Scammed??

[Thorman66]

This guys wants to buy my snowmobile but supposdly lives in OHIO.  He said he woud send me $5500, the $500 is for shipping fees, but needs me to pay that out of pocket first.  The emails dont look right from PayPal either.  Pretty sure i am getting scammed.  If anyone has had a similar experience please share with me.

[kernowlass]

@Thorman66

Just about to go to work but saw your thread and thought i had better reply quick as you are right its a scam >>>

 A TYPICAL PAYPAL SCAM.

They encourage you to use paypal.

You will get/got a "fake" email that looks as though it is from paypal.....it isn't.

It will say the buyer has paid ...you won't have been paid.

If the item requires shipping they will tell you that they will pay you extra and you must pay the agent via western union / moneygram BEFORE the funds are released to you.

They are not interested in the item, they just want the western union etc funds and you will never see money in your paypal balance.

They also threaten legal action...have a laugh at that one and ignore it as its rubbish.

Paypal NEVER tell you to send an item before the payment is showing in your paypal account.

Paypal NEVER expect you to use a rival money transfer service.