Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-12-03 00:43:15 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |   Selling my Vehicle on ebay/gum tree Scammer Information Sent from: helvis
I'm interested in your car Ad,how much are you willing to sell it.get back to me only at (helvisdatford@gmail.com) with the firm price & condition
thought it was legit, then looked him up on GOOGLE.
Thats when I replied. lol
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 | Anonymous Mango Hill, Queensland, Australia 2013-11-30 10:29:06 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information Thanks for mailing back,please let me know 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 that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Yarloop, Western Australia, Australia 2013-11-27 06:37:01 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Trying to get bank details when your trying to sell a car 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 kupe project.We do not have access to phone at the moment and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online as am not with my credit card details here but i have my ANZ bank account lin… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Yarloop, Western Australia, Australia 2013-11-27 06:34:21 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Trying to get bank/paypal details when advertising a car for sale Scammer Information This was the email exchange between this scammer Michael Seay and myself regarding a car for sale on Gumtree.
Michael Seay 12:51 PM (1 hour ago)
Thanks for mailing back, I'm ok with the price and the condition i work on a rig as a mechanical engineer i would have love to call but We do not have access to phone at the moment that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility,I'm buying it for my vacation
Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,plea… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-11-26 03:48:31 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  Formemma@gmail.com gumtree scammer Scammer Information Answered a add on classified add gumtree for diamond ring
Sent me his email address and asked me to request money then told me to send item without payment cleared
Sent fake emails from PayPal telling me it was cleared .
Scammer !
Thank god I didn't send ! $ 5000 loss !… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom 2013-11-09 09:47:44 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Selling a car on gumtree Scammer Information I was selling a car via gumtree and got a text to say interested and reply to his gmail with more details.i did and the buyer asked for paypal account details and Emil linked for payment and would send a shipper for the car.
I replied saying this was a scam it's cash on delivery and wouldn't give such detailed and going to report them. Told them to not send any more messages.
I get the feeling this person is using different addresses ie jennymiles13@ gmail. Com and my guess… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Nate Somewhere in Australia 2013-11-08 01:50:44 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Paypal/gumtree scam! Scammer Information This person contacted me via text message claiming to be interested in the car I was selling on Gumtree. I emailed back and they offered to buy my car sight unseen by using Paypal and sending a courier to pick up the car! I thought this was odd so I Googled the email address and sure enough other people have reported this address as a scam! Once you agree to sell the car they email you back and ask you to transfer an amount via Western Union claiming that they "forgot" the… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Simon Norris Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom 2013-11-01 19:11:32 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Through Gumtree on an advert for an old van Scammer Information They texted me to ask what was the condition and best price for the van. They asked me to send photos by email. I replied by text, but will not carry on since seeing this and other listings for the same number.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Keysborough, Victoria, Australia 2013-10-24 09:58:44 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Selling my SUV on Gumtree Scammer Information Initially I received a text within a few hours of listing my SUV on Gumtree, asking me to contact them at an email address with best price I could do for the vehicle.
They replied..
"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 int… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-10-22 10:35:33 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | response from Gumtree advertisment Scammer Information original message off gumtree via mobile phone
Sent from: Daniel
Hello, will like to know the price of the car and if still available to my mail here (purset@live.com) Please e-mail only, Thanks. Dan
2nd message via email
can't find
3rd message
Thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the lest amount you will like to give it away as i am buy8ng this for dad and due to the nature of my job and location.....i will not be able to come for inspection, am a very busy … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-10-18 21:58:25 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +61428465117 Scammer Information Advertised Holden VN in Gumtree. Within 12 hours (12am) received the following message by text:
"Sent from:cambel
Hello...is ur listing on gumtree Ad still up for sale?Kindly reply to my personal email cambelluck@gmail.com with the last ONO
On checking the phone umber on Google, discovered similar response to different advertisements.
