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Craigslist is a resale marketplace where stolen artwork often shows up via reprinted merch or bootlegged prints. The process is messier than a marketplace report, but still enforceable — here's how.

The fastest route

• Use the report form: https://www.craigslist.org/about/help/dmca
• Fallback email: abuse@craigslist.org — this is Craigslist's designated copyright contact on record.

Use for local classifieds listings using stolen art.

What to include in your takedown

Craigslist — like every DMCA recipient — needs the same core information to action a report. Include:

• Your full name and contact details (email, physical address if required).
• A link to your original work — your portfolio, the Instagram post, the date you published it. Proof of ownership matters.
• A short description of the work so the reviewer can match it.
• The exact URL(s) of the infringing listings or content on Craigslist.
• A good-faith statement: "I have a good-faith belief that the use of this material is not authorised by me, my agent, or the law."
• A statement under penalty of perjury: "I confirm under penalty of perjury that the information above is accurate and that I am the copyright owner (or authorised to act on behalf of the owner)."
• Your electronic signature — your typed full name is fine.

Tip: TakeItDown.art's case builder generates a clean, properly-formatted message with all of this pre-filled — just paste your details once and copy the result.

How long does it take?

Resale platforms can take 1–2 weeks — be patient and follow up.

If Craigslist ignores you

Resale reports can be slow. Follow up with screenshots showing the seller has had multiple reports. If the seller has a public social profile, report there too.

This is not legal advice. TakeItDown.art is a workflow tool that helps copyright owners prepare and organise takedown requests. For serious or commercial infringement, consult a lawyer.