This Knoxville Craigslist Find: Is It A Scam?

I found a scam on there one time; They wanted you to pay for a background check that would bill reoccurring payments to your card. The place was not for sale, also.

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They were using a fake listing. While it can be frustrating having to deal with craigslist scams while using the site, if you know the common warning signs of a con, like a craigslist check scam or craigslist email scam, you can safely navigate around them and get on with your business finding real buyers for your stuff. I wanted to share with my fellow knoxvilians a recent experience i had with a purchasing a car off craigslist, in hopes that i can prevent someone else from getting scammed like i did. I posted in r/legalhelp and r/insurance but wanted to share with my local community as well.

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The most common scam is someone trying to confirm you are a real person. If you send the code back, the scammer uses the code and your phone number to set up a new google voice account. They will then use this new account linked to your phone number to call or. Craigslist scams targeting sellers and buyers arent rare, but you can avoid them by learning to recognize red flags and warning signs. In this guide, well cover some of the most common scams on craigslist sites and tips for keeping your money and identity safer.

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