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Click “contact us” under the general help section. Select the type of issue you are reporting to the Craigslist administrators. If you’ve come across a fraudulent posting, select “flagging, terms of use (TOU) violations, scams” or “personal harassment.” A dropdown list will appear..
How do I eliminate a Gmail account?
Note: If you have more than one Google Account, deleting one won’t delete the others.
- Go to the Data & Privacy section of your Google Account.
- Scroll to “Your data & privacy options.”
- Select More options. Delete your Google Account.
- Follow the instructions to delete your account.
Can you find out who flagged Craigslist?
Although it isn’t possible to find the specific individual who “flags” a Craigslist ad for removal, knowing an ad was flagged allows you to review the content of the ad and change it to fall in line with Craigslist’s Terms of Use.
Can I delete my Gmail account and recreate it?
Yes, you can recreate a deleted Gmail account. However, if your account was deleted more than 30 days ago, it’s no longer possible to recover the account. To recreate a deleted Gmail account, you’ll need to create a new one and import your old messages and contacts.
What happens if you delete a Gmail account?
Deleting a Gmail account is permanent. After going through the process, all of your emails and account settings will be erased. You will no longer be able to use your Gmail address to send or receive emails, and the address will not be made available for anyone else to use in the future.
Can someone use my old email address?
You can’t get it, and neither can the person who now has your old email address. However. What they will get is any new email sent to your old email address.
Can I delete my email address and make a new one?
Your Gmail address and Google account are basically one and the same thing. A new address would be a completely new and separate account. Yes you could create the new account and attempt to transfer your data from the old account, but only some things in a Google account are transferrable.
Can you have two Gmail accounts?
The short answer is, “Yes, you can have multiple Gmail accounts.” Many professionals have both a personal Gmail account and a work Gmail account tethered to their CRM. If you’re a salesperson, you might organize certain account sizes or lead stages into different Gmail inboxes or accounts.
Can a deleted Gmail account be traced? Police can’t track a deleted Gmail account. If you delete your Gmail account, the data is still on Google’s servers and it can be accessed by Google.
How do I talk to someone Craigslist?
You can reply to any post on Craigslist — just click the “reply” button at the top left of a post, and complete the Captcha puzzle if you’re asked to. Some Craigslist listings will offer a phone contact to call or text, though most listings will only offer an email contact.
Can you change your Gmail address without creating a new one?
You can’t change your username or the actual email address. You can only change the name associated with the account. If people have you saved as something else in their contacts, that’s the name they’ll see.
Is it OK to put phone number on Craigslist?
While Craiglist makes it easier for you to sell products and services, you need to use it with caution. Be mindful of the information you share on it. Refrain from providing any personal information, especially phone number, email, and address. This will help you stay clear from scammers on it.
Does Craigslist show your phone number?
Firstly, any phone numbers that are displayed in the content of the ad are hidden from view. The reader has to click “show contact info” for the phone number to appear. The good news is that these phone numbers can be reverse looked up through a Craigslist keyword search.
How long does it take for a Gmail account to be permanently deleted?
It can take up to 30 days for Google to delete your Gmail account permanently. It can take up to 30 days for your Gmail account to be deleted permanently.
How long until a Gmail account is deleted? Your Gmail account is considered inactive when you haven’t accessed it for more than 24 months (two years). If your account becomes inactive, you could lose the data that you stored in Gmail, such as messages, files, pictures, and videos.
Can I merge 2 Gmail accounts? It isn’t currently possible to merge separate Google Accounts. However, if you’d like to transfer your data from one account to another, this may be done on a per product basis. Or, to start using a new product, you don’t have to create another Google Account.
How do I transfer one Gmail account to another? Log into your new Gmail account and open Settings > Accounts and Import.
- Under Check mail from other accounts, select Add a mail account.
- Enter the Gmail address you’re importing from. Click Next.
- Select Import emails from my other account (POP3).
What do I do if I get scammed on Craigslist?
Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts? If you are defrauded by someone you met in person, contact your local police department. If you suspect that a craigslist post may be connected to a scam, please send us the details.
Can I reply to Craigslist email?
When you reply directly from Craigslist, your email address will be visible to the recipient. To reply anonymously, you need to create a free Web-based email address, which does not contain identifiable information.
What can a Craigslist scammer do with my phone number?
By having your cell number, a scammer could trick caller ID systems and get into your financial accounts or call financial institutions that use your phone number to identify you. Once the scammer convinces your carrier to port out your number, you may never get it back. Scam porting is a big problem for phone owners.
What can scammer do with my name and address?
With your personal information, scammers can:
- access and drain your bank account.
- open new bank accounts in your name and take out loans or lines of credit.
- take out phone plans and other contracts.
- purchase expensive goods in your name.
- steal your superannuation.
- gain access to your government online services.
How can I report a scammer?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report the scam to the FTC online, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, ET).
How many flags does it take to remove a Craigslist ad?
In the United States, it would take at least two flags to remove a Craigslist ad.
What happens when you get flagged on Craigslist?
Having a post ghosted or flagged means that either a user of the site has clicked the ‘prohibited’ flag at the top of your post or that the Craigslist bots have removed your post due to exceeding a threshold in one of their algorithms.
How do you beat flagging on Craigslist?
How do I rename my email address?
How to change your Gmail address username:
- Sign in to your Gmail account.
- Go to Change your Gmail username.
- In the top right, click Settings gear icon.
- In the “Send mail as” section, click edit info.
- Add the name you want to show when you send messages.
- At the bottom click Save Changes.
