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Craigslist is an amazing do-it-yourself tool for everything from selling your car to renting a house. Unfortunately, Craigslist users must also stay alert to protect themselves from criminals and lowlifes who run a variety of clever scams on the website.
As our blogs have explained, Craigslist scams have included unscrupulous buyers using counterfeit checks and even a brazen tenant allegedly selling someone else's home online.
Whether you're buying or selling, there are some easy steps to take to help protect yourself from becoming the victim of a Craigslist scam. Here are five tips to consider:
If you've been the victim of a Craigslist scam, don't hesitate to call the police. In some situations, you may also be able to take the fraudulent party to court. To learn more, check out our pages on Fraud and Consumer Scams.
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