TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | No Name Acacia Ridge, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-23 22:48:53 Defective Products/Services Gumtree |  +5 Untitled Defective Products/Services on Gumtree, ref:4690 Scammer Information I received an email from this person about an ad on gumtree.
it is a scam so be warned.
Thanks for the swift response...I will like to know the lowest price for it and because of the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,i am very busy , i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it.
As for the payment..i will be paying you with the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal).
I have a… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Claire Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-23 06:42:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 gumtree car scam Scammer Information message was sent through to phone regarding a posted ad - "im intrested in your ad,how much are you willing to sell it.email me at (helvisdatford@gmail.com)"
I was suspicious so i thought i would google the name... and here you go it came up as a scammer.
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| David burnie Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-08-21 23:02:01 Defective Products/Services Gumtree | +1 Untitled Defective Products/Services on Gumtree, ref:4660 Scammer Information He sent us a text message from pinger.com saying he wants our car as it was advertised on gumtree. We called it couldn't get through got asked for our bank account details or PayPal sent him our PayPal and he said the money would be in soon and the email states he's a patroluem engenieer and is off shore and cannot call this is a fake and he even sends you a PayPal email with funds in it but it goes directly to your junk folder. Ignore these emails… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Berwick, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-20 11:27:41 Identity Theft Gumtree | +3 Frank James Yahoo E-mail Address Scammer Information My dealings with 'Frank James' is similar to the others who have posted of him, just with a different e-mail address. He text messaged me asking for a last price on an item I was selling on Gumtree and asked for me to reply by e-mail (mobile number was not visible so I couldn't reply to his text message). I e-mailed him notifying that I was not able to give a last price as I would prefer he comes to look at my item for sale before doing so. I received this reply:
'Thanks for… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | mrk Forres, Moray, United Kingdom 2012-08-18 15:42:51 Nigerian/419 Scam Gumtree | gumtre Scammer Information trying to buy laptop of saying hell send money over paypall robing freak stole 300q from me… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Christian Haas Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-18 02:08:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 west aquarius submersible Scammer Information vThanks for alot for getting back i really appreciate , My name is David and am working at sea 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.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated ontop of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He st… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-17 06:11:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 Text and email Scammer Information I am selling my car on Gumtree and received a text: "I'm interested in your ride,how much are you willing to sell it.email me at (helvisdatford@gmail.com)" from +1578615537
After emailing some details of my price and the car I received this response:
"Thanks for mailing back,am ok with the price and the condition.I'm at sea at the moment as petroleum engineer on a rig offshore,i won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and i would have called bu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Josh Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-17 00:24:55 Identity Theft Gumtree | +2 Gumtree auto ad Scammer Information Same dude mentioned in previous posts so I just thought I'd reinforce, I also got a response to my ad from a johnrus68@gmail.com (John Russell) who I found on another scam site after searching for his email address also.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | George Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-08-16 10:28:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale scammer Scammer Information I got 3 SMSs within the same afternoon I placed an ad in Gumtree. One was from Jerome asked Is your ad still available for sale? easier to contact me on gtbsky01@gmail.com What the condition and firm price. I answered to this person to come and have a look and, then make an offer.
He/She answered: 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | tepo676 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-15 12:55:09 Defective Products/Services Gumtree | +1 Untitled Defective Products/Services on Gumtree, ref:4524 Scammer Information He said he works in a oil company in overseas but he has a courier pick up in Australia that will come to take care the paper work.
Request my bank details and my Pay Pal Account. This is a same guy as Helvis datford. Beware of those names.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Clem Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-15 11:55:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 No response SMS with request to use gmail email to buy car advertised on Gumtree Scammer Information When I email him from his text (which was not able to be replied to) I received this back -
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
paypal payment email and name to set up purchase, i will arrange for pick up
after the cleared payment via paypal. Also more pics will be appreciated.
Many Thanks… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Robert Softley Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-08-08 05:00:47 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:4403 Scammer Information From: Rodney Davies | Date: 08 August 2012 01:49:34 AM To: message details Close message details
Thanks for the mail....I am very keen. How i wish i could come for viewing and inspection as am currently overseas at the moment and i want it picked up before i get back. Due to my inability to make a bank deposit, I would be paying via PayPal which is safer for me or bank transfer as well safe. Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice or create an … Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | No Name Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2012-08-07 13:23:33 Defective Products/Services Gumtree | Motorbike scam Scammer Information Advertised my Motorbike in Gumtree
Got a a SMS stating
I saw your advert on Gumtree. Can you please tell me the prsent condition of it and also ur best price .. contact me via email to (jasonwave1@gmail.com)
I emailed him some info and got the mail below , it made me suspicious and i googled the first phrase and got immediately a hit on the bid or buy forum identifying it as a scam :
http://forum.bidorbuy.co.za/selling-bidorbuy/16350-private-car-sellers-cautious.html
Th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jack Lovel Mitcham, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-07 12:25:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Car Scam - Elton Murray Scammer Information Hi again, thank you for getting back, Anyway, I agree to buy at your price and i am keen myself. How I wish i could come for inspection but i'm currently deployed and will be away for quite a number of weeks,precisely 9weeks according to the programme.
