6 Types of Common Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For

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Elwin Walton
6 Types of Common Craigslist Scams to Watch Out For

First, we'll look at the various scams and then we'll talk about how to avoid them.

  • The Popular Home or Apartment. ...
  • The Middleman. ...
  • The Over-Anxious Renter. ...
  • How to Avoid Craigslist Apartment Scams. ...
  • Fake Funds. ...
  • The Accidental Check. ...
  • The Out-of-Town Seller. ...
  • The Safe Deal (Escrow Fraud)

  1. What are common Craigslist scams?
  2. What are the most common scams?
  3. How Craigslist check scams work?
  4. Can you get scammed on Craigslist?
  5. What can a Craigslist scammer do with my phone number?
  6. How do you outsmart a romance scammer?
  7. How do you know if your getting scammed?
  8. How do you tell if someone is scamming you online?

What are common Craigslist scams?

Watch Out for These 8 Common Craigslist Scams

  • The Employment Scam. Craigslist is a rich resource for job seekers. ...
  • The Over-Paid Scam. ...
  • The Dating Scam. ...
  • The Fake Craigslist Scam. ...
  • The Rental Scam. ...
  • The Fake Ticket Scam. ...
  • The Escrow Scam. ...
  • The Craigslist Guarantee Scam.

What are the most common scams?

Ten most common types of scams

  1. Advance fee fraud. ...
  2. Lottery, sweepstakes and competition scams. ...
  3. Dating and romance scams. ...
  4. Computer hacking. ...
  5. Online shopping, classified and auction scams. ...
  6. Banking, credit card and online account scams. ...
  7. Small business scams. ...
  8. Job and employment scams.

How Craigslist check scams work?

Cashier's checks are not great for people who don't know each other at all, like two strangers on Craigslist. That's because there's always a possibility that they are fake. Usually the scammer gives the victim a check for more than they asked for, and then asks them to pay the extra money to an apparent third party.

Can you get scammed on Craigslist?

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Scammers often use fake sites to lure buyers into paying for items that don't exist. Always check the URL before finalizing a purchase. Craigslist does not back any transaction on its site. If you receive an email or text trying to sell you purchase protection, you're looking at a scam.

What can a Craigslist scammer do with my phone number?

Don't believe everything you hear. Scammers are now responding to ads but tricking sellers into thinking they are busy at work and can't talk until later. Instead of leaving you with a contact number, they request you enter your phone number into a website that “stores information” for them. Don't fall for it!

How do you outsmart a romance scammer?

That's why it's important to know how to outsmart a romance scammer and how to act fast if you think you've been scammed.

  1. Be aware of the warning signs. ...
  2. Evaluate your online presence. ...
  3. Approach online relationships slowly. ...
  4. Set up a phone or video chat early. ...
  5. Don't send compromising pictures.

How do you know if your getting scammed?

Seven signs you're being scammed

  • A company is contacting you out of the blue. ...
  • You've been rejected for credit, but you've got a good credit history. ...
  • You're being rushed. ...
  • Your bank is asking you for your PIN number personal information. ...
  • The letter or email you have received is full of dodgy spelling and bad grammar.

How do you tell if someone is scamming you online?

Here's how to tell if someone is scamming you online.

  1. His profile is vague. Start with what is stated on the dating site. ...
  2. He loves you, sight unseen. ...
  3. It's too much, too fast. ...
  4. He wants to take the conversation offline. ...
  5. He avoids questions. ...
  6. He keeps playing phone games. ...
  7. He can never seem to meet. ...
  8. He flaunts his income.


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