There is a slightly more complex version of this scam, where they actually wire transfer payment for the shipment from a sham account. The money actually appear

There is a slightly more complex version of this scam, where they actually wire transfer payment for the shipment from a sham account. The money actually appears in your account, and many people believe that the transfer is irreversible, but international wires often 'appear' about 2 weeks before they clear.