Do you think this is a scam?

Question

A guy wanted to buy my PSP and sent me these emails.

hello
is your item still for sales kindly mail me back in an urgent to know more about the item
thanks

Thanks for your reply concerning my enquiry.I am satisfied with the condition of the item and willing to offer you an amount of $150 including packing materials without you paying for any shipping charges cos i already have an account with FedEx.
I would be glad to make payment with the following payment option :
By sending you a postal money order through my United State Postal Service(USPS) account.
Kindly get back to me with your full name , street address , City , State , Zip-Code , private email address and likewise your phone # .
I need the above requirements as soon as possible so that i can explain the process on how to receive a postal money order via USPS and as well finalize payment immediately.Looking forward in doing business with you.

I'm not sure, what do you think?

Answer 1

total scam. i recognize the wording from the person who sent me a fake money order, is almost like there is a brochure on this for how to scam the money. they leave it to you to deposit the money order, usually taking 3-5 days to clear. meanwhile, you send the item and the fedex is under a completely different name in a different country. Total scam, stay away from it. You are responsible for all monies implied in the transaction, that is the Govt's stand point.

Answer 2

The fact that he has your real name and home address, you DO NOT want to play him at his own game. That only works if it's an email scammer and your email address does not contain your real name - then you can scambait them. But these are not lone individuals conducting these check scams - they are criminal gangs and you do not want to mess with them when they know where you live. These money laundering scams are usually run by the Russian or Nigerian mafia and they are brutal. All you can do is tell him you deposited the check and were on your way to Western Union when your bank called to tell you there was a problem with the check and you needed to come back. Say you went back and the police were there, who took you into the station for questioning. Say that you gave the police his name and email and showed them the emails that this was a real job offer, and that he has to go to the police station when he's back in the US to sort everything out. Say you still want the job but you will only take cash when you appear at the job, nothing else, as you are now under investigation for bank fraud and your account has been temporarily frozen until he goes to the police and settles this matter. But don't go beyond that since they do know where you live and your real name. Reporting this to the FBI is the best way to get back at them.

Answer 3

The USPS does not set up "Accounts" for money orders. Sounds very fishy. Tell him to send you a check that way if its a fraud he'll be charged for a felony under federal law.

Answer 4

I'm not sure, but I am suspicious, and it isn't even my info he is asking for! I think I would give this a pass, or tell him you need another form of payment. I don't believe individuals have accounts with the USPS>

Answer 5

Sounds wierd. I'd be super cautious. Like I would put it in the mail at all until you had good clean cash in your hands. Cause i know they can send fraudulent money orders and all. Give him your info then when you get the m.o. call the institution its from and ask them if you can check if its a fraud. But be very slow with putting your goods in the mail. Good luck.

Answer 6

doesn't sound like a scam but in order for you to get the payment the buyer will eventually need your address. I would get the payment (money order) before shipping the product just to have the money upfront and keep all documents of the conversations.

Answer 7

I had posted my car on Craig's List, and got about 5 e-mails similar, poor English and some convaluted way of paying. I think you are right to question whether this is real. And I would be steering clear of this supposed "buyer".

Answer 8

I would be willing to bet the postal money order is counterfit. He will have your PSP before you find out.

Answer 9

if it is on ebay then just check his feedback if not just send him an email saying i dont know you and your asking for way to much personal stuff so just say to him that you wouldnt like it and its pretty much 150 brand new with 2 games in the shops so just trust your instinct but if i were you i wouldnt go for it.

Answer 10

because you have some doubt i wouldnt do it ...... you cant trust anyone over the computer you should stop all contact with him and he doesnt need all of you info to get the psp if it was for that you could send it to him if he really wanted it so i would suggest you stop all contact with him