people share their craigslist horror stories

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.

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.

To avoid Craigslist horror stories, always be cautious when sharing personal information. For job listings, research the company first. Don't give out bank details until you're sure it's a legitimate offer. When buying or selling items, ask for detailed pictures and descriptions. And meet in a public place, preferably during the day. For housing, visit the place more than once and bring someone with you if possible.

Yes, there are. There have been numerous reports of people encountering various bad situations through Craigslist. For example, some have fallen victim to scams where they were promised a great job or a great deal on an item, but in the end, they lost money. Others have had dangerous or uncomfortable meetings when trying to buy or sell something in person, with some facing threats or being robbed.

Let's say Tony Shelling was selling something on Craigslist. A buyer contacted him and they arranged to meet. The buyer showed up with some sketchy - looking friends. They started to haggle aggressively and then when Tony didn't give in to their demands, they tried to steal the item right from his hands. Tony was shocked and felt really unsafe during this encounter.

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.

Sure. One person adopted a rabbit from Craigslist. The seller said it was young and healthy. But it was actually very old and had dental problems. The new owner had to spend a fortune on vet bills just to keep the rabbit alive.

Sure. One horror story is about a tenant who found out the craigslist rental was actually a sub - lease without the landlord's permission. The 'landlord' on craigslist disappeared after taking the deposit, leaving the tenant to face eviction from the real landlord.

One horror story is about a person who found a seemingly great apartment deal on Craigslist. When they went to view it, the 'landlord' was really creepy. He kept asking inappropriate personal questions and made the person feel extremely uncomfortable. It turned out he was just trying to scam people into giving him deposits without any intention of renting the place.