Another scam

[88blasterman]

so i threw my Blaster on forsale for sh*ts and giggles and here is what email i receive.


Guy: Interested in your ad,Is there anything else to add ?

Me: nope thats about it!! One crack in the front nose cone and thats it

Guy: Ok just wanted to make sure nothing has been left out
Happy to purchase at your asking price and do you have a PayPal account,as i will be paying the with PayPal and have pick up done from your location as i am away at the moment,so email communication would do best for now as well.In the meantime,can you send me more pictures?
Regards

 

[Awk08]

thats the usual scam, i'm surprised they didn't use the ....
"US military out to sea" excuse i've heard so many times

 

[88blasterman]

what would be the best reply back to the email? something funny to scare him

 

[4cfed]

Go along with it fpr shots and giggle.. the next email will be from a different email addy

 

[Longview]

You work with the FBI. Duuhhh. B)

 

[Awk08]

i've often wondered if i set up a new paypal account, attached to a new bank account, provide them with fake name and address to pick up the goods
then when they pay me, hurry up and close both accounts and run with their loot !!!!

 

[blasterdemon7]

Most likely you will get a fake email from PayPal saying your money is received but is on hold till the item is picked up.

 

[blasterdemon7]

If they do, do not log in from the email link. The link may be a fake PayPal log in page used to steal your password.

 

[Awk08]

Most likely you will get a fake email from PayPal saying your money is received but is on hold till the item is picked up.

i pay no attention to any emails from "paypal" real or not
if paypal wants to tell me sumthin, they will do it within my account
it should also show a payment pending in my account

so, thats the scam.... the email is fake, and no payment has ever been made ?
i thought they paid you, then say they never received the goods, and get a refund, and your goods ??

 

[Awk08]

If they do, do not log in from the email link. The link may be a fake PayPal log in page used to steal your password.

ahhhhhh, that makes sense !