is this a scam?

[tiffo60]

i got an email on my fourwheeler from this guy or gal, and heres the first and the reply

1st

Hi Seller,
it could have been good enough to let me know if your item advertised on the net is still available for sale,if yes kindly mail me back with the asking price,the current condition and if available ( the pics) immediately so as to proceed.....i could have making this a phone order but there is a little problem with the network of the state so bear with me in a couple of days.Now, what i really need from you is to get back to with the asking price and any available pics,so as to be considrate...your swift response to this will be highly appreciated
Regards




Mary Bright Jr


and the reply

Hi,
I really appreciate the information given
towards making this transaction a succeful
one........i will like us to carry on with this deal
with trust and understanding cos i'm presently out of
the state while my husband (Mr Bright) is around and i
will be returning back to the State very soon....Am
okay with the least price ($6500) and the presently
condition ...also like you to know that the pics is
looking so wonderful.....I'll be offering you $6700
for it...I will really appreciate it if you can get
back to me with your full details because i will asked
my Business Associate who is presently in the State
too (Usa) to issue out a payment check for the amount
($9,700) which will be covering the shipping cost
because the shipping firm will be picking it up along
with some other goods that are to be shipped for me in
the state.

Get back to me with the following details....
YOUR NAME IN FULL...............to be written on the
check
CONTACT ADDRESS.........
CITY..........
STATE...........
COUNTRY..............
ZIP CODE.............
CELL PHONE NUMBER............

Pls do not bother about any other buyer, i
believe things will work as plan. Concerning the pick
up i've arrange that with my shipping firm because
they are picking it up along with other goods that are
to be shipped for me in the state AND the shipping
firm will contact u as well for a strong
arrangement...... All you need to do is to get the
cheque cashed at your bank immediately you do receive
it,deduct the total cost and get the remainning fund
send to the shipping firm sameday via Western Union
Money Transfer so that the shipping firm will be
coming to your location for the pick up....pls kindly
make all the document ready to enhance a smooth
shipment.

I tried getting to you on phone but i do not
have your phone number with me......Hope to hear from
you ASAP.
Best Regards and Stay blessed .
Mary Bright Jr
FAX 44-2072223058
Phone #+447031946012
#+447031850121
N.B Make sure you mail me back immediately you get
this message in other to proceed.

[98Cobra]

Uh, yeah. That's a scam.

[tiffo60]

thought so, i replied with only paypal payment or cash

[wesman]

Yes....very old scam. They'll even send you a legit looking bank check that you will deposit and will seemingly clear. You'll send them the balance and then your bank will let you know 7-8 days later the check was fake and you will then be on the hook for the cash that you sent to random person. They usually don't even bother with the vehicale, just want the cash "difference" for their time.

--wes