Craigslist
Coverage of Craigslist in the Nexus archive.
- [US] Anyone familiar with Handshake AI onboarding? Is this legit? [reviewerhandshake.com]
A user applied for a Video Content Reviewer job on Craigslist and received an onboarding email from reviewerhandshake.com. The email provided an Outlook account, mentioned Microsoft, instructed avoiding payment methods for 72 hours, and promised a bonus after completing a project. The user questions the legitimacy of the process.
- [US] How much risk- Craigslist
A user on Craigslist shared personal information with a renter during property tour arrangements, including name, phone number, address, and employer. The renter requested a credit report, which was denied, and the Craigslist post was later removed. The user expressed regret for not recognizing potential risks earlier.
- [US] wire transferred money to an account, only to realize I was scammed..
A recent college graduate from San Diego was scammed after wire transferring $2200 to a landlord found on Craigslist. The scammer requested additional funds for 'cleaning and maintenance' to a different account, prompting the victim to file a fraud complaint and contact their bank.
- Nashville rental scam leaves man living in his car; police report nearly 200 victims this year
A Nashville man is living in his car after falling victim to a rental scam where a fraudster collected payments via Zelle and Cash App and vanished. Metro Police report nearly 200 similar cases this year, with scammers using fake listings and leases to exploit renters in the competitive housing market.
- Metro police warn of rising rental scam in Nashville
Metro Nashville Police Department's Fraud Unit reports that approximately 200 individuals in Nashville have lost money to fraudulent rental listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.
- ‘A devastating crime’: Metro Nashville Police warn of scammers using fake housing listings to defraud victims
Metro Nashville Police report that around 200 people have been scammed through fake housing listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Scammers use real property photos and descriptions, alter contact details, and collect payments via Zelle or CashApp, leading to financial losses and confusion when victims are confronted by actual property owners.
- Nashville police warning of scam involving housing, renting deposits that’s already affected about 200 residents
The Metro Nashville Police Department warns of an ongoing housing scam affecting about 200 residents, where criminals use Facebook Marketplace and similar sites to collect rental deposits for properties that are never available. Police will hold a press conference to explain the scam and provide prevention tips.
- NYC landlord pleads for help as ‘9-year-squatter’ nightmare costs him hundreds of thousands in unpaid rent, fees
A New York City landlord is seeking assistance after a woman occupied his apartment for nine years following a 2014 Craigslist ad for a live-in companion. The tenant who posted the ad died in 2016, leading to significant financial losses for the landlord.
- NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry in court saga: 'Twilight Zone'
A Brooklyn landlord, Thomas Diana, has been embroiled in a nine-year legal battle with a tenant who moved into his apartment as a live-in companion for an elderly tenant who later died. The case involves disputes over rent stabilization laws, unpaid rent, and court delays, costing Diana hundreds of thousands of dollars and draining his daughter's college fund.