TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2013-06-03 06:26:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Simon gibbins Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Somewhere in United Kingdom 2013-05-31 21:55:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | i saw an add for Golf 1 i respond by calling them they gave me car infomation i was interested on it but i tol them its far from Scammer Information Their banking detals:P.Khumalo 1037710509 net bank… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Travis Somewhere in Australia 2013-05-30 07:05:11 Overpayment Scam Gumtree | +5 West Aquarius Submersible Scammer Information Received the following SMS:
Hi, am making enquiry about your car advert is it still available and what is ur firm price? Pls contact me on pat.nicholls231@gmail.com. Cheers
Email chain listed below. From previous attempts of similar things, the next step would be to ask me to send the $950 to get the ball rolling, then he'd pay me the amount agreed on, plus the $950 (which I'd never get). I only go this far on the very off chance they are genuine, but I've seen this every t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-05-30 01:56:28 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Sent through as text message then wanted a reply on an email address Scammer Information contacted by text about interest in sale of boat then asked for me to email what price we would take, which i did then got a email back saying he will buy but no phone as he works for nz oil and gas in an isolated spot of nz he wanted paypal or account details so he can send the money over and he also has a courier ready to pick up boat and take it to Darwin where he lives. Sounds to good to be true. So has not continued contact with him!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John Connewarre, Victoria, Australia 2013-05-30 00:22:00 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  +1 Email scam Scammer Information After listing a used car on Gumtree, a text message came on the phone. "Please tell me of the condition of the car and your best price, please contact me at the following email kyliehuitchinson@outlook .com". I replied and of course I got a message back wanting bank details paypal details as they didn't have access to their visa accounts etc etc etc. Needless to say I did not reply and blocked the person or scammer from my inbox.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-05-27 08:28:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Advertisement on Gumtree to sell my 4WD Scammer Information Advertised my 4WD Prado on Gumtree, within 1 hour had an SMS from a +44 7624 803803 (+44 is Ireland I believe) with the following text - "hello, i will like to know the condition and the price 4 d car. send me more pics on jasonpenderson4k@gmail.com.await Jason". I didnt reply as the add on Gumtree had all the details he was asking for.....
Shortly after I received an Email as follows: "Hi is you ad still available for sales on gumtree? please reply to my personal email i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | TJ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-05-23 11:10:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:9969 Scammer Information I put an add on gumtree selling my vehicle and instantaneously got this message saying:
Hello, I will like to know the firm price and condition of the car..kindly email me on (nathanwilson278@hotmail.com) thanks Nathan.
I responded to the email with: Hi Nathan, please check out the add (reference number) on gumtree and see the photos. Thanks.
He responded: I really appreciate your quick response, I am indeed very motivated to buy this from you, I am the tool pusher on the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-05-22 09:52:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car for sale on gumtree Scammer Information Selling a car on gumtree,received a message on my phone from a person by the name of Simon, asking for my best price. I replied by email and received another message stating the price was right, and can I send pay pal or BSB and acc information. On my receiving payment a courier would pick up the car and deliver the car to Darwin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Thebarton, South Australia, Australia 2013-05-22 02:20:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammed through Gumtree classification. Scammer Information I have my car advertised on Gumtree. I responded to an inquiry via email and this was the email I received in return. He used the name Patrick but the email name came up as Mathew Crisell and if you google that name then he is a scammer!!
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… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Gisborne, Victoria, Australia 2013-05-21 07:16:43 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | jonathanbrenda07@gmail Scammer Information 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 kapo 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 PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you can alternatively send… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Alex Somewhere in 2013-05-13 03:00:22 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 gumtree boat sale Scammer Information 1.
Thanks for your reply, I am seriously interested in your listed item,I have been trying to buy this for a very long time but it's been very stressful buying this... I'm really lucky finding this at this time... i have no problem with your asking price as soon as you ve considered it sold to me.
