Since I post a lot of stuff for sale on Craigslist, I receive a lot of spam email.
I think people that are trying to promote products or websites use software that scans ads posted on Craigslist and it automatically responds to the anonymous emails on the ads.
A lot of the spam I get is porn related, but I also get spam from other types of sites and products.
A lot of it is funny to me because it is so random and diverse.
Thank You Spam Folder
Luckily, almost all of it goes straight into my spam folder, so I just scan the titles and then empty the folder. The photo in this post is my spam folder after a weekend of having a lot of ads posted on Craigslist.
Please note that if you post an item or two, you will not get this much spam emailed to you. I only get this much because I keep a lot of items up on the website. This is also after four days of not deleting them.
So, just to have a little fun, lets explore my Craigslist spam folder. It looks like my life could change and be totally awesome if I follow these emails. There are also warnings about me that I had no clue were taking place…
A Credit Check, Really?
Apparently, someone may have run a credit check on me, however, I can also get a top credit card with any credit, good or bad! Great news.
I could become a CNA or RNA, while at the same time I could see pictures of single Christians in my area for free.
I could get a great deal on a 2012 car and then drive around in my new car spending my $1,000 Walmart gift card that I won! Wow, I can’t believe all of these great things I can have.
On top of all these great gifts, I can then learn how to have mind blowing sex (by blowing her mind), then meet for free sex with a local girl now. Heather Hunter already likes my profile (what profile on what website??), and Launce Trabucco sent me a link to her pix. Incredible!
Then after all of that sexy fun, I can go home and play casino games online. But first, I had better check on the FedEx parcel notification notice for a package that I never shipped (or a package I am not expecting to receive).
Don’t Worry about Craigslist Spam, It’s Normal
This post is not intended to keep you from posting and selling on Craigslist in fear of receiving a lot of spam.
I think many people don’t post on CL because of the spam they might get.
However, I am just showing that it is all pretty harmless, you really don’t get a lot of it unless you post a lot of stuff, and it is simple to check them and click the delete button.
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Nick is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in successfully selling products online across various platforms. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, he has honed his skills and has become an expert in the field of online sales.