I keep an ongoing ad on craigslist for teaching lessons and playing at events. I just reposted it and just received the following replies:

Hello,
I am writing in response to your Ad on Craigslist to inform
you that I would be celebrating a wedding ceremony with my wife who
is from Barbados . The wedding will take place here in Barbados So, I
am emailing you now asap my wedding which will be held on the July
25th 2009, I want to know if you would be available for that day ,the
cost you will charge me if you would render service for 6hours from
9am - 3pm . I will be responsible for your Transport fare from the
airport down to the Barbados where the wedding will take place . So i
will want you to give me a total cost for the service and transport
fare so we can arrange on payment.

Thanks
Michelle Patteason

(I know, difficult offer to resist, and there's nothing IN ANY WAY SUSPICIOUS about it...but wait, what's this next one?)

*****
My name is Mr Deigo and i would be celebrating a wedding ceremony
with my wife who is from Canada . The wedding will take place here in
canada So, I am emailing you now asap my wedding which will be held on
the july 25th 2009, I want to know if you would be available for that
day ,the cost you will charge me if you would render service for
6hours from 9am - 3pm . I will be responsible for your transport fare
from your location to the hall where the wedding will take place . So
i will want you to give me a total cost for the service and transport
fare so we can arrange on payment.

I will be Responsible for Your Transport fare from the airport down to
the canada
Hope to have a business with you
Mr Deigo
Jesus is Lord ..

(My favorite part is "the canada".)

*****

Well, and then there's:

How's it going?
I am messaging you regarding your ad.
I find your personals interesting.
I am nice looking female. I am coming to your area in few weeks.
and searching for a man to show me the place.
This way we could discover each other.
I am going to send you my picture when you answer.
I am coming from Russia.
Later!

(I have no comment.)

Dear Craigslist violinist-seekers:

If you're looking for lessons, I'm happy to talk to you. If you live an hour away from Boston, aren't near anywhere the MBTA serves, and want me to come every week, you don't get to be shocked when my availability is very limited by the fact that I only have access to the car one day a week. Perhaps your search for lessons should take place closer to your home?

Love,

TAF