The Dark Side: Scammers, Stalkers, and Setups. Scammers use Craigslist to steal money from unsuspecting victims by placing fraudulent advertisements with incredible deals. Buyers are asked to send money orders or checks online, and after making payment, never receive their item.

Is Craigslist successful?

The platform has consistently ranked in the top 20 most visited websites in the U.S. and among the top 118 websites globally with an estimated 50bn views per month, all essentially without advertising or marketing since its inception.

Is it worth it to pay to post on Craigslist?

All craigslist postings are free, except for: Job postings in US and selected CA areas—$10-75 (fee varies by area) Apartment rentals in Boston, Chicago, and NYC areas—$5. Gigs in US and selected CA areas—$3-10.

What is let go called now?

OfferUp Letgo is now part of OfferUp!