r/AskLosAngeles • u/jamesd0e • 15h ago

Any other question! Anyone used these Craigslist wifi?

What is the scam here lol are they tracking your data and selling it?

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u/DoyersDoyers 15h ago

I don't understand the question, what does "these Craiglist wifi" mean?

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u/Alfa147x 15h ago

I hope they mean unlicensed fiber operators in our area who can hook me up

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u/jamesd0e 10h ago

we can only hope

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u/jamesd0e 10h ago

Sorry for being vague - I've just moved and need to get wifi for my apt. Rather than pay to rent modem & router from the internet provider for $120 a year, I'd like to buy a set second hand for half that. When I search Facebook Marketplace, there are a lot of ads for cheaper internet including equipment for about $20 or so cheaper than Spectrum. I see the implied shadiness but being that I'm new here I figured I'd ask. Thanks for reading

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u/verbfollowedbynumber 8h ago

It’s safe to buy a secondhand modem off ebay/marketplace as long as its compatible with your service. It’s NOT safe to buy from people that say they will hook you up to the internet for a one time fee. It will get disconnected in a few weeks and you’ll be SOL.