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| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-07-05 16:24:36
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |   advert for bike on gumtree Posted an ad on gumtree Perth had a reply an hour or two later by email
saying they were happy with the price and asking for bank details and or paypal details
anda courier would collect my bike my wife smelled a rat ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-07-02 11:11:02
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree - pay for transport of item via Western Union and then receive payment through PayPal Received text message asking to e-mail as it's easier. Then received this e-mail -
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 S... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-29 13:18:45
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  +1 Eva Hattfull. Scammer on Gumtree I placed an ad on Gumtree to sell a furniture item and received a response within the hour.
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... ⇒ more |
| Tom
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2013-06-27 22:15:55
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Persons pretending they are interested in buying cars Advertised my car, then next day for two text messages from +61428465117.
One from james.laughton231@gmail.com, the second from evahatfull@outlook.com. Replied to both to ask them to ring me to arrange a meeting to view the car and negotiate a price. "Eva... ⇒ more |
| nicole
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2013-06-27 10:43:53
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | selling car and got long winded response selling car and this guy neil parker, who s on a rig and cant get to a phone, wants to buy the car for his son.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2013-06-27 06:49:28
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Fake identity Got a text from a mobile number ending in117, i could tell that it was automated and vague and they wanted my info to continue sale, very blatant and dodgy... ⇒ more |
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| Iain
Cootharaba, Queensland, Australia
2013-06-26 23:55:29
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree scam Didn't get involved, just looked sus, so just wanted to report his/her new details... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Mount Ousley, New South Wales, Australia
2013-06-25 04:14:09
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | gibbinssimon569@gmail.com Text message asking about vehicle advertised on Gumtree Australia (Perth).
Complete message:
"Sent from: simon is your vehicle still available on gumtree? do get back to me with pics and final price through email gibbinssimon569@gmail.com"... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
West End, Queensland, Australia
2013-06-22 06:55:28
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:10538 copy of email text - same as other reported on your site -
"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 submersi... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Singapore, , Singapore
2013-06-22 04:53:53
Rental Scam
Gumtree | Room rental in Singapore I was offering my room for rental. This person sent me a text message from +61428465117 asking to communicate through email.
He/she was very convincing in the email exchanges, even sent her passport/driver license/medical report to me. But I became suspic... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-19 08:49:49
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Quick offer to buy without asking any detailed questions I advertised an old camper. SMS'ed me saying to email final price. I replied from my gmail. He emailed back saying "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 N... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2013-06-18 01:53:50
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Paul Datford trying t buy a car on Gumtree
From: paul datford
Subject: Re: Ford
Paul Datford 21 Kurrajong Crescent Nightcliff Northern Territory 0810, Australia. Lisence N0-1683524.
On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 7:42 AM,
Hi Paul
What date is your courier coming ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-17 21:29:10
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:10403 trying to sell my wedding dress on gum tree, and i started getting these emails from this Eva Hattfull from 12 Reed Place NT australia licence no.16723654, dob 29.10.75, on the first one she stated she worked for virgin airlines and was unable to pick the ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2013-06-16 02:13:05
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | +1 Gumtree ad response I received an sms from this number asking about me gumtree ad, wanting my price but not mentioning the item (a motorbike). There was also a message from this number from Eva evahattful@outlook.com. I have had these sorts of messages before so I don't reply... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-14 11:36:22
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | ericraven2001@gmail.com rang and asked about price of item. Would I accept an offer. Asked for bank details and more photos. said he was overseas and would have agent to pick up. Luckily I googled his email address and found this site thanks... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
2013-06-14 09:55:24
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | My advertisment on Gumtree tried to get my PayPal details by creating a false PayPal web link He was interested purchasing my husbands motorbike, he told me that he worked on a rig off-shore and couldnt come to view the bike but liked what he saw and that the money wasnt a problem. He wanted me to give him my paypal details so that he could pay for... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Edmonton, Queensland, Australia
2013-06-13 06:22:33
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Ericraven2001@gmail.comTargetting gumtree adverts Got a text messgae to my mobile from the advert on Gumtree. Asked for reply to email address. Asked for bottom price of goods for sale. When advised then came back with story about more pictures and payment details and advised would have a shipping agent c... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-13 00:10:50
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:10320 Sent phone text regarding a Car i am selling on Gumtree from a Thi Kim asking me to email him.Dont do texting so i called,said phone off then i get another call 40mins later same number from Paul.....Hi mate etc....(sounding really aussie)asking me to emai... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2013-06-12 02:18:15
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | stepmacken@yahoo.com He tried to purchase an expensive piece of jewellery from me on gumtree, when I googled his email address that he had given me, it gave information that he is a scammer!... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-12 01:39:27
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Boat Sale This person replied to a gumtree add to my mobile via text. Asked for my banking details to allow cash transfer for purchase of boat.
Of course I told him to nick off, and did not provide anything, just thought I should let you know.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2013-06-09 08:23:24
Overpayment Scam
Gumtree | Second Hand Car Sale on Gumtree by PayPal Was selling car on Gumtree - received this text message from above mobile phone number-:
I'm interested in your gumtree ad.how much are you willing to sell it. email me at pauldatford@gmail.com firm price and condtn.... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2013-06-05 15:01:16
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:10229 Pretending to buy a diamond ring I posted on gumtree and wanted my PayPal details.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
2013-06-04 11:35:20
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:10200 Working offshore on AWE New Zealand project
Offering to purchase boat motor for his son
Same as others have reported... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-03 13:27:35
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree private car for sale put our car up for sale on gumtree and within a few hours got a text message asking if the car was still available, requested more pictures of the car (even though we had posted pictures), and if we were firm on the price and to respond to gibbinssimon569@... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2013-06-03 13:27:35
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree private car for sale put our car up for sale on gumtree and within a few hours got a text message asking if the car was still available, requested more pictures of the car (even though we had posted pictures), and if we were firm on the price and to respond to gibbinssimon569@... ⇒ more |
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