I'm presently offshore we do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why i have to contact you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,I have no problem… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-05-11 06:30:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Received text message after placing advertisement for car on gumtree Scammer Information I placed an advert on gumtree and received a text message on my phone shortly after asking for best price and asking me to email response to martin.laurent85@yahoo.com. Googled the email address and saw it reported on this site.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Doug Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-05-11 03:42:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car sale scam Scammer Information Text message shortly after I advertised my car on Gumtree. "Hi Seller.Is this Car on gumtree is still up for Sale and What is the last price offer .Please email me on(martin.lauren85@yahoo.com)" No callback number.
This is obviously a generic automatic response. I have had these before where they want you to deliver the car to their "agent" which is usually an unsuspecting transport company and they offer to pay through Pay Pal. Of course once the car is in transit they … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Doug Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2013-05-11 03:37:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car purchase scam Scammer Information Text message shortly after I advertised my car on Gumtree. "I'm interested in your vehicle for sale.What is the asking price & its present condition? Kindly get back to me at my email bryfooks56@live.com" No callback number.
Th condition and price was clearly outlined in the advert. This is obviously a generic automatic response. I have had these before where they want you to deliver the car to their "agent" whioch is usually an unsuspecting transport company and they of… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-05-08 12:08:33 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | SCAM! from jonathanbrenda07@gmail.com Scammer Information he will send message from 61 428465117 and said pls return by mail to have best price;
then he will accept it as below:
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 kapo 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 payin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2013-05-07 07:21:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car enquiry Scammer Information Car registered for sale on Gumtree.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous New Farm, Queensland, Australia 2013-05-06 02:45:36 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:9597 Scammer Information Listed car on gumtree for sale.
Received a text saying;
Hi, am interested in your car.PLS confirm the price & availability to my email address:
centcy(at)live.com. pls no sms bcos I wont b able to read it.Matt
replied back via email saying yes, still for sale.
Further email conversation;
I have just made the payment now and i expect paypal to have emailed you by now,check this email (xxxxxxxxxx) if you have been messaged yet,If you have not receive notification in the in… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-05-05 21:23:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:9594 Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Concord, New South Wales, Australia 2013-05-05 07:33:43 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Car sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Rec'd the following email -
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 PayPal,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the paym… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Jessie k Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2013-05-05 07:01:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam on gumtree Scammer Information Responded to a ad I put on gumtree selling my car text me and asked me to contact her thru email..wasn't responding to text messages so I googled and found it was a scam… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-05-05 01:52:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Car sale Scammer Information Sent message on phone asking for more photos then said he worked in Darwin and then asked for my bank details said he had no phone connection after a few emails ect I looked up scam ex and he has been doing this for some time watch out if a person is not able to talk to u on the phnne piss them off … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia 2013-05-04 00:48:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer Bill Owen through Gumtree Ads Scammer Information I put up an ads on Gumtree, selling my box trailer. within few hours I got SMS on my mobile from +61-428465117...
Sent from: Bill Owen
Is your Trailer still for sale? Kindly email me it's condition with your asking price to billowen@hotmail.com.au
P.S Email only can't reply sms.
As I read the last line, I suspect and searched in Google. Quicky I found out about this name with email, phone number in previous scam information. Thanks to your website having such information a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Geelong, Victoria, Australia 2013-05-03 12:17:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale and subsequent google search on name Scammer Information I had my car for sale on Gumtree when I received an sms by a non identifiable source , I sent him my e-mail address. I received an e-mail from `Craig` stating he wanting to buy the car . He is a marine engineer and wanted it as a surprise for his son , he wanted my Paypal details and said he would organise a friend to collect it. As this was the first time I`ve sold on-line I Googled his name and found a host of scams .… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-05-03 10:55:58 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree - Text asking for email Scammer Information Reply to an add on Gumtree via text, which asked for email about details. Response to that email then asked for bank and paypal details… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-05-03 10:52:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree - Contacted by phone to email paypal details Scammer Information Scammer replied to an ad in Gumtree, sent a text asking for details to be sent via email, when email received requested bank details and paypal details… Read Full Report ⇒ |