To protect buyer and seller privacy, Craigslist keeps email addresses hidden.
Only Craigslist knows the real email addresses of both parties.
When buying or selling items on Craigslist, you communicate through the website, using this two-way email relay.
When posting an ad, always use the Craigslist proxy email address.
Additionally, use only your first name in theContact Namefield.
If you’re concerned about your privacy, consider using afree alternate email addressspecifically for purchases.
But it can only do so much.
Do your part by not clicking links within any email you receive unless you trust the sender.
While the majority of Craigslist users are trustworthy, go with your instincts before offering your mobile number.
