About FlakeList.org

FlakeList, as the name implies, is a database of flakes, scammers and spammers as reported by the users of Craig's List and other online classified ad sites. Before you make that next deal, check here first to make sure you aren't dealing with a flake. And if you do have dealings with one, be sure to report it here to help others from being victimized as well.

Our Mission Statement

Provide a service for the greater good of the online trade community by exposing those who have no respect for the common courtesy of others.

What Is A Flake?

A flake is someone who agrees to buy something from you, makes arrangements to meet you, then never shows up and never calls. Most flakes won't even respond to your follow-up emails or phone calls asking why they didn't bother to show up. Basically, a flake is a self-centered jerk that has no regard for you, your time or your plans.

What Is A Scammer?

Scammers try to dupe you into giving them your personal information or money in trade for nothing. Many are trying to steal your identity while others just want your money. They often hide behind bogus emails, names and companies. In some cases, they even pretend to be part of legitimate companies, thus tarnishing the image of those companies.

What Is A Spammer?

In addition to the traditional definition, a spammer is someone who posts the same ad over and over. Often they post in multiple locations as well. They don't care if you don't want their garbage and they usually hide behind anonymous, free email addresses. They also compile lists of victims and sell their email addresses to other spammers, thus multiplying the number of spam messages their victims receive.