Craigslist scammers are out of control

I have been posting a few ads on CL recently for items I'm trying to sell. Have rec'd the following emails...

That's great, thank you for getting back to me. Though I'll be using
the services of a mover who will come for the pick up of the item on
my behalf all because I'm currently away for a contracting Job but I
will send a Check through my Bank to cover the cost of the items. The
check will be delivered to you by a reliable courier company within
2-3 working days. Please do provide me with your full mailing address,
and also indicate your final price, the Name that should be on check
and finally a cell phone #. Kindly delete the posting because am
serious in buying it, when the funds clears then we can arrange for
the pick up asap.

Regards,
clara

and...

Hello,
I would love to buy your Treadmill - Image 16.0Q - $250 which you
have for sale,i came across your ad for my first time using craig's
list(I guess i was lucky LOL!).I wish i could come down to you to look
at it but unfortunately i am currently in Vienna VA but i can do the
whole transaction from here with ease.Please advice if the item is
still in good conditions and if you can accept a Cashier's check/Money
Order for payment.
The price of the item is fair to me and i wouldn't want to loose it
so it would be my pleasure to add another $50 to the asking price so
you can sell the item to me and also tell other interested parties
that it has been sold to avoid competitions(LOL).
I have read the craig's list warning and i understand they warn
against cashier's check and money order,but i want you to know that i
am a good guy and would never do anything to harm anyone.So if you are
okay with my offer,kindly get back with the information below so i
will use it to make payment to you immediately,
1)Full Name
2)Full Address(City,State and zip code)
3)Phone Number(Best time you can be reached on Phone)
Please don't bother yourself about the pick up,the pick up will
be handled by me.I will have my forwarding courier to proceed with the
pick up once you notify me that you've got your payment and cash in
hand.
I will be waiting to read a reply from you soonest.Stay Blessed
and Best Regards.

Man, it's annoying I hope CL can stop this stuff happening soon!

 

It a free service-Doubt it'll ever stop. Lots of folks do good business thru them...Sorry it's not working for you...

 

If you want to bait them, have at it...

clara0sarafina@gmail.com

mentallyhappy@gmail.com

 

Be careful brother....so many f'n jack asses out there...just went through the same thing selling my car...it's hard sifting through the bs buyers...good luck

 

Actually it has worked for me many times...buying/selling cars, a boat, lots of other stuff; it's just annoying that people abuse the system.

BTW, how do they make money if it's free?

 

::shrug:: They don't get cuts of any of the stuff I've ever sold....They must be robbing banks.....