Help me it is a scam or not?

From: Lauren Chelle <[email protected]>
To: <removed - dotti>
Sent: Fri, Nov 23, 2012 02:16:43 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: Philips Digital Photoframe w/ 7" LCD Screen - $65 (pleasant city)


Hello
I am really interested in buying this item and am ready to pay for it.. I am in the position to get this for my cousin in over sea.. I am set-up with Pay Pal now due to the nature of my work so kindly get back to me with your Pay Pal email address and the name on the account in order to pay for the item.. I will be responsible for the shipping fee ($45) and $5 extra in order to keep the sale to myself.. I prefer shipment via USPS(Express Mail International).. I will wait to read from you in order to complete this transaction


Re: Philips Digital Photoframe w/ 7" LCD Screen - $65 (pleasant city)
Friday, November 23, 2012 12:53 PM
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"chelle" <[email protected]>
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I won't be able to make the payment today but I will when we resume to work tomorrow and you can get the frame packed for the shipping

Thanks

It is indeed a scam. The "buyer" is planning to send fake paypal confirmation emails, without actually sending any money. Often these emails will say that the money is on hold until you provide shipping confirmation. Paypal does NOT hold money pending shipping. This is all an invention of the scammers.

Since this is a smaller electronic item, the scammer is most likely after the frame itself, rather than a cash overpayment (which usually involves a fake shipper.) His goal is to convince you to send the item before you realize you have not received any money.

Thanks Dotti. It sounded kinda fishy. I'm gonna string them along for a while longer. They will not receive their product.

Don't string them along. They have your real name or address, so they could harm you. Just cut off all contact.

Ok, cutting all contacts.