Best to ignore than respond, as these types are sickos, therefore best left to vegetate in their own simplicity, making them more frustrated!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 2013-10-12 19:39:49 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Car Scam Gumtree UK - car being sold but can contact the seller via email mainly Scammer Information Car was for sale on Gumtree - seems like a low-ish price. Gumtree advert has no contact number. 'Seller' already reported by another scamdex user so saved me for falling for it (I was dubious anyway as on Autotrader there are several adverts with email addresses only - to me it is VERY strange if I cannot speak on phone to a car seller)!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom 2013-10-02 21:18:40 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | car scam owner on the oil rig but can email within 5 mins would not allow me to see car and give over actual monet Scammer Information orginal advert only mentioned all the toys no substance ie mot tax service history etc. Price seemed very cheap for a car like this in prefect condition. Would not allow me to phone only contact via email strange email address see email trail and judge for yourself
my questions
Can you tell me a bit about your car and why you are selling?
When is the MOT and road tax expiry?
How much is the road tax,
How many owners has the car
Has the car been involved in any accidents … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Gab Kirrawee, New South Wales, Australia 2013-09-30 09:45:11 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | helvisdatford@gmail.com Scammer Information Pretty much the same as others . Made first contact via SMS asking to be contacted via email . We became suspicious by the response.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-29 15:29:39 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Pay with paypal collect goods via courier and reverse payment Scammer Information First contacted me via mobile with link to email address interested in my Motor bike.He said the following in his email ,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 momement and that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-27 05:44:56 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Car sale Scammer Information I had posted my car for sale on Gumtree. This is the link http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/chester-hill/cars-vans-utes/2001-mitsubishi-lancer-coupe/1028497613
on 26/09/2013.
I received a text from +61428465117 sent from Natinez Mary. the message was:
Am Interested in your Car,please what is your firm price and present condition? email me back at (ryan.brooks011@gmail.com)
I have since Edited it. And put Cash only on pick up.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Andrew Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-09-27 05:42:49 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | text message from gumtree australia Scammer Information Hello 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 have access to my bank
account online(i dont have internet banking with it), but i have it
attached to my paypal account, and this is why i insisted on using
paypal to pay,all i will need is your paypal email address to make the
payment, and if you dont have a paypal account yet, you can set one
it cant … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brunswick, Victoria, Australia 2013-09-20 02:48:12 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gumtree - selling car. Received email requesting bank details Scammer Information This is the following email received:
"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 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 and where is it loc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Bolokasi Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-13 11:15:15 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 "2003 Toyota Corolla Hatchback" (Reference: 1027640707). Scammer Information Thanks for the swift response, I need you to understand that i am willing and ready to purchase it right away as i really appreciate the price stated and possibly have more pictures of it, put it off the AD site and consider me as your favorite ..I have read the ad and it's okay by me.My work does not permit me to come for the inspection (very busy and currently out of town).Would have loved to call but our base right now is bad so we can get along via e-mail.
I will be payi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2013-09-12 11:49:14 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Mr Scammer Information Tried to buy my caravan on Gumtree
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 15 days off and 15 days 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 t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dave Somewhere in Australia 2013-09-05 23:41:48 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +3 AWE new Zealand scam Scammer Information trying to scam my Boat on gum tree … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 2013-09-03 10:40:33 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | payment by using fake Paypal Scammer Information This buyer sent the payment by using FAKE PAYPAL and try to threat me by calling the police. Very stupid guy. I think his mother give a shit between her legs.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom 2013-08-06 13:07:11 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | add in gumtree for mobile phone Scammer Information offered to buy my iphone, wanted my paypal dedails to make payment
asked what price i wanted for phone (£180) then offered me (£240) plus shipping
informed them I had no paypal account, then asked me to open one? … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | John D Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2013-08-05 07:43:01 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Offer to buy bike accessories on GumTree Scammer Information Responded to a for sale item (motor bike Panniers)
Same story as others have reported on this site Said she had deposited additional money (more than the cost of the goods)in a pay pall account and want me to sent the difference to a contact in China($950)to cover freight costs. The money of course has not been deposited. Same story about working on and oil rig in New Zealand and could not be contacted as others have stated.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2013-08-04 00:58:57 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:11386 Scammer Information Hi I'm waiting for your mail for me to proceed with the payment
On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 8:07 AM, Michael Seay wrote:
Thanks for mailing back, I'm ok with the price and the condition i work on a rig as a mechanical engineer i would have love to call but We do not have access to phone at the moment that's why I contacted you with internet messaging facility,I'm buying it for my vacation
Regarding the payment,i will be paying you through PayPal,please get ba… Read Full Report ⇒ |