Safety Advice
At Gumtree, we want you to feel fully confident in buying or selling online, whatever goods or services you’re after. This section is designed to give you some extra guidance if you’re considering renting or hiring services on Gumtree, or making big-ticket purchases like bikes, cars or electronics. You’ll also find our general best practices for meeting buyers or sellers in person. Whatever you need, let us give you the benefit of our experience.
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Gumtree UK Transparency Report 2023
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Supporting our Community
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Supporting our Community
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Safety Advice
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Safety Advice
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