Should you give phone number on Craigslist?

But you should also be cautious of sharing your phone number on Craigslist! Automated phishing tools can easily collect your number, and scammers search specifically for this kind of information. That person can now use your phone number to harass you, and if your number is a landline, they can even locate you.

How do I respond to a Craigslist ad?

You can reply to any post on Craigslist — just click the “reply” button at the top left of a post, and complete the Captcha puzzle if you’re asked to. Some Craigslist listings will offer a phone contact to call or text, though most listings will only offer an email contact.

Why would someone from Craigslist want to send me a code?

It’s one of the oldest scams in the scammer playbook. It works like this: They send a Google verification code and ask that you send it to them to “prove you are real.” The code is a real Google verification code to set up a new Google Voice number.

Why do Craigslist people ask for phone number?

The scammer will get the code to verify the account setup and then can use the newly created Google Voice phone number to scam other people. They then ask you for personal information such as name, address, phone number, and the amount of the item. Craigslist warns against this tactic and says it’s “always a scam.”

Why is Craigslist asking for my phone number?

When a user attempts to make a post, Craigslist asks for verification with a viable phone number. If the post gets flagged, the phone number is blacklisted, preventing any further posts from that number. The key to this is that, while email addresses are cheap and disposable, phone numbers are not.

Why can’t I reply to Craigslist ads?

Failure to reply to a Craigslist ad is usually the result of Windows being set to recognize the correct email program as default. Other problems may include a listing not configured with the means to email inquiries, or that the ad in question has been removed.

What does it mean when someone wants to send you a code?

Companies and websites often use them to verify your identity, commonly sending a text or email message with a five- or six-digit verification code you need to enter on their website to prove you are the person you say you are.

Why do people put their phone numbers weird on Craigslist?

Originally Answered: Why do people spell out phone numbers on Craigslist? Craigslist blocks number written more than one time, so when someone has more than two ads, they spell out the rest. To avoid being flagged.

Why can’ti see phone numbers on Craigslist ads?

Firstly, any phone numbers that are displayed in the content of the ad are hidden from view. The reader has to click “show contact info” for the phone number to appear. The good news is that these phone numbers can be reverse looked up through a Craigslist keyword search.

How do you email a Craigslist seller?

How Do I Contact a Seller on Craigslist?

1. Go to Craigslist and locate the seller’s ad.
2. Look at the top of the ad for “Reply-to” to find the seller’s email address or the anonymous email address.
3. Click the hyperlinked email address to open a composition window in your default email program and skip to Step 8.