How do I report inappropriate content on Craigslist?
By using the flagging feature located at the upper corner of each post, you can take action if you feel a posting is inappropriate, by clicking on “Prohibited” (violates Craigslist Terms of Use or other posted guidelines).
How do I contact Craigslist about flagging?
If you still believe a flagging error occurred, use the “Contact Us” form (link in Resources). Pick “Harassment/Flagging” and then “My ad was flagged off and it abides by the terms of use.” Provide all requested information and then click “Send Email Message.” Some Craigslist posters flag their competitors’ ads.
What happens if you flag a Craigslist email?
Craigslist sends you an email notification if your ad has been flagged. After the notification, you will realize that you can no longer receive replies about the posting. It is then up to you to identify the reason why it has been flagged.
What can you do if you get scammed on Craigslist?
Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts? If you are defrauded by someone you met in person, contact your local police department. If you suspect that a craigslist post may be connected to a scam, please send us the details.
How do I block a seller on Craigslist?
How to block a seller on Craigslist?
- Filter “by Owner” so that I do not see any dealer results.
- Add -cargo or other similar negative search terms.
- Flag the ads by this user.
How many flags does it take to remove a Craigslist ad?
In the United States, it would take at least two flags to remove a Craigslist ad.
Can you find out who flagged Craigslist?
Although it isn’t possible to find the specific individual who “flags” a Craigslist ad for removal, knowing an ad was flagged allows you to review the content of the ad and change it to fall in line with Craigslist’s Terms of Use.
How do I report harassing emails?
You can also report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
How do you report an email scammer?
If you got a phishing email, forward it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at [email protected] . If you got a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726). Step 2. Report the phishing attack to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Can an email address be traced?
You can trace an email address to its sender by looking at the full email header. The email header contains routing information and email metadata—information you don’t normally care about. But that information is vital to tracing the source of the email.