to go get my free Credit Report and then email it to them. This sounds kind of fishy to me, I was wanting to know if anyone knew who I would Report this to? [ Read More ]

How Can I Tell If A Job On Craigslist Is A Scam?I look at these posts about jobs and ALOT seem like scams. On one of them the lady emailed me back and said she needed me to send her an updated Credit Report because part of the job consists of driving and making errands for them and people in the past have used her gas card without her knowledge and she didn't want it to happen again. But a Credit report? IDK, I didn't do it, but what other ways can I spot a scam? [ Read More ]

Is It Normal For A Potential Employer To Ask Me To Run My Credit Report And Send It To Them?Hello, I have been applying to jobs via Craigslist.com and I have received on many accounts future potential employers saying that the next step in the interview process (before we even interview) is for me to run my Credit Report and send it to an email address. Is this a scam? Thank You - Joan [ Read More ]

Craigslist Job Scam Has My Resume. What Do I Do?Well I feel like an idiot, but I fell for a job scam on craigslist. They have my resume: name, address, email, phone number, employment and education history. I finally woke up to the fact that it was a scam when they asked for my Credit report. I didn't send them any other info and they do NOT have my SS# or birth date. My question is: what can they do to me with the information they have, and what steps should I take to fix this? Thanks! [ Read More ]

I've Applied For Jobs Online. Some Have Sent Immediate Replies Requesting My Credit Score Or Copy Of My Report?At first, most of them were saying that the score was requested due to the person hired having access to a company Credit card. Another position I just received an immediate reply on says they would like a copy of my Credit Report to verify previous employment. Of course all provide links that they want you to use. Needless to say, I'm suspicious of this. I'm applying for positions advertised in an online job board (Craigslist mainly) for an intermediate sized town. I wonder how many of these could just be business trying to find people to sale things to - or Scams - and I'm sure suspicious of a company immediately sending an email saying I'm in their final screening process and requesting a copy saying it is to verify previous employment. Has anyone had this before and had them be legit? Maybe I should add that I work overnights, so I'm sending these out at 2am - 5am in the morning - so I know that these are auto-replies. I appreciate all the answers so quickly! I've been very concerned with the identity theft issue. I've been sending out resumes with my emails, but have been giving serious reconsideration to doing that. I know it looks much more professional to include it, so how would you word an email that doesn't have it attached? [ Read More ]

Why Do You Need To Provide A Credit Check When You Apply For A Job?I have sent emails to a few jobs that I found on craigslist, they sound legitament, but why do they keep asking for a Credit report? Is this safe or is it a scam??? Thank you for your help!!! [ Read More ]

Is It Weird A Hiring Employer Is Asking For A Credit Report?I found a 'office helper' position posted on Craigslist and sent them my resume and cover letter. They responded saying they are interested and would like me to bring a Credit Report to my interview and notify them when I'm done getting my Credit Report (they gave me a link to click on to take it) I have not taken the Credit Report yet, I'm scared this might be scam. This is the email they sent me: Thanks for the response. We've reviewed your resume. We'd like to set up an interview with you. We're looking to fill the position asap. We require a drug test and a copy of to your Credit report. Please reply to let us know if you're interested and if you could get the Credit Report today? We will let you know where we'd like you to get it from. I replied saying not a problem, and this is their response: Thanks for the prompt response. We would like for you to get the Credit Report by clicking here Let us know when you've gotten the report. We'd like to set you up with an interview for July 24, 2009 at 10:30am. You must bring the Report with you. Do not email or fax it. We do not want to keep or file your report. Notice they do not give me their name.... [ Read More ]

Has Anyone Used Craigslist For Finding Jobs?I got a lead off of there and they asked me to get a Credit Report before my interview. Is this normal or is it a scam? [ Read More ]

