# Assassins in Classifieds Hire A Hitman On Craigslist By Alex Covert | Published 2008-07-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hire-a-hitman-on-craigslist References: [groundreport](http://www.groundreport.com/Arts_and_Culture/Need-a-Hit-Man-Check-Out-Mexican-Classifieds) I could start off with a list of reasons that someone might have for hiring a hitman but, I'll bypass that list and go straight to the "trend." Supposedly, you can [hire a professional killer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination) to off your enemy "in 10 days or less." How do find such a person? You go to the internet, of course. Craigslist apparently, where there are [millions of listings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clash-of-jobs) and visitors. Seems that Mexican assassins are [listing their services for sale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flippa) - as low as $6,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Web Classifieds:** The rise of hitman services being offered on classified websites is shifting illegal activities to the dark web, where there is a lack of regulation. - **Virtual Recruitment:** The anonymity of the internet and social media is allowing hitmen to advertise their services online and be recruited with ease. - **International Hitman Networks:** The ability to easily find and hire hitmen from other countries or regions through the internet is creating new opportunities for international hitman networks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Law Enforcement:** The increase in the use of dark web classifieds for illegal activities presents a challenge for law enforcement to monitor and regulate these platforms. - **Cybersecurity:** The growth of illegal online activities such as hiring hitmen highlights the urgent need to strengthen cybersecurity measures. - **Private Security/investigation:** The growth of online hitman services could create a need for private security firms or investigators that specialize in tracking down and stopping these illegal activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Multifunctional Pest Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-hotshot-multipurpose-insect-killer.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md) - [Personal Security Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protector-app.md) - [Stranger Wedding Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin.md) - [Online Startup Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startupsonsale.md) - [Affordable Lifestyle Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestyle-directory.md) - [Streamlined Assassin Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assassins-creed-mirage.md) - [Immersive Mystery Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-scene-investigator.md)