I've just got a similar message although they have a different name appear to be recovered from heart surgery and able to leave the house!!! My message appeared as this:-
I am Satisfied so Im just asking about it to make sure its in good condition as im buying it for sister as a surprise, the payment will be made via PayPal for the safety of both.so i will like to have your PayPal email address and the name on the PayPal account where the funds will be sent. And also the address where it will be picked up because am arranging for a pick up. I may not be able to come and check it myself due to the nature of my job, but my pick up agent will be doing the rest after payment cleared. So i'll need it to get home before me.So as soon as the funds is cleared in your account, they will come for the pick up with the document that you will need to sign on to show that you have delivered the item safely(if you don't have an account just log on to (a paypal link was here but I've removed it as you can bet your bottom dollar it wasn't genuine!). Do you have a PayPal account?
Please write me back Asap.
The person is now called Mrs Julian <removed> (unusual name!) They texted me via my ad mobile number but their number didn't appear just the words Gadd and no option to respond. (strange for someone not in my phone!) Initally I was excited as I thought I had sold my item but equally suspicious as didn't want to give ut Paypal details. Contacted Gumtree live chat and they advised it was a scam. They have all the details. I thought I was internet and scam savvy (used to work in IT!) but was nearly taken in by this. Be careful!
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