Thanks you so much for sharing this . The exact same has just happened to me (Oct 2020) on GumtreeUK . I got suspicious after this email below it’s the same as you have described ! Be wary . I’m just going to ignore his messages now let him waste his time like he did me . Copy of emails below for anyone reading I hope this helps. I will try report to gumtree too. Email “ I've forwarded the address to the Guy with Van to calculate the cost of pick up and delivery for me. I will make the payment as soon as he get back to me. Can you also delete the AD from the website to stop further inquiry. I'm Joseph.” Email that made me suspicious below “ The Guy with the Van just got back to me. Right now everything is set, I gave him your information. He would contact you to schedule a pick up date and time. But I have a little problem which I am sure you can help me through. The Van guy wants his money through an Amazon Gift card which I couldn't get due to my present condition(I'm home-bound). I'll include the £205 he charged me for pick up and delivery to the PayPal payment I'll send to you. You will help me go to any nearest store to purchase the gift card for the Value of £205. I will also include an additional £20 for your time and fuel. I will be happy if you can do this for me. Please let me know in your next response ASAP, if you can help me get the gift cards for Van Man and I will proceed with the payment immediately. He will collect the cards from you at the time of pick up. Regards, Joseph.”
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