Mostly it's about getting scammed. In the case of housing, they might show you pictures of a nice place but when you get there it's a dump. With used items, they might over - hype the quality. For example, a used furniture ad might say it's like new but it's actually full of scratches and broken parts. And in terms of services, like someone offering to do home repairs but they do a shoddy job or don't even show up after taking a deposit.
The most common ones involve fraud. Like when someone pretends to sell a valuable item but gives you a fake or stolen item instead. Also, there are those stories where people are lured to dangerous places for supposed 'meet - ups' for buying things. For instance, a person was supposed to buy a bike but when they went to the location, it was a desolate area and some shady characters were there. They could have been robbed or worse. There are also cases of false job offers that waste people's time and sometimes even ask for upfront fees for non - existent jobs.
One common type is the housing scam. People post fake listings for apartments or houses that either don't exist or are in really bad shape. They trick you into giving them money. Another is the bad product sales. For example, selling electronics that are broken or not as described. And then there are the creepy personal ads where people might have ulterior motives.
Personal safety threats also occur often. Some people use Craigslist to set up dangerous meetings. There have been stories of people being lured to meet under false pretenses and then being robbed or assaulted. It's really scary.
Scams are a big type of horror. Like when people are tricked into paying for something that doesn't exist. For example, a person pays for a concert ticket on Craigslist but the ticket is fake.
Late - starting events are quite common. You wait for hours for a panel or a show to start, only to find out there are technical glitches or the organizers are just not ready. Another is bad food. When you're at a convention all day, you expect decent food options, but sometimes the food available is either overpriced and of very low quality.
One common horror story is catfishing. People use fake photos and identities. For example, a guy might think he's talking to a beautiful young woman, but in reality, it's someone completely different. Another is when dates turn out to be overly aggressive or creepy. They might make inappropriate comments or touch without permission.
Well, one story I heard was about a person who found a seemingly great apartment deal on Craigslist. But when they went to see it, the place was in a really bad neighborhood and the so - called landlord was super sketchy, asking for a large cash deposit right away and not providing any proper paperwork.
One common type is the bank - related phishing. Hackers send emails or messages that seem to be from banks, asking for login details. Another is the fake invoice phishing, like I mentioned before for the small business. Also, there are those that target individuals through social media with offers that are too good to be true.
There are also horror stories related to malicious links in chats. People click on links sent by others thinking it's something harmless, like a game or a funny video. But in reality, the link contains malware that can steal data, corrupt devices, or even give the attacker access to the user's webcam and microphone without their knowledge. It's really a nightmare for those who experience it.
Procrastinating on important life events is also common. For instance, people who want to buy a house but keep delaying saving for a down payment. They keep finding excuses not to start the process. Or those who procrastinate on planning their weddings and end up with a rushed and less - than - perfect event because they didn't start early enough. In relationships, some people procrastinate on having important conversations with their partners, which can lead to misunderstandings and problems building up over time.
The most common ones are probably accommodation issues. Like the place not being as described. It could be much smaller, dirtier or in a worse location. Another common type is related to transportation. For example, a rental car that has mechanical problems or an unannounced upgrade to a less desirable vehicle. Also, there can be problems with customer service. When things go wrong, getting help from Hotwire can be difficult, with long wait times on the phone or unhelpful representatives.
One of the most common jury horror stories involves jurors who don't understand the legal process. They might get confused about the burden of proof or what certain legal terms mean. This can lead to improper deliberations. Another common type is when jurors have conflicts among themselves. They may be so argumentative that they can't come to a reasonable decision. And then there are those jurors who are influenced by outside factors such as media coverage or public opinion, rather than just the evidence in the courtroom.