False Claim of Craigslist Ad Hiring Rioters in L.A.

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
No, there was no ad on Craigslist to hire people to riot in L.A. Some social media posts falsely claimed that protesters were being paid, but it was actually a prank ad by podcasters.

Key Points

  • Falsely claimed Craigslist ad showing paid protesters in L.A.
  • Ad was a prank by podcasters, not related to protests
  • Similar baseless claims have circulated in the past