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Is this a scam?

I am currently trying to sell my Peugeot 307 and received the following e-mail -please can you advise if it is a scam.

Good afternoon,
Thanks for the response. The price of the vehicle is fine and i am happy to purchase it so would want the advert removed online. I am getting this for my partner in Malaysia and will not be able to come for inspection cos I work offshore (NAME: Alba Phase II, LOCATION: North Sea Northern, UK. BLOCK: 16 / 26 WATER DEPTH: 138m RESERVES: 400 million barrels recoverable reserves DISCOVERED: 1984 FIRST PRODUCTION: January 1994). Please confirm the condition of the vehicle and send me a photo of the engine. I am only able to handle payment via pay pal and all i will require to make payment is your pay pal name and email address. If you do not already have a pay pal account set up, you can visit the pay pal website to set up an account as it is easy secure and convenient to use. I have requested the services of a freight company that will handle the pick up and delivery of the vehicle to Malaysia. The freight company will also handle any paper work regarding the purchase/sale on my behalf as they have the power of attorney to do so. Look forward to hear from you, many thanks.

Asked on 25 July 2012 by Kay Williams

Answered by Honest John
I don't know how the scam operates if there is one, but it smells like a scam to me. Anything slightly complicated usually is. And no one wants 307s in Malaysia.
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