TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Geelong, Victoria, Australia 2016-02-04 22:36:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:26832 Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT presently
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2016-02-03 09:48:04 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Fake replies on Gumtree Scammer Information Advertised lounge suite for a negotiable sale on gumtree and the next day had a reply from a lynda sabubu with interest in purchasing lounge suite and wanting to know best price and this was "her" reply...
Thanks for your Quick response...... I'm cool with the price and condition as stated on the advert.Item going to my new home at Darwin.Would have loved to come for inspection but,presently at work in New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG).We are offshore in New Zealand Taran… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | K.O. (Shorty) Glanville Cairns, Queensland, Australia 2016-02-03 04:56:35 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | 2014 New Age Caravan Scammer Information He left a message on my mobile phone with his email address.
I contacted him via email and he responded with the email below.
Something did not gel, so I did a search for NZOG & found the scams.
Thank you for this information.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom 2016-02-02 14:45:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car Sales Scammer Information Placed ad for my car on Gumtree.
Guy gets in touch wanting to purchase car.
Says its for his son at local university.
Wants to pay straight away via paypal, will organise pickup and delivery as he works away.
sent paypal money request to him and name is different to emails. a 'Korede Olusodo' not a Mattew R Davies.
So googled his email. Scamdex to the rescue. Numerous reports of the same scam.
Cancel the request.
He emails saying he has paid but the courier needs paym… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-02-01 20:52:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | grantaabbott22@gmail.com Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your PayPal details so i can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-02-01 20:30:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | False emails re buying a car for sale Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival NT as my family lives in NT presently
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2016-02-01 06:40:44 Rental Scam Gumtree |  Phil Smart A.S.K Recruitment Scammer Information Rented a commercial property and have payed no rent… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom 2016-01-31 14:15:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | scam GUMTREE UK Scammer Information responded to ad for my drumkit. Asking to email final price for 'the musical stuff'… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2016-01-31 00:35:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:26689 Scammer Information Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Aviation University in Western Australia ,I want it to be the perfect graduation g… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Genoa, Provincia di Genova, Italy 2016-01-29 10:58:38 Gumtree | Untitled on Gumtree, ref:26655 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom 2016-01-28 08:50:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Cars sale Scammer Information I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop of his class in Bradford University MSc .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate him towards his achievement and to be delivered before my arrival england as my family lives in england presently
I work with Freudenberg Oil & Gas and we are presently offshore in wales Basin on project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2016-01-28 02:28:52 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | the usual Lynda Sabuba Scammer Information Selling an item on gumtree and I get an email from Lynda Sabuba. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2016-01-26 07:33:33 Gumtree | answered a for sale add Scammer Information selling a car on Gumtree.hanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Aviation University in Western Australia ,I want it to be … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2016-01-25 23:23:58 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Car purchase Scammer Information Wants to purchase car and send money to PayPal account or bank account then have courier ship car to Darwin.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Hannah Somewhere in United Kingdom 2016-01-25 14:29:30 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 David Cole trying to buy my goods online Scammer Information David text me and said was interested in buying my item on Gumtree. Then I emailed him and he wanted to buy it for his son. After a few emails he said that I would receive an email form PayPal informing me that the money is held on my account and I need to go to Money Gram to send it him. PayPal had no recollection if this email or the hold on my account!
It is a complete fraud. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2016-01-24 12:34:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Orange, New South Wales, Australia 2016-01-23 03:45:33 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buying my car Scammer Information On Jan 22, 2016, at 7:28 PM, Rebecca morgan wrote:
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | MELISSA Sherriff Diepkloof Zone 5, Gauteng, South Africa 2016-01-20 08:18:34 Nigerian/419 Scam Gumtree | Wedding gown for sale Scammer Information Henk Lauren
9:43 AM (28 minutes ago)
to me
I have made the payment of $355.40 USD online now and PayPal would
have sent you an email regarding my payment confirmation so check your
Email: doktermj@gmail.com INBOX now and get back to me immediately you
receive the email from PayPal regarding my payment ASAP.
Here is the shipping address:
Name: Christina James
Address: 32,Jacob Adeleye street
City: ijesha
State: … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2016-01-18 22:38:13 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project Scammer Information
Re: Ford xr6 Manual Sedan
Adam Lilley (alilley8088@gmail.com) Add to contacts 18/01/2016 Keep this message at the top of your inbox
To: Jesse Deren
alilley8088@gmail.com
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you wit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Church Crookham, Hampshire, United Kingdom 2016-01-17 08:11:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad - SCAM from michelletony(AT)outlook.com Scammer Information Received a text - this is the third time I've received a text of this nature about an item I have advertised on Gumtree....… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Camberwell, Southwark, United Kingdom 2016-01-15 13:07:24 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a sofa and delivering to France! Scammer Information I was selling my sofa, they told me they have payed via PayPal and put £300+ in and asked if I would pay the courier as they couldn't do it. I instany didn't think this was right and Google the courier address they gave me:
Mark Thomas
12 de cimee londres
Paris
75019
France
Except the zip code is from USA, and the name Mark Thomas was instantly linked to scams.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steven Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom 2016-01-13 19:32:59 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scam - jamiebradely12@gmail.com Scammer Information I was selling a drum kit on Gumtree and got a text from Jamie to mail hime with more details at jamiebradely12@gmail.com.
I knew it was a scam straight away but I thought i'd stick with is to hear his story...
Cutting out a few initial emails his story was...
"I wish to let you know that I'm satisfied with the price and the conditions and i will like to inform you that am buying the item for my Family in Thornton Heath,so i will be the one responsible for the pick up a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2016-01-10 22:00:09 Nigerian/419 Scam Gumtree | +5 Gerrard banks Scammer Information Tried to buy my sale item saying PayPal only can't speak can't transfer money special gift for my son courier will collect… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2016-01-09 22:06:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree scammers Scammer Information Posted furniture for sale and acKathy Smith offered asking price. Said she worked for New Zealand Oil and Gas and wanted furniture for her holiday home. Asked for my PayPal details. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Louth, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom 2016-01-07 09:54:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree purchaser michelletony@outlook.com asking for my PayPal email Scammer Information I received a text in reply to a gumtree ad that reads;
"Do you still have the listed furniture (2 items) on Gumtree for sale? Email final price via michelletony@outlook.com"
I replied (by that email address)
"Armchair sold now, only chest of drawer left"
He/She got back with;
On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, michelle tony wrote:
Great! please consider it sold and cancel every other appointment regarding it,i am buying it for my son and i am … Read Full Report ⇒ |