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bambooboy · 01-26-2015, 06:18 PM

http://fox4kc.com/author/ap-wire/ be carefull out there

SeaSlugs · 01-26-2015, 06:33 PM

yea there's alot of sick people out there...

Best to never go alone to meet someone and if at all possible meet in daylight hours in a busy area with cameras (like Walmart parking lots or busy gas station).

if the person seems fishy just leave - there's plenty of (insert car/parts here) out there.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-26-2015, 07:15 PM

Have you ever noticed how many crimes are related to Craigslist in some form or fashion?

ronn · 01-26-2015, 07:20 PM

very sad-his children stated that he was always extremely cautious and would always meet in public places-I guess this last time was the fail..........

If in doubt, just dont do it. If it's being "given" away, let it go.

C26Pinelake · 01-26-2015, 07:43 PM

In my area a gentleman advertised his Cuda for sale in a free online classified site a year ago. 2 men showed up to take it for a test drive. The seller went with them for the test drive. The seller was found dead a couple days later and one of the buyers has since been convicted of murder and the second buyer never found. You just can't be too careful. Wayne

Jwilli · 01-26-2015, 07:50 PM

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Mr Runion was a member of a club I belong to ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Actually a car club that meets for breakfast every Tue AM. I do not know him personally, but I have seen him at meetings. I urge everyone to be very careful of Craig's List. There have been just too many bad things connected. If you use it be very careful.

edmondclinton · 01-26-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

... if at all possible meet in daylight hours in a busy area with cameras (like Walmart parking lots or busy gas station).

How about the parking lot of a local police dept.

SeaSlugs · 01-26-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by edmondclinton

How about the parking lot of a local police dept.

that would be best but at least around me the police stations dont have alot of parking space...

Jwilli · 01-27-2015, 03:11 PM

Sadly the police have confirmed that the Runions are deceased. Their SUV was found in a shallow farm pond. Their bodies nearby. One person is in custody. Friends please be very careful when dealing with Craig's list.

edmondclinton · 01-27-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jwilli

Friends please be very careful when dealing with Craig's list.

Craig's list?

Hell, be careful when dealing with anybody especially strangers.

jim galli · 01-27-2015, 03:18 PM

Isn't blaming Craigslist rather like blaming guns for killing people?

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-27-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jim galli

Isn't blaming Craigslist rather like blaming guns for killing people?

Yes, to a certain extent. On the other hand, Craigslist seems to attract scenarios where scams originate. EBay does not seem to have the same issues. And I do agree that blaming guns is not the answer but the problem does kinda remind me of this Youtube video!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74-WSM0xTyE

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Jwilli · 01-27-2015, 04:19 PM

Not blaming Craig's list, just saying be very careful. There have been many bad situations connected. I would also say to be careful with guns. Neither kill people, but bad people using them do.

Mike in Mass · 01-27-2015, 04:31 PM

witch reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw up here in Mass , IF GUNS KILL PEOPLE ,,DO PENCILS MISS-SPELL WORDS ?. I buy an sell on CL all the time I never let anybody come to the house I always meet them up th street at the market . I always get a phone number and talk to a real person. if I,m buying I let them tell me what they want. Even I don,t like going to sombodies house by myself ,,,anything could happen

Tom Elliott · 01-27-2015, 06:56 PM

I wonder the number of crimes verses the number of craigslist ads?

SeaSlugs · 01-27-2015, 07:57 PM

Yea i wouldnt blame craigslist, no different then putting a classified ad in the newspaper or auto trader magazine, weirdos are out there and could live only 3 blocks away right now...

yea if i can help it i meet in a local hardees parking lot (very busy cornner, police station 1 block away) to sell things. Plus its easier to have people who aren't familiar with the area meet in an easy to find highly reconizeable location.

pooch · 01-27-2015, 08:11 PM

The only people I have ever come across here in OZ that won't let you near their house and where the item is garaged are harley sellers.

Does this say something about the brand of bike, or the owner, or their general paranoia ?

holdover · 01-27-2015, 10:41 PM

very sad, like the sarge said on Hill Street Blues, be careful out there

ronn · 01-28-2015, 06:17 AM

crazy thing is-guy that committed the murders was supposed to be a really decent guy-
looks like he came from a decent family too-they had him turn himself in.............

I always meet at a Walmart lot-they are everywhere with plenty of people present.

ct1932ford · 01-28-2015, 10:08 AM

Craigslist has become an everything goes site. So they allow anything in the ads and that breeds the notion "you sleep with dogs you wake up with fleas". Anytime I meet anyone for a transaction I make sure I check them out and I am carrying!

