Is this mail a scam ? regarding my craiglist ad?

Question

I am an Indian student in U.S, new to the world of online selling. I listed my item Kaplan Usmle Step 1 books 2008 step 1 for sale in craiglist. I got an e-mail response, please help me wether this is scam or can I beleive this buyer. Here is the email.

Hello,

Thanks for getting back to me,am interested in your item and i will

like to buy this item from you...am okay with the price listed for

your item...So please do withdraw the advert.I will also like you to

know that i will be paying via Certified Bank Check drawn directly

from my bank due

distance i am.I will need you to provide me with the following

information to facilitate the mailing of the check today.

.Your full name

.Your mailing address(residential)

.your city and state with zipcode

.Your phone number.

I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for

shipping,i will have my shipper come over as soon as you have cashed

the check.....Await your response as soon as possible.Thanks

****please note that the payment will be made out immediately i get

your information via ups or dhl

courier service.

Answer 1

ABSOLUTELY this is a scam...if this was a legitimate person wanting to purchase from you they would not be asking for personal information...nor would they want to send you a Certified Bank Check.  Ignore this offer and keep seaching for someone NOT trying to rip you off.

Answer 2

yes it's a scam. Only deal with money IN PERSON IN HAND!

Answer 3

100% scam.... Your first clue to these scams is the spelling errors. The second part is telling you to take the item for sale off of CL (do not do this). The third part is asking for your info (again do not send this). The 4th part is telling you that they will have funds sent via a certified check (that is not going to take place and if it does it is going to be a fake check)..

When dealing with CL.... Only take cash money..

If you do want to take a check.. Hold all items till the check clears the bank.. Some banks will allow you to confirm funds on the check, however since 9-11 a lot of banks no longer do that...

Answer 4

looks ok