Don’t Send Money to People You Meet on Craigslist!
Even if they are in some super sweet country like Ghana…it’s just not a good idea. I actually report scams to craigslist pretty often because I see my own listings being used in craigslist ads for rentals…someone just takes my property pictures and asks for money; lot’s of people call, don’t be one of them. Here’s an article from SFGate where someone’s been renting out the same place over and over again…click here to check it out.