Auction/eBay Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | John Duncan Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-09-09 23:45:34 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  +1 I posted an ad on gumtree about 4pm on sunday and with in 2hrs I got am email on my phone wanting me to email back the price and Scammer Information after emailing the photo's and a description of the car I'm selling , I got an email back telling me he liked the car wanted to buy it but was working on an oil rig and could not get to see the car but wanted it for when he goes on holidays and would I please send him my Paypal info, I put his email address on Google and found it on this site as a scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | JN Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-09-08 04:06:02 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree |  +4 Gumtree Paypal Scammer Scammer Information Got a text from this person, saying interested in item, asked which item, didn't reply but sent me some template:
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 paying via PayPal which is safer for me. Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice or create an account at www.p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Steph Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-08-28 07:25:39 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Online sales phishing Scammer Information Guy texted me about an item I had for sale on Gumtree. Sneaky, asked my to only email him back as he was at work and his boss was a "pyscho". Asked me for my final price, and interestingly didn't name the item itself, just said "do you still have your stuff for sale on Gumtree."… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Jay Somewhere in Australia 2012-08-25 12:33:24 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | gumtree truck sale Scammer Information same as another i read on here which is what warned me.
hes working offshore in new zealand somewhere and wants the truck for a holiday to NT, is arranging a courier to pick it up and needs bank or paypal details to transfare money asap.
i was abit sus as he was asking for pics which were already on the gumtree page.
always be suspicious. DONT EVER TRUST PEOPLE FROM GMAIL ACCOUNTS!!
DONT EVER GIVE OUT BANNKS INFO… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Collin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-08-25 06:52:16 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +8 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on Gumtree, ref:4708 Scammer Information Helvis Datford (false name?)agreed to pay for a motorbike on Gumtree.
"He" wanted to include payment for his courier to collect the motorbike.
A payment notification from "Paypal" (service@paypal.com.au sub-address of
reviewonlines@mail2Consultant.com) stated:
"The buyer's account has been debited and your account has been scheduled to be credited.
You will receive a confirmation from PayPal after sending out the amount tagged "PICK UP FEE".
You are 100% save and prot… 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 ⇒ |
 | 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 ⇒ |
| Sam Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-06-14 00:20:57 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Paypal Scam Scammer Information Tried to send me fake PIF paypal information:
Thanks for the response,i would have loved to call but due to bad weather our SAT phone is currently scrambled .Please am buying this for my son for his 21st birthday. He lives in Darwin presently so is going to be shipped to Darwin after have sorted out with the payment.i want to be sure if it is still in good condition , preferably if i can get more close up picture (engine and interior inclusive), i will not be able to come fo… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sam Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-06-13 06:14:23 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 Paypal Scam Scammer Information Thanks for your response,I am willing to buy it now and i will be paying via PayPal,so i will be needing your PayPal email to have the payment sent inclusive of your final price..
I want to be sure if its still in perfect condition,preferably if i can get more close up pictures, I will have my courier agent pick it up since i can't come for the inspection due to the nature of my job and location, i work mainly offshore all i really need from you is the exact details.
Kindly … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Sam Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-06-13 05:25:41 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Paypal Scam Scammer Information I am very keen,regarding it Let me know the actual asking price. How i wish i could come and view what am buying from you.but am currently working overseas at the moment and i want it picked up and delivered to my apartment before i get back,
though i will be back in a couple of weeks. I would be paying via PayPal which is safer for the both of us.
Kindly send me a paypal payment invoice to make the payment or create an account at www.paypal.com.au if you dont have one. and i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Nisho Sadeque Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-06-12 05:56:26 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +3 Will Paull still scamming Scammer Information I had an sms with the following text:
"Hi,i saw ur ad,Am redy to ofer u an aditional 700 to ur asking price for the Vehicle.pls respond ASAP to email: willpaull1972@gmail.com"
I have exchanged some details via email with the above address, and it was only when I was asked to provide PayPal details that I checked the eligibility of the email address. The responses from the email address above are for your reference below. I have removed all personal details from the exchan… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | ANISH Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom 2012-06-10 22:39:22 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +3 Paypal Scam Scammer Information
This lady wanted to buy my iPhone and supposedly sent me £450 using Paypal
which was 'on hold' till I shipped the item. Address to be shipped to was
as below.....
Name: Ibukunle Seun
Address:Block B flat 13 Akerele Extension
City: Surulere
State:Lagos
Country:Nigeria
Zip Code:23401
Have reported the above person and address to Nigerian Police.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| tom Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-05-16 14:31:14 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +1 chrs.lowden110@gmail.com Scammer Information
Christopher louther
Thanks a lot for the email.I am away at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise, we do not have access to phone at the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. What is your last negotiable price? and where is it located at the moment?
I am buying this for my for my holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arrival in NT . However,does it have any history I s… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Cal Nelson South Golden Beach, New South Wales, Australia 2012-05-10 13:38:09 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Gum tree Car Sale Scam Scammer Information Thanks for getting back to me, so sorry that i couldn't call you due
to the nature of my work, we do not have access to phone calls at
the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,am a marine engineer am away
at sea at the moment as i work with west aquarius submersible to be
precise the best way to get a hold of me is through this email.
I am buying this for my next holiday, and i want it to be delivered
before my arrival in NT . However,does it have any history I should be
awar… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Ktpaz Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-05-01 14:50:08 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | Deposit money for courier into western union then paypal will clear funds Scammer Information I was contacted off "Andrew" to purchase a wedding dress I was selling on Gum tree which he was willing to spend thousands of dollars on before even seeing pictures. I was suspicious but what confirmed it was when he told me he had deposited $5600 into my PayPal BUT that won't clear until I got to western credit union to pay his courier company $600 shipping first. As it was done through PayPal I can see how people may fall for this. DON'T! I have read a lot of people paying… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Carnegie, Victoria, Australia 2011-11-10 11:13:28 Auction/eBay Scam Gumtree | +10 gumtree australia car scam Scammer Information I put an add on www.gumtree.com.au and got a sms message saying... i would like to know the present condition and firm price on your listing. easier to contact me on: lukebrown10@hotmail.com
Within 10 minutes i got 2 more messages the next was from +1 (773)901-459
hi. whats the lowest price on your vehicle on gumtree, kindly get back to me by email at.. amewhite1(at)gmail(dot)com, it its still for sale.email only plz
And the next
i will like to buy your vehicle listed for… Read Full Report ⇒ |