What are some Craigslist safety tips?

Answer by  mem4dr (1378)

Meet in a public place. Ask for cash only. Avoid ads that sound nothing like American English - these are often scams. Trust your gut instinct. Craigslist has some great tips for how to avoid a scam - read those tips carefully and follow them!

Answer by  Amie (430)

The first tip to staying safe on Craigslist is to always meet in a public place whether it is for a date or sale of goods and services.

Answer by  EchoC (553)

Meet anyone from Craigslist in a public place, do not meet at your home. Have a friend with you or nearby. Do not give out credit card information in e-mails.

Answer by  Aubs (1089)

Never give out personal information and monitor what areas you are clicking. There are some areas of Craigslist that are like dark alleys-best avoided.

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

When buying, always try to go to a neutral location and to test the object to make sure that it works. When selling also try neutral places and only accept cash.

Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

Expect to get spammed by publishing your e-mail or telephone-number, so best to use separate ones from the ones which you normally use. It is best if you do a little investigating of anyone who contacts you, search for their e-mail, name, address, or telephone-number, see what comes up. Meet in public places, or do transactions away from your home.