Massage scam or not?

[buttlvr99]

I saw this ad on craigslist for a massage and sent an email asking for more details. I got a response to go through an agency which seemed strange. Here is a link to the ad and response.

 

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ads/1601644229.html

 

 

Response:

 

 

Re: Massage ad‏

From: Scott ([email protected])

Sent: Mon 2/15/10 1:46 PM

To:

 

Hey man how is it going? Thanks for emailing me i appreciate the interest. Well my rates are $55 incall and $75 outcall, I offer all types of massages and also erotic services. I am a certified masseur and i do have a table that i use unless you would prefer otherwise. I do also offer massages in the nude if you would like and also cater to all and any fetishes or fantasies you may have at no extra charge. I do offer a guarantee that if you are not 100% satisfied with my services in every way, it will be free, so don't worry ill take great care of you . The only thing you have to do to set up the meeting is to go to my agency's site real fast which is male4hire.com. All that they do is make you sure u don't have a background of abuse or violence and that you are of age. only takes a second and then you should get a email that has my personal cell number in it to call me up. Thanks for understanding, you wont be disappointed promise. Here are some pics of me for you.

 

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5024/scott11.jpg

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5452/scott2r.jpg

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8464/scott8.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/731/scott6.jpg Scott

[+ blondeq]

This is either a scam, or this guy really gets around. He posts in 20 different cities, each day.

[dcguy20]

SCAM - a very similar ad (different photo) though appeared in DC for a couple of months and then went away. When I inquired, I got that exact same response.

 

Wish these scam artists would stick it where the sun don't shine.

[xyzzyx]

scam. same thing in NYC. different guy though

[firsttimer]

SCAM! Stay away. The first Craig's List reply I ever tried was the same one. I was stupid enough to use my credit card and it got cut off. I got a call by the fraud department. Imagine how embarrassed I was. Don't fall for it like I did!

[rickx]

He is in Honolulu today.

[dcguy20]

Isn't there a way that the powers that be at Craigslist can be informed about this scam?

[mmk123]

Scott posted in Pittsburgh months ago and then there were two other guys that had the same type of responses when I inquired about them. I wonder who the poor guys are who's pics have been taken from some website and used for this scam.

[Guest Ken123]

A defenite scam....ad appears in all the major cities. Don't fall for it...once they get your credit card no., watch out.

[BgMstr4u]

I think "Scott" needs to make his bed.

[+ glutes]

Remember, I have called for "Defeat photo fraud!"

[Guest KevinMead]

What I don't understand

 

What I don't understand is this; Money is tight for everyone and I understand that. But, I've seen adds on CL for as low as $30 for a hour, to me as a Escort and Massure; I'm thinking,,,,,,,,,,,,,how many people are coming through those door's a day??????????, is he safe, is the location safe; just let the concepts ring through your head. I would rather spend 140 for the hour knowing that, the massure is safe, clean and the house or where ever; does not have a line at the door........To make a comment about your post, yes; it's a scam and I'm sorry. I know what you clients have to go through, and yes; these people more then likely; will never get into trouble. Sorry.....

[cuddler]

He has been doing this in Seattle for months now.

I have tried to tell Craigs list that this is a scam and I only get auto replys.

I would think someone could locate who this is since he must pay to advertise on craigs List.

You would think the police could get this outfit because it would not ne entrapment but a definite hustling scam.

It is a shame we can not figure our who is responsible It has to be tied to the sites that get the money when you reply.

Any suggestions. The ads get better and sexier each post and his last response told me a lot was possible for small fee.