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| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2014-01-20 14:46:47
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |   Gumtree car ad We had our car ad on gumtree ,out of the blue 6am get a text from
Michael Walker i'm interested in your car AD, kindly get back with your price and condition via my email only.(keys2blessing09@gmail.com
Emailed him and was pretty quick to reply for some... ⇒ more |
| Raymond Lai
Singapore, , Singapore
2014-01-19 15:41:26
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Oceanographer at sea requesting to buy an IPad for her son in "Africa" I am a first time seller on the internet. Received a sms on my mobile regarding interest in buying my IPad. As a first time seller, it excites me when there is a buyer who wants to buy the product I am selling. Response to the e-mail address given in the s... ⇒ more |
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| No Name
Somewhere in Australia
2014-01-18 22:24:20
Overpayment Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Gumtree, ref:15698 gumtree: wants to over pay and then asks you to make a western union pay for courier... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Queensferry, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2014-01-18 09:43:38
Overpayment Scam
Gumtree | Offered a really high price for watch Sent the same email as most of the complaints in this forum.. asking to pay more than what I'm selling is worth and to send the watch I'm selling to a son, if you are reading this you have probably had the same email.. Do not trust... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in South Africa
2014-01-17 20:44:24
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree |  Automatic car for sale AD DETAILS
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Title: 2006 Toyota Runx Hatchback
Category: Category: Automotive Vehicles > Cars
Price: 29999.00 ZAR
Ad expiration: 11-02-14 01:36
Description: 1 owner,Full franchise service history, Power Steering, Aircon, Airbags, Allo... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Wimbledon, Merton, United Kingdom
2014-01-17 07:28:02
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Claims to be a doctor I found him about a year ago on the website and he also advertised himself in the Witbank News, claiming he can help with fertility problems.
We spoke a few times on the phone and he said he was a doctor that can help with problems like that.
I think his... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2014-01-17 00:40:19
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Car Buyer I am trying to sell my car via Gumtree and carsguide.com.au
Scam goes as follows, someone emails me with an offer for my car.
Doesn't ask about condition, doesn't want to see it.
They say that they live overseas and are moving to Darwin and will get thei... ⇒ more |
| gb
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2014-01-16 22:59:16
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | +1 gumtree: wants to over pay and then you to western union pay for courier 1. contacts to see if item you are selling is available. Offers to pay full price via pay pal immediately and oragnize shipping.
2. tells you that they have over paid you and you have to pay freight via western union
3. keeps messaging in attempts to get ... ⇒ more |
| gb
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2014-01-16 22:58:14
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | gumtree: wants to over pay and then you to western union pay for courier 1. contacts to see if item you are selling is available. Offers to pay full price via pay pal immediately and oragnize shipping.
2. tells you that they have over paid you and you have to pay freight via western union
3. keeps messaging in attempts to get ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Tulse Hill, Lambeth, United Kingdom
2014-01-16 15:11:13
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | email acount login i recieved a text by tmobile askin me to make offer on the watch i was advertising on gumtree sunderland.... ⇒ more |
| John
Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
2014-01-15 09:09:27
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Likely classifieds scam - asked to email janicullen62@hotmail.com in a text from 0017146942771 I posted an ad on Gumtree last night. I'd done this once before, but unlike on the first (unsuccessful) ad a month or so back, I included my phone number on this second one. I woke up to a text from 0017146942771, asking me to email janicullen62@hotmail.co... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2014-01-14 14:06:20
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | buying my car This person msg me about my add in gumtree for my car. Wanted to buy my car for a sum amount the he wanted me to pay tge shipping fee before the paypal payment is cleared. ..... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2014-01-13 23:40:56
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Scam re car purchasing on Gumtree I advertised a car on Gumtree. Very soon afterwards I received a text message to my phone: "I'm interested in your gumtree car Ad. how much are you willing to sell it get back to me only at (brendasteve001@gmail.com)". I sent a message outlining the minim... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
2014-01-13 23:03:41
Identity Theft
Gumtree | Gumtree Vehicle Sale The guys is trying to fake payment VIA paypal, then sends you and email from service@paypal.com.au confirming an amount, but when you call Paypal themselves they said they have no record of any transaction and that is usually identity theft and fraudulent ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2014-01-13 12:40:34
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | I advertised a car and got a response from this email. I previously posted an add on gumtree and I was then contacted by this person.
I don't have any phone number from this person but I have her address
12 Reed Place,Rapid Creek,Northern Territory,Australia
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| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2014-01-13 12:37:26
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +3 Patricia Kempton Scam I was selling some furniture on gumtree and received an email from this Patricia Kempton. This is what she said:
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've see... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2014-01-13 05:38:02
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:15496 Item for Sale on Gumtree. They were happy to buy without checking it out and it was going by Courier to Darwin from Central Queensland. Would have cost more in freight than then item itself. Thats when alarm bells went off and we decided to google the n... ⇒ more |
| frank
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
2014-01-12 10:29:07
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Vehicle scam Trying to sell a car on gumtree, unknown individual emails me wanting to buy the car, is currently working in new zealand, claims to have no mobile phone signal. Wants to pay via paypal to my paypal or bank account. Explain I am reluctant to give out banki... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2014-01-12 03:50:25
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Buy car NZOG Teranaki Basin I placed an ad in Gumtree to sell my vehicle. This fellow was very persistent and it just didn't seem to ring true. We googled the info and found almost identical scams listed here. Aaron did not appear to be responding to my emails appropriately and kept ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Hawarden, Flintshire, United Kingdom
2014-01-10 20:53:04
Rental Scam
Gumtree | Room scam ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2014-01-10 04:50:44
Identity Theft
Gumtree | +1 Gumtree.com.au - Urgent buyer - DEON THOMAS nekace@houtmail.com Hi mate,thanks for the reply.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).Would have loved to call but our base right now is bad so we can get al... ⇒ more |
| Chris
Somewhere in Australia
2014-01-10 01:15:36
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:15419 This is the email he sent me after I received a text from him wanting to know details of the car for sale.
Hi mate,thanks for the reply.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 o... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2014-01-07 12:28:42
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:15372 contacted me through classified car advertisement, wanted back details for site unseen sale on 20K car using excuse of working on oil rig & buying vehicle site unseen for son. Details below...... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2014-01-07 03:21:04
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | GumTree advertisement Thanks for the reply and so sorry that i couldn't call you due to the nature of my work,I work with AWE New Zealand Pty Ltd and we are presently on rig at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise.I would have loved to call you directly but... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2014-01-07 00:55:52
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | TO BUY MOBIL HOME EXACTLY THE SAME LOT OF SHIT AS THAT DEON THOMAS,BOTH OFFSHORE THEY MUST BE WORKING TOGETHER.
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