Be wary of anyone who asks for financial information such as a bank account or credit card number, or who asks for information to run a credit check or criminal background check. [title] Review the craigslist terms of use.
[header] How to report fraud on craigslist [title] Learn how to identify fraudulent listings. [step] Craigslist has a page in its " about " section on types of requests to be wary of and how to avoid scams. [substeps] In particular, craigslist warns you not to pay anyone you haven't met in person, or to rent or purchase anything on craigslist sight unseen.