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What is this scam??

Ok this one has me baffled!

I posted a looking for work advert on gumtree this morning. Stated what work i was looking for my availability etc, not giving many personal details other than the fact i am a 29 year old female.

Now im well aware that gumtree is full of scams and expected numerous dodgy emails however this one has me baffled.

It states:
Hi there,
I am a rich handsome businessman. What sort of work are you looking for?
Thanks
Mark x

Any ideas?

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  • Naf
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    Just some guy trying his luck to find a cheap escort?
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  • I know thats how I advertise for the people I'm recruiting for :)
  • Naf wrote: »
    Just some guy trying his luck to find a cheap escort?

    I did think that but surely there are plenty of other ways of doing that rather than replying to ads on gumtree?!
    I know thats how I advertise for the people I'm recruiting for :)

    Not sure I should ask after the first response but in what field do you recruit if that is how you advertise? :D
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