TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
|---|---|---|
  | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-09-07 15:41:27 Rental Scam Gumtree |   Gumtree share accomodation wanted scam Scammer Information 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 & total rent cost for 3 months + bond deposit amount. She also sent a copy of her passport allegedly to convince me of her identitity. Then in the 2nd she email asked me to send her a PayPal money request so that she could sa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom 2015-09-07 07:13:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree car sale Scammer Information 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. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Romford, Havering, United Kingdom 2015-09-06 13:42:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information
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!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom 2015-09-06 09:01:26 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +3 motorbike sale Scammer Information Attempt to buy my motorbike. I need to pay up front to for currier.
Obvious sxam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | gemma Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom 2015-09-03 19:48:28 Nigerian/419 Scam Gumtree | gumtree/paypal/hotmail scam Scammer Information 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. the link on the email that it wanted me to click wanted me to change my email address to a gmail account. i have reported it to paypal, gumtree and here… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-09-02 22:52:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Taite Whitikaupeka Scammer Information 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 documents.
I am wondering if this is really Taite W, or if its a scum who has stolen his identity, and taken a picture of his license unsuspectingly!!!
He provided the following as his home address:
151 Anictomatis Rd, Berr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Heathmont, Victoria, Australia 2015-09-02 10:39:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer trying to buy rims and claims out at sea. Scammer Information 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 email through my gmail account.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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:
---------- Reply Message ----------
From: ilker kuyucu (allphasecot7@gmail.com)
Date: 01/09/2015
Subject: Re: Toyota Prado GXL 4 x 4 Auto 3.0DTâ€
Thanks for getting back,i’m cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work with New Zeala… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-31 07:09:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Sent phone message to contact him by email Scammer Information 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 : What ads do you have?
I did not reply as if he was inquiring about a ad he would know which one he was talking about.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 Basic Combat Training and identical skills for all MOSs
(Military Occupational Specialties) this month so i’v got no spare time.
I have a pick up agent that will be picking it up after when you have
received the tot… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-30 08:17:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information said she would take the goods that I have for sale
I checked it out and it is a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Harry Strasnge Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-28 09:33:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling my Honda Forza 2007 motor scooter Scammer Information
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 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 th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Singapore 2015-08-28 03:07:41 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Room rental Scammer Information 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-28 02:19:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Stevemark846@gmail.com Scammer Information Wanted to buy my car but needed me to transfere $1000 to some Chinese courier service first through Western union .. idiot... … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-27 11:26:08 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 CAR SALE Scammer Information 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, 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 messaging facility.What is your last negotiable price?
Am bu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kate Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-27 06:01:24 Business Venture Scam Gumtree | Selling a car Scammer Information 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 payment issues saying he couldn't make the payment and needed my help with his Western Union transfers and had problems with the freighting arrangement.
Be aware and NEVER give your payment details via e-mail to someone you d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Guy Bonserio Newstead, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-27 05:06:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project Scammer Information 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 presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sam Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-27 00:48:56 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | Gum tree sale money transfer scam Scammer Information 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 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 conta… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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. Scammer Information 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 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 do… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-26 07:44:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Motor bike sale Scammer Information 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 courier to ship goods to Darwin after payment is cleared. This is a historically reported scam.
Quote of the Boyle scam:
"Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,i wor… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-26 03:00:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | scam Scammer Information 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 messaging facility. i will like to know if you are the direct seller and if you are the first owner
I will be paying you through PayPal to your nominated bank account or better still is if u have a PayPal account ,please get back … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-08-26 01:00:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Ad Scam Scammer Information 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 moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I
contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at
the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are
you selling if you don't mind … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Greensborough, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-25 12:13:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad scam Scammer Information
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 moment,its 10days off and 20days on,which is why I
contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at
the moment?Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are
you selling if you don't min… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-25 08:17:50 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Pretending to buy on Gumtree Scammer Information 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?… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-25 02:38:14 Social Network Scam Gumtree | selling a motor bike Scammer Information 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. Notice o. this site that another scam was Matt Boyle… Read Full Report ⇒ |