by Hurlbart » Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:15 am
How to Report Abuse on Craigslist Craigslist is a useful online tool that links people in need with people who can fulfill those needs. However, it is an open online location which is accessible by anyone with an Internet connection, and negative experiences do occur. In order to make the site safer for everyone, including yourself, you should report any abuse that happens on Craigslist.Things You?ll Need: * Computer with Internet accessStep1Go to the Craigslist homepage to start the process of reporting any abuse experienced through the Craigslist site(see Resources below).Step2Click the button entitled 'Help, FAQ, Abuse, Legal.' You will find the answers to many questions here, including those related to dealing with abuse on the Craigslist site.Step3Scroll down and find the section of the FAQ entitled 'Harassment, Legal stuff, Spam.' Click on the first link, which is 'Personal Harassment.'Step4Choose from three options to further report abuse on Craigslist.Step5Use the online form to report abuse(see Resources below). You should choose 'Harassment' from the available options on the online form and place '911' in the subject field of the form.Step6Report abusive email to the email service provider of the person who is abusing you. This can be done by going to the provider's Web site(such as the Hotmail Web site) and find the section on safety and abuse.Step7Have abusive posts on Craigslist removed by the Craigslist community. You can do this by flagging posts you consider abusive, marking them as such. If a post receives enough flags, it will be removed.Tips & Warnings * Keep your safety in mind at all times when using online interaction sites such as Craigslist. Use email addresses that do not reveal any personal information and proceed with caution during all transactions. * Craigslist links people to one another and sometimes those people do not have the best of intentions. Keep a wary eye on your Craigslist interactions and go with your gut if you feel that something isn't right with a post. Report abuse and harassment to help keep the Internet safe for everyone. Sources: http://www.ehow.com/how_2032767_report-abuse-craigslist.html TakeaChillPillYo 67 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.