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.

How unsafe is Craigslist?

Q. Compiled from local media reports, the study called craigslist “a cesspool of crime” as it cited not only killings but also 105 robberies, rapes and assaults along with such nonviolent crimes as rental rip-offs.