Avoiding scams and fraud on craigslist.org

http://www.ic3.gov/preventiontips.aspx

Only buy Gift cards from stores. Never buy it from a stranger.

Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and
ruin your good name.
Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information.
■ Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them.
■ Protect your Social Security number. Don't carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier.
■ Don't give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless you
know who you are dealing with.
■ Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails;
instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls,
anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect
your home computer; keep them up-to-date.
Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information.
■ Don't use an obvious password like your birth date,
your mother's maiden name, or the last four digits
of your Social Security number.
■ Keep your personal information in a secure place
at home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in your house.
Defend against ID theft as soon as you suspect it.
■ Place a "Fraud Alert" on your credit reports, and review the reports carefully. The alert tells creditors
to follow certain procedures before they open new accounts in your name or make changes to your existing accounts. The three nationwide consumer reporting companies have toll-free numbers for placing an initial 90-day fraud alert; a call to one company is sufficient:
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

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[MalluSinger]

All unsolicited spam E-mails, spim[unsolicited instant messages asking for ca$h] , Potential Lenders [requiring advance fees] Job offers[involving wire transfers/checks/paypal & shipping], Checks/money orders, Sob Stories[look out for people who use God's Name] from OVERSEAS & from the states are SCAMS!! If it seems too good to be true, it probably a scam. If it's unsolicited, it's a scam!!

[MalluSinger]

Online buyers: Never pay with Western Union or Money Gram - That's right -- never! These methods have proven to be unsafe when paying someone you don't know. Stay safe online... Use firewalls,anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect your home computer; keep them up-to-date. Don't use outdated versions of IE. Update it or use firefox instead. Google Nigerian scams.

[happyVIDwatcher]

another thing, if they say the word "item" rather than for example "computer" stay away.

[55Sherilynn]

GIFT CARD SCAMS. 1,000.00 Great Wolf Lodge Gift card he didn't want. Met him at his house, called # on card. Was told it's fine. Called 2 hrs later. 0 balance. The scammers used a stolen credit card to buy it. They posted again, a friend of mine set them up to meet at a public location. Called 911, stalled the crooks. They are in jail!

[Marina45ify]

it actually does suck. It is pretty much useless for anything useful that one might try to do with it. Horrible way to organize information. One could easily conceive of a site format that is just as simple but 20x more useful.

[hbloch1]

Toll Brothers Luxury Housing...........Go to Youtube...........Looking for Schmucks

[poof0poop]

What I said is that this video has like 8000 views and all of this info is like right on craigslists home page

[SunimZen]

every since people start sticking their nose in craigslist business it has turned into a useless tool. people want to hold craigslist responsible for the actions of people who use it. fine. let me sue gun manufacturers for the actions of people who buy guns. is this America or isnt it? where is the freedom? I think every ad I have ever posted in craigslist has been yanked, and i do not post or say anything illegal. its worthless

[threesim]

I had some very odd emails from craigslist users. 1st im a Three free agent & i have an advert on craigslist offering FREE sim cards on 3 mobile. One of the emails i received was from a man who said he was a sailor & was askin if i could help him with shipping fees an send him cash through western union. Now this was very odd as it states in the advert sims are FREE and there is NO fee for Shipping. Clearly the person hadnt read the advert and it is my guess the email was a copy of 100s he sends

[GAndreiev]

This is exactly what I am doing (not scams) Great video!

[AKUMARI0]

I got treats and profile racist , and this guy made a website with my nickname, i had report it to IC3.GOV I Got a email saying they find who He is and they searching for some more evidence , I got a lot of it all ready I hope to see this guy in court soon , and in Jail. Finally i can see the Light!!!