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How does this Craig's List scam work?

I'm selling two bikes on Craig's list. I got this response for both of them:

Hello,
How are you doing? I will like to let you know that I have gone through your Ad and very satisfied with it, I think the price is fair enough and am willing to buy it as far as I will not be making any repairs on it.I would have loved to come take a look at the Item myself but i have to attend my cousine funeral outside the country`right now i am preparing to travel for the funeral .

I have a mover that can come for the pick up ,I will pay by Check Will send money for the item and the moving funds once you cash check or it clears in your bank, you send the moving funds to the mover so that they can come for the pick up immidiately.I will need your full adress and phone number so that I can send you your payment and the mover will call you on when and where to come for the pick up
I will await your prompt response .

Regards.


How does this scam work? It obviously has to do with the "moving funds". But if the check clears, then how is the con man supposed to get paid?
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