TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-18 02:28:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Gumtree sale of furniture Scammer Information This scammer replied to a gumtree ad.
Arranged payment via paypal and then advised that money for delivery costs - which were included in the paypal amount needed to be transfered via western union to:
William Kendall in Breckenridge… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 2014-12-18 00:27:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | New Zealand Oil and Gas New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project tried to buy boat Scammer Information From: maria clinton
Date: 17 December 2014 17:09:41 AEDT
To: Alan
Subject: RE: Whitley Cruisemaster 700
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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-17 10:45:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +5 Peter Clinton text re: car for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information I received the following text:
'I'm interested in your listed car ad, what is your last firm price & its present condition?Kindly E-mail me at (peterclinton90@gmail.com)'
I replied by email that my car was still for sale, and received the following email in 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-17 10:36:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | text message Scammer Information Expressed interest in item I had for sale - Insisted I provide PayPal email address - I became suspicious when they insisted I correspond through PayPal - then read other correspondence through this site - provided very ambiguous detail around western union money transfers - I sincerely hope a diseased rodent climbs up this person's back passage and retires.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-17 10:24:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +4 Matthew Grick text re: car for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information I received the following text message:
'Hi seller is the item posted on gumtree still for sale? kindly get back to me with my mail (matthergrick@gmail.com)'
After I replied via email to say my vehicle was still for sale I received this reply:
'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 message facility.
I am buying this for my fi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in United States 2014-12-31 20:58:49 Rental Scam Gumtree | Holiday letting scam Scammer Information The Top 10 Scam Types in South Africa
Today I want to inform you about the Top 10 Scam Types in South Africa. Unfortunately scammers don’t rest in this day and age and it’s important that Junk Mail users and the South African public be aware of this.
According to a spokesperson from the Hawks, cyber crime is costing South Africa millions every year, even though the scammers have to work hard to get a “hitâ€. Most people will question dodgy communic… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Dan Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom 2014-12-16 14:01:15 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scam for Bike Scammer Information I have a mountain bike for sale and got this textl from this scammer.
What's the lowest price of ur bicycle? plz email thru (coleandy01@gmail.com)
email only tnx
I emailed him
Hi
I would accept £xxxx. Hope this helps.
Many thanks
Dan
and got this reply
Thanks mate for your details,the asking price & conditions is ok
l'm buying it for my son as a gift ,I won't be able to Inspect due to
the nature of my work overseas, would 've love to call in person
but satellite… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Mount Barker, South Australia, Australia 2014-12-16 08:19:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Another Gumtree/Paypal Scam Scammer Information I placed an add on Gumtree at 9pm and by 8.30am had a txt message which said it was from gumtree saying:
"Jason will like to know if your listed Ad is still on for sale if yes kindly get back to him on jasonmichael5600@gmail.com with the latest ONO"
I assumed something was wrong with the bad grammar but thought I'll respond and see where it goes.
So I sent to his email with "Still for sale, Make me an offer, Cash Only, Thanks"
The response was what I expected:
Date: 16 D… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Hornsey, Haringey, United Kingdom 2014-12-16 00:51:12 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 enquiring about my gumtree ad Scammer Information Received a text saying: Hi,I saw your Jewellery AD on gumtree and am very keen.Let me know its condition.Kindly reach me at kylebrandon566 AT gmail.com.
I was suspicious of this as I have my email contact in the ad and have pictures and description on the ad. so I created a throw away email address and sent an email. This is the conversation which is still in going. I want to see how far this goes. I did slip in one of his aliases to see if he notices! Please start from th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-15 01:32:39 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Wedding dress Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. 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 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition and i want it delivered before my… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Beaumaris, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-14 11:59:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:22037 Scammer Information Placed ad for furniture on gumtree website. Received text response seeking details via email. Responded via email as requested. Was very suspicious of Rita's response. Also received a second email from Peter Akinson. Same style, almost same response. Definitely suss. Googled Rita's alleged employer, NZ oil and gas and found message about scammers .
