Is Geebo Legit? We Did Some Digging (2024)

Ever heard of Geebo?

It’s a Craigslist competitor and people are questioning if it’s legit or just another online scam.

Geebo, an online marketplace founded in 2000, has high trust scores from Scamadviser and BBB. But, user reviews are largely negative, pointing to fake job listings and spam. While Geebo itself may not be a scam, it has issues with fraudulent listings. Be cautious or consider alternatives.

Let’s dive in and uncover the truth.

What’s Geebo?

Geebo’s has been around since 2000.

Quick facts:

Founded by Greg Collier
Based in McLean, Virginia
Started as a job board for Sacramento
Now? It’s an online marketplace

Think Craigslist, but with a focus on safety. (At least, that’s what they claim.)

What Can You Do on Geebo?

Geebo’s does a little bit of everything:

Sell your stuff: From old couches to smartphones
Find a ride: Cars, bikes, you name it
Land a job: But watch out, we’ll get to that later
Snag a new pad: Houses, apartments, you get the idea
Offer your skills: Handyman? Dog walker? Geebo’s got space for you

But here’s the kicker: They make money from job ads and display ads.

The Big Question: Is Geebo Legit?

What Scamadviser Says

Scam Advisor says that Geebo is legit and safe to use with a trust score of 90/100.

However, on Scam Advisor’s site, there are 8 reviews on Geebo, all negative with an average of 2/5 stars.

Scam Advisor does warn that, “If the company charges money for training or other kinds of services without offering you job certainty, it may be a scam.”

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

The Better Business Bureau website gives Geebo an A+ rating and says that Geebo Inc is a real business (although not BBB accredited) that was started on January 1st 1999 in McLean, Virgina.

Greg Collier is the CEO.

There are 8 reviews of Geebo on the BBB website, all negative and 1/5 stars.

One review says,

“This whole site is a scam. Anyone who has applied or sent their personal information for a job should contact their state attorney general and file a complaint and request your information to be deleted. This company should face a class action lawsuit for scamming people with fake jobs.”
– Clint G.

Another says,

“I did not submit a job opening with this web site. I keep getting people calling me about a job that is no longer Available.. I want this listing deleted immediately”
– Desiree H.

Read the rest of the reviews here.

What Reddit Users Say

Reddit users have some strong opinions about this job search platform.

Spoiler alert: It ain’t pretty.

Here’s what people say:

Job applications on Geebo often redirect them to different websites
Jobs listed on Geebo do not exist on the actual company websites
Receiving spam calls and emails after applying for jobs

The Verdict: I Would Avoid

Here’s the deal:

Geebo itself? Sketchy but probably not itself scamming you.

But… they’re letting the bad guys run wild. Scams are all over the website.

And fraud listings? More common than real ones, apparently.

After learning about how Geebo allows so many scams on there platform and makes it virtually impossible to get a hold of them for support, I recommend avoiding the website completely.

How to Stay Safe on Geebo

If you still want to use Geebo:

Trust your gut: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Double-check job listings: Don’t trust, verify on the companies official website
Guard your info: Think twice before handing over personal details
Money requests? Run for the hills