Craigslist rental scam used my street address and photos (2024)

Craigslist rental scam used my street address and photos

Someone came to my door saying he wanted to rent my place. Someone had posted my address with some photos and details that I include in my Airbnb listing in an ad on CL. Luckily he had not (yet) sent them money.

I just changed my listing setting to not show my precise location.

I also checked the box saying to send guests my details only AFTER the free cancellation period.

Only once have people cancelled after booking.

I wondered if anyone else had had their rental be used in a scam and if you had had people cancel after booking (thus getting your address).

So many theories about how the scammers got this info, but I'm zeroing in on the idea that they could have used Google Maps after seeing the block my place is on to get the precise address.

Would love any thoughts. Thanks