I Need Auth Code From Craigslist, Pre-paid Phone: Straight-talk.. Please Advice

I tried many times to retrieve activation code to place my ad. Craigslist states because I have a prepaid phone: straighttalk, android, It will not send me one. Am I the only one on craigslist who uaes prepaid phones? I now want to deactive craigslist acct.It would be easier speaking to a live person. Naturally, It sends me the same message thru my e-mail which doesnt help. Please, I need advce.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on November 11th, 2012 11:35 AM

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No, you're not the only one, but Craigslist is very selective about which phone numbers it will accept for verification. It will reject:

phone numbers from outside the U.S. or Canada
pre-paid mobile numbers
toll-free numbers (area codes 800, 877)
some Voice over IP (VOIP) phone numbers (including Cricket, MetroPCS)

My best advice is to use the phone number of a buddy who'll stand by and relay the code to you.

Craigslist's one-on-one support is essentially non-existent. I know it's frustrating, but with the huge volume of posts, nearly all free, it's understandable. Craigslist's staff is tiny. (You can submit this Craigslist form, but don't hold your breath waiting for an answer.)

Hope this is useful. Please don't forget to click the Accept This Answer button if you do accept it. My aim is to provide reliable helpful answers, not just a lot of them. See https://www.helpowl.com/profile/Odin.

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