Is this a scam? [email protected]

I posted an ad on kijiji for one of my antique pieces of jewelry.

Within minutes I got an email from a [email protected] saying she would like to buy it if it's still available.

We went through the basic conversation and then she asked me for my paypal account and she would deposit the money immediately. I told her I was not comfortable with that and I'd prefer cash in person.

She said she cannot do that since her paypal is directly linked to her bank account.

I asked twice where and when she would like to arrange to pick up the ring and she did not respond, rather avoided the question....


Some of the other scams I've read have similar emails. I'm wondering if this is a scam?

Welcome to Scamwarners sammmycakes,

What you have stated is typical of a scammer. Buying "items,it" sight unseen, will not do voice phone calls, can never meet, trust an absolute stranger with their fake payment.

The scammer wanted to send you a fake Paypal payment. He has a fake Paypal address from a free email provider. The payment would look real. Its a screen shot of a fake payment. Depending on what you were selling he would either try to steal your money or property. If it was a vehicle or large item, he would pretend to make an overpayment. He then will instruct you to pay a mover, shipper or agent. The fake Paypal email from the scammer would say that your Paypal funds will be released when you send the scammer (mover,agent or shipper) money via Western Union or Money Gram. In reality Paypal would never hold your funds.

Log into Paypal directly without any links to check for monies received or call Paypal directly from the number on their site.

If you are selling electronics, Cell phones, jewelry or computers then the scammer is trying to steal your "item". Your fake funds will be released when you send the scammer a scan copy of a receipt showing you mailed your item.

This same scam works with fake check and money orders. You and your bank will think they are real. After you cash the fake check. Days or weeks later your bank will inform you of the fraud. Your bank will have you repay the monies. Possibly close your account for fraud and report you to Law Enforcement.

The best thing to do is to sell in person face to face in a public place.