Used Gumtree yesterday for first time - got a text from Stella asking me to email her - used exactly the same format/spiel as others describe under different name tags. Alarm bells immediately rang so I responded thanking her for her enquiry but that it sounded like a scam so no thank you. Then I googled and came across numerous warnings. Annoying that I waste time responding to such people, but even more maddening that other trusting souls are conned. Be aware and always check things out - don't exchange money or goods unless you are 100% certain its genuine.
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