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| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2015-09-07 15:41:27
Rental Scam
Gumtree |   Gumtree share accomodation wanted scam Scammer responded to my gumtree share accomodation ad via email under the alias of Yuzhw Shao. She Claimed to be a female doctor on ship cruise who was relocating to Australia. In the first email she asked me for details of my place, address & pictures & ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom
2015-09-07 07:13:19
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  Gumtree car sale Asked me to send my bank account details or Paypal info to do a direct transfer then said they would send a courier to pick up my car. ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Romford, Havering, United Kingdom
2015-09-06 13:42:18
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree
I got this.....
Hello ,i saw your Musical item on Gumtree Ad,is it still available for Sale?.. reply to my personal email ( paulsmith090@outlook.com ) with the final price.
Totally fake! Avoid this scammer!... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom
2015-09-06 09:01:26
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | +3 motorbike sale Attempt to buy my motorbike. I need to pay up front to for currier.
Obvious sxam... ⇒ more |
| gemma
Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
2015-09-03 19:48:28
Nigerian/419 Scam
Gumtree | gumtree/paypal/hotmail scam tried to buy a watch from me on gum tree said he had paid throuhg paypal. got an alleged email from paypal saying they will release funds into my account once tracking number had been sent and item dispatched. i did not post out item i knew it was a scam. ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2015-09-02 22:52:03
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Taite Whitikaupeka Got an email (see below) asking for my bank account as he was interested in my bike.
I questioned this and asked for proof of identity - ie drivers license, passport, and utility bill, to which he provided his driver's license, but none of the other docum... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Heathmont, Victoria, Australia
2015-09-02 10:39:31
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Scammer trying to buy rims and claims out at sea. I was advertising 6 wheels and caps off a 1989 Ford Fairlane Na LTD on gumtree and got a sms reply from "websms" half an hour after posting the ad. Asking weather the parts were for sale and to reply via email to Johnbest68@outlook.com
I replied to the em... ⇒ more |
| Ted Lualhati
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2015-09-02 06:18:06
Gumtree | Trying to buy my car I listed on Gumtree - Claiming he doesn't have access to Phone first I received a text message asking what is the FIRM price and present condition of my 2008 Toyota Prado advertised for sale in Gumtree. Provided the information and his reply is as follows:
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From: ilker kuyucu (all... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2015-08-31 07:09:01
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Sent phone message to contact him by email After putting on a couple of ads on Gumtree I received a text asking if my ad was still on gumtree.
If so please contact him via micmunday@outlook.com. I sent him a email asking what ad was he referring to as I had a few on gumtree.
His reply was : Wh... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
2015-08-31 03:14:44
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +5 Offers to buy vehicle for more than advertised price, first approach via mobile text no reply number only email Copy of email reply from James
Am sure there must have been lot of people trying to buy this from you
so i think offering you $16,650 wont be a bad idea.. I would have loved
to come for the inspection but i work in the army in which i have to
conduct B... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2015-08-30 08:17:39
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree said she would take the goods that I have for sale
I checked it out and it is a scam. ... ⇒ more |
| Harry Strasnge
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2015-08-28 09:33:40
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Selling my Honda Forza 2007 motor scooter
Re: Honda Forza
rebecca young (rebecyoung001@gmail.com)
Add to contacts 12:17 PM
To: Harry Strange
rebecyoung001@gmail.com
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Singapore
2015-08-28 03:07:41
Generic/Unspecified Scam
Gumtree | Room rental This person seem very keen and want to pay without viewing the room, I got suspicious when she wants to pay me so she can print her paypal slip to show her employer she has got a confirmed accommodation in order for her to leave the ship... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2015-08-28 02:19:41
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Stevemark846@gmail.com Wanted to buy my car but needed me to transfere $1000 to some Chinese courier service first through Western union .. idiot... ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2015-08-27 11:26:08
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 CAR SALE Selling my vehicle.Only a few minutes after it went online, I received a text message asking for firm price of vehicle and a link to an email to respond to.
Last message I received, similar to someone elses on this site , was:
Thanks for the response, ... ⇒ more |
| Kate
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2015-08-27 06:01:24
Business Venture Scam
Gumtree | Selling a car Enquired about my car for sale online. He claimed to be a sailor and couldn't come for inspection of the car so instead he was going to get a courier to pick the car to deliver it to Darwin for his son's 21st birthday. He kept sending e-mails back with pay... ⇒ more |
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| Guy Bonserio
Newstead, Queensland, Australia
2015-08-27 05:06:05
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project phillipedward2030@gmail.com>
ramondhemmy501@gmail.com,
Michael munday
14:36 (27 minutes ago)
to me
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are... ⇒ more |
| Sam
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2015-08-27 00:48:56
Overpayment Scam
Gumtree | Gum tree sale money transfer scam Adverstised a motorbike on gumtree and got a couple of emails from this wanker. (see below). Wanted money tranfered into some western union / payoal set up that didn even make any sense. scum.
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2015-08-26 11:56:31
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Same email about Buying all the stuff I add online on Gumtree. Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated ontop 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 ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2015-08-26 07:44:09
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Motor bike sale Emilly Boyle (see also Matt Boyle) sends web SMS to reply to her/his email. Then requests via email to have your paypal or personal bank details to purchase goods sight unseen. Claims he/she is working for NZOG in Taranaki Basin, NZ and has arranged courie... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2015-08-26 03:00:17
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | scam Thanks for getting back to me as regards my inquiry about the listed item is for sale. I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messagin... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2015-08-26 01:00:53
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree Ad Scam Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition
as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in
New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to
phone at the m... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Greensborough, Victoria, Australia
2015-08-25 12:13:47
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree ad scam
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition
as described on the advert,
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in
New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to
phone at the... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2015-08-25 08:17:50
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Pretending to buy on Gumtree I replied to this guys e mail regarding an item I put on gumtree. He could not tell which item he was interested in and his spelling was bad for a Managers position.
Why do we have to deal with nobs like this?... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2015-08-25 02:38:14
Social Network Scam
Gumtree | selling a motor bike Initially asked for details of the bike. Then said "she" was off shore in the Taranaki Basin with NZ Gas and Oil and unable to phone. Asked for pay pal detail or bank account details as "she" was going to lodge payment and then get courier to pick up bike.... ⇒ more |
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