01-26-2015, 06:18 PM	#1
bambooboy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: joppa maryland Posts: 209	craigslist scam http://fox4kc.com/author/ap-wire/ be carefull out there

01-26-2015, 06:33 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: craigslist scam yea there's alot of sick people out there... Best to never go alone to meet someone and if at all possible meet in daylight hours in a busy area with cameras (like Walmart parking lots or busy gas station). if the person seems fishy just leave - there's plenty of (insert car/parts here) out there. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

01-26-2015, 07:15 PM	#3
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,519	Re: craigslist scam Have you ever noticed how many crimes are related to Craigslist in some form or fashion? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

01-26-2015, 07:20 PM	#4
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,790	Re: craigslist scam very sad-his children stated that he was always extremely cautious and would always meet in public places-I guess this last time was the fail.......... If in doubt, just dont do it. If it's being "given" away, let it go.

01-26-2015, 07:43 PM	#5
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: craigslist scam In my area a gentleman advertised his Cuda for sale in a free online classified site a year ago. 2 men showed up to take it for a test drive. The seller went with them for the test drive. The seller was found dead a couple days later and one of the buyers has since been convicted of murder and the second buyer never found. You just can't be too careful. Wayne

01-26-2015, 07:50 PM	#6
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: craigslist scam Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mr Runion was a member of a club I belong to ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Actually a car club that meets for breakfast every Tue AM. I do not know him personally, but I have seen him at meetings. I urge everyone to be very careful of Craig's List. There have been just too many bad things connected. If you use it be very careful.

01-27-2015, 03:11 PM	#9
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: craigslist scam Sadly the police have confirmed that the Runions are deceased. Their SUV was found in a shallow farm pond. Their bodies nearby. One person is in custody. Friends please be very careful when dealing with Craig's list.

01-27-2015, 03:18 PM	#11
jim galli Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tonopah, NV. Posts: 283	Re: craigslist scam Isn't blaming Craigslist rather like blaming guns for killing people? __________________ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose... Jim Elliott, 1949 http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com

01-27-2015, 04:19 PM	#13
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: craigslist scam Not blaming Craig's list, just saying be very careful. There have been many bad situations connected. I would also say to be careful with guns. Neither kill people, but bad people using them do.

01-27-2015, 04:31 PM	#14
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: craigslist scam witch reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw up here in Mass , IF GUNS KILL PEOPLE ,,DO PENCILS MISS-SPELL WORDS ?. I buy an sell on CL all the time I never let anybody come to the house I always meet them up th street at the market . I always get a phone number and talk to a real person. if I,m buying I let them tell me what they want. Even I don,t like going to sombodies house by myself ,,,anything could happen Last edited by Mike in Mass; 01-27-2015 at 04:37 PM.

01-27-2015, 06:56 PM	#15
Tom Elliott Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Peyton, Co. Posts: 100	Re: craigslist scam I wonder the number of crimes verses the number of craigslist ads?

01-27-2015, 07:57 PM	#16
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: craigslist scam Yea i wouldnt blame craigslist, no different then putting a classified ad in the newspaper or auto trader magazine, weirdos are out there and could live only 3 blocks away right now... yea if i can help it i meet in a local hardees parking lot (very busy cornner, police station 1 block away) to sell things. Plus its easier to have people who aren't familiar with the area meet in an easy to find highly reconizeable location. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

01-27-2015, 08:11 PM	#17
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: craigslist scam The only people I have ever come across here in OZ that won't let you near their house and where the item is garaged are harley sellers. Does this say something about the brand of bike, or the owner, or their general paranoia ?

01-27-2015, 10:41 PM	#18
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: craigslist scam very sad, like the sarge said on Hill Street Blues, be careful out there

01-28-2015, 06:17 AM	#19
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,790	Re: craigslist scam crazy thing is-guy that committed the murders was supposed to be a really decent guy- looks like he came from a decent family too-they had him turn himself in............. I always meet at a Walmart lot-they are everywhere with plenty of people present.

01-28-2015, 10:08 AM	#20
ct1932ford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT. Posts: 596	Re: craigslist scam Craigslist has become an everything goes site. So they allow anything in the ads and that breeds the notion "you sleep with dogs you wake up with fleas". Anytime I meet anyone for a transaction I make sure I check them out and I am carrying! __________________ A man should do what he thinks best! "The Duke"