Personal Defense: When an Online Sale Meet-Up Goes Horribly Wrong

By Martha Houle Craigslist and Facebook deals are my guilty pleasure. I paid a whopping $20 for my most recent purchase: a wooden coffee table with plastic wheels. It was basically trash. But one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. For those of you who think this story is about furniture, I’m not talking about … Read more

Buyer Beware: The Dangers of Craigslist ‘Bargains’

With Christmas approaching, who can blame people for trying to find bargains for gift-giving? But sometimes the search for a deal can come with all manner of danger. A dear friend of mine sought out an iPhone 8 for his lovely bride on Craigslist. Florio thought he’d found a good deal. Instead, when he arrived, … Read more