Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (80). If you feel you have been scammed by anyone via Craigslist or if you have information on this type of crime calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (87). Only a scammer will guarantee a transactionĭo not rent housing or purchase goods without seeing them for yourself Understand that fake money orders and cashier’s checks are commonĬraigslist is not involved in any transactionĪvoid deals involving shipping and escrow services. Perform a thorough search of Craigslist ads in multiple regions or a specific area. Never wire funds via money wiring services Here are some ways to avoid being scammed:ĭeal with folks you can meet in person and meet them in a public place, like a police station. Offers or suggestions to use an online escrow serviceĪ foreign company offers you a job receiving payments from customers then wiring funds Someone you do not know offers to send you a money order and have you wire money Someone requests wire service payment via money wiring services Below are a few things to watch out for when using Craigslist:Ĭlaims that Craigslist will guarantee a transaction, certify a buyer/ seller and provide protection from a paymentĪ distant person offers a genuine-looking cashier’s check that is fake If not careful you can expose yourself to financial loss, fraud and even more serious crimes such as robbery and murder. Due to its popularity it is easy for the criminal element to capitalize on the credibility of a useful tool. I’m asking this on behalf of anyone who has ever sold anything on Craigslist - don’t “no show”! 13.Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) would like to warn the public to be aware of Craigslist scams.Ĭraigslist is a classified advertisements website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale items, merchandise, services, community, gigs, résumés and discussion forums. If you say you will be there… then be there and if something comes up, then at least call the seller and explain that you can’t make it or ask if you can come 15/20 minutes late. Seriously, there is NOTHING more frustrating than a buyer who says they will show up at a certain time and then doesn’t. And if you purchase any appliance, make sure it’s plugged in and hooked up when you arrive so you can test all the functions. If you purchase a baby car seat, you should have it inspected at your local fire station to make sure it hasn’t been in an accident. If you’re purchasing technology - make sure you know what to look for or bring someone who does. If you purchase jewelry, I would suggest meeting at a reputable jeweler so you can have them verify the item. Just like you would never buy a car without test driving it first, you should never buy something on Craigslist without testing it out as well. When I purchased my baby monitor, I fully tested all the features before agreeing to the sale. When I buy furniture, I make sure it is fully assembled when I go to look at it so I can test every drawer, every cabinet door, etc. When we purchased our grill, we specifically asked him to have the propane tank hooked up so we could test all the burners. Obviously, this doesn’t apply to every purchase, but for many purchases, it is important to adequately “test” it out before you hand over your money. So, speaking from LOTS of experience, I personally would not buy from a dealer. I get so many questions and emails that I figured it was time for me to put together a post.
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If you’ve been reading my blog for any amount of time, you know that I have a mini infatuation with Craigslist… it’s like the hugest on-line garage sale and I just LOVE it! I’ve found so many great deals and steals, and I’ve sold THOUSANDS of dollars worth of “stuff” over the last 3 years… seriously!Ĭraigslist is an amazing FREE tool that I use to my advantage, but over the past several months, I’ve come to realize that many people have no clue how to successfully buy or sell items on Craigslist.
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