Gumtree and scammers

[Jules59]

Yes. What personal details did you put in the advertisement, please?

I manage these within the Gumtree messaging system.

Jonathan

@ Jonathon
I didnt add anything about myself to the advert except stating that I was "10 mins from J9/J10 M42" and that it was "cash on collection".
But I clicked to use my phone number as well as the usual email method of contact. I don't usually do that.
I've since updated the ad and removed the phone number route of contact.

[Jdsk]

Thanks

Jonathan

[Dingdong]

Also it's important to gauge sometimes the person's command of English, which is usually a dead giveaway

[Jules59]

The comms I had with the buyer this morning raised suspicions.
Turkish phone number, travelling up from Milton Keynes to rural Warwickshire , "going to be late as having difficulty getting cash out of the bank."

Turns out to all legit.
A lovely couple - young Turkish doctors plus baby, staying at friend's house in MK whilst awaiting GMC registration, travelling up to Cheshire today and wanted to buy a surprise present for his friend to thank him for the rent-free and use of his car.

Faith in humanity partly restored.