Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

This guide outlines the top Craigslist scams—non-existent items, overpayment schemes, Google Voice code theft, phishing, fake cashier’s checks, and bogus escrow services—along with clear warning signs, safer payment practices, and protective measures (e.g., in-person verification, skepticism of third-party sites, withholding personal data). It concludes with response steps if scammed, including reporting to the FTC/IC3, monitoring financial accounts, notifying Craigslist, and filing a police report.