hmmm

[simplelove]

okat i came across athis dude why would trade bit for western union. But i was little insecured cuz he wants me to transfer before paying me. anyone think i should doit ? its cheap... $50 for 20btc

[mufa23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14

[Nyaaan]

Don't do it, it's too risky

[Stephen Gornick]

There's an escrow service that you could consider trying:
 - http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#bitcoin-escrow

You agree to which person you both trust for escrow (check ratings on the #bitcoin-otc Web of Trust (WoT).  The seller sends the bitcoins to the escrow, you send Western Union, and the seller releases the BTCs to you.

If the seller doesn't agree to this, then chances are greater that it was a scam attempt.

[Nyaaan]

Yes, you definitely need an escrow for this deal.