TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-20 14:46:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Gumtree car ad Scammer Information 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 someone who was on an oil rig off Darwin (6 mins )he
Wanted to PayPal and would send his courier to transport the car.
Sent bsb and acc numbers and asked for money first before I will release anything else.
Wasn't aware of su… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | 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" Scammer Information 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 sms. The e-mail reply was found in my mail box spam folder 2 days later. Everything in the e-mail seems convincing except for the country which the product was supposed to be sent - Africa. Having read a lot of scams coming f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-18 22:24:20 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | Untitled Overpayment Scam on Gumtree, ref:15698 Scammer Information gumtree: wants to over pay and then asks you to make a western union pay for courier… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Queensferry, Edinburgh, United Kingdom 2014-01-18 09:43:38 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | Offered a really high price for watch Scammer Information 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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in South Africa 2014-01-17 20:44:24 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  Automatic car for sale Scammer Information 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, Alloy mag wheels, ABS, Manual transmission, Original factory fitted Radio and CD player, Low Fuel Consumption, Alarm, Remote central locking, Low km's, Accident Free, Excellent condition, Value For Your Money!!
Link: http://www.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Wimbledon, Merton, United Kingdom 2014-01-17 07:28:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Claims to be a doctor Scammer Information 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 ad was something like I can help woman! cant remember as I dont find the ad anymore.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-01-17 00:40:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car Buyer Scammer Information 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 their courier to pick the car up from me and drive it over.
Payment offered via PayPal… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 you to wire money to them.
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| 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 Scammer Information 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 you to wire money to them.
claims recently moved to china… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Tulse Hill, Lambeth, United Kingdom 2014-01-16 15:11:13 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | email acount login Scammer Information i recieved a text by tmobile askin me to make offer on the watch i was advertising on gumtree sunderland.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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.com with my "final price."
I thought that was a bit strange because: a) I'd included the price in the ad, b) the phone number looked international, c) they hadn't emailed the address in the ad, even though they seemed to want… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-14 14:06:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | buying my car Scammer Information 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. ..… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-01-13 23:40:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam re car purchasing on Gumtree Scammer Information 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 minimum price I was willing to take, and also a higher price that I had advertised the car for some weeks ago. I then received a return email: "Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition
as described o… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia 2014-01-13 23:03:41 Identity Theft Gumtree | Gumtree Vehicle Sale Scammer Information 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 activity. I ask many time for a copy of a Passport or license, never has one on him, or no phone number he can be contacted on. His super suss, dont deal with him.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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. Scammer Information 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 Scammer Information 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 seen lately, I'll have it for the listed price,please kindly send me your
BANK details or pay pal payment email and name to set up purchase,as i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-01-13 05:38:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:15496 Scammer Information 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 name Melissa Carly… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | frank Bega, New South Wales, Australia 2014-01-12 10:29:07 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Vehicle scam Scammer Information 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 banking details, he/they then demand paypal details without giving over any personal information as requested. Do a google search on his email address and end up on this website. CAVEAT VENDOR, seller beware!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-12 03:50:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Buy car NZOG Teranaki Basin Scammer Information 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 asking for me email . I was in fact contacting him via email.
Hello Mate, i am happy to proceed with the payment as soon as i receive the PayPal registered name and email by transferring the amount of the price listed but I… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Hawarden, Flintshire, United Kingdom 2014-01-10 20:53:04 Rental Scam Gumtree | Room scam Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | 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 Scammer Information 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 along via e-mail. I will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your PayPal name and email so i can proceed with the payment immediately and if you don't have one it's very easy to set up visit (www.paypal.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Chris Somewhere in Australia 2014-01-10 01:15:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:15419 Scammer Information 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 out of town).Would have loved to call but our base right now is bad so we can get along via e-mail. I will be paying you through PayPal,please get back to me with your PayPal name and email so i can proceed with the payment i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| 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 Scammer Information 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...… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-01-07 03:21:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | GumTree advertisement Scammer Information 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 due to the nature of my work we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 20days off and 10days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility and where is it located at the moment.
I am buying this f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-01-07 00:55:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | TO BUY MOBIL HOME Scammer Information EXACTLY THE SAME LOT OF SHIT AS THAT DEON THOMAS,BOTH OFFSHORE THEY MUST BE WORKING TOGETHER.
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