![]() The people who use Craigslist legally are generally looking for good deals. Maybe this has really happened for some, but I’ve been selling and buying things on Craigslist for 4 years now and have NEVER seen this happen. Most follow-up emails will still be vague and un-targeted. What made this scam attempt a bit unique was that they mentioned the brand of the car I am attempting to sell. Tip: If someone sends you an email that doesn’t say EXACTLY what the product is, it’s probably a scam. Here are a few of the emails I’ve received: Basically I’m just testing the market on a car I’m leasing for business, but I think it’s an interesting case study too. I recently posted an ad on Craigslist for a 2008 Honda Civic. ![]() ![]() I’ve written similar posts about Craigslist scams before, but the one I was the target for recently was a bit more unique. The scariest thing is that I’ll bet their “creativity” is actually working on a few people. It’s funny how creative people get on Craigslist and other Free Classifieds. ![]()
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