The Dark Side of Craigslist

This NBC investigation looks at the seedy side of Craigslist. The free classifieds site is a boon for bargain hunters. But one section has been criticized by law enforcement. The Erotic Services section features thinly veiled ads for prostitution.

Why do women offer themselves in this section? They could be walking into very dangerous situations. How do they protect themselves? Are these ads even real? NBC investigators responded to these ads. And they got some answers.

Craigslist has been pressured to close the section for a while. But a high-profile murder involving the section recently made headlines. The site decided to remove the Erotic Services section. But it’s unlikely that this will stop ads for prostitution on Craigslist.