How to Spot a Craigslist Scam
Consider whether the deal seems too good to be true.. Take note of excessive errors in grammar and spelling.. Look for duplicate listings in other places.
Steps
Consider whether the deal seems too good to be true.
Consider whether the deal seems too good to be true.
Take note of excessive errors in grammar and spelling.
Take note of excessive errors in grammar and spelling.
Look for duplicate listings in other places.
Look for duplicate listings in other places.
Check out the item or property offered in person before you buy it.
Check out the item or property offered in person before you buy it.
Take your time to decide on an exchange.
Take your time to decide on an exchange.
Figure out where the person is located.
Figure out where the person is located.
Analyze the information provided when you get a response to your listing.
Analyze the information provided when you get a response to your listing.
Find out if the person is willing to meet in person.
Find out if the person is willing to meet in person.
Deal only with the buyer or seller directly rather than a third party.
Deal only with the buyer or seller directly rather than a third party.
Avoid listings posted by people who aren't local.
Avoid listings posted by people who aren't local.
Choose payment or escrow services yourself.
Choose payment or escrow services yourself.
Decline Craigslist Purchase Protection or anything similar.
Decline Craigslist Purchase Protection or anything similar.
Buy event or airplane tickets only from reputable sites.
Buy event or airplane tickets only from reputable sites.
Meet people in person to complete your exchange.
Meet people in person to complete your exchange.
Keep personal information private until you've met in person.
Keep personal information private until you've met in person.
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