Does this sound like a scammer?

[dumpedvs]

Hey Guys, I'm selling my bike on Gumtree and I got a text saying to send him an email of its condition and reason for selling. I responded telling him what he wanted to know. He then sent back this:

Hi,

I am very keen,regarding it Let me know the actual asking price. How i wish i could come and view what am buying from you.but am currently working overseas at the moment and i want it picked up and delivered to my apartment before i get back,
though i will be back in couple of weeks. I would be paying via PayPal which is safer for the both of us.
Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice to make the payment or create an account at PayPal Australia – the faster, easier and safer way to pay online if you dont have one. I will make a concrete pick up arrangement with my transport agent who will be coming over for the pick up once you receive full payment into your PayPal account.you can send me more photos of it, if available.
Have a nice day

Peter


To me that sounds dodgy, I'd like to know your thoughts ?

[VR028]

yes that is a scam. its always the same message about paypal and and working overseas. always insist on cash or a direct bank transfer

[*uwishn*]

yep totally an overseas scam, send one back telling him what you think about him.

[dumpedvs]

Way ahead of you

[Troy711]

General rule of thumb… if it sounds like a scam it usually is.

[ClairBear]

I know it's been posted before, but it's a classic pay back to a scammer.

The Powerbook Prank: He wanted a Powerbook. We gave him a P-P-P-Powerbook!

[accentstencil]

I know it's been posted before, but it's a classic pay back to a scammer.

The Powerbook Prank: He wanted a Powerbook. We gave him a P-P-P-Powerbook!

Quite a lengthy read but a great prank.

[ucwepn]

did he send you a link to paypal in the email? did you click the link? time to change your passwords and scan your pc.

[GEN3RATD]

ive given up trying to sell shit on gumtree, too many scammers.

[Kunu]

What a classic rip off try, i love the powerbook link sash left had me laughin

[Tim Smtih]

Yeah i've given up on scamtree as well, too many tryhards and scum. Local courier mail ftw.

[Pickle']

I know it's been posted before, but it's a classic pay back to a scammer.

The Powerbook Prank: He wanted a Powerbook. We gave him a P-P-P-Powerbook!

I have never seen this before THAT IS CLASSIC...

[Thesickness86]

I know it's been posted before, but it's a classic pay back to a scammer.

The Powerbook Prank: He wanted a Powerbook. We gave him a P-P-P-Powerbook!

Haha that is awesome

[Cracka]

He was never heard from again though, Hope maybe he just decided it would be best to lay low to avoid further reprisals.