Category archives: Craigslist

Buy, Sell & Trade On Local Facebook Groups Instead of Craigslist

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Buy, Sell & Trade On Local Facebook Groups Instead of Craigslist
In the past, I have talked about how to make money selling items via ebay and Craigslist. To be honest, I have not used Craigslist for years because I was tired of receiving phishing messages and the Craigslist horror stories are just too frightening. Instead, I have been joining local facebook...

Craigslist Tip For Reducing Spam Emails

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Craigslist Tip For Reducing Spam Emails
There is nothing more frustrating than receiving a Craigslist email asking "is this still available". Usually, when a seller replies "yes", the response is a poorly disguised phishing email trying to obtain personal information and/or offering more money to remove the listing and consider it sold. Recently, I stopped putting a value...

Strange Craigslist Response: I Caught My Partner Cheating On Me

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In the past, I have shared Craigslist messages received to warn of potential online scams and/or phishing tactics (see links below). This recent response from Tiffaney Kaliszuk with the email address tiffaneyqaiuz@hotmail.com takes the cake! I had a kid's item listed for sale, NOT a personal ad. LOL! Merry Christmas! I have seen...

Craigslist Scam – Embarking On Business Trip, Need To Send Bank Official Check

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The other day I received this familiar message from "harmmharmons@aol.com": "Hello, do you still have this item for sale ? When can I come check it out? Shoot me an email back as soon as possible pls I'm speech disabled though, remember to leave your name and email address when...

Craigslist Scam Exposed: Using Religion To Trick Sellers

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Recently I received this message from mattlock004 <mattlock004@gmail.com>: Hello, I would like to know if you still have this antique available for sale. Do get back to me on my email. Matt Red flags went up immediately, especially after reading the last line. I responded with "yes it is available". I never sign with...