Need to know if this is potential scam. Help needed!
We've sold tons of stuff on craigslist...mostly local. I did sell our wedding china to a girl in CA. (we are in GA)
Today, I listed some old 35mm cameras, lenses and parts. I received an inquiry asking for final price. I emailed back the package price is $350 and reminded the buyer that we would accept "cash only".
Following is the email I received from the buyer. There are some red flags (such as the Dear..with no name) Can this be a scam? If so, how would it work??? Just trying to get a heads up and knew you guys could help!!
Dear,
I got your mail.
Actually i am from Salt Lake city in Utah but want to purchase the whole package for my daughter that is currently in West Africa working with American Embassy,her birthday is coming up next Friday so i want to give her a surprise gift..Please if you do have a paypal account,provide it to me so that I will Make the payment to you..It's secure and protects two parties in a transaction..
I will be paying you the total of $450 for both the cost price and the shipping.
Please i need the information fast so that your payment will reach you before the day runs out to enable you ship the Packages.
Thanks for anticipation..
I'd love to sell as this $$$ is going in the Disney fun pot for extras while we are down there, but don't want to take any chances.
TIA!!!
Ashley
We've sold tons of stuff on craigslist...mostly local. I did sell our wedding china to a girl in CA. (we are in GA)
Today, I listed some old 35mm cameras, lenses and parts. I received an inquiry asking for final price. I emailed back the package price is $350 and reminded the buyer that we would accept "cash only".
Following is the email I received from the buyer. There are some red flags (such as the Dear..with no name) Can this be a scam? If so, how would it work??? Just trying to get a heads up and knew you guys could help!!
Dear,
I got your mail.
Actually i am from Salt Lake city in Utah but want to purchase the whole package for my daughter that is currently in West Africa working with American Embassy,her birthday is coming up next Friday so i want to give her a surprise gift..Please if you do have a paypal account,provide it to me so that I will Make the payment to you..It's secure and protects two parties in a transaction..
I will be paying you the total of $450 for both the cost price and the shipping.
Please i need the information fast so that your payment will reach you before the day runs out to enable you ship the Packages.
Thanks for anticipation..
I'd love to sell as this $$$ is going in the Disney fun pot for extras while we are down there, but don't want to take any chances.
TIA!!!
Ashley
