TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-27 00:49:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +2 Car for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I am okay with the price. I have read the ad and it's okay by me. My work does not permit me to come for the inspection (very busy and currently out of town)
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at www.paypal.com.au.
Question: Is there anything I need to know about i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-03-26 10:44:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Sale of couch Scammer Information Offered couch for sale on gumtree. Rose Judith replied she would purchase it, asking questions about condition etc. that was already stated in the ad. Advised she would organise shipper to pick up as she couldn't do it personally. Shipper was from Nigeria!
Here are the three emails from her and 'PayPal' and the shipping company. A common thread is they all require payment, verification/ authorisation through Western Union money order.
I just want to inform you that i have ju… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Somewhere in United Kingdom 2014-03-25 22:50:15 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | +1 I put 85 for a watch and she came back with 175 and asking for my paypal details Scammer Information replied to add for my watch. wanted to know condition and final asking price. i said £85 and she came back doubling my offer and asking for my paypal username and email… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-25 22:19:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  selling carsbthrough gumtre Scammer Information Hsd an add for 2 cars on gumtree she wanted both unseen ad working 15 days on snd of course s courirt would pick them story unravelled when asked for her od facebook address andlicence number as I was going to csll nzog gor verification she worked there she was goibg yo drpodit money inyo my bsnk which I didnt give her… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-23 11:05:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | ken guilliana Scammer Information I have a caravan for sale on gumtree. He asked me what condition it was in and what the lowest price I would take for it. Gave the information and here is his reply. Ok no problem I will be paying you $12500 with my paypal account because it's attached to my bank account and its safe and very secure way to make payment. If my mode of payment is accepted just send me your paypal email address (paypal id) or send me paypal payment request so I can pay in right away. Make su… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Pascal Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-23 10:57:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Buying Car from Gumtree Scammer Information This person sent me a SMS at 8pm and below is the original SMS:
'Hi This's Chelsea, I am keen to buy the vehicle u listed on gumtree Asap, Contact me ONLY to my email moreny3@gmail.com if you still have it for sale. Email only'
I have not yet received any response from this person however I did believe this is a scammer because the email she is using has many records showing the fact that this person is not a genuine buyer.
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| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-23 09:34:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Offer to buy my car unseen off Gumtree Scammer Information The person (Chelsea) offered to purchase my car unseen that I had advertised on Gumtree. This raised my suspicion when they said that they were on a oil rig off the coast of New Zealand and asked where the car was, when it is stated in the advert where it is, also asked other details about the car that are also in the advert. They wanted bank details and a representative would come and pick the car up.
I have been told to be careful of scammers on gumtree & the quick reply … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-23 02:19:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling car on Gumtree Scammer Information Seems to be the same lengthy e-mail ,tool pusher on the west aquarius semi-submersible.
Unable to pick up - buying car for her dad. Has pick up person- can pick up from any where.
Send money by penpal.Suggest we open an account.
Email only contact- out of cell phone range - satellite phone not working etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-22 09:15:00 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17587 Scammer Information Interested in purchasing a car from Gumtree website and offered to pay via PayPal or bank account with no viewing of car. Said he would collect cat by courier as he works long hours. Very suspicious.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-21 22:25:58 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Ad Scammer Scammer Information Received text message in reply to a Gumtree classified Ad:
Hi please is your dress advert listing on gumtree still for sale?
Contact me on (annelllson118@gmail.com), no txt pls.
I sent a reply email.
