By David Lohr
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The website was also highlighted in recent news when the New York Times published an article on Sept. 5 about police departments throughout the United States using the website to catch prostitutes and Johns who set up meetings through the website. According to the article, eight women were arrested in New York during a recent sting. The same article stated that 60 women were arrested in July in Cook County, Illinois, and 33 men were arrested during a crackdown in Jacksonville, Florida.
During his interview with KARE 11 News, Newmark said he works closely with police departments to investigate crimes linked to the website and that he employees computer experts who assist authorities in locating suspects.
The website contains a link to a page titled "Avoid scams & fraud," which gives users simple tips, such as, "Deal locally with folks you can meet in person — follow this one simple rule and you will avoid 99% of the scam attempts on craigslist." However, within that page, there is no mention of the dangers involved in meeting a stranger, and no tips telling users to exercise caution and meet only in a public place or to have a friend accompany them. Common sense to many perhaps, but the information should merit mention.
According to Kare11.com, a spokesperson for Craigslist told them they do not expect to make any changes to the website's operations or self-moderation.
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