Originally Posted by
Squirrelli
Also, an usual trick among thieves in Vancouver (not sure if it is the same in other CLs) is an ad saying it's this bike but email exchange and thief would reveal: "someone bought that bike already, how about I give you this one for cheap?". It could be yours.
Reply to fishy ads with no pictures, use a different email account so the a-hole doesn't recognize you.
ahh woah, that just happened to me. i didnt realize it was a scam, although he was super fishy to begin with. also, cc700 is right. whenever u conduct deals over craigslist, make sure to ask to hold onto the money (your full asking price for the bike) before letting them go for a test ride. thats the best bet to make sure you dont get scammed