I received this email in response to Ball I recently posted in the classifieds. Does it look suspicious or is this a common type of transaction?

Hello,

My name is (senders name), I came accross your

advert which you posted you have for sale and i will

like to know if is still for sale cause i am highly

interested in purchasing from you.

I want you to know that am located in Australia also

for you to know that am a citizen of U.S which this

concerning the shipping. I have shipping Co. who will

come to your place for the pickup so you shouldn't

worry, everything will goes on fine.

About the payment, my mode of payment will be by

Money Order or Certified Bank Check so i want you to

get back to me with this info below for payment

preparation....

Your Full Name...

Your Address.....

Your Phone Number...

This is what i will be needing from you and also dont

forget to let me know the price you are selling.. I

will be waiting to hear from you..Thanks.

Regards

(senders name and email}
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• Does this appear to be a scam?? - JDalbo, Thu Sep 21 14:49:53 2006
• ABSOLUTLY!!! - LadyOhh, Thu Sep 21 15:05:18 2006
• RE: ABSOLUTLY!!! - gabonica2977, Thu Sep 21 16:02:50 2006
• No, not at all............. - jfmoore, Thu Sep 21 16:46:30 2006
• Probably F&W on a fishing expedition..nm - markll, Thu Sep 21 17:52:17 2006
• RE: Does this appear to be a scam?? - bayondai, Thu Sep 21 19:22:27 2006
• We got 2 of those today.... - KanesKreatures, Thu Sep 21 20:30:31 2006
• RE: Does this appear to be a scam?? - reptilemadn, Thu Sep 21 20:59:21 2006
• RE: Does this appear to be a scam?? - anson, Fri Sep 22 07:05:27 2006
• RE: Does this appear to be a scam?? - mingdurga, Fri Sep 22 11:22:16 2006