Am I being scammed?

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,725
edited September 2007 in The Clubhouse
So I listed my first ever item out on Audiogon, the speakers I've been trying to sell. Not more than 4 hours after I listed, I received the following email. It looks kind of fishy to me, any thoughts?

I think I was okay until he started asking for my contact info. Is this typical, or does it look like a scam?
TO: Polkmaniac

Dear Seller,

While i was browsing ,i came across your audiogon item which got me attracted
and I would Like to buy it with no delay....But before I commence on purchasing
this item, i would like to know few things about it...Below are some question as
regards the item which i would want you answer me ok :.


1.What is the final price of the item?
2.Is the price firm?
3.Will you be accepting a US certified Cashiers Check due to the fact that my
shipping company will be responsible for the shipment of the item ?
4. Can we trust u with the money?
5. Will u be available when the shipping company will be coming for the pickup?
6. Is the working condition of the ITEM okay?
7. Your email address?
8. Can u wait for the payment till either saturday or latest by monday?
9. Can we take u for ur words? Contact me with the present state of the item and
your contact information to mail out the payment to you as soon as possible.

Name you want on check:
Home Address:
City:
State:
Country:
Phone Number/Office Number:
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2007
    100% would be my guess. I would report it.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2007
    Take the cashiers check and hold the equipment until the check clears your bank, the clearing house, and the issuing bank. If it bounces you can then contact the U.S. Postmaster General and report the attempted mail fraud.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited September 2007
    Anytime you get an email from a buyer and they don't mention the item specifically, it's a scam, end of story.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2007
    walk,,no,,, run
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2007
    Frank Z wrote: »
    Take the cashiers check and hold the equipment until the check clears your bank, the clearing house, and the issuing bank. If it bounces you can then contact the U.S. Postmaster General and report the attempted mail fraud.

    exactly. That is a federal offense and something people dont take lightly anymore.
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