I would have been more than happy to accept escrow. I didn't want the trade linked with my username which is why I used another 
Your post history of that account disagrees with that statement, at least the part about you being happy to accept escrow:One more thing: I don't need escrow, but you go first. If you cannot grasp that key concept, don't offer. 
I think it is safe to say that you did not want that trade linked to your username considering the obvious scam attempt.