this is a scam/spoof right?

[zwellers]

Trying to sell item on gumtree- after e-mails with the sellers agreed to send a papal invoice- got this in my spam box:

You have received a PayPal  payment of £300.30 GBP sent from Karty Edward.

Transaction ID: 72W56358RF799193B

Status : Pending      98% complete  (AWAITING WESTERN UNION PAYMENT)

                         Description                                                    QuantityUnit Price   Amount     

Goods

1

£120.00

£120.00

Shipping/handling Western-Union Charges Total

£150.30

£30.00

£300.30GBP

PayPal Policy

The total sum of £300.30 GBP has been deducted from the buyer's account and has been "APPROVED" but it will not be credited into your account (for security purpose) until you send the requested sum of £150.30GBP via Western Union.

See below for the information on how to send the funds via Western Union.

                             Information On How To Complete Your Transaction

      As mentioned in the payment receipt and as per the new PayPal payment policy, we have fully deducted the total sum of £300.30 GBP from the  buyer's account and it cannot be refunded to her due to the terms and conditions for this transaction. Your money is safe and secure with us but it has been put on hold for security purpose and will not be credited into your account until we receive the necessary details from you.

   What do I need to do?

        Kindly go to the nearest Western Union shop/any Post office with cash and ask for the Western Union section, fill in the transfer form with the appropriate details. i.e Fill in your details as the Sender and the one below as the Receiver :

         Name: xxxxxxxxxx

           City:   Essex         

           Post Code: xxxxxxx

           Country: United Kingdom

Send the sum of £150.30 GBP (cash) to the details above. A MTCN would be given to you by WesternUnion. 

Kindly send the below information to us as soon as you have completed the Western Union transfer so that we can credit your account instantly:

    - Sender's Name and Address

     - Reference Number

     - Telephone number

     - Total Amount Sent

     - Test question and Answer (if applicable)

[kernowlass]

@zwellers

Duplicate thread, answer on the other one and yes its a scam.