Scamming scammers?

[stunna954]

I listed an item on craigslist yesterday for $850 and clearly stated in the description that I'm not dumb don't send me a stupid scam email. But I've already gotten 11 of them, here's how they all read each is slightly different:

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Hello ,
I would love to buy your item,i am okay with the price ,all i wanna know if it's still in good conditions for use and if you're willing to accept a check or money order as a form of payment because that is the only way i can make payment available for the item.I want this transaction to be fast so if you're okay with my form of payment kindly get back with the following informations for me to issue the check or money order to you immediately:

Full name... Full address.... City... State... Zip code... phone number...

as soon as i receive the requires details from you i will immediately instruct my secretary to proceed with the issuance of the $850 to your name and mailed to your address.And also,, don't worry about the pick up, i know a forwarding courier services here that will pick it up and i will take care of the charges from my side.And it would be done after you've got your check cashed.I will be waiting for your response soonest as i want the item as soon as possible.I am really interested cos i want to get it for my brother in law who would be celebrating his birthday soonest if this is okay with get back with the information today.
Freedy.

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Anyone know a good way to get these guys back They make me sick and I'm willing to spend a little time trying to pull one over on them. Give me some ideas.

[Artdogg]

There was a thread a while back involving sending something fake and screwing them over with taxes or some crap. I'm sure someone less lazy than me will dig it up eventually.

[Metal_Rat]

Not the thread, but here's the link...

http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/index.html

[___SK___]

http://419eater.com/

[Jeff_B]

just curious but whats the scam here if he sends a money order and you get it cash it then youre safe right?

[bobman0330]

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just curious but whats the scam here if he sends a money order and you get it cash it then youre safe right?

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I'd guess it's either just a check or it's a forgery.

[Evan]

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just curious but whats the scam here if he sends a money order and you get it cash it then youre safe right?

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It bounces like 2 weeks later once the bank realizes there's insufficient funds.

[Peter Harris]

i know that's a scam because noone would spend $850 on their brother-in-law's birthday.