Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Mount Barker, South Australia, Australia 2014-12-16 08:19:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 Another Gumtree/Paypal Scam Scammer Information I placed an add on Gumtree at 9pm and by 8.30am had a txt message which said it was from gumtree saying:
"Jason will like to know if your listed Ad is still on for sale if yes kindly get back to him on jasonmichael5600@gmail.com with the latest ONO"
I assumed something was wrong with the bad grammar but thought I'll respond and see where it goes.
So I sent to his email with "Still for sale, Make me an offer, Cash Only, Thanks"
The response was what I expected:
Date: 16 D… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Beaumaris, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-14 11:59:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:22037 Scammer Information Placed ad for furniture on gumtree website. Received text response seeking details via email. Responded via email as requested. Was very suspicious of Rita's response. Also received a second email from Peter Akinson. Same style, almost same response. Definitely suss. Googled Rita's alleged employer, NZ oil and gas and found message about scammers .
Words in emails:
Thanks for getting back.am okay with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert...i work with N… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-14 04:15:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:22034 Scammer Information Replied to an ad I had for a vehichle on Gumtree asking for bank details etc, I replied with this.
All right all right,
To you and ya little fucktard of a mate who by the way have a whole shitload of karma about to rain down on your fucking scamming maggot heads, kindly fuck off and here to you is my advice run....run and fucking hide because you just fucked with the wrong one today, I happen to be one of Gumtree's main official IT experts in cyber crime, who just so happen… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-13 15:36:20 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  gumtree Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-12 12:17:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:22028 Scammer Information I was first contacted by SMS asking if the vehicle was still for sale, then the email I got below came through - identical to the stories already reported. It was only when I asked the person to verify their identity that I got the below details:
"Here is my details needed for the paper work.
Brown matt Fm
36 koolpinyah crescent tiwi northern territory 0810,Australia
lisence number - 2 029 669278
DOB- 14th Jan,1969."
I was glad to find that a quick google search of the above… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Claremont, Western Australia, Australia 2014-12-12 06:01:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 this came to my notice when monica panally tried to get me to transfer money into a western union account to go to a courier for Scammer Information she says she works for new Zealand oil and gas and the only access she has is to internet emailing. she seemed like a genuine buyer and really interested in the motor bike I had listed on gumtree for $2000 then we agreed on a price of $1700. she informed me she had contacted her courier who would pick the bike up and take it to Darwin where she lives. then later she emails me saying shes put $27500 into my account yet I had to transfer $1500 into a western union account for h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-11 03:13:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Wanting to purchase good from my Gumtree account without seeing them Scammer Information Scammer messaged my phone asking if the listed item on Gumtree is still for sale and to email him on harriscollins1@gmail.com
I emailed him and asked which items he would like as i have a few different ones
then he proceed to ask me how items i have and what prices i wanted for each item
i listed the items and emailed him
He Emailed me back expecting all the prices that i provided then wrote the total price then said
"i will like you to advice me your bank details cos i … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Christa Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom 2014-12-09 10:36:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree paypal western union scam Scammer Information I am selling an item on gumtree. Was contacted via text asking for details by email only. Was then asked for paypal details and once given said he needed help paying his courier who is headquarted in china via western union as he is based offshore on a petrol rig.
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 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-12-09 02:50:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 New Age Oz 20 Caravan Scammer Information Example;
Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature I work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Tatanaki Basin on Kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with Internet messaging facility. Etc Etc
E mail more info
Due to the natur of my work I am a very busy man working all day, am a ( Operating Manager) am presently on-board, I don't hav… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-12-07 12:31:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21986 Scammer Information I'm interested in your Vehicle,please what is your firm price& condt of it.Email me back ONLY at (stevemark846 (at) gmail.com)
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| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-12-07 10:22:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21984 Scammer Information On 7 Dec 2014, at 6:28 pm, ramond jak wrote:
Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,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 linked up with my westpac … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Alan Cutt Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom 2014-12-07 10:22:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Motorcycle purchase Scammer Information Asked what was my cheapest price for my bike then asked to be contacted by email only !
