One common Craigslist horror story is about scams. For example, people might post fake job listings. They ask for personal information like your bank details under the pretense of setting up direct deposit for your 'new job'. Then they steal your money. Another is when it comes to buying or selling items. Some sellers might claim an item is in perfect condition but when you meet up, it's broken or not as described. And there are cases where buyers show up with counterfeit money.
Well, there are quite a few. A lot of folks have horror stories related to housing rentals. Some landlords on Craigslist post fake pictures of nice apartments, but when you go to see the place in person, it's a dump. There could be mold, broken appliances, and all sorts of problems. Also, in the personals section, there have been stories of people being catfished. They meet someone who is completely different from their online profile, which can be really dangerous and disappointing.
Well, in many neighbor horror stories, there's the issue of theft. Some neighbors might steal packages from your front porch or even take things from your yard like plants or small garden ornaments. There are also those neighbors who are just plain rude. They might shout at you for no reason or make mean comments when you pass by. And a particularly annoying type of neighbor is the one who always borrows things but never returns them. You lend them a tool or some cooking ingredient, and it's like it disappeared into thin air.
One common HOA horror story is strict and seemingly arbitrary rules. For example, some HOAs have rules about the color you can paint your house that are very limited. Homeowners might be forced to use a particular shade that they don't like. Another is overzealous enforcement. I heard of an HOA fining a homeowner for having a small flower pot on the porch that they deemed 'untidy' when it was actually a nice addition to the home's appearance. Also, there are issues with high fees for little in return. Some HOAs charge a lot but don't maintain the common areas well.
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.
The long and exhausting hours are also a big part of their horror stories. Models can be on set for 12 - 15 hours or more. They have to keep their energy up, look good, and perform well throughout this time. It's really draining both physically and mentally. For instance, a model might have to do multiple shoots in a day with little time to rest in between.
There was this case where someone was looking for an apartment on Craigslist. They found a seemingly great deal. But when they went to see the place, the 'landlord' turned out to be really creepy. He started making really uncomfortable comments about how they would live together and tried to touch them. It was a horrible experience.
One horror story is about a person who met someone on Craigslist for a hookup. When they got to the meeting place, the other person was extremely aggressive and tried to force them into doing things they didn't want. It was a terrifying situation.
There was a case where someone bought a used item from Craigslist. When they received it, it was broken in a way that was not disclosed in the ad. But when they tried to contact the seller to get a refund or exchange, the seller became very aggressive and started sending threatening messages. It was really scary as they didn't know what this person might do next.
One common horror story is dealing with extremely rude guests. Some guests would yell at workers for things like ride wait times or food not being exactly as they expected. Another is having to work long hours during peak seasons without proper breaks. It can be exhausting and draining.
One horror story I heard was about a person who woke up in the middle of the night to find a shadowy figure standing at the foot of their bed. It just stared at them without making a sound. They were too scared to move or scream. Eventually, the figure disappeared as mysteriously as it had appeared.