How Can You Check A Craigslist Add To See If It Not A Scam

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on February 16th, 2015 10:26 AM

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Avoiding Scams

Deal locally, face-to-face -follow this one rule and avoid 99% of scam attempts.

Do not extend payment to anyone you have not met in person.
Beware offers involving shipping - deal with locals you can meet in person.
Never wire funds (e.g. Western Union) - anyone who asks you to is a scammer.
Don't accept cashier/certified checks or money orders - banks cash fakes, then hold you responsible.
Transactions are between users only, no third party provides a "guarantee".
Never give out financial info (bank account, social security, paypal account, etc).
Do not rent or purchase sight-unseen-that amazing "deal" may not exist.
Refuse background/credit checks until you have met landlord/employer in person.

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