TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-24 02:20:14 Overpayment Scam Gumtree |   Selling an item on Gumtree Scammer Information Moore offered to buy an item advertised on Gumtree for $9500. Claimed to be on oil rig and unable to call so email contact was the only option. Followed full sale process with payment offered to nominated bank account. Then received advice of an overpayment of $1500 to cover agent commission. A message purportedly from Paypal advised they were holding funds to transfer to bank account. In order to facilitate the transfer they required proof of Western Union payment of $1500 t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Karly Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom 2015-04-22 12:41:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Paypal scam Scammer Information Put an Ad on Gumtree...
Received a txt
+44 7624 803049...
l will like to know if this Item is still for sale? if yes reply me on (alexjon02@gmail.com)
I replied they was still for sale as you do...
A reply came asking for the price...
I replied with the price...
They agreed and said they would send a shipping agent to come and pick the goods up once i had received funds. I just had to give them my Paypal email, number and address.
Here's where the scam rolls in.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-16 23:32:12 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:22963 Scammer Information I advertised a car on gumtree, and received a text the very next morning, asking about firm price, condition and instructing me to get back to him/her via email. I emailed back describing the general condition, etc and another message back saying he was cool with the price, send bank account details, etc...sounded to good to be true...
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 | Anonymous Islington, Islington, United Kingdom 2015-04-16 23:25:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Gumtree Scammer Information Took details then never returned info, language and context of questions felt automated … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-15 15:47:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | mkw121@outlook.com and alexbennett090@gmail.com Scammer Information This was in response to an advertisement I posted on Gumtree to sell a dinning suite. I received two txt messages within minuites of posting the ad. One from Mkw121@outlook.com and the other from alexbennett090@gmail.com.
I responded to Alexbennett saying yes the item was still for sale and received this response straight away to my gmail account.
"It sounds good to know that it is still available for sale. I did go through your advert and I am satisfied with it. I am … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-15 15:47:08 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | mkw121@outlook.com and alexbennett090@gmail.com Scammer Information This was in response to an advertisement I posted on Gumtree to sell a dinning suite. I received two txt messages within minuites of posting the ad. One from Mkw121@outlook.com and the other from alexbennett090@gmail.com.
I responded to Alexbennett saying yes the item was still for sale and received this response straight away to my gmail account.
"It sounds good to know that it is still available for sale. I did go through your advert and I am satisfied with it. I am … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-15 01:13:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car Sales online Scammer Information Text message:
Contact Rick on rickstarling@hotmail.com if your vehicle is still available for sale with your asking price
Called and phone not connected.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-15 01:10:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Online car sales Scammer Information Scammer texted me in relation to my car I was selling via Car Sales.
'Hi,is your vehicle still available for sale? pls kindly email me to my mail (janelitoris(AT)gmail.com). if you still have it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-15 01:10:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Online car sales Scammer Information Scammer texted me in relation to my car I was selling via Car Sales.
'Hi,is your vehicle still available for sale? pls kindly email me to my mail (janelitoris(AT)gmail.com). if you still have it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-15 01:10:44 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Online car sales Scammer Information Scammer texted me in relation to my car I was selling via Car Sales.
'Hi,is your vehicle still available for sale? pls kindly email me to my mail (janelitoris(AT)gmail.com). if you still have it.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Northolt, Ealing, United Kingdom 2015-04-14 19:39:40 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Furniture for sale on gumtree Scammer Information Emailed me to ask if my furniture was still on sale on gumtree.
He sent this email- I work for 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 with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-04-10 02:49:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Terry Wilson Scammer Information trying to purchase a vehicle on Gumtree. works on an oil rig. will arrange a courier. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-04-08 03:14:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Trying to sell my Suzuki Vitara on 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 suprise 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 no… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Sam Somewhere in 2015-04-03 23:30:05 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | GUMTREE CAR BUYER Scammer Information I just posted my ad on gumtree australia. Selling my car and after a few hours I have recieved a text msg from a person named "Paul Smith" saying.. he wants to buy my car. Below is the actual text msg he was sent to me yesterday 3rd of aprill 2015.
"I'm interested on your vehicle listed on gumtree, please get back to me with the price and condition on: spaul291990@gmail.com "
Then i replied to the email address the scammer provided on a text msg, but not showing a direct c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-04-03 06:16:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car for Sale Scammer Information My Car is for sale on Gumtree & Carsales.com.au..I recieved a text message saying Hello is your Vehicle still available for sale?Email me to (rubynates(AT)gmail.com)Iwant to buy asap.
To this I replied to the number texted back and tried to call thet number was not going through.Hence I emailed replying saying yes and asking the scammer where they saw the car in reply I recieved this email below from the scammer.
SCAMMERS EMAIL REPLY
Thank you for getting in touch. I… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2015-04-01 12:31:44 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +2 initial mobile text followed by emails Scammer Information Initial text message from +61 409 793 748 to my mobile indicating interest in furniture for sale on Gumtree, requesting reply by email to macsmith202@gmail.com. Then sends email saying:
"I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. I am… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-03-30 11:55:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Replied to gumtree add Scammer Information As already detailed by other weary sellers,this guy/girl claimed to work for AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and was currently working off shore. He was very insistant on wanting to get a payment for the goods for sale underway and was pushing hard for account or PayPal details. As the seller I put constant barriers up for him to work around it was the same thing over and over,"I want to put the money in your account give me your details",whilst still keeping the scammer online I to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2015-03-30 01:21:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Caravan purchase scam Scammer Information He was wanting to purchase my caravan which I had advertised on Gumtree.
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 | Michael Hancock West End, Queensland, Australia 2015-03-29 21:59:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | No reply text , with email address for me to forward relevant info for a motorbike purchase. I responded, then got another email Scammer Information Described fully above under "Title", no need to repeat here again..… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-03-29 05:03:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Peter Clinton Scammer Information Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the condition as described on the advert and i will be paying your last asking price,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,please get back to me with you… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom 2015-03-26 13:34:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | gumtree advert Scammer Information Hello,I'm interested in you Gumtree ad get back to me via (donnygrey10@gmail.com for your final sale price … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-03-24 02:32:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | wants bank account numbers and PayPal details Scammer Information Claims to be interested and buying an item then wishes to pay with funds via Paypal while having a courier agent organise frieght. By the end the scammer asks if you could deposit funds into an account to get the transfer started.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-03-23 00:45:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information I advertised my bike on gumtree. I got a text from 'Denis'
"is your bike on gumtree still available for sale? get back to me only at (denismacus60@gmail.com) with the firm price & condition."
I emailed him the same info as the add and his reply:
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 a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2015-03-20 13:47:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Tried to buy my car on gumtree Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my lovely Brother 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 suprise 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 d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-03-19 00:25:24 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Email Scammer Information Sent email through Gumtree… Read Full Report ⇒ |