Suspicions aroused as he has just texted me .
checked email address on internet & found this site.
Many thanks for preventing another scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-12-06 21:55:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a car on Gumtree Scammer Information Thanks for the response,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,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package ,Does it have any history I should… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| jonny Bromley, Bromley, United Kingdom 2014-12-06 13:56:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | juliebertone27@outlook.com scam alert Scammer Information Received an email through Gumtree purporting to be an interested buyer.
Asked me to forward my PayPal details so they could make a payment.
Provided email of juliebertone27@outlook.com.
Email was in broken English and suggested the author worked offshore so
couldn't be contacted.
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 | No Name Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-05 12:26:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | TRIED BUYING CAR SIGHT UNSEEN, WANTED BANK DETAILS Scammer Information Contacted by SMS first, then via Email.
Wanted to Buy My Car, Sight Unseen.
Wanted bank Details.
Said that a Courier would pick up after Funds Cleared.
Also wanted me to Delete Ad from Gum Tree & would pay me extra $200… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-05 03:41:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam to buy my car via gumtree Scammer Information Hello mate,
It sounds good to know that it is still available for sale. I did go through your advert and I am satisfied with it. I work with the Australia Navy Force, I am okay with the asking price and would love to go ahead with the deal right away because this meets my perfect search for time being now. I am contacting you via email, I am on duty and coming to your residence for inspection won't be possible, so you have to assure me that its in condition described. You … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-12-03 11:48:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Buying car scam Scammer Information Selling car on Gumtree and received text email message on phone .… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Mick Reservoir, Victoria, Australia 2014-12-01 22:09:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling our boat Scammer Information I'm selling a sailboat on Gumtree.
Was contacted by message on my phone (But NO Phone Number)
Then emails after that by Monica Amy ( If THATS THEIR REAL NAME ) monicaamy202@hotmail.com
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 | Richard K Millendon, Western Australia, Australia 2014-11-30 09:00:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | very generic reply to my gumtree add, checked the email given to reply and listed several times already. Scammer Information … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Parkdale, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-30 01:22:32 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Got in touch regarding a Gumtree listing Scammer Information 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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-29 02:43:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:21904 Scammer Information i'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert,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 linked up with my westpac bank account,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can process the payment,you c… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Vermont, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-28 04:38:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | wanted to buy my car pay pal Scammer Information Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kupe project work, we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying this for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Charles Darwin University in NT ,He studied Building Design & Architecture. I want i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Adam Somewhere in Australia 2014-11-28 01:25:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Gumtree ad scam Scammer Information Text from unknown to Contact by email, asking what items I have for sale, will buy them and have courier come by If I tell him what I have for sale first, please remove the ads but will need to pay western union first to pay courier. blah blah blah. I have been down that path once already buddy sorry!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom 2014-11-24 10:22:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | response to my car for sale on gumtree Scammer Information Sent me a text asking lowest price of car but asking me to only respond by e-mail as he was working on an offshore rig.
Said he couldn't view the car himself and would send a courier to pick it up and it was a gift for his son. Told me he would PayPal me the money first.......was more than insistent on this. It felt a bit strange so I googled his e-mail and saw he had done exactly the same thing........same wording to others.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-11-22 19:51:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Scammer claiming to buy motorbike Scammer Information This guy is really persistent. I advertised a motorbike on Gumtree with my phone as a contact Ramond Jak contacted me asking to continue communication by e-mail and requesting to pay me by PayPal. My email address gave Jak access to my PayPal account. I dont know if he has done any damage yet (see other scam reports of this guy). He conitnues to say he will pay the money, but nothing has happened. He claims he is working for New Zealand Oil and Gas on their Kupe Project, as h… Read Full Report ⇒ |