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| Anonymous
Somewhere in South Africa
2013-02-01 10:47:10
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree |   scammed out of R30 000 as deposit for a car We paid two deposits of R15 000 each via money gram. Car suppose to be deliver 31 january 2013.
Till now nothing. This Nicholas not replying to any of my mails and so is this fake google check out.
I have to get this money back! It will destroy my marriag... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
2013-01-25 00:43:12
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  Gumtree/Paypal Scam The following is a text I received yesterday in regards to my "Toyota Townace" Ad on Gumtree:
"I want to buy your Toyota Townace on Gumtree, how much is the lowest price? Pls reply to kellydiana54@yahoo.com. Await your urgent reply, Diana."
Upon my email... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Bentleigh East, Victoria, Australia
2013-01-23 08:39:20
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:7603 Thanks for your swift reply. I am interested and I would have loved to come for viewing and inspection but i am currently overseas at the moment and i want this item picked up before i get back. Due to my inability to make a bank deposit, I would be payin... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2013-01-22 05:47:52
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:7573 i have a add on gumtree selling a laptop including condition and price.
scammer text me asking current condition and "firm" price with email adress attatched but was written strangely and that name (geaneykm) came up instead of theyre number in the messag... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Crafers, South Australia, Australia
2013-01-20 22:52:44
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree Australia Wanted to buy a CNC router off Machines for you but slipped up and said vehicle in another email...
glad i found this site and info on this loser!... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2013-01-17 05:02:46
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +9 SMS invite to send details already on Gumtree by email not SMS reply... ⇒ more |
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| Dan
Castleknock, Leinster, Ireland
2013-01-16 18:20:32
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +3 Scam text from 82646 brouderdeclan1@yahoo.com Got a text asking about my add, he asked me to reply to brouderdeclan1@yahoo.com so i googled the number and this site popped up.
If anyone is taking a payment from a buyer with paypal make sure to log into your paypay account and make sure the payment is... ⇒ more |
| Bill
London, England, United Kingdom
2013-01-15 12:33:51
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Jane Miles See below. I contacted the shipping agent and they don't use Western Union.
Yes, the car will be picked up from you, and that's why i was asked to put an extra $3,550 for the shipping cost, If you carefully read the message that was sent to you from Payp... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Glenorie, New South Wales, Australia
2013-01-08 11:47:06
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree ad Both scammers sent text messages asking me to email them regarding the item for sale. Jayopel did not reply again but Anne William offered to buy the item and asked me to send them my Paypal details or my bank account details. She even gave me a link for P... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2013-01-08 09:31:26
Overpayment Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree iPad scam Received an email from mariambryan22@hotmail.com with enquiry as to firm price for iPad listed on Gumtree.
Replied saying they would pay the listed price (even after I had offered to sell for lower price), and to forward PayPal details and additional pho... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
2012-12-29 11:54:14
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +2 Gumtree car or auto payment using google checkout or amazon payments Advert on Gumtree for an expensive vehicle or caravan at a "too good to be true" price.
The picture on Gumtree contains the email address - no other contact details used.
The scammer replies to an inquiry saying that he will use "Google checkout" or "Amazo... ⇒ more |
| Andrea Strauss
London, England, United Kingdom
2012-12-27 17:38:53
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | +8 Mike Devlin/Preston - car scam - please share your information so that we can compile a detailed case against Barclays Mike has scammed over 6 of us so far and is still operating.
Barclays have failed to take action BUT if you can provide some details of your case I will be taking this further - to Barclays, The Financial Ombudsman, Watchdog and if necessary to the Press!... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-12-23 03:22:45
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | We were trying to sell our car Listed the address he has at 36 Koolpinyah Crescent Tiwi NT 0810 and wanted to pay full price for our car. Wanted our paypal account. Said he was working out of town and the weather was bad so the phone wouldn't work.
Why don't the police get involved w... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
2012-12-19 11:49:40
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | GUMTREE CARAVAN SALE My partner Carl actually transfered £2,500, through BARCLAYS BANK, to buy a caravan advertised supposed to have been covered by Ebay insurance, to an account in name of G. Bicioc, a valid UK BARCLAYS account,the caravan was a scam, and BARCLAYS will do ... ⇒ more |
| M Parker
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-12-17 05:47:14
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Car being sold on Gumtree - approached by a scammer trying to 'buy' it. These are the sequence of emails this person sent me in relation to a car I was selling on the Gumtree website: -
Email 1: Is your car still for sale what is the present condition and the final price? do email me more pictures on my email to finalize the ... ⇒ more |
| Michael Parker
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-12-16 17:57:56
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | From selling my car on Gumtree Thankfully I did a Google search on "kapo project" and got your excellent site ... and the shock that it was a clear scam! Here it is: -
"Thanks for mailing back.I am away at sea at the moment,i work with
New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are pres... ⇒ more |
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| No name
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
2012-12-11 22:42:02
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Paypal Same MO as the others reported. Thanks for your existence and diligence.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in
2012-12-09 08:41:42
Job Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Job Scam on Gumtree, ref:6703 they advertised a job, and i applied. And the got 5different replies requesting me to fax my cv. Photo, documents, cover letter to 086 697 1188. I then google the company and i find nothing of it. And i get emails everyday requesting me to fax documents an... ⇒ more |
| nomvula mokhosi
Somewhere in
2012-12-09 08:39:28
Job Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Job Scam on Gumtree, ref:6702 they advertised a job, and i applied. And the got 5different replies requesting me to fax my cv. Photo, documents, cover letter to 086 697 1188. I then google the company and i find nothing of it. And i get emails everyday requesting me to fax documents an... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2012-12-08 12:37:36
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree Wanting to purchase my advertised item for sale in a hurry yet I have to send $300 to get the total funds into my paypal account. Legal action paypal emails requesting said funds immediately or legal action will be taken. ... ⇒ more |
| Basil Stephens
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
2012-12-08 10:21:45
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Car sale scam on Gumtree. Car Ad on Gumtree.
No phone number so had to send email via Gumtree to seller.
Received this email from Gumtree:
Replying to this email sends your reply via Gumtree mail for your safety and privacy. Be wary of users who encourage you away from using Gumtr... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United Kingdom
2012-12-08 06:07:10
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | scamster who targets 2nd hand electronics sellers This individual searches for electronics like hifi, laptop, phones etc.
In my case he replied to my ad willing to buy my hifi and gym equipment
He asked for my bank details and emailed me 'proof of payment'
I went to my bank and the bank official just look... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Ballymahon, Co Longford, Ireland
2012-12-05 23:44:38
Generic/Unspecified Scam
Gumtree | Mike Preston Now using the name Micheal Torres He is at it again ....... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
2012-12-05 22:26:55
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | SCAMMED BY MIKE PRESTON ON GUMTREE I have been scammed by this conman on 30 Nov 2012 for a vauxhall corsa advertised in GUMTREE Gloucs, same kiinda scenario, divorced but the car is in Scotland, he works on a oil rig etc.....the car would be delivered to me today after 5pm. i paid £2000 ... ⇒ more |
| Mark
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-12-04 23:12:10
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Craig A Sultan We had a car for sale on the local Gumtree website and received the below reply:
Hi thanks for reply, i am a marine engineer, i am at sea right now. I
am buying this for my son as a surprise gift. I can only pay through
paypal at the moment as i don't hav... ⇒ more |
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