Craigslist is a mecca for "sex workers," who flood its "erotic services" listings with come-ons promising -- in loosely veiled terms -- sex for money.
In an attempt to upgrade its growing reputation it is taking additional steps to crack down on these listings. In March it began requiring a phone number -- followed by an automated verification call -- before listings would be placed. Yesterday the company said it would take the additional step of charging up to $10 per ad placed, requiring that a credit card be used for payment. The money collected will be donated to charity, including those that fight human trafficking.
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