Scammers make millions from Gumtree ads

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a woman using a digital tablet

If you use Gumtree to buy or sell, take more care. Citizens Advice claims scammers are increasingly using the site to sell on stolen goods, claiming up to 17% of dodgy deals - from furniture to cheap advertising to pets - can now be traced back to the popular trading site.

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