Marketplace Scammers V2

Sad to say that Facebook marketplace has become almost totally infected by scammers, and in my particular area of interest its vehicle scams. A typical case was cars and vans (or should I say photographs of them) being posted for sale at around 30-50% true market value for a "quick sale".
The profile is often that of a genuine person who does not know their profile is being used to host the scams. (Be careful of any messages saying you're profile has been involved suspicious activity and asking you to reset your password). 
Having taken over an innocent account they launch their sales fishing, I was interested in a £10,000 motorbike going for £4000, messaged the seller and immediately got an message with an email address and further instructions.
Obviously this, and the email request are big red flags, as are the use of genuine Transport Companies who address is being used for those extra layers of credibility.and also are blissfully unaware of what's going on.
There are plenty of genuine Anti scam groups explaining the practices such as https://www.facebook.com/groups/FVSA.Group/permalink/1040298337009123/?app=fbl

I've now noticed these are now using motorbikes (library pictures) at knock down prices to temp us. 
Let's be careful out there. 

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