An unfortunate soul in Jacksonville, Oregon, got his stuff jacked thanks to a fake Craigslist post. The ad, which appeared twice over the weekend, stated that he had to move suddenly and all his property was free for the taking, including his horse. Of course the ad wasn’t placed by the actual owner. Robert Salisbury was working out of town when he got a call from someone at his house ready to claim the horse.
Salisbury immediately sped home to see dozens of people rummaging through his belongings in his barn and on the front porch, he even confronted a free-loader trying to get away with his lawn equipment, but to no avail, saying:
“They honestly thought that because it appeared on the Internet it was true,” Salisbury said. “It boggles the mind.”
It is indeed mind bottling.
As if prostitution hasn’t given Craigslist a bad name already. Seriously, I’m all in for clever and funny pranks using the Internet, but this is downright mean. Put a little creativity into it, like giving out this guy’s phone number on a “Casual Encounters” post, put his information on a resume for “adult” job opportunities or create a “Missed Connections” post for some girl he saw at a bar.
Hopefully the bastard who did this will get what’s coming to him/her. I especially feel sorry for the guy because of the last line of the article:
Meanwhile, Salisbury could not even relax on his porch swing. Someone took it.
Original Story: The Seattle Times.
9 responses so far ↓
1 Mitch Martin // Mar 24, 2008 at 12:00 pm
That is some bullshit. He should contact Craigslist. They should at least have an email address for the person that posted the ad.
2 Real-Life “Junior” Taking Place in Oregon // Mar 24, 2008 at 4:30 pm
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3 Mr. Wonka // Mar 24, 2008 at 4:50 pm
that is terrible. and no way is that just a prank, that is way too severe. fuck, even Bam Margera wouldn’t pull that shit. it’s gotta be someone he screwed over. I look forward to the follow-up to this story, once they find out who did it, and that person gives them a reason why. should be juicy.
4 JMarie // Mar 25, 2008 at 7:59 am
That is so mean. How could you honestly bring yourself to do something like that? Its all good though because, karma is a bitch. Poor farmer.
5 maddie // Mar 25, 2008 at 8:34 am
This is so awfull! I always thought craigslist was a good place…
6 cheryl // Mar 25, 2008 at 9:01 am
This is too mean ii think craiglist should be responsible for this.
7 LJ // Mar 25, 2008 at 9:27 am
LOL…I am sorry, I know it is not funny but I have some history using CL and well sad for Mr S but what a way to get back at someone….
me personally would have never thought of it and for someone to post someones else personal info such as there address on a public site is just an A**. I am sure they woudnt want that done to them but then again I wonder if the true circumstances will reveal themselves. I will stay posted, keep me updated……haha
8 Vikki // Mar 25, 2008 at 11:43 am
Actually you are right, I have posted on craigslist and they do require you to have an e-mail address, unfortunantly that to could be a bogus e-mail made for this bull. He has some enemies thats for sure, sad thing its probably someone he knows. I wish him luck.
9 Awkward Summer // Mar 25, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I think it was Angie’s List trying to fuck up the competition.
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