Scam?

[WolvesCry]

I have been trying to sell a laptop and a guy is supposedly wanting to buy it. He has said he has sent payment from using my email address and upon checking email there is an email from paypal in my spam folder. The email says that a guy from Lagos, Nigeria has sent payment but that to complete the transaction I needed to verify that I have shipped the merchandice. I am not real familiar with all the policies, but someone more knowledgeable know if this is legit?

[JemBondoc]

I got the same transaction. Here is they sent me: 

You've received an instant payment

Dear ,

This e-Mail confirms that you have received an Instant payment of $820.44 USD
from Paulina <removed> via PayPal MERCHANDISE Payment Service.

Reversals : This method of payment can not be reversed.

STATUS: Pending reload Awaiting Your Shipment Proof.

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Paulina <removed>

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$820.44 USD

Product
STATUS: Pending... Awaiting Your Shipment Proof
This is to inform you that this payment has been deducted from the Buyer's account, you will now go ahead and ship out the item(s) being ordered from you by the "Buyer" and send us your Shipment Receipt/Shipment Tracking Number for the shipment verification. Once we complete the verification to your shipment, the sum will be credited to your account with immediate effect.
Once the money's there you can:
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The above sum includes the "Shipping Cost" of the item(s) being ordered from you by the "Buyer" ( As Per PayPal MERCHANDISE PAYMENT POLICY). You will receive a Message from us shortly informing you on how to confirm this payment and how to send us your Shipment Receipt/Shipment Tracking Number for the shipment verification and the accreditation of your account.

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[kernowlass]

@JemBondoc

Yep scam, glad you were not caught out.

[lyza15]

hi! someone just chatted me about a merchandise that i've been selling. 

i'm quite alarmed because this person has the same email address.

is she a scammer?

paulina.XXX###@gmail.com