Craigslist Kansas City is a national phenomenon. It is rare to meet someone who hasn’t heard of Craigslist. It is the internet’s classifieds section. You can search for everything, including jobs, housing, cars, books, services and much more. The site is a one-stop shop for local buying and selling. It has exceeded all expectations since its opening in 1995. Craigslist KC, like many other websites, is no strangers to controversy.
View of downtown Craigslist Kansas City
Over the past decade, Craigslist KC was a great resource for people living in the Midwest. It allows people to quickly sell and buy possessions. Local businesses with limited budgets can even use it as a marketing tool. Craigslist KC is used by some service businesses to advertise their services.
Craigslist is a place that many people find to be a positive experience. However, not all people have the same experience. Craigslist KC has earned a reputation for being a site that is used by criminals and scammers. Craigslist KC has been implicated in numerous scams, robberies and shootings. Craigslist KC is still a profitable and successful website, despite all this.
A newspaper’s classified section
It is heartbreaking to read some of the stories about crimes that Craigslist Kansas City has been linked to. One quick Google search will yield many pages of disturbing results that could prevent anyone from starting a business on Craigslist KC. I don’t want to discourage anyone from Craigslist, but I do encourage caution.
Jim Sutterby is a Captain in the City of Overland Park Police Department. I had the opportunity to speak with him. Jim answered my questions about the type of calls they get regarding Craigslist. Most of the reports that they get are about stolen goods, he said. Someone may have their item taken, and then it will end up on Craigslist Kansas City’s sales page.
It can be difficult to investigate these types of calls. These types of cases can be difficult to examine.
It is hard to identify a stolen iPad, for example. It’s almost impossible to distinguish one iPad from the hundreds of others on Craigslist without a serial number. A stolen vehicle, however, is much easier to identify. If the seller has identifying information, police might discreetly call the seller to confirm that the item was stolen. The thieves will usually surrender in these cases.
Captain Sutterby stated that Craigslist Kansas City is a great resource for finding stolen items. Stolen Kansas is a resource that can help you identify stolen items on Craigslist. Stolen KC is a community group that reports stolen items. You can find out more about their website and join their Facebook group if you suspect that something has been stolen.
Captain Sutterby helped me to compile a list of safety tips for Craigslist KC.
Craigslist Kansas City Purchasing Services
Before ordering services through Craigslist, do your research. Cheap rarely equals quality. This is not always true. However, Google research can help you gain a better understanding about the company or person you are interested in. Lula will occasionally post our home services on Craigslist Kansas City. Our website and reviews will be easily accessible to anyone looking for a home maintenance service.
Learn how to spot a scam
- Scammer and a Police Officer
Sutterby stated that they tell people, “if it seems too good to be true,” during our conversation.
Craigslist Kansas City took steps to protect users from scams. A webpage was created to help users avoid scams on Craigslist. This page contains valuable tips to identify scammers. Before you attempt to sell or buy anything on Craigslist KC, I highly recommend that you read this page.
This page contains examples of common scams. The majority of these scams involve asking for wire money or payment before goods or services are delivered. Craigslist scammers often ask for wire payments, claiming to be from another country.
This page contains helpful examples from real customers who have been victims of scams. Here is an example email that one user received:
“First, I want to say thank you for showing interest in my car. Because I recently divorced, I am selling it at the current price ($2,980.00). The car is now my property. I don’t use it as a woman. The car is in great working condition, with no scratches, flaws, or other damage. It has been slightly used, but it works and looks great.
You must know from the beginning that I only request secure payment. I prefer to pay using eBay services. Because I am an affiliate at eBay, I have a purchase security account worth $20,000.00. The final price I would like for the car is $2980.00 plus shipping and handling.
