Craigslist flagging abuse

1. How do you find out who flagged you on Craigslist?
2. Why does someone keep flagging my post on Craigslist?
3. What happens if you flag someone on Craigslist?
4. Why was my Craigslist flagged for removal?
5. Why does Craigslist keep blocking me?
6. How many times does a Craigslist ad have to be flagged to be removed?
7. Can you be banned from posting on Craigslist?
8. How many times does a Craigslist ad have to be flagged to be removed?
9. What should you not do on Craigslist?
10. Is it OK to give phone number on Craigslist?
11. Should you give your number to people on Craigslist?
12. Can Craigslist track IP address?
13. Can anyone flag a post on Craigslist?
14. Can you be banned from posting on Craigslist?

How do you find out who flagged you on Craigslist?

Can I Find Out Who Flagged My Craigslist Post? No. While you cannot figure out who exactly flagged your Craigslist post, it is still possible to edit your ad to align itself with Craigslist's Terms of Use to get it live again.

Why does someone keep flagging my post on Craigslist?

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 someone on Craigslist?

A Craigslist flag marks Craigslist advertising as inappropriate, and if enough people flag the ad, it will be automatically removed. You can also contact Craigslist about inappropriate content – or recommend posts for Best of Craigslist, a kind of Craigslist Hall of Fame.

Why was my Craigslist flagged for removal?

Flagged Listings

Listings may be cancelled if they are flagged by other Craigslist users. Posts can be flagged because they are in the wrong category, discuss another ad, violate the terms of use or are considered to be spam. Posts that appear too frequently or across too many categories may be flagged.

Why does Craigslist keep blocking me?

Craigslist states that “you may post to one category and in one city, no more than once every 48 hours.” So, if you attempt to post too many ads in a day or post the same ad multiple times, it's going to trigger Craigslist to remove them and block your IP address.

How many times does a Craigslist ad have to be flagged to be removed?

So if a post has only been up for one day and has been viewed 50 times but of those 50 times has been flagged 10 times, it is likely to be removed. However if an ad has been up for 3 weeks and has been viewed 500 times and still only been flagged 10 times, it is unlikely that the post will be removed.

Can you be banned from posting on Craigslist?

Craigslist will ban accounts and ghost ads for over-posting. Posting multiple ads too quickly greatly increase your chances of being banned and/or ghosted by Craigslist as over-posting is a violation of the Terms of Use.

How many times does a Craigslist ad have to be flagged to be removed?

So if a post has only been up for one day and has been viewed 50 times but of those 50 times has been flagged 10 times, it is likely to be removed. However if an ad has been up for 3 weeks and has been viewed 500 times and still only been flagged 10 times, it is unlikely that the post will be removed.

What should you not do on Craigslist?

Avoid adding any personal information in the posting, including your name, real phone number or real email address. Always use the generated email address on your Craigslist posts. This creates a random email address, so the poster doesn't have your real email on file.

Is it OK to give phone number on Craigslist?

Omit any personal information about yourself when you create your Craigslist ad. Do not include your phone number, a permanent email address or anything in photos of your product that someone could use to find your house or place of business.

Should you give your number to people on Craigslist?

Scammers are getting pretty sneaky and are collecting personal phone numbers through Craigslist Ads. Case in point, when you're placing an ad or responding to an ad, avoid using your personal phone number to communicate with buyers or sellers.

Can Craigslist track IP address?

Posting Ads in other locations

Since Craigslist uses your IP address to determine your location, it can easily detect when someone has placed the same ad in a different region.

Can anyone flag a post on Craigslist?

If any ad violates the online bulletin board's terms of use or posting guidelines, then users can flag it immediately for removal.

Can you be banned from posting on Craigslist?

Craigslist will ban accounts and ghost ads for over-posting. Posting multiple ads too quickly greatly increase your chances of being banned and/or ghosted by Craigslist as over-posting is a violation of the Terms of Use.