How do Craigslist scams work?

The scammer will often send an official looking (but fake) email that appears to come from craigslist or another third party, offering a guarantee, certifying a seller, or pretending to handle payments.

How do sellers avoid Craigslist scams?

6 WAYS TO AVOID GETTING SCAMMED ON CRAIGSLISTDeal locally. Its always safest to finalize a transaction in person. Examine the product before finalizing a sale. Dont accept or send a cashiers check, certified check or money order as payment. Use cash — safely. Dont share your personal information.