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“Another drawback is the lack of financing. They roll back the odometers, create fake titles, throw a new coat of paint on a faulty car frame, and sell the car. “An ‘as-is’ vehicle could come with several issues and once your cashier’s check goes into the hands of the seller, the problems become yours alone. “In fact, chances are that you will never again see the seller once you hand them the cash for the sale. There are no guarantees when you buy a car through Craigslist,” advised Sophie Kaemmerle, Communications Manager for NeighborWho. Buying used cars in person already leaves you at risk for a lemon, and looking to buy a car online is only more fraught with scam potential. Get out of my dreams and into my … scam!? Yes, that car on Craigslist may not be all that it appears. So if they refuse to meet, this is a clear indication something fishy is going on.” Quickly, to the scam-mobile! Scammers usually refuse to meet face-to-face so they will not meet you to tour the house. “Do not rent a place without checking it out in person. “View the home in-person,” Lavelle told us. So how can you avoid this underhanded apartment scheme? When you arrive to move into your new place, the home is already lived in by the real owners and you’re out of a home and the deposit.” They will ask for a deposit to be wired to them. “Scammers are out there posing as homeowners and copying real listings to post on the classifieds site. “If you’re looking for a place to rent, be warned. “The latest scam that has emerged features homes that are for rent,” warned Justin Lavelle, Chief Communications Officer for . You know it, we know it, and, unfortunately, the scammers know it too. These days, Craigslist is one of the first places people will check when looking for an apartment to rent. This way you can feel safe while looking to sell your couch, adopt a puppy, or order a shipment of extremely haunted dolls. That’s why we spoke to the experts to find out about some common Craigslist scams and for advice on how you can avoid them. And while the concept of a giant, mostly anonymous online ad site has been incredibly successful, it has also allowed for scammers to play their scuzzy trade.

Whether you’re looking for a job, a used bicycle, or an apartment, Craigslist is a great resource.