Okay, this is a bit much…

It seems there are a lot of Craig’s List ads looking to help and/or take advantage of people in need…

new orleans men seeking women classifieds and want ads:

Thu Sep 08

“H” returns…. – 28 (Hee heeing in America)
immediate marriage offered – 50 (l.a. county)
open heart in nashville – 60 (nashville)
Need a free place to stay? Looking for a friend? Kids welcome. – 55 (Nature Preserve North of San Francisco) pic

Wed Sep 07

Attractive CA white man considering a New Orleans woman for LTR – 43 (Yuba City CA) pic
* Single male in Ny searching for southern sweety
LOOKING FOR A SOUL TO HELP – 31 (PITTSBURGH)
SEEKING A LADY…. – 42 (NEW MEXICO)
Seeking young African-American single mom who wants to rebuild in Cal – 35 (California) pic
looking for a woman who wants to start over in Texas – 50 (Odessa, TX) pic

Tue Sep 06

Oregon Middle-aged Homebuilder seeks SWF – 58 (Portland, Or.) pic
Husband for Cajun Queen – serious replies only please. – 35 (New Braunfels, TX) pic
Wealthy NW Bachelor Here to Help N.O. Lady in Distress (M4W 23-33) – 44 (Pacific NW)

Mon Sep 05

Looking to help – 51 (Ft. Lauderdale)
Want to relieve some stress – 28 (Around New Orleans)
Come to NYC – 32 (NYC)
Re:i’m in los angeles if u want me…seeking relationship, marriage, k – 44 (Maui)

Sun Sep 04

LOOKING FOR A ‘SOUL’ GIRL FOR LTR (Washington, DC)
Looking for lovely young lady to take care of – 48 (New Orleans)
Family with kids Welcome in my house !!!! NEW ORLEANDS VICTIMS (Martinez – san francisco.)
Looking for deaf lady – 45 (Florida)
in Boston free place to stay pic
hello male hurricane victim I am from the Ukraine

Sat Sep 03

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS MAN SEEKS – 50 (SAN DIEGO)
Visit Chicago My Treat – 35
Jewish man looking to help Jewish folks due to storm – 47 (NJ)
i’m in los angeles if u want me…seeking relationship, marriage, kids – 35 (Los Angeles) pic
A safe place to get on you feet – 45 (Las Vegas) pic
living in southern california warm sunny wanna join me?send pic – 51 (rancho cucamonga)
Help Raising Kids (Illinois)

Fri Sep 02

looking for a nice single lady 26 to 38 – 44 (windsor ohio)
Staying in New York – 32 (new york city)
looking for SBF to stay with me in Atlanta – 30 (hotlanta) pic
Nice Guy In San Diego seeks Pretty Gal – 38 (San Diego)
Miss “H” for Hurricane . . .
Helping a teacher in New Orleans – 47 (Seattle) pic
RE: 3 brm house in Cali… – 28 (Chortling in America..)
Place available in Vegas – 30 (Las Vegas)
2 bedroom house – you get your own room – 34 (Guadalajara)
phone calls made for disaster victims – 42 (near pittsburgh)
Place in Pittsburgh – 42 (Near Pittsburgh)
Place to Stay in Seattle – 35 (Seattle, WA)
extra room for single or small fam.in oregon – 34 (beaverton)
have a place for girl and child – 37 (seattle wa.)
need a fresh start? – 33 (Missouri) pic
colorado musician withdraws housing offer (Denver)

Thu Sep 01

Seattle, Washington – I can provide temporary housing
Need a place to live? Relocate to MN – 28 (Minneapolis)
Colorado musician w/ space; former nawlins resident (Denver)
My name is Clendon, and I am here to help – 38 (Liberty Lake)
Re: Any single women wanting to move? – 28 (Giggling in America.)
Come to Las Vegas – 34 (Las Vegas)
why is it
Oh that snazzy Cool Summer and Sun Tour Guide (with the wig) – 28 (Laughing in America)
thoughts are with you – 45 (new orleans)
God Bless Everyone in the Gulf Coast. – 45 (Colorado)

Wed Aug 31

Attention Ladies SWM from Poconos is starting over as well
“H” is for “Hurricane,” not “Hookers,” you sleazebags… – 28 (Stewing in America….)
extraordinary
IF YOU ARE COMING MY WAY – 42 (CHICAGO)
Help from Las Vegas – 48
N.SF Bay area guy looking for professional lady to help – 45 (Mill Valley CA)
My home could be yours – 40 (Lexington)
free housing in NC (RALEIGH)
I Can Help Out Single Younger Woman, – 51 (Atlanta)
Come to Florida / Female wanted – 42 (Florida)
Come stay with me in St charles Missouri! – 33 (Missouri)

Tue Aug 30

Looking To Help Out SWF Looking For A Way Out Of No Way – 52 (Denver)
california anyone? – 69 (redding)

Sun Aug 28

New Orleans / Los Angeles w/you as you Brave against the storm (Los Angeles)
STACEY DIGGS (NEW ORLEANS)

I’m not sure how I feel about this. I know there are some guys who pick up on women in need because they get a thrill out of helping, but there is that undercurrent of exploitation here– particularly with the marriage offers. Some are good guys here, while others… yeesh.