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| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2017-01-13 03:59:43
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |   Scam account I received a txt message in response to an ad I have on gumtree. The txt message came through from someone called 'bec' however they're not in my phone contacts. I replied via email as requested in the txt message. Something didn't seem right so I searched... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2016-12-26 02:22:13
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +8 Gumtree Australia Fake "Buyer" (Non-payment of PayPal) On Dec 21, I received a text message response to an ad for a white gold and diamond gent's ring I had posted on Gumtree:
"Regarding your jewellery ad on Gumtree, what's the best price for it? Please get back to me via ccatryna0@gmail.com. I can't make cal... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-12-24 21:34:07
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Campervan purchase Payment required to release funds from Paypal to my nominated bank account.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2016-12-20 11:35:34
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  Response to Gum Tree advert. dorom088@gmail.com Asked if advertised item still available. The item was generically described e.g. "furniture" - no details of specific item advertised were given, which was what initially raised my suspicion. Requested response to an email address with request "pls no tex... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2016-12-04 22:10:24
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Scam email saying they are purchasing a car. They are trying to say they will transfer you the amount for car and courier and the. You need to transfer the money to the courier. They have tried to say they are using PayPal and send fake PayPal emails.
This is the first email I got to my add.
Than... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2016-11-30 23:01:42
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Bank of america scam Will tell you that they paid via Bank of America and money has been transferred and it is irreversable. You must provide shipping details before payment is made into your bank account. You will get email in your spam to confirm.... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-11-28 21:12:29
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +4 Advertised my car for sale Received this message after advertising my car for sale.
is your item still up?what is ur price?pls mail on(kjustinmark@gmail.com).cheers
When I replied this was the response.
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Doncaster East, Victoria, Australia
2016-11-26 11:32:40
Rental Scam
Gumtree | +3 Scammer Annie Josh anniejosh04222@gmail.com I have a room for rent advertised currently. I got a text message first that I couldn't reply to at all. I then got the following email after I sent one to the email attached in the message;
Hi,
Thanks for responding so quickly, my name is Annie. I a... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
2016-11-22 10:50:15
Rental Scam
Gumtree | Room Rental Scam Following advert of room on Gumtree received a text requesting contact by e-mail - see below.
Suspicions raised and checked online to find same text to others advertising room.
No doubt next request would be for bank details.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2016-11-21 03:53:07
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  Paid via PayPal but can't release funds before Transport Agent is paid
Overpayment scam.
I'm selling furniture/ got a 'want it' within the hour.
received a SMS to contact her via 'her' email account.
as she's supposedly only on satellite internet.
Works for: "New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG)"
Working currently offshore... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2016-11-10 07:10:32
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Gumtree Scammer sayahdiana8@gmail.com I was selling a camera on Gumtree, received text from Sayah asking to email her (sayahdiana8@gmail.com).... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
2016-10-30 23:08:56
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Michael Elliott - scam
Email from 'michael' when he asked for asking price and more pictures & information.
Hello
Thanks for the quick response, I am buying this for my first son who graduated ,I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Erina, New South Wales, Australia
2016-10-15 03:07:48
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +3 Scammer for cameras on Gumtree Scammer wanting bank details to pay for item.
Came off as a legitimate buyer stealing identity of photographer in melbourne, Australia.
Refused to provide shipping details or even a post code.
The actual Polly Wright has been contacted multiple times.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2016-10-13 03:50:20
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Wanting to buy my car sight unseen Emailed me wanting to buy my car, says he is in some remove NT mine site and will send an agent to do the name change over. I was alerted as I said the price was negotiable, but he was happy to pay the asking price, then says he will pay immediately throug... ⇒ more |
| Vivian
Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
2016-10-13 01:03:14
Social Network Scam
Gumtree | upfront payment in car sell scam This person contacted me through gumtree where i posted my car sell information that he would like to purchase the vehicle to his son as graduation but since he is currently not in Australia and work in New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) andpresently offshore ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2016-10-07 22:59:51
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Check buyers first on this site Attempted to purchase our Caravan. Said she worked off shore in Darwin. Trusted us as she couldn't veiw caravan.... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2016-10-07 01:52:56
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree Scam Scammer First Contacted me via mobile phone via an sms service, I am advertising a bass guitar on gumtree at the moment.
Using
getasms.com
"your instrument it is still for sale? get back to me on rslara4040@gmail.com"
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| Cooper
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
2016-10-05 04:27:59
Auction/eBay Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree - Car Buying Scam geoastridlee009@gmail.com Sent me a txt to email regarding a car I have listed on Gumtree for $4000. Then went on to say thanks for emailing, and how he is a Navy Officer living on the boat. Says that he is purchasing the car for his Dad and that he can only pay via PayPal. Will se... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2016-10-04 09:37:12
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +6 Lennon Lewis [lenon8087@gmail.com] Thanks for getting back,i'm pleased with the price and the condition as described on the advert,I work on a remote mine site, Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) Darwin NT.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Albuquerque, NM, United States
2016-09-28 14:03:50
Wills/Probate Scam
Gumtree | Beneficiary scam I received an email saying Dianna Smith of the UK is dieing of lung cancer and wanted to give me 10 milion dollars to keep up her charity work. Such as start a School in her name or an orphanage or a charity after her. I was to respond by giving full name ... ⇒ more |
| Nadia Churton
Somewhere in United States
2016-09-28 00:37:53
Overpayment Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree scammer "Laura" contacted me to ask about my Wedding dress I had advertised on gumtree.
She text and when I replied it wouldn't deliver, so then used the email address they supplied.
They asked about negotiating the price but then didn't try to negotiate at al... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-09-27 13:04:27
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree - bird- Fawzi.Afiouni@hotmail.com theft Purchase of birds within Australia require payment being made and bird being sent. I made payment via direct deposit into another Aussie bank account, as i thought by sending the payment to someone within Australia, the law would protect me from theft if i... ⇒ more |
| Bradley Conner
Somewhere in United Kingdom
2016-09-21 03:38:41
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Web texts Scammer
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My advice regards getting those texts from scammers when selling something online, DO NOT list your mobile number , they have the internet to see your ad , they can send you a quick message via Gumtree ( or whatever website its listed on) , then you ca... ⇒ more |
| Bradley Conner
Somewhere in United Kingdom
2016-09-21 02:39:37
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Stolen ID Bradley Roger Conner Just read some scam reports , I'm very surprised and pissed off how many reports there are of these scammers using my name and photo of my Qld drivers licence.
Seem some use Roger Conner or Roger Connor.
I realise I can't prove it but I'm really the bl... ⇒ more |
| Rashid Nadeem
Taabinga, Queensland, Australia
2016-09-18 07:16:07
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | He contacted me from my ad on BikeSales & GumTree I got text message from number 'Roger' with no number.
He said contact me this email address 'dsky0936@gmail.com' with more info if your bike is still available for sale.
and i fu***** up and sent him my bank details after few emails
What should ... ⇒ more |
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