Gumtree/ Paypal scam - [email protected]

Hello,

I have just had the exact same scam pulled on me. Here is the email address:

[email protected]

And here is her original email:

Thanks for getting back.I'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on your advert...i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG),which am presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project...we do not have access to phone at the moment,that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.

Regarding the payment,will be paying you via PayPal,because it the only means of payment i have on here and it linked up with my westpac bank account.Kindly get back to me with your PayPal email address details,so i can process the payment.If you don't have PayPal account you can alternatively send me your BSB account name and number can also do a wire bank transfer from my PayPal account.

For the shipping.I'll instruct a Shipping Co Agent to come for pick up at your door,when you must have gotten your cash at hand...will wait for the PayPal payment to clear in your account, before we proceed with the pickup.Will schedule the pick up time with you and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your account.
Thanks

Had me convinced for a little while, until she started mentioning Western Union transfers!

The fake Paypal confirmation comes from:

[email protected]
[email protected]

Welcome to Scamwarners nostril,

Thank you for the warning.

This same scam works with fake checks.

No one would ever come to pick up your "item" the scammer is playing the role as the shipping agent as well. He is after your money. If you were selling something like a phone, computer, tablet or etc the he will be trying to steal it.

If you have any questions please ask.