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| Tay
Toronto, New South Wales, Australia
2020-01-05 21:11:03
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   Auto trailer and car sales australia Emailed in regards to a silver/grey 2012 mk2 ford falcon g6e only to be told it was on a military base in W.A offered to have the car sent to me free of charge sent me photo identification to try say he's real. lucky i have family and friends in the Aust... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2019-12-03 02:46:39
Classified Ads Scam
1 |   Gumtree Ad Enquired about my gumtree ad. Requesting my bank account details and PayPal information. ... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2019-11-23 13:47:56
Classified Ads Scam
| Gumtree NZOG buyer for saw on Gumtree I had an old printer saw for sale on gumtree in Australia.
About half an hour after the ad appeared I got an email asking if the saw was still for sale and if so to email husband on above email address.
I did so and guy Brat Wood negotiates, says he’s ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA, United States
2019-11-22 19:13:07
Classified Ads Scam
|  Jeep parts scammer Scammer offers up item on Facebook marketplace, and instantly blocks you once payment is sent for item.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Overland Park, KS, United States
2019-11-18 11:41:00
Classified Ads Scam
1 | For Sale 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for $1400 Post listed on Next Door app by Terri Leclerc posting for her sister michellekmore@gmail.com selling 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for $1400.... ⇒ more |
| Elisha
Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
2019-11-11 04:19:12
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Paypal Scam via Gumtree I received an email asking to buy a coat I was selling on Gumtree, she said she sent me money by paypal but didnt. She then asked me to send a £50 steam voucher to cover the delivery cost of her courier who was supposedly picking up the coat from me.
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| Joe Tapman
Greensburg, PA, United States
2019-11-10 09:40:57
Classified Ads Scam
| Vehicle Scam Sale Vehicle for sale was for a very low price for a very nice vehicle (2007 Toyota RAV4). Received several emails from potential seller. Something smelled to high heaven, so did some checking & found identical name, email & wording of email message to me here ... ⇒ more |
| Lucy Yaacoub
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2019-11-05 18:12:01
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Ian G Livingston tried to scam me into making a payment through a 3rd party Tried to sell me hoax me into believing he was selling a Toyota RAV4 ON car sales. He said he is in the defence force and the car is currently with him and he will find it over for me to inspect once I have sgreeci can wore the money through a third party ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
2019-10-31 02:27:09
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree sale scam Offered to buy item only having seen photos but couldn't collect because of her disabilities. Wanted to purchase via PayPal but would include additional £125 for delivery, to buy Amazon gift vouchers to pay for courier. I understand from other posts here... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
2019-10-24 04:25:12
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Scammer Simone Ragni contacted me regarding what i was selling on Gumtree... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2019-10-20 22:54:23
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Scammer contacted me via Gumtree in response to my ad to sell a two-piece lounge Here is a brief outline of events;
The person contacted me via Gumtree from their Gumtree handle - Aniya - in response to my ad ID 1231505415, not long after I posted the ad and asked for my email address. Once I gave it to them the person emailed me fr... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2019-10-19 18:51:24
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Hercus shaper Answered an ad on Gumtree.
I got suspicious because of the details he wanted.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
2019-10-19 17:31:46
Classified Ads Scam
1 | kuncicscott@gmail.com Gumtree ad Same as below notifications gumtree ad wants to buy sight unseen and asks for paypal or bank details... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
2019-10-16 11:00:04
Classified Ads Scam
1 | scammer Pretends to be who he/she is not when buying goods and uses ficticious Paypal details.... ⇒ more |
| MichelleS
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2019-10-07 23:11:29
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree scammer Posted ad on Gumtree to sell a ring, and they contacted with a text that asked me to send an email as the 'nature of their work' meant they couldn't make calls. Strange interactions from there, some of which below. Money never received in PayPal account, t... ⇒ more |
| Alex
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2019-09-22 18:00:22
Classified Ads Scam
| Courier Scam on Gumtree Got this very suspicious email.
Want to buy the goods without seeing the goods.
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| Anonymous
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
2019-09-19 09:35:28
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Scammer on gumtree Placed an ad for a wedding outfit for sale this Simone ragni e mailed me stating she wished to purchase it via e mail sent her pictures said she was happy to pay price and asked for my PayPal e mail address which sent me a red flag stated she was in a whee... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Appleton, WI, United States
2019-09-16 20:16:21
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Car sale scam The person posted a Toyota rav4 for sale. 2007 for $2000. Said "she" was in the military and wouldn't need it for 3 years when sent to Alaska. ... ⇒ more |
| Mr Normal
London, England, United Kingdom
2019-09-05 06:31:54
Classified Ads Scam
1 |  A response to a Property Rental advert on Gumtree UK I advertised a property to rent and got a text message back from +441502797457;
My Niece will like to know if your room/apartmt is still available? If please respond to her YES on lyu.yumeng002@gmail.com
Thanks
I initially sent a text reply (not e-m... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2019-09-05 02:48:57
Classified Ads Scam
1 | +1 Gumtree Courier payment scam Supposedly wanted to buy an outboard advertised online, sent fake emails pretending to be a bank referring to a payment for item as well as courier and emails asking me to pay money to a courier before I receive payment in the bank.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
2019-09-03 04:00:55
Classified Ads Scam
| Phoned to update Membership A lady consultant contacted our company to say that we are part of their database and we need to renew our membership. She was very forceful and phoned more than once in that same week. According to her there were no fees involved. I had the contract signe... ⇒ more |
| DebR
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2019-08-28 07:42:00
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Gumtree purchase Wanted bank details to purchase $1,000 office furniture sight unseen.... ⇒ more |
| Chris
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2019-08-20 03:18:14
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Car Scam Tried to buy my car for 20k without looking at it and asked for my bank details/pay pal etc in the first email.
Just typed his email into google and a bunch of scam things came up, so I thought I'd add this one to the list.... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
2019-08-14 02:52:42
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Car sale - Celina Yue I listed my vehicle for sale on Auto Trader in NZ.
I received a txt from 2828 asking me to email as they were interested in the car
Asked a number of questions in regards to the van. How many owners. Wof and rego details.
Then asked to send paypal detai... ⇒ more |
| Greg
Somewhere in Australia
2019-07-30 04:17:34
Classified Ads Scam
1 | Dylan Young Tried to get me to pay money into a Chinese Bank Account to cover freight charges for a car purchase from Melbourne to Darwin. Emailed me forged Pay Pal documents to prove payment.
Very deceptive and dishonest. Seller Beware!!!!... ⇒ more |
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