Thanks 2 everyone 4 the advice...

You're right.... Thanks : )

I'm not trying to commit any sort of fraud here, but these fraudsters need a taste of their own medicine..

I was thinking! If [problematic] can happily [problem] people on a daily basis, they should be scammed back- what if I was to, after receiving the money via paypal, (not sending the laptop, but making him think I did), then closed the paypal account? Paypal can't really do anything, can they?

Thanks for that!!! : )

Hi, wasn't sure which section to post my question so i'm posting it here. I'm selling my laptop, so i've advertised the sale on a few websites- preloved and gumtree. I received a response from a guy who wants me to send the laptop to his nephew in Nigeria, West Africa, because he's out of the country and he can't do it himself. I know about these scams, BUT the guy wants to pay by PAYPAL? Usually [problematic] would send a bank draft or cheque. Below is the email he sent me... Is it genuine? should i go ahead with the sale? Thanks Thanks for your prompt response, I would like to know if it's in a perfect condition because i am buying this item for my nephew studying abroad, West Africa Nigeria as a Birthday gift, I will paying via Paypal and you will have to ship the item to my Nephew on my behalf because i am currently out of the country and i wouldn't be able to do that my self.. I want you to get back to me with the total amount including postage to West Africa Nigeria via Royal mail signed for and your paypal e-mail address so i can immediately effect the payment via Paypal... Best Regards Bonnie Magnetti (I replied back, asking for the address, he replied...) Thanks for getting back to me...Just let me know how much the cost sending the item to Nigeria would be and i will add it together with the price of the item. The shipping address will be given to you as soon as the payment is made. Also get back to me with your PayPal e-mail address, so the payment can be made. Bonnie Magnetti