Scam Tip Report #21911 - Got in touch regarding a Gumtree listing


Scam ReporterScam Tips Received
Anonymous
Parkdale, Victoria, Australia
2014-11-30 01:22:32
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree
+1 Got in touch regarding a Gumtree listing 
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Graeme Nicholson
Email Address:
graemeholson@gmail.com
Scam Website:
Fax:
He contacted me via text, his number did not appear but his name did (despite never having heard from him before) The text received just said it was from "Graeme" I thought that was strange.
Asked me to email him if my laptop was still for sale. At this point I hadn't realised the nature of the scam although I was feeling slightly uneasy. Emailed and he responded with the same email I have seen he sent to another reporter. Email said he was happy to pay for product but could not meet to pay as he is working at an oil rig in NZ. Instead he would transfer money via paypal and then would organise his courier to deliver.

At this point I realised that this was dodgy, looked his email up and saw a similar situation having been reported here. I have reported the email as spam and can't access it to post the contents.


Follow Ups/Extra Information. Most recent is listed first.
Very similar to the previous reported scam for Graeme Nicholson. Contacted me through Gumtree add, actually can in from a different user account (Sarah Manase) stating: "Is the price negotiable and what is is the last asking price ? What are there any major issues with it?? my partner is interested in it and she doesn't have a gumtree account,please kindly get back to her via ngraeme07@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks" After responding to the email address, and the gumtree address with a response to what appears to be a legitimate enquiry, I received the story in the email below - note the similarity to the previously reported scam story.

Scam Email
On 11 Aug 2018, at 11:43 AM, Graeme Nicholson wrote: Thanks for your swift response.I am okay with the price and condition as stated on your gumtree ad,which as prompt my quick response in purchase. I would be glad if there are any more things to know about the condition or service history because i won't be able to come for the inspection due to nature of work.I work with New Zealand oil rig and presently off shore for petroleum project.Perhaps i would have ring you on phone but we have phone Network restriction due to bad weather.Regarding the payment i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account so Kindly get back to me with your PayPal email so i can pay in immediately or you can alternatively send your account name,bsb number and account number if you have no PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment.I will also contact my courier agent who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been credited into your account. Await your reply

Anonymous   () Added the following extra information on :2018-08-11 05:42:36
 Scammer
  Information
Name:
Graeme Nicholson
Email Address:
ngraeme07@gmail.com
Scam Website:
Fax:

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