I uploaded 7 items to gumtree as moving in a month. Within 24 hours - 2 replies that match this situation. This Scam is still happening! Situation: I'm interested but cant see the item because of xyz excuse (disabled / work on a oil rig) [red flag] so will send a courrier. then money comes through as pending, [red flag] more than the cost of the item (seriously who does that) asking to transfer the difference, to pay for the courier in cash [red flag]. Address is in Nigeria [red flag]. If someone isn't prepare to see the item before buying it and the face to face aspect is removed its BS - don't be an optimist!
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