Is This Craigslist Email a Scam? How to Tell
Craigslist scams are widespread across buying, selling, renting, and job listings, featuring fake check schemes, rental scams, and phishing designed to steal personal information.
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Craigslist. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“I want to buy your item. I will send a cashier check for $2,000 (item is $500). Please wire the difference back.”
“Craigslist: Your posting has been flagged. Verify at craigslist-verify.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Buyers offering more than asking price
- Rental listings with prices far below market rate
- Requests for wire transfers or gift card payments
- Communications from non-craigslist.org email addresses
- Sellers who cannot meet in person
Legitimate Craigslist Contact Info
Visit craigslist.org for posting help. Craigslist recommends meeting in person for local transactions. Never wire money to strangers.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported Craigslist scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
Community reporting for Craigslist is launching soon. Submissions will appear here with timestamps and scam-type tags.
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