Craigslist, conceived as a simple email distribution list among friends for local events in the San Francisco Bay Area, was founded by Craig Newmark in early 1995. Initially, it was a non-commercial venture, aimed at informing people about local happenings like art exhibitions, technology events, and social gatherings. The concept quickly...

The Facebook marketplace gives users a convenient way to buy and sell locally. But this also means there are plenty of scammers who see it as an opportunity to take advantage of people. That’s why, while the Facebook marketplace has many benefits, it can also be quite dangerous. There are...