TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Bridgette Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-13 23:53:01 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  +8 Gumtree purchase scan Scammer Information michelletony@outlook.com sends me a text and asks me to email them details about a dress. They send back that they are unable to pick it up "due to the nature of my work,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". They say they will pay via PayPal and they don't have any credit card details o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-13 10:43:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:23853 Scammer Information Had multiple rings for sale and was contacted with 'Hello is your Gumtree AD still available for sale? get back to me on drealtomb@gmail.com'
When I responded asking which one he was interested in I got 'I am referring to the jewelries that you have for sale...'
Hmm.. After trying without success to figure out which one he was after I got 'best price for it'
To top it off I got 'send me the pictures of them items.
N.B.
I mean the jewelries.'
Nope! Piss off!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-13 07:51:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | gumtree ad wanted to buy Scammer Information sent a message to my phone within minutes of placin an ad on gumtree about price and condition of the car when it was all clearly stated and askin for me to email him.. even though id specifically asked for calls rather than emails.. and his english wasnt 100% so was suss and googled him, found others here had the same issues… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-11 13:57:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 Nzog kupe Scammer Information Off shore working wants bank details or PayPal details, trying to buy boat, $10000
Courier to Darwin etc etc scumbag… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-08-11 11:46:58 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  Taite Whitikaupeka 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 ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-11 07:22:47 Social Network Scam Gumtree | +4 Car sales Scammer Information
thanks for getting back to me,i'm okay with the price as its within my budget likewise the condition as described on the advert,i work as a marine engineer and currently on a repair of a big construction work offshore which will take a pretty long time.We do not have access to phone at the moment due to the current status of the job. Doing the supervising and checking of each section of the construction. and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Re… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-09 21:26:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad attracts email scam from China Scammer Information Scam from
Name: Rui Jin
Address: 42 Feng lin juo Rd
City: Beijing
State: Beijing
Zip Code: 100090
Country: China.
This person used my ad on Gumtree Australia to contact me first via sms then email they offered to purchase my car and pay via pay pal, they said I would receive email verifying deposit, I checked my pay pal account and no deposit had been made, they said check your email spam folder, still I found no email and had already told them the transaction had be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bec Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-09 13:32:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | annellllson18@gmail.com Scammer Information I had this idiot message me quite late at night with the following:
Hi please is your dress advert listing on gumtree still for sale? Contact me on annellllson18@gmail.com
Thought it sounded suss and googled the email address which led me to this site!
Thanks for the heads up 😊… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-08-09 09:47:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Purchasing your car on line Scammer Information Tried to buy my car online. Tried to get me to pay western union fees.
I need to inform you about this,just received an email from my pick agent head quarter in China...Am sure i did not include that in my previous email,And they said they won't come for the pick up unless i pay the agent commission fee first in order to be able to schedule a pick up time.I am a Operating Manger as my position on the Rig here,.I am so busy and can not pay the agent fees from here as they … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Townsville, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-07 10:33:07 Fake/Counterfeit Goods Gumtree | wanting to know if the item is still for sale Scammer Information wanting to know if the listed item on gumtree was still for sale but did not tell me which item alarm bells were ringing as to a scam they wanted me to reply via email but not falling for this had to many of them… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in Singapore 2015-08-06 16:31:59 Rental Scam Gumtree | room.rental Scammer Information mattyfoy23@gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-08-06 07:58:15 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information I have advertised items on Gumtree. Received msg to contact them via email an then they request to purchase my good an to supply them with bank details to transfer money… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-08-05 13:57:59 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | weird SMS request Scammer Information Not even sure which Gumtree ad was "replied" to, but was requested to send an email to this address. Seemed a bit suspicious, hence I checked out if this email popped up anywhere. And here it is again!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-08-05 10:07:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Wants to buy car Scammer Information "Dunn Willian" claimed to be interested in my car on gumtree.
He said that he couldn't call due to be working off shore on an oil/gas platform.
