Beware of scams: motorhome giveaway

Hello,
I want to inform you about scammers from Benin!
I saw on the internet: donation of a camper van because of an old couple...
So I immediately sent a message to the giver, thinking it was true!
Here is the message I sent to him: (I kept it on my laposte.net)
"

Good evening,
We are still interested in your camper van, here is my address: *****
********: here is also my phone number: ******. Thank you very much and have a good evening!"

Here is his response:

"Hello,
We have just read your message regarding the donation of our camper van, which is still valid. It is a vehicle in perfect working condition with no mechanical issues and ready to go. We are a French couple married for 10 years without having any children. We tried in several ways to have at least one, but to no avail. That's when we met an old friend who attended the University of Cotonou named Mathurin, currently a deputy in the national assembly of his country. He proposed to us the traditional medicine of his country, which he considers very effective, and we have been here since last Friday. My husband and I are staying with him here in Cotonou for at least 6 months to find our satisfaction. And if we decided to make this gesture of generosity, it is due to the strong message from the Holy Father, who is visiting Cotonou since Friday and who, in his last message, urges everyone in difficult situations like ours to do charitable work and good faith. Thus, my husband and I have decided to donate our vehicle to anyone who can make good use of it and maintain it properly to mark this memorable event, as we are believers, and for us, being in Cotonou at the same time as the Holy Father is something truly important since it is often said that chance does not exist. Before we left, we took the time to entrust the vehicle to our mechanic in Bordeaux. So if you are interested in bringing the camper van to your home, please promise to take very good care of it and, if possible, keep us updated about it as soon as we return. We can then put you in touch with the transporter who will take care of bringing the camper van to your home at our expense.
You have the photos of the vehicle below. And where do you live?
Best regards, Mrs. ******

Then I replied to her, taking her story seriously
"Thank you for your generosity!"

So she responded:

"Good evening
Thank you for your interest in our camper van, which is available to anyone who can properly maintain it and make good use of it, so that when we return to France, we can visit your address and you promise to send us photos of our camper van upon receipt.
I inform you that we have just passed your contact details to the delivery person who will contact you about bringing our camper van to your home. Thank you for keeping me informed. Have a good evening to you and your little family."

Then I replied:

"Good evening,
Thank you for your response, we are looking forward to welcoming your camper van. By the way, we would be very happy if you visit us at our home after your return to France. You promised to send us pictures of your camper van; we promise that we will send them to you! We wish you happy holidays and a wonderful New Year. Good evening and see you soon!" (Moreover, she had mentioned it would be at THEIR expense)

She then responded:

"The delivery person just confirmed his visit to your home on Thursday; please let us know if that works for you so he can come by and deliver it to you. Thank you ******. "

Then we replied (thinking the camper van was coming Thursday):

"Hello,
Yes, Thursday works for us; I confirm. Thank you for this donation; you are very generous. We wish you good luck for the future. Have a great day and see you soon."

She then responded:

"It's OK for Thursday; the transport costs will be at our expense.
Thank you for your trust, but please make good use of it. "

Then she called us and said:

"Hello ... the camper van will therefore come on Thursday; you need to pay the transport costs via: Western Union."

Then I said:
"No, sir, I will not pay in advance; I do not send money to someone I do not know! "

Then he said (in a strange voice):

"No, no, no, sir, I am not asking you to pay in advance, but pay by transfer, do not provide the transfer number, and when the delivery is made, you can give me the transfer number (in fact, in the Republic of Benin, there is no need for a transfer number; that’s why he’s asking for the transfer!) .

Then I said:

"OK "

We are Thursday, and then I called him back saying: "Hello, sir, is the camper van on the road? "

He replied on the phone:

"Yes, yes, the camper van is on the road, but for the delivery to come tonight, at 5:00 PM, you need to pay the transfer " (he told me the camper van is on the road but payment is needed, and if you read the previous message, he said the transport costs were at their expense! What's up with that?!)

Then I said:

"Okay, so I'll wait for the camper van to arrive, and once it gets here, I will pay the transport costs."

Then he said: "No, the delivery person does not accept cash because he could be robbed; you need to pay by transfer (or check) via Western Union."

Then I told him: "No, no, sir, I will not send money before delivery; since the mechanic does not accept cash, I will give him either a check for 550 euros, or we will go to a post office to send you the money via Western Union. "

He replied: "But sir, he cannot deliver to you because he is not sure of having his money... (he stammered)

I replied (being frank): "NO, SIR, ARE YOU TAKING ME FOR A FOOL?"

He said nothing and stammered...

Then I said: "Goodbye, sir."

Here is how people try to scam to get money without even having a camper van. Thank you for taking the time to read this entire text, and be careful about this.