Is there any way to trace where a hotmail address originates? I think I may be getting scammed from someone with a hotmail address.

I answered an ad online for a pug puppy.I received an answer from  *** Email address is removed for privacy *** and I would love to know where it originated as I believe this person is scamming for money.For instance it supposedly came from a remote outback Australian town ,Pop.316.Rang the Post Office there to be told they didnt recognise the name Jane Brooks and didnt know of anyone in town by that name.Also Email was written in very poor english and the person seemed way to eager to proceed with transaction on any weekday but being familiar with the town and knowing freight is only carried on Tuesday and Friday, I thought this was off!Your early response would be greatly appreciated.
My email is *** Email address is removed for privacy ***
Glenda Booth