Email scam for name and address only ?

I was hoping that someone might be able to help me with a possible email scam.


The person wants to buy something from me that I have advertized, and I have seen all of the old scams floating around, so I know what they look like.


The problem is that this person seems only to want my name, (to put on the cashiers check) and the address where I live, (to mail the check to). Then they say they are going to mail me a cashiers check for the amount that I am asking.


So far, this is the only information that I have given this person.


Could this be a scam?


Thank you for any help on this.

Email scam for name and address only ?
It sounds ok to me... What's your problem?
Reply:it might be a scam if -





they want you to ship or provide the service prior to receiving the check or allowing it time to clear.





or they write the cashiers check for more than the transaction amount.





another red flag, if you didn't ask for a cashiers check.





also, if they're overseas, forget it.


also, good rule of thumb, the higher the transaction dollar amount, the more scam potential - not really worth the trouble for $30, but for $3000... there are a lot of scumba** out there.
Reply:Ask him if he has a pay pal account. That way you don't have to give him any information. You are very smart for asking. Don't trust no one you don't know.
Reply:I got this email when i was selling something, it turned out to be a scam
Reply:Yes, this is undoubtedly a scam. Why do they want to send you money? Do you know them?





Do not give them any more information -- this could be a person hunting for identities to steal.





If an offer seems too good to be true, then it is not true. Do not contact these people any more, change you email address.





Good luck and God speed.
Reply:Yes. Be very careful! It sounds very suspicious to me.
Reply:Scam!
Reply:Why not use Paypal or wire transfer?


How about they give you THEIR name and address which you will subsequently check...








It sounds like scam to me.
Reply:No scam.They need your name and address to send you the CHEQUE.
Reply:Look beautiful,





Chances are if you have an ill thought about this then you are right. If you dont feel comfortable then dont do it. It does sound a little cheesy. If this person was at least a moderate buyer then they should know they need to give out info to get info. I would not do it. Wait for a better chance. Or you could go through a place like EBAY and secure your sell. All-in-all if you do go through with it, i would wait till the check cleared or its cashed before they got anything.