[header] How to avoid scams on craigslist [title] Prioritize posts with pictures over text-only posts. [step] If you are interested in a non-image post or would like more details, contact the poster but do not make any offers until you are fully satisfied. If they don't get back to you, look for something else. 
[title] Check whether the seller has downloaded the pictures from the internet. [step] Scammers will often download pictures from the internet to use in their ads.