kalanamak Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'm trying to put a car up for sale. I got the email saying I had to enter my phone number and they would auto-call me to give me the verification number. It says it can't "verify" my number. I emailed them and got a copy of what I'd already read: no, I'm not from overseas, yes, it is the correct number, etc. What does one do next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Are you creating the listing on a smart phone? Sounds similar to what happened to me a few months ago, the only time I used my iPhone to create a craigslist posting. I think it may be a security procedure due to the fact that whereas a regular computer has a traceable ISP number, a phone posting may not? I dunno... It was legit, though. I have made all subsequent cl postings from my laptop, it's just faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Are you creating the listing on a smart phone? Sounds similar to what happened to me a few months ago, the only time I used my iPhone to create a craigslist posting. I think it may be a security procedure due to the fact that whereas a regular computer has a traceable ISP number, a phone posting may not? I dunno... It was legit, though. No, regular land line listed under the name I emailed them under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Are you using a computer or a smartphone to set up the listing though? How are you making the posting, not what kind of number it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Are you using a computer or a smartphone to set up the listing though? How are you making the posting, not what kind of number it is? A computer. They ask for an email addy. The email they send you has a link where you put in a phone number, which they will call in 5 minutes with a code you then enter into the ad before it will be accepted. They won't call me because they say they cannot "verify" the number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I find that odd. At least in our area, I have not experienced this other than when I posted something via my phone. At that time I think I just followed the instructions they sent me in a text; I can't remember what the next step was. I thought I'd listed something else since then, but maybe not.... We've been redoing a house and I've bought a lot of stuff, maybe that's what I've been thinking of... Perhaps this is something new to prevent scam posts? I have something to list so I will try to get it on tomorrow. I'll let you know what I experience (something is telling me I'll probably end up hoping *you* figured it out so you can explain it to me!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'd do the whole number (ie +19395553226) and if that didn't work I'd send a complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'd do the whole number (ie +19395553226) and if that didn't work I'd send a complaint. There is a 1+ already in the boxes. To whom do I send a complaint. I email contact us and get an autoreply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 There is a 1+ already in the boxes. To whom do I send a complaint. I email contact us and get an autoreply. That is a very good question then. The last time I used craigslist, there were still real people answering their emails. The phone verification page (http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/phone_authentication) just links to the standard contact us form too. And searching the help forum (https://forums.craigslist.org/?forumID=9) brings up no real solutions. Although some people have had luck just starting over (rather than "reposting" the ad) Sorry. I guess I'm no help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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