Craigslist Bay Area Scams: Avoid These 7 Deadly Mistakes Before You Get Ripped Off! - OpenSIPS Trunking Solutions

Sometimes you may encounter someone pretending to be a craigslist user or other trusted authority in order to get your money, items, or personal information.

We have gathered some indicators that may help you stay safe and identify fake offers on craigslist:

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Sometimes it's difficult to tell if something is a scam.

We have gathered some examples of scams sent to users so that you can learn how scammers try to trick people into giving up items, money, or personal information.

Examples of email scams.

So, if you want to avoid scams on craigslist, you have to stay vigilant about things like not giving out personal information online and requiring a meeting in person for the transaction (we recommend somewhere safe, like a police department parking lot). Read also: Craigslist Lincoln Listing: The Clues You've Been Missing

You can find some great local deals on craigslist, so its not just full of scammers.

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Even if you dont detect anything suspicious (but especially if you do), follow these best practices whenever you buy or sell through craigslist:

Never wire money in advance;

Evaluate listings carefully before agreeing to meet;

When you encounter p2p sellers that accept credit cards, take them up on the offer, even if they pass on the processing charge (typically 2% to 4% of the total transaction.

Provide or accept payment before meeting in person;

Requests to wire money are scams;

Requests to pay with gift cards are scams;

Requests to deposit a cashier's check are scams;

Requests to use a escrow service can be a scam