subject: Craigslist Verified Accounts - Just What Are Phone Verified Craigslist Accounts [print this page] There is a good chance that you have seen or heard about Craigslist verified accounts. Verified accounts, or PVA as they are commonly known, are standard phone verified accounts that posters on Craigslist use. Craigslist originally did not require the use of a phone verification in order to post. This quickly changed. As the site grew and the traffic increased, so did junk or spam advertising.
The first section that phone verification was introduced in was the erotic services section. This was done as a test to see how PVA would affect Craigslists. After the testing phase was completed, phone verification was then expanded to the remaining services section. Now, to post an ad in the services section, you must first use a valid phone number to verify your account. The use of Craigslist verified accounts did not stop there. Phone verification may be required in every section of Craigslist no matter where you post, but is primarily limited to the services section.
In order to make your account verified, you must provide a valid working phone number. Unfortunately it isn't as easy as using any phone number. Craigslist checks your phone number to ensure that it is based in the USA and it is not a VOIP or other disposable and potentially anonymous phone number. CL permits one ad every 48 hours with verified accounts, posting anymore than this and you run the risk of having your account put on hold. If you find your account on hold, there is absolutely nothing you can do to get it re-verified.
Craigslist verified accounts were introduced with the hopes of controlling spam. So, you will find that all the services section requires a PVA before you can even start posting an ad. Other sections on Craigslist may also require a PVA and you will see a similar screen requiring you to phone verify your account before you continue posting your ad. Phone verified accounts can only be created with valid phone numbers based in the USA and you must also be careful when posting with them. Ignoring this places your extremely valuable PVA at risk of being placed on hold.
by: Creztor Tessel
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