avoiding scams  |  identifying scams  |  reporting scams

Avoiding Scams

Deal locally, face-to-face —follow this one rule and avoid the vast majority of scam attempts.

DO NOT:

• 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 an escrow service can be a scam
• provide any financial information - e.g. bank account number, cashapp logins
• provide any personal information - social security number, licenses, job references

Beware of:

• offers involving shipping or movers
• "guaranteed" transactions or payment processing services
• requests to call or email for more information
• requests for a "code" or "verification" - these are always a scam

A good craigslist interaction will:

• Use CL mail relay to discuss a specific item, service, or job
• Arrange to meet in a safe, public place
• Improve humanity :)

avoiding scams  |  identifying scams  |  reporting scams