Possible Scam, please help!

feminicity
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I have posted an item on Kijiji Canada, and just received a text to my phone, asking if I would ship to Western Africa.  They also offered an additional $200 to cover the cost of shipping.  I asked that they provide me with a complete shipping address, as well as an email address.  They are requesting I send them a PayPal invoice right away so that they may process payment.  Doesn't this sound a little strange, especially since the item is only $140, and they are offering an additional $200?

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PayPal_Adrian
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feminicity -

 

Love the name!  Welcome to the Community!

 

Offering amounts above and beyond shipping cost is typically a sign of what is known as Advanced Fee Fraud.  Where in Western Africa did this individual want it shipped?  Can you tell us more about the interactions you had with this person?  Also, I recommend taking a look at this thread to see if your contact has any similarities.

 

Thanks,

 

Adrian

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