I was suspicious and googled his name and firm, thinking that the operating manager should be listed.
Luckily "New Zealand Oil and Gas" warns about scammers on their page! Thanks for that!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-05 09:01:22 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | another NZOG scammer Scammer Information I advertised a camper trailer for sale on Gumtree - within minutes I received a "numberless" sms asking for more details and a firm price, as this was the second time someone purporting to be working offshore in the Taranaki Basin tried to buy something from me, I got a little suspicious.
Email thread attached.
note that The New Zealand Oil and Gas company has this scam detailed at the top of their "Contact us" page now.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-05 07:28:32 Gumtree | +1 Scam to purchase Subaru RS on Gumtree Scammer Information Posted an ad on Gumtree to sell my car and within minutes received a inquiry by SMS. I replied to the email address given and again within minutes received the following:
Am buying it for my lovely 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-05 04:52:34 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | scamer again that still active Scammer Information I had an item on Gumtree to sell, this kyra reached me that claimed she is buying gift for her girl. I am a little bit suspicious about how mother would buy second hand bag for a birthday gift.However, well, you know this is their business..
I gave her the paypal address and wait for pending payment..
after 24 hours, there isnt any activities, and she sent me this email.
Well, silly scammer, I am living in beijing for years, this place and this address is somewhere I know.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-04 02:36:41 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information Had an add on Gumtree for a the sale of a wedding dress. They responded and requested more information but could not see the dress yet happy to pay without seeing it or trying it on? Knew it was a scam.
Had so many scammers lately and seeing the pattern - Scammers normally miss the vital steps in a sales transaction:
Normally happy with price, so no negotiating.
Don't need to see it as they are away for work etc.
They will arrange delivery or pick up.
Want your pa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Millendon, Western Australia, Australia 2015-08-03 09:07:44 Gumtree | Untitled on Gumtree, ref:23735 Scammer Information Hi, I am selling a yacht. She messaged via gumtree to check on the price then emailed the response as per below. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Adam M. SYDNEY NSW Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-03 08:29:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | WALLIS NEVILLE KEITH - GUMTREE SCAM Scammer Information I put an ad on Gumtree for a piece of Recording Studio equipment and a Complete Marine Fish Aquarium.
Within seconds of placing this ad, I received an SMS Message from a person asking if the items were still available and to email them at wkeith@outlook.com
The party sent an email requesting my bank details and or a genuine PayPal account email address.
My best guess is this will be an OVERPAYMENT scam whereby the criminal pretends to wire funds to my account but wir… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-08-02 08:51:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Email Scam Scammer Information First off I advertised my mattress on Gumtree Sydney, then got the below message.
1st message = (Hello is your furniture still for sale......please advise me on your last price and present condition on my email at(Katejenkins6111@gmail.com)thanks)
I replied and got another message
2nd message = (Thanks for your quick response.Am okay with the price and condition as stated on your AD.So keen to get the item before my arrival, because i will be coming home soon from wo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-07-31 02:12:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Trying to phish details using excuse to purchase my car through Gumtree. Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my lovely Son who just graduated ontop of his class in Autralia 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.
I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do n… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-07-30 23:16:40 Rental Scam Gumtree | Openlearningltd@gmail.com Scammer Information Wants me to email him because of work.
His incorrect use of syntax and grammar hints that English is not his choice of language.
I didn't bother replying to him… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Amanda Noraville, New South Wales, Australia 2015-07-29 12:03:10 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Generic/Unspecified Scam on Gumtree, ref:23703 Scammer Information
A
Amanda Williams
to sda63
1 day agoDetails
OMG this is a bit strange, who buys a bike unseen - what do you think? She sent txt to my mobile & then asked I reply via email which I did below....
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: rebecca young
Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Subject: Virago 750
To: Amanda Williams
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Peter Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-07-28 15:03:35 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gum Tree Selling a kayak Scammer Information Placed an ad on gumtree and received this response:
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 momement 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,pl… Read Full Report ⇒ |