Kijiji Scam or No

Harumichi
Contributor
Contributor

Hi guys, so I got two texts for an item I'm selling and was wondering if it was legitimate, because I almost know it's too good too be true but I don't see any holes yet, only red flags. Both of them are not from my area first off, since their phone numbers have different area codes. One tells me his wife lives in New Jersey Hillside and the other tells me his son is overseas. They then proceed to offer more than the asking price. I'm selling it for $900 they offered $1100 and $1050. They also tell me they will pay for shipping. Lastly they both ask for my PayPal or E-Transfer. This is where I stopped to ask you guys some questions because if I send them my PayPal and they send me the money, everything should be alright, no holes so far. Unless I'm missing somethin, can you guys help me. Thanks a lot guys.

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DPCreations
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Frequent Advisor

A real buyer will NEVER offer more than you asking price.

Offering more is a typical scam.

The item you are selling and the selling venue are likely seen as invitations for a scam.

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Quandary
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It's a scam - classic - they offer to pay more than your're asking, they offer to pay the shipping, overseas location, they are asking for your email address - everything is totally wrong.

 

If you're the seller, you send either an invoice or request for money.  (Don't sell international - tracking is difficult at the least and there can be additional tarrifs or taxes, etc.)

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