Is this craigslist email a scam?

Hi,


Im selling a car on craigslist and i got 2 emails saying "im interested in your ITEM" They dont say car or anything. I replied with details and got an email back from the guy asking my name, and address. i also thought it was wierd he said "put on your listing that the item is sold" Wierd... what do you think?

Is this craigslist email a scam?
Of course it is a scam.





There is no reason for somebody from out of town to be trolling your local craigslist -- other than to find someone to cheat.





Do not reply, do not send info.
Reply:It definitely sounds weird. It does look to be highly likely to be a scam. However, in the possibility that it might not, just reply to that person and ask for his name and contact number. Tell him that you will contact him instead of him contacting you.





Also try to throw in some questions regarding the car to see if he is legit.
Reply:Sounds like they want to take your identity. I would not mark it sold. Just reply that as soon as they show up with cash in hand you will gladly do so. Ask for their name and address and call them back.





Just give initials for your name.






Reply:Contact them and ask how and when payment will be made - If no answer (or vague answer) say "item will be listed until sold and deposit or money paid" -
Reply:Sounds like a scam, for sure.
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Yes it's a scam