I recently posted this to craigslist, and thought I'd share it with you zoners!
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I can't believe how corrupt and unfeeling things have gotten here on C/L - no disrespect to the creators and moderators, but the auto responses I get from EVERY single posting is at an all time high. Every new listing I post gets a reply with a lame, spammy, fake offer to buy.

People - make some way to be sure you are communicating with a HUMAN before you answer ANY email in response to a C/L email. Spam is rampant, and so cleverly disguised - keep your identity safe until you are satisfied that you are talking to a real, live person who read your ad and is interested in your gear.

Beware:

"is the item still available"
"I much like to buy your item"
"please consider offer for goods"

All tipoffs of a scammer.

SELLER BEWARE!!!!!!!!
To all the honest buyers, my hat's off to you! I've had great success on C'L ... the trick is to CYA.
(cover your a**)