Words in emails:
Thanks for getting back.am okay with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert...i work with N… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-14 04:15:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:22034 Scammer Information Replied to an ad I had for a vehichle on Gumtree asking for bank details etc, I replied with this.
All right all right,
To you and ya little fucktard of a mate who by the way have a whole shitload of karma about to rain down on your fucking scamming maggot heads, kindly fuck off and here to you is my advice run....run and fucking hide because you just fucked with the wrong one today, I happen to be one of Gumtree's main official IT experts in cyber crime, who just so happen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-13 15:36:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  gumtree Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-12 12:17:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:22028 Scammer Information I was first contacted by SMS asking if the vehicle was still for sale, then the email I got below came through - identical to the stories already reported. It was only when I asked the person to verify their identity that I got the below details:
"Here is my details needed for the paper work.
Brown matt Fm
36 koolpinyah crescent tiwi northern territory 0810,Australia
lisence number - 2 029 669278
DOB- 14th Jan,1969."
I was glad to find that a quick google search of the above… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Claremont, Western Australia, Australia 2014-12-12 06:01:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 this came to my notice when monica panally tried to get me to transfer money into a western union account to go to a courier for Scammer Information she says she works for new Zealand oil and gas and the only access she has is to internet emailing. she seemed like a genuine buyer and really interested in the motor bike I had listed on gumtree for $2000 then we agreed on a price of $1700. she informed me she had contacted her courier who would pick the bike up and take it to Darwin where she lives. then later she emails me saying shes put $27500 into my account yet I had to transfer $1500 into a western union account for h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-11 03:13:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Wanting to purchase good from my Gumtree account without seeing them Scammer Information Scammer messaged my phone asking if the listed item on Gumtree is still for sale and to email him on harriscollins1@gmail.com
I emailed him and asked which items he would like as i have a few different ones
then he proceed to ask me how items i have and what prices i wanted for each item
i listed the items and emailed him
He Emailed me back expecting all the prices that i provided then wrote the total price then said
"i will like you to advice me your bank details cos i … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Christa Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom 2014-12-09 10:36:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree paypal western union scam Scammer Information I am selling an item on gumtree. Was contacted via text asking for details by email only. Was then asked for paypal details and once given said he needed help paying his courier who is headquarted in china via western union as he is based offshore on a petrol rig.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-12-09 02:50:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 New Age Oz 20 Caravan Scammer Information Example;
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 Tatanaki 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. Etc Etc
E mail more info
Due to the natur of my work I am a very busy man working all day, am a ( Operating Manager) am presently on-board, I don't hav… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-08 13:57:56 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Car Buying Scam Scammer Information Claims to want to buy your item then requests money from you to Western Union bank account in Beijing before they release your funds from Paypal.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-12-07 12:31:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21986 Scammer Information I'm interested in your Vehicle,please what is your firm price& condt of it.Email me back ONLY at (stevemark846 (at) gmail.com)
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-07 10:22:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21984 Scammer Information On 7 Dec 2014, at 6:28 pm, ramond jak wrote:
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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Alan Cutt Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom 2014-12-07 10:22:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Motorcycle purchase Scammer Information Asked what was my cheapest price for my bike then asked to be contacted by email only !
Suspicions aroused as he has just texted me .
checked email address on internet & found this site.
Many thanks for preventing another scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-06 21:55:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a car on Gumtree Scammer Information 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.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| jonny Bromley, Bromley, United Kingdom 2014-12-06 13:56:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | juliebertone27@outlook.com scam alert Scammer Information Received an email through Gumtree purporting to be an interested buyer.
Asked me to forward my PayPal details so they could make a payment.
Provided email of juliebertone27@outlook.com.
Email was in broken English and suggested the author worked offshore so
couldn't be contacted.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-05 12:26:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | TRIED BUYING CAR SIGHT UNSEEN, WANTED BANK DETAILS Scammer Information Contacted by SMS first, then via Email.
Wanted to Buy My Car, Sight Unseen.
Wanted bank Details.
Said that a Courier would pick up after Funds Cleared.
Also wanted me to Delete Ad from Gum Tree & would pay me extra $200… Read Full Report ⇒ |