Here is the deal, I know you can't possibly wait for 9weeks but I will make full payment to you and once your payment clears, I will arrange for a shipper to contact you and pick it up from you. This is the best way I can hand… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Bonbeach, Victoria, Australia 2012-08-07 03:19:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | 2003 Ford Falcon XR6 Ute Scammer Information Originally I was contacted via a text messages stating the following
"Hi there, what is the final price for your car on gumtree and is the RWC valid? Kindly reply NOW by email only to eltmur2@gmail.com co I am very keen. Elton."
I responded via email and this is the response I received:
Hi again, thank you for getting back, I agree to buy at your price and i am keen myself. How I wish i could come for inspection but i'm currently deployed and will be away for quite a numbe… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| James Willis Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom 2012-08-04 08:34:28 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car sale pretended buyer on oil rig Scammer Information I advertised my car for sale through Gumtree. I got a text message from the above number to say he/she was interested in my car - to contact him [ Ken ] at k.wellson@yahoo.com
I made the contact by email and got back the following mail..."Hi,thanks for your response. I would have love to come for the inspection but due to the nature of my work i won't be able to do that as am a petroleum engineer and am on a rig offshore. Am buying it for my holiday cos I'll be coming soon f… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| stephanie Regency Park, South Australia, Australia 2012-08-02 03:35:13 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 joonnesjokk11@gmail.com Scammer Information Thanks for responding on time...and i'm willing to know the lowest price of it. As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal), and
a private courier agent would come for the pick up after the payment have been made ...so no shipping included, so you can now send me your PayPal email so i can pay in right away and also include your address in your reply.If you don't have a paypal account, you can easily set up one and setting up … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Randy Costa Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-07-27 00:13:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree - paypal payment scam Scammer Information They are sent a following email when I post an item on Gumtree.com.au.
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Thanks for responding on time...and i'm willing to know the lowest
price of it. As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest
and secure way to pay online(PayPal), and
a private courier agent would come for the pick up after the payment
have been made ...so no shipping included, so you can now send me your
PayPal email so i can pay in right away and also include your address
in your re… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom 2012-07-26 22:17:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree N.Ireland Scammer Information Was selling boy's Ps3 games on a local gumtree site (N.Ireland). Contacted by Jane looking games for her daughter!! This daughter is in West Africa in Nigeria! Got long winded story with lots of spelling mistakes. Checked out address on google to discover lots of scams for this address. She didn't try to bargain for these games. Was wanting us to pay through Pay Pal as it was a safe way of paying.
Address-
City: surulere
State: Lagos
Country: Nigeria
Zipecode:23401
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| Susan Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-07-22 08:10:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Jonathan Graham [jjgraham2000@yahoo.com] Scammer Information phone/mobile no does not show, his name "Jonathon" shows and the msg reads - viewed your car you posted on gumtree and was so interested to purchase. so kindly get back to me on my email jjgraham2000@yahoo.com with your willing price.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Richard Hucklesby Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, United Kingdom 2012-07-17 23:09:33 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | iphone 4s 64gb Scammer Information Offering iphone 4s x 2 as she wrongly bought them for 2 sons who had upgrades for £200 each (£400)Only sold as pair and no paypal as it incurs fees.I fell hook line and sinker.offered a UK bank account that i verified and therefore presumed safe for money transfer.My bank tell me its tough as I authorized the transfer.:(
check out kellylooksfab1966@yahoo.co.uk on google!
She (He) wont if I catch up with him..................… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Nana Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-07-17 12:54:01 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +2 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:3896 Scammer Information This person emailed me regarding my items for sale on Gumtree. Firstly, he sms my mobile with a weird number (since I can't reply back) and he said "I tried to reach u but didn't get thru just want to know if u still hv d listed AD on Gumtree for sale? kindly contact me on georgepow82@gmail.com"
Then I emailed him saying that I couldn't get back to him ASAP cos I had work. This is his reply:
Alright Mate,
I am interested in buying your item. I wish i could come for viewing… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Chloe peers Mitcham, Victoria, Australia 2012-07-16 21:52:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Mate is you car for sale Scammer Information Always starts or finishes with mate… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lenka Amesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom 2012-07-14 16:50:35 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Paypal transfer scam Scammer Information Scammer contacted me after I placed advert for mobile phone on Gumtree. He offered to pay extra £20 for postage. He asked me to send him Paypal invoice which I did. No money received through Paypal, so I didn't wanted to send the item. I received two fake emails which were supposed to look like they're from Paypal, one of which said that I'll be charged £2000 if I didn't post the item and provide tracking number to buyer. He started saying, that I need to give him track… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Leen Somewhere in Australia 2012-07-14 10:18:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | David edmond Scammer Information We try to sell our car and receivew a message from him:
Is your Ad still available for sale on Gumtree,easier to contact me on drtyn56748@y7mail.com Advise it condition and firm price.
So we answered in an email: still available, price as marked on gumtree, perfect condition. If you are interested, you can call us
His answer (5 min after we send the mail):
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable consid… Read Full Report ⇒ |