While the ad genuinely appeared on Craigslist, Snopes could not determine who was behind it or whether it was legitimate.

La’Rene Austin appeared to be distraught after finding her so-called best friend, LaNell Barsock, shot to death ...

The writer and comedian Megan Koester got her first writing job, reviewing internet pornography, from a Craigslist ad she responded to more than 15 years ago. Several years after that, she used the ...

Do you miss the Craigslist personal ads? For many people, it was their favorite online dating platform. Sure, the platform still has its traditional classified listings for which it’s known. But there ...

The move shocked users everywhere, primarily because the site (and its personals) seemed like an untouchable staple of the early internet. As dating sites rose to prominence and hookup apps took over ...

A Craigslist ad hiring ‘brave dudes’ amid protests in Los Angeles has gone viral. Screenshots of the job posting surfaced on social media, with users alleging that some groups are ‘seeking paid ...

FACT FOCUS: A Craigslist Ad Is Not Proof of Paid Protesters in LA. It Was Posted as a Prank As demonstrations in Los Angeles over immigration raids unfolded in recent days, social media users falsely ...

On June 9, 2025, screenshots of an actual Craigslist advertisement seeking "extremely tough, brave men" for $6,500 to $12,500 per week began circulating on social media. Users on X posted the ...

As demonstrations in Los Angeles over immigration raids unfolded in recent days, social media users falsely cited a Craigslist ad as evidence that protesters had been paid to participate. “We are ...

Craigslist is taking its personals section offline due to Congress passing H.R. 1865, an anti-online sex trafficking bill. The bill, known as FOSTA, subjects websites to criminal and civil liability ...

This article contains several affiliate links. When you purchase a subscription through our link, we may earn a commission. Once upon a time, Craigslist was the go-to solution for dating, personal ads ...