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What is Craigslist email? ›
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craigslist creates a randomized custom email address for each posting. When replying to a posting you'll see an address like: rcc9la26d7534400a6a03514c34f9200@sale.craigslist.org. When answering an email you'll see an address like: rcc9la26d7534400a6a03514c34f9200@reply.craigslist.org.
This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 June 2024. Craigslist (stylized as craigslist) is a privately held American company operating a classified advertisem*nts website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, for sale, items wanted, services, community service, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums.
Can I reply directly to Craigslist email? ›To reply to a Craigslist post, just click the reply button. To use your device's default email app, select the first link. Otherwise, select the web-based email you use (like Gmail or Yahoo) or copy and paste the email address at the bottom of the window into a new email manually.
Do people see your email address Craigslist? ›Craigslist provides a "cover" email address that is forwarded to the recipient's actual email address. Only Craigslist knows the real email addresses of both parties. This way, if one of the people involved turns out to be untrustworthy, they don't have the other person's email address.
Should you use your personal email for Craigslist? ›Always use a proxy email address or phone number
Craigslist provides proxy email addresses to sellers, and it's a good idea to use them so browsers can't spam your actual email address.
Phishing scams on Craigslist are insidious attempts to steal personal information, such as passwords, account details, and financial data. Scammers often create fake listings or respond to your listings only to lead you toward providing sensitive information.
How do I report phishing emails to Craigslist? ›Craigslist Scam Alert
If you suspect that an item posted for sale on Craigslist may be part of a scam, please e-mail the details to abuse@craigslist.org. Be sure to include the URL (or 10-digit post ID number) in your message. Please use the “spam” flag link in the top right corner of a spam posting.
Craigslist is a website for viewing and posting local advertisem*nts. It works a lot like the Classifieds section of a newspaper, and it's completely free to use. You can find a listing for almost anything on Craigslist—jobs, apartments, garage sales, used cars, personal ads, and a whole lot more.