Craigslist-Is this a scam???

Question

I am selling a car with no reverse on craigslist, and got this email today. I replied back asking for a phone number, but wanted to know if this sounds like a scam

Hello ,

I would love to buy your item,i am okay with the price ,all i wanna know if it's still in good conditions for use and if you're willing to accept a personal check or cashier check as a form of payment because that is the only way i can make payment available for the item .I want this transaction to be fast so if you're okay with my form of payment kindly get back with the following information 's for me to issue the payment to you immediately:

Full name... Full address.... City... State... Zip code... phone number...

as soon as i receive the requires details from you i will immediately instruct my secretary to proceed with the issuance of the-$600 to your name and mailed to your address. And also,, don't worry about the pick up, i know a forwarding courier services here that will pick it up. And it would be done after you've got your check cashed. I will be waiting for your response soonest as i want the item as soon as possible. I am really interested because i want to get it for my in law who would be celebrating his birthday soonest ,i wouldn't want to loose it because this is like a surprise package for my inlaw so i wouldn't mind a $70 extra for you for the item so you can be able to hold the item for me and also tell other interested parties that it has been sold .if this is okay with get back with the information today.

Christel

Answer 1

I would advise against taking a personal check or cashier check from someone you do not know.  that is taking a big risk that is not worth it.

I had someone try to give me a fake cashier check when trying to sell ssomething online.  I suggest you tell them no deal, and wait for aanother buyer.

when they say I know someone who will pick it up, you are almost guaranteed they are trying to take you for a ride.

Answer 2

Scam.  You are taking a risk accepting a check from a stranger.  Too many conditions, too many words.  Sounds like one of those letters from Sir Walter Goombah from Uganda.

Answer 3

Scam. IMO, if you accept a check, you should insist on waiting 10 business days for the funds to clear.

Answer 4

I wouldn't trust it...

Answer 5

Definitely a scam.