TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Townsville, Queensland, Australia 2013-07-22 01:12:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:11122 Scammer Information I placed an ad on Gumtree today for an expensive piece of jewellery. I received a text from this number 02 4036 3188 asking me to reply by emailing nswmarsarno@gmail.com. I replied to the text and it was 'unable to send' and then I rang the number to inform the 'enquirer' that I do not discuss business over text messages or emails, and found the number was not connected. Thank you to this scamdex site for letting me know it is a scammer .. - See more at: http://www.scamdex.c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-21 22:03:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale ad Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my 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 not have ac… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-07-21 14:27:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car for sale Scammer Information Same as others already described. Responded to add on gumtree on mobile via email only because of where he was service was bad. Immediately was going to deposit money in PayPal or bank acc without looking at car and didn't even try to talk me down on price. But wanted it shipped up north to family for when he was off on holiday. Courier wouldn't pick up car until money transfer was paid upfront. Asked me to wire $1250.00 western union money transfer and he ad already deposite… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-07-20 13:37:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Pick Up Agent Scammer Scammer Information This is a scammer who apparently works in the mines and wants to send a pick up agent to get the item. She will eventually encounter a problem, something along the lines of 'I need $450 sent to my PayPal account as I am in a remote mine site and do not have access to a Western Union bank, which I need to pay the pick up agent.' If this person emails/texts you, STAY AWAY!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-18 21:00:55 Secret/Mystery Shopper Scam Gumtree | Selling a car on gumtree Scammer Information Car for sale on gumtree and there not even going to look at it there's a courier going to pick it up… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-17 05:13:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Kelly Roland Scammer Information I had listed a computer to be sold on Gumtree.
They sms'd me saying 'What's the present condition and final price of you Gumtree listing, best way to contact me is via my email (kelly12rogan@outlook.com'
I e-mailed them the condition and even came down $50 in price. They wrote back to me saying that they were happy with the price and that they needed my bank account details to send money through to. They also mentioned that they would set up freight.
I then sent them my accou… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2013-07-16 11:29:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Awe New Zealand kapo project Scammer Information Advertised a boat for sale on gumtree. Received a txt from Mark (no number).
Is your ad still available for sales On Gumtree? please reply to my personal email if it's still available And Ur ONO reply to my (marksmith288@hotmail.com)
I responded with boat details. He responded:
Thanks a lot for the email. Am buying it for my 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Elizabeth Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia 2013-07-15 06:09:21 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Selling boat on Gumtree and recieved a text message from Lisa Patrick followed by emails Scammer Information I was selling my boat on Gumtree and received a text message which asked us to contact Lisa Patrick via email because we worked offshore for New Zealand Oil and Gas and could not be contacted over the phone. She asked for account number and bsb or paypal details. When these were given she said there had been a problem with the pick up agent. We also recieved false emails from PayPal telling us the payment needed to be made and then the rest of the money would go through.She r… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Townsville, Queensland, Australia 2013-07-14 12:43:29 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Required western union payment before he would send me my payment for item Scammer Information Buyer contacted myself via email. Was very keen to buy didnt really make much effort to barter on a price which was negotiable. He the said he would send payment i gave him details and told him nothing would proceed until funds had cleared. Figured it was too good to be true but i humored the idea.
He then claimed a fault with freighting company required me to pay $950 through western union and he would add it to total cost. Have not replied and dont plan to.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-07-14 11:51:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Selling car on gum tree when I received email from Lisa Patrick and Denis Macus Scammer Information Wanting to buy my car and asked for bank details or PayPal account. Gave address in Darwin northern territory but said they were uncontactable as they work on an oil rig off New Zealand coast. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-07-13 14:52:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information Scammer pretends to be interested in buying a car minutes after it was advertised online. Asks to reply only by email ("can't reply sms")… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-13 05:51:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Scammer pretending to buy a car using PayPal Scammer Information Placed an ad on Gumtree to sell our car. Received a text message from this scammer asking for more details and to reply to email. This is a scam as we have found many similar emails to this one. They send you a fake PayPal onfirmation email saying the money has been sent to you, and then they have someone pick up the car and you never get the money. DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT!!!! Below is a copy of the email we received...