Received this email back:
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,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Mackay, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-21 18:01:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17568 Scammer Information She wanted to buy our BMW, couldn't come and view it coz she on an oil & gas rig off n.z wants to transfer funds into a pay pall acc. Or bank acc. A courier will come pick up the car once transaction is complete,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | androsi and stace ventura Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom 2014-03-21 13:35:21 Pet Adoption Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Pet Adoption Scam on Gumtree, ref:17562 Scammer Information asking to rehome a "PUGLET" a reply from email as follows;; sorry i am actually based in Renne France . I've already moved with the baby but have no problems sending her to you. you don't have to bother as she has had all her jabs and has a passport so she wont be going into quarantine.. i talked to a team of specialists here who will be handling the transportation and they assured me everything will be well taken care of as its just a 3 hours 30 minutes delivery time whic… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-21 06:30:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a Motorbike Scammer Information Scammer:
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-18 03:23:24 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Magdalena Mair Scammer Information First email will ask if your goods/item is still available for sale.
Numorous emails asking questions about item will be in typed in bad english but still make relative sense.
They will then say they are pleased with the item and ask you to take down your ad for your item and to give them you BANK account details or paypal email. They will give you a story for why they cannot pick up the item of even see the item before they purchase.
something like:
" i want it shipped to… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | kaid Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-17 10:45:37 Secret/Mystery Shopper Scam Gumtree | motorbike scam Scammer Information this person was telling me he was going to deposit money into my paypal account and that he was going to get a private courier to come get the bike. a few days later he said if he puts an extra thousand into my account can i exchange money into chinese currency and pay the courior. he was saying that he was to busy to come look at the bike and thats when i got suspicious and looked his name up and found that he had scammed other people.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-03-17 10:31:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17423 Scammer Information Car advertised on Gumtree. Received an a-mail from Justin Lewis in response to car still being for sale:
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 Taranaki 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.
I am buying the car for my first son who just gra… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-03-16 16:43:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale Scammer Information Replied to my as via my mobile passing on his email address to which I replied regarding sale of my car. Sent A reply email with account details that the server rejected which takes caution.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-16 12:23:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17391 Scammer Information Received the following email from an 'Annie Snels'. Looks likes it's a standard one...
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 w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-15 07:43:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Hyundai Getz for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information This person contacted us with a text msg asking if the car was still for sale. This is the email we received back
On 15/03/2014 2:37 PM, "Justin Lewis" wrote:
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 Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2014-03-14 12:51:11 Job Scam Gumtree | Untitled Job Scam on Gumtree, ref:17343 Scammer Information Job offer on behalf of another entity.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-13 23:19:38 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree scammer Scammer Information Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the condition and the price,i won't
be able to come for the inspection due to my work basis.i will be
paying you through PayPal,please do get back to me with your PayPal
email so i can proceed with payment and contact the courier agent that
will come to pick it up and deliver to my location.
Await your reply.....
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Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the condition and the price,i won't… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-13 10:33:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car Sale on gumtree Scammer Information offered car for sale on gumtree and received a txt message straight away:
"Hi, this is Moore, I am keen to buy the vehicle you listed on gumtree asap. Contact me only to my email mooreyum@gmail.com if you still have it for sale. Email only"
replied via email and got following answer by email:
"Thanks a lot for the email. I'm 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 d… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-11 11:13:38 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | car sale Scammer Information The scammer first sent me a text msg in my mobile asking me to email him at justinlewis1960@gmail.com. He said he works in New Zealand oil and gas and is a very busy man and his son studies at Charles Darwin universally in NT. He also said he wants to buy the car to give a surprise gift for his son and wanted me to pay for the courier company as soon as he pays me the total amount including the courier charges. So he asked my PayPal account. Later he asked my mobile number be… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Padstow, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-10 23:25:38 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car Sale on Gum tree Scammer Information I received the following email only moments after posting an advert of car for sale on gumtree.
This could be genuine but given that others have received almost identical emails and buying a car without seeing it seems pretty unlikely I think it best to err on the side of caution with this one....
Thanks a lot for the email. I'm 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. W… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-09 09:56:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Caravan for sale Scammer Information Person supposedly works offshore for some newzealand oil company. Wanted to pay via paypal not contactable by phone blah blah. Seemed all very unlikely and far fetched so did a 5 second google and presto! … Read Full Report ⇒ |