Craigslist

Unfortunately, I don't have a positive anecdote when it comes to my apartment search in New York City.  Eventually, I will find a legit place and be comfortable as a clam but at the moment, I have some bad news about Craigslist.  I have been out of the loop for the past year and a half (this is my excuse), and didn't realize how careful one really does have to be when dealing with Craigslist.  I won't bore with details, but the story goes : Don't believe what you read.  Don't send money anywhere without seeing a place first.  And don't trust anyone by the name of Randy Harper who claims he is from England but has a Florida State drivers license and long, greasy gray hair.  If you do any of these things, you are the victim of a scam.  And the feeling of foolishness that ensues is less than awesome.