Hidden messages in Craigslist ads?

[travisepsmith]

I am a big Craigslist "surfer". We have purchased two cars and found several job leads on Craigslist! But over the last few days when I cut and paste the ads to send to a friend or family member I am noticing a hidden message that is written in white and unable to see the words unless you cut and paste it. It is interesting, but concerns me that it could be a SCAMMER or some way that "people" are contacting each other online and maybe even planning stuff online. Read below:

<H2>ANSWERING SERVICE CENTER REPRESENTATIVE</H2>
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Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-02-16, 5:42PM EST



Do you have a pleasant and professional phone voice? Then this position may be a good fit for YOU!!! Currently there are openings for Call Center Representative. The employee would be working on the telephone 100% of the time, and must be proficient in Windows. Ideal candidates must have stability, be highly observant, and must also be skilled in detection in order to resolve issues. Please visit: jbcallcenter.com_________ below is what you can't see...Highlight it and read...Just be careful when looking for JOBS on craigslist.
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[soncele]

That is really creepy, Thanks for the warning!

[soncele]

That is really creepy, Thanks for the warning!

[soncele]

That is really creepy, Thanks for the warning!

[ajaonyx47]

Nothing particular creepy or sinister about that ... those are people just generating random text to put in the ad ... so each ad they post is not flagged for being a duplicate ...


The random text basically acts as a way to make sure each ad they are posting is unique ... allowing them to get around the fact that you cannot post the same ad over and over again ...

[JGB2002]

Originally Posted by ajaonyx47

Nothing particular creepy or sinister about that ... those are people just generating random text to put in the ad ... so each ad they post is not flagged for being a duplicate ...


The random text basically acts as a way to make sure each ad they are posting is unique ... allowing them to get around the fact that you cannot post the same ad over and over again ...

Yes I was getting ready to reply saying the same thing. Actually I know people who put the hidden text in their ads on cl.

Peggy
Edited by: JGB2002

[travisepsmith]

Why not just put one word or two oword why so many...that say so much stuff?

[Babylove]

I have always wondered why I seen this at the bottom of ads, and now I know.

[Itsjusmeli]

You really do learn something new every day. Interesting.

[photomom04]

Maybe I am wrong but if someone were offering a REAL job and not trying to get hits for keywords or trying to avoid the posting in various cities (because it's an op and not a job) rules???