I have a question for the group. Thanks in advance. I'm selling a gun online. A guy emailed me wanting to buy it. I've sold and bought a dozen guns this way in the past with no issue. However, this time, an out-of-state person wants to buy. He never talked me down on my asking price. He agrees to pay an extra $50 for my FFL to ship to his FFL. But then he emailed the below message. He's going to mail me a check that his employer or contractor would make it to me. I'm guessing this is a scam. Has anyone seen such a thing?
"Got it, thanks! I received your informations but i want you to know that the check will be a bit high upon the amount agreed, i will tell you what to do with the difference because its my paycheck that will be issued in your name as i previously work with them on part time basis and they have decided to pay me the sum they are owing me. I will keep you updated with the tracking # to the check as soon as it has been sent out for you to receive at the mailing address provided, please close advert on the purchase."
"Got it, thanks! I received your informations but i want you to know that the check will be a bit high upon the amount agreed, i will tell you what to do with the difference because its my paycheck that will be issued in your name as i previously work with them on part time basis and they have decided to pay me the sum they are owing me. I will keep you updated with the tracking # to the check as soon as it has been sent out for you to receive at the mailing address provided, please close advert on the purchase."