TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 2016-01-06 17:09:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +8 michelletony@outlook.com Scammer Information Received Text asking if the listed furniture was still for sale and to email a final price via
michelletony(AT)outlook.com
I responded to the email and was sent the following:
Great! please consider it sold and cancel every other appointment regarding it,i am buying it for my son who is moving to a new house and i am read to pay your full asking price, i have read through the advert and i'm totally satisfied with it and i will be glad if you can get back to me with some p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2016-01-05 21:22:06 Gumtree |  Lynda sabubU Scammer Information Exact details as previously used. By Lynda Sabuba. Eg. Goods going to Darwin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Roxanne Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2016-01-04 09:34:35 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Annie josh accomadation scammer Scammer Information Scammer Annie josh finds people advertising a room or house for rent. Annie
Josh will then email you stating she is a chef on board a cruse ship. Moving to Aust and wants to pay for the room for months upfront. Annie josh will then send you and email requesting your bank details to transfer money from PayPal for the rent. To secure the room. she wires an amount to your bank through PayPal which is suspended . She will then notify you she has sent you the funds. Although y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-12-31 08:18:51 Identity Theft Gumtree | GUMTREE Scammer Information I had several furniture listings on Gumtree. Received an SMS that says
Do you still have the Gumtree Furniture for sale? kindly reply to (macsmith202@gmail.com) plz no text.
I texted back saying ... Yes. Which are you inquiring about?
Scammer texts back ... What's your email address?
I texted back saying ... Please call me on (I put my mobile number here)
As I thought ... this was a scam ...
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-12-31 05:30:58 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:26147 Scammer Information Tried to purchase my vehicle… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-12-28 00:30:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Tried to purchase jewellery from me on gumtree using paypal Scammer Information Promised to make payment for an engagement ring I was selling on gumtree and to make payment through paypal. Wanted it sent to an address in Redcliffe QLD though his facebook account has him listed as living in Melbourne. No money was entered into paypal account. Only ever communicated via email.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-12-25 12:15:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | alilley8088@gmail.com Scammer Information Adam will like to know if your bike on Gumtree is up 4 sale and what's the lowest amount it can go for.get back to Adam at (alilley8088@gmail.com)
This guy is trying to strike again. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous North Little Rock, AR, United States 2015-12-24 04:22:18 Blackmail, Extortion, threats Gumtree | Extortion / blackmail Scammer Information Received an email stating that a gumtree ad was shared with me. Details of email stated that latinlover28307@yahoo.com shared an ad and the details f the ad was that they had my info related to Ashley Madison hack and were attempting to extort 5 bitcoins… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2015-12-23 22:58:26 Blackmail, Extortion, threats Gumtree | Blackmail, extortion Scammer Information Threaten to reveal personal information to all if not paid in bitcoin.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Adam Rogers Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom 2015-12-17 07:36:09 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree maryfullar07@gmail.com Scammer Information Person claims to want car but unable to see due to being in a wheelchair. They would pay via PayPal but this can be cancelled and you can loose your money. Do not go near this buyer this is scam. Luckily I know of it and did not entertain the idea… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom 2015-12-15 15:27:59 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Rose Lama. Scam Gumtree buyer. Fake payment. Fake Paypal payment confirmation email. Don't pay shipping fees on his/her behalf! Scammer Information Sends an initial text to enquire about Gumtree ad but will only communicate by email: rose.lama4001@gmail.com. If you try to text back, your reply will fail to send. Claims to be wheelchair bound therefore willing to buy without coming to check goods. Pretends to transfer money by sending a fake paypal payment confirmation email. Claims to have transfered the full price plus £295 on top for shipping and handling and another £40 Moneygram fee. However, you can't access … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-12-15 07:55:45 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Ripp off attempt on Gumtree to buy my car. Name Lynda Subaba, PayPal scam etc.....be warned see below Scammer Information The following are email messages as I played along with this scammer.