Can A Business Ask For A Credit Report BEFORE Giving Out The Job Application, Or Does This Sound Like A Scam?I replied to a posting on Craigslist, trying to see if a receptionist position was indeed a real job and not just one of those schemes or spam. The response I got said: 'Due to bad experiences with this in the past, before we can send you an application, we need you to get a Credit check.We prefer you use (*specific website*) to obtain this information. When you submit your information they will send you your Credit check. When you email me your Credit score I will send you your application.' Is this something a legitimate employer can ask for prior to receiving any of my information (not even a resume), or do you think this is some way to fish for my information just to get me to go to this website, meaning the job probably doesn't even exist? [ Read More ]

Is This Reply To My Craigslist Ad For Housing A Scam?I put an ad on Craigslist looking for housing. This is the email I got from someone: Hi there, nice to hear from you. Well that's good because I have many places available for you in the area. What's your exact price range? How soon were you looking to move? Before I show you any listings I'd like to get a feel of what you'd qualify for, we can do this by getting your Credit score. Our office has a relationship with a credit report company to give our clients free Credit reports, if you'd like to get one through our partner go to http://creditreport365.net/?clientID=232842 or you can get one through your own means, just please get this to me and we can get you into something. I look forward to speaking with you. Is this a scam just to get me to buy a Credit Report and then bail on me? Has anyone had experience with this? I am really frustrated b/c I need a new apartment ASAP. I'm not dumb, maybe just desperate. I just turned 18 and this is my first place that I'm getting on my own so I'm not too sure what the Scams going in the housing industry are. [ Read More ]

A Job On Craigslist: Is It A Scam?I went looking on Craigslist for jobs and I found one I really like. I was sent a reply back really quick... almost too quick like it was an automated reply not something someone just sat down and wrote up. IThe reply said something along these lines 'thanks for the quick reply heres what the job entails.. etc.. and you'll need to use a company Credit card. Due to problems in the past we'll need you to fill out a Credit report. Heres a link. Fill it out and send me an email with your Report and we can set up an interview. Make sure to tell me your hours of availability as well.' Well first of all the link didnt work and then on second thought it seemed weird that any company would want me to send them my Credit Report through email. I see why they want to check my Credit but this seems like the wrong way to go about such a thing. I did email them back with my hours and said I would fill out a Credit Report in a more confidental way and no quick reply. I wonder, do you think this is a real job posting or just a scam? Everything about how the job read seemed real but I guess someone could just be really good at wording! [ Read More ]

Craigslist Ad - Is This Scam?Hello, Before we begin giving you more information on the apartment we need to know if you are currently up to date with your Credit report. Obtaining your Credit rating for free is easy, using the following link: http://uscreditreportcenter.com/creditchecker.php (The process is free and safe and only takes a minute to fill out). We have had a large number of defaulting tenants who came from Craigslist, so before we can set up an appointment with you we need to verify you are a credible tenant. Once you have completed the application please e-mail us back. IS THIS SCAM? [ Read More ]

Help!! I Fell For A Job On Craigslist And I Think It Is A Scam!! What Do I Do??!?So I found a job online on Craigslist looking for a legal assistant for a law firm. Everything sounded ok until I responded to the job with my resume and the 'guy' (with an email address called Johnathan.Brown@lawyer.com--lawyer.com is not even a legitimate site to receive emails so I don't know how he received my resume) responds by telling me the job description. He then says the person must have at least a 400 Credit score to qualify under his insurance carrier. He wants his assistant to use a company car to take money to the bank. The assistant was also suppose to get a cell phone to answer office calls while running the errands. Apparently his insurnace company requires individuals he insures to have at least a 400 Credit score. He sent me a link to a Credit Report agency. I used the link and was charged $1 and saw my Credit score. The Credit company is legit (I called them), but I don't understand why he needs just the score? Does this make sense to anyone? Is this a scam?? What should I do. I looked for this guy under the bar association in my state and couldn't find his name!! [ Read More ]

Craigslist Credit Report Scams