midliferider
Guru
- Location
- Northampton
I advertised a bike for sale in Gumtree. I have received two messages asking me whether I am happy to send them by courier. Both messages came on WhatsApp and it identify it as a business account.
One message said "would you mind if I arrange delivery and have a courier come up to you? Of course I will pay for the bike before the courier arrives so you would not be embarrassed and all postage will also be paid"
Other one says to follow "Gumtree delivery methods.
Buyer pay. send a link to receive payment, within 3 days seller hands over the goods to the courier"
I feel that it is a scam. I am bit hesitant to give my bank account details to a stranger.
Has anyone heard of such scams?
One message said "would you mind if I arrange delivery and have a courier come up to you? Of course I will pay for the bike before the courier arrives so you would not be embarrassed and all postage will also be paid"
Other one says to follow "Gumtree delivery methods.
Buyer pay. send a link to receive payment, within 3 days seller hands over the goods to the courier"
I feel that it is a scam. I am bit hesitant to give my bank account details to a stranger.
Has anyone heard of such scams?