Be warned and aware of this person called Lynda Subaba
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From: Lynda Sabuba
Date: Monday, December 14, 2015
Subject: Subaru Liberty GT
To: Mark
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2015-12-12 03:50:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:25987 Scammer Information replied to my ad on gumtree trying to sell my tea drop caravan … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brighton, Victoria, Australia 2015-12-08 12:55:33 Nigerian/419 Scam Gumtree |  Magdalena Mair *scammer* goes by the name john dorris also Scammer Information When you post an ad on gumtree you will get a reply with something like "are the goods still for sale" then questions like "can you send via courier interstate/ overseas" then you'll get emails saying "i accidentally put too much in your paypal account before you receive your money i need my money back through western union" which the name "JOHN DORRIS" in nigeria, was used to collect money, then they'll ask to send laptop to her cousin and more money. they then tried to get … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-12-08 09:01:56 Rental Scam Gumtree | +4 Annie Josh -Rental Scam Scammer Information Hi,
Thanks for responding so quickly, my name is Annie. I am 27 year old
non smoker lady coming to Australia. I work as chef on cruise ship at
the moment and i have limited time to surf the internet and also phone
calls is also strictly limited due to nature of my work. I will like
you to make the arrangement for the total cost covering my first three
months rent together with bond. I will also like you to get back to me
with your home address for me to forward it to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Cristina Somewhere in Singapore 2015-12-04 01:15:28 Rental Scam Gumtree | +1 Western Union money transfer needed Scammer Information
PayPal
Western Union Money Transfer Details Needed!
Protect Your Account Info
Make sure you never provide your password to fraudulent websites.To access the PayPal website or your account safely and securely, open a new web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Netscape) and type in the PayPal URL (https://www.paypal.com) to be sure you are on the real PayPal site.PayPal will never ask you to enter your password in an email. To learn more about protecting yourself fro… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Singapore, , Singapore 2015-12-03 09:30:11 Rental Scam Gumtree | Untitled Rental Scam on Gumtree, ref:25899 Scammer Information Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me,I'm simple,cool non-smoker Lady willing
to rent/share the appt/room and i am at sea at the moment as i am a
Coastguard Agency employee in USA but i was Born and brought up in
Philippine.I got transfer to work and study part time down there but
due to the nature of my work, phone calls making and visiting of
website are restricted. I only squeezed out time to check this advert
and sent you a text regarding the unit. i am ready to ren… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-11-29 06:08:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | vehicle sale 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 the item for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I wa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-28 22:39:38 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Scam on Gum Tree Scammer Information Selling my car on Gumtree.
Received sms, requesting contact via web mail only to buyer.
First buyer, Jason, was also working on an oil rig, couldnt talk on the phone and was happy to buy a vehicle without even seeing it. But wait, theres more! Take the advetising of the vehicle down and he will graciously add another $200 to the asking price. Amazing.
I checked Jason's email, and it was a scam like the next one I received.
This is the second attempt to contact me: Bu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia 2015-11-26 23:42:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Selling a car on Gumtree Scammer Information Was sent a text message at 4.30am saying that she was interested in buying my car. Asked for the price and present condition, and to reply by email.
Email reply came back in 16 minutes
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-11-26 03:28:17 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Selling item on Gumtree Scammer Information This Solomona messaged me and asked to email my reply to an add I had listed on Gumtree. Unsuspecting me emailed him and advised that the item was still for sale. He explained that he was working for New Zealand Oil and Gas and he was working offshore in New Zealand. He works 15 days on and 15 days off. He explained that I could not reply by message because he was in a remote area.. He replied quickly advising that he was happy with price and condition and asked me for Pa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom 2015-11-24 18:50:37 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Wanted to buy a car. Didn't want to see it was willing to pay full asking price. Unable to come to view as in a wheelchair with Scammer Information Buyer approached by email immediately after we had posted a car for sale. Stated that she was disabled and buying the car for her cousin. Didn't want to view the car and was willing to pay full asking price. She claimed that she was disabled with limited access to money. Was insistent that she would pay in to PayPal and arrange for her agent to collect the car once funds had cleared. Advised that we did not have PayPal she encouraged us to open one. Obviously we have not.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-11-23 11:21:23 Gumtree | Car buying scammer from NZOG Scammer Information Was sent an email in response to a car add on gumtree;
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 ,I w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-22 00:15:02 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Selling Campervan Scammer Information In trying to sell my campervan on gumtree and received this email:Hi,
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price, and the condition,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,its 15days off and 15days on and that's why I
contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i
will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom 2015-11-20 21:30:08 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:25756 Scammer Information Wanted to buy my motorbike on Gumtree, had to send him account details etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |