Craigslist hoax is a concern for all

Some folks may believe that anything posted on the internet could be true. If you look at a blog site, note the contents and you would have to decide if the article or posting is true or false. Some entries would be backed up with research or links citing such facts. Sometimes, it could be just word-of-mouth.

This incident should not be treated lightly.

Someone posted an ad on Craigslist telling folks that a Southern Oregon man's property was up for grabs stating that the owner was forced to leave the area suddenly and his belongings were free for the taking.

However, the ad was a hoax.

Unfortunately, some people thought it was true. They took the man's work ladders, his lawn mower, weed eater, his porch swing, and others. When the owner got home, there were 30 people going through his barn and front porch. Most of them were armed with the Craigslist printout. Because of it, they told the owner they had a right to his stuff. Ridiculous...

Of course, when it was finally confirmed that it was indeed a hoax, some folks did return his stuff, but he is still missing some of his belongings.

This is very dangerous especially after other incidents where party events advertised on Craigslist without the owner's knowledge have resulted in hundreds of people crashing parties and causing property damage. Other similar postings have resulted in the owner's house being ransacked.