How do you know if a craigslist ad is legit?

[Lee]

The spammers on Craigslist often use words that are about enticing you to apply for a job that is "life changing", "most people make $10,000 a month", no training necessary and whatever else they can come up with. Most reputable employers express what they are needing to attract people with those skills and not promising utopia, because that doesn't exist. A reputable company might mention that they provide a generous benefits package, but this is typically lower in the listing after they have made it clear what they need.

As you start to think more about matching your skills with those listed on Craigslist, you'll get better at seeing the scams. The bottom line is, if it is too good to be true, it is too good to be true.