Thanks for the reply and so sorry that i couldn't call yo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-13 02:14:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Requiring Cartage costs Scammer Information Requiring Money to be sent to China for Transporting caravan to Darwin prior to monies being deposited into Paypal account.
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| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-09 11:59:43 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +2 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:10844 Scammer Information We were selling a camper on Gumtree. The buyer wanted us to pay for delivery as he said he didn't have his credit card on the oil rig he was working on near New Zealand. He wanted us to go through Western Union, and the Post Office.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-07-08 06:45:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Simon Gibbins / Lisa Patrick Scammer Information I am advertising a car for sale on Gumtree and shortly after listing received the following SMS
"Sent from simon. is your vehicle still available on gumtree? do get back to me with pictures and a final price through email gibbinssimon569@gmail.com
My bulls... meter didn't trigger and I did subsequently reply with details of the car and some photos.
I then received the following response:
"Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zeala… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Joe Blog Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-07-07 11:43:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Gumtree Scam. Auto Market Scammer Information Offering to buy my vehicle advertised on Gumtree Au. Sent SMS message (from 0428465117) and email ( from lisapatrick90) , wanted my Paypal acc details and /or Bank acc details. research into this Mobile number led me to thousands of scam attempts from this number by other bloggers.. Stay vigilant peoples.
Copy of corrospondense.
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-07 10:53:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:10813 Scammer Information This person emails regarding what you have advertised and claims he can't ring but is dead keen to buy your item, then proceeds to ask for your bank account details or your "paypal email address" [what is that, anyway?]
If you are selling something on Gumtree, eBay or whatever, you normally include your contact number. Be suspicious of ANYONE who does not want to ring you - What are they hiding? NEVER divulge your bank account details or any other personal information online… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-07-07 02:26:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gum tree Ad Reply Scammer Information I listed my sons motorbike on gumtree, I got an almost instant reply via txt message and email stating that they were happy with the price and condition. It then went straight into the Nz offshore Scam thing. I only found myself lucky as a friend suggested googling scams I only fund it due to the address and drivers licence associated with some many other peoples troubles with the same issue different name but same address ect. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-06 22:18:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling car, received text with email address to respond to. Scammer Information Advertised car for sale on gumtree, received text message to confirm a firm price and to reply via email address. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sally Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia 2013-07-06 13:24:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad for motorbike for sale Scammer Information Simon contacted me using my mobile number from gumtree, them contacted me via email this is exact wording
Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition,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,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 Pa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-06 13:23:54 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling item on Gumtree Scammer Information Selling item on Gumtree, received 2 emails, this was the last one... word for word.
I googled good ol' Eva and this is where I end up.
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 m… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jess Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2013-07-06 08:34:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree.com.au fake buyer scammer Scammer Information Received this email from "potential buyer". Clearly a scammer.
Thanks for the response,i am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition and your final price,i will be requesting this transaction should be done via PayPal,so the PayPal charges is on me,kindly send me your PayPal email or send me money request,you can alternatively send me your bank account information if you have no PayPal account,so that i can proceed with the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jess Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2013-07-06 08:30:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Fake buyer on gumtree.com.au scam Scammer Information Received this email from "potential buyer"
Hi ,
I am happy to hear that the saddle is still for sale,Thanks for your response, I am a Navy officer,Navy fraternity! Hospital/ Field Medic. My husband served in Desert Storm, and my son is a Marine Drill Instructor. I served during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom,I served from 1988 to 1996 in reserve status with the exception of my company 24 Mar Div/ 4th Batt (Detroit) was deployed for the Desert Sh… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-07-06 07:14:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Response to Gumtree sale advert requesting bank details Scammer Information Posted scooter for sale on Gumtree.
SMS received asking for firm price and current condition of scooter.
Response subsequently received by email:
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,Am buying it for my 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 w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-07-06 03:45:59 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Eva Hattful Scammer Buying Car Scammer Information Offered to buy car, asked for bank details.… Read Full Report ⇒ |