Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia 2019-04-22 15:57:40 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Gumtree Scammer- Simone Ragni Scammer Information Attempted to buy a phone via gumtree, advised of the payment being made via PayPal, not before many complications with attempts to make payment via alternate methods and then upon receipt I received an email from PayPal (allegedly) the reply address contained this
"servicespp@accountant.com"
and no change or updates/notifications what so ever to/on my PayPal account .....
I also received a copy of this mans drivers license (Victoria AU)
One of the emails I received I … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-03-22 11:17:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buying a ring from me on Gumtree Scammer Information He/she asked for my email address at first.
They don't sign off with a namewithin the emails.
They asked 4 questions about the item e.g. Will it make a good gift? Why are you selling it? etc
They asked for my PayPal email address, even though they didn't agree on a negotiated price.
Then they claimed the payment has been made, as seen below.
I googled the address I was given, as I was suspicious after I didn't receive a PayPal notification, and I found their details on… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2019-03-14 10:24:58 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree for sale ad Scammer Information Advertised a Tiffany diamond ring for sale and was contacted by Hunter Dibbs Rudiger within 30 minutes of putting the ad on line. Told he would pay via PayPal, then received an email from fundsac...@accountant.com saying they had received the funds and to send a copy of the tracking number to them, as an extra security measure. The funds would be put into my bank account in 3-5 days. I did this then informed by a friend he was a scammer. Goods were sent to Beijing for daugh… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2019-02-19 07:33:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree scam Scammer Information “Theresa” texted me almost immediately after I posted a furniture ad on gumtree. The text said “ Is the Furniture items on Gumtree still available for sale? kindly reply to (bentheresa1234@hotmail.com) plz no text.” I’ve had someone use text msg to try scam coming from gumtree before so my initial reply was “reply via gumtree ad”. Then I got suspicious and googled her email which led me to the thread here. No communication was ever sent through gumtree and the p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Rob C Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-02-07 05:15:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 I place an add on Gumtree to a Matterport 3D camera got enquiry in about 30 mintues of posting the Ad Scammer Information Subject: PAYMENT MADE. Standard Post (LK (Check all your email folders and move it to inbox message for full notifications)
Hello,
I just completed the transaction ,Hope you have been emailed by PayPal regarding the payment send to your account,i will like you to check your INBOX and JUNK folder trust and move it to inbox of your PayPal email to see the confirmation of the payment receipt made as promised.Am glad to get back to you regarding the payment for your item an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Fairhaven, Victoria, Australia 2018-12-15 05:27:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Gumtree Scammer- Cameron Laurence Scammer Information Selling my car, and got a message saying he was interested and told me to get in touch via email. His reply was as follows; he even provided a NSW driving license as evidence of his identity:
Thanks for getting back, I'm fine with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert, exactly what am looking for, I just got a job with Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory, Australia and the reception is terrible. We do not have access to phone at t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-11-28 02:21:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Vehicle for sale Scammer Information This person is still at it and has not changed the email format (yet) going by previous reports. Responds agreeing to purchase wanting Paypal or bank account details. If it's too good to be true.......
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| phil edwards Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-11-24 07:10:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scam. Theresa Benson Scammer Information sms response to furniture ad in gumtree. requested I respond to the email address provided and not to sms back. sent email and got response below:
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it loc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Kingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2018-11-15 22:44:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | KHOPPM303@gmail.com via Gumtree Scammer Information Response to an add on Gumtree.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-11-01 00:16:34 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | SCAM Scammer Information Wants bsb & account number as well as paypal details. Apparently away at sea working for NZOG. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | CharlieHound Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-10-24 11:53:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Fake Buyer - bentheresa1234@hotmail.com Scammer Information I listed an advert on Gumtree for some furniture. Got a text asking me to reply via email. I sent an email to the address and got the following reply. Thought it was sus and googled the email address and it came up on Scamalot so thought I would add to this site as it helped me validate my suspicions.
I got a text message first but no mobile number showed up.
The email came from bentheresa1234@hotmail.com - Theresa Benson.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Dave Reuter Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-10-18 22:01:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +7 Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) Darwin,NT Scammer Information Scammer sent me an sms regarding a m/cycle i had just put up for sale, No number, it came up on my phone as john with an email address to reply to. Sent a reply and then got the big story in a return email about his remote workplace and restricted contact and availability. He wanted Paypal and bank details and was already talking to a courier about collecting the bike. It was all to quick and obvious as a scam.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-10-04 12:58:56 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 GUMTREE USER NAME jaNET janicholas1013@gmail.com Scammer Information On 3 Oct 2018, at 9:54 pm, Janet Nicolas wrote:
Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment? I am buying it for my holiday and i want it delivere… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2018-09-30 22:10:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree item advertised for sale Scammer Information Said they wanted to purchase an dining setting from me on Gumtree and pay on PayPal as they are working offshore for New Zealand oil and gas. Once payment cleared they would arrange for a courier to pick up item to deliver to Darwin which is over 3500km away. Seemed like freight cost would way exceed the cost of the dining setting. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-09-21 13:52:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scammer Kenny Scott NAVY Vet Scammer Information Same as previously reported under the same name. It looks like his English writing is with errors. At first I received a sms from +1(646)916-3933 saying
1/2
HI MY PARTNER WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF YOUR CAR IS STILL ON FOR SALE, IF YES REPLY BACK TO HIM ON (WILLIAMSKENNYSCOTT1@GMAIL.COM) WITH YOUR FINAL PRICE. EMAIL
2/2
ONLY. - jizevit
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 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-09-01 09:50:42 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | chairs Scammer Information Reacted to add placed on gumtree. Working on kapo project in NZ, same stories as mentioned before, 25 days on, 5 days off. Was getting courier to pick up chairs but needed money transfer through Western Union to head quarters in China which started ringing alarm bells.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-08-23 10:42:38 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | William Kenny Scott scammer Scammer Information Looks like this person is trying to pull off another fast one, it was too good to be true so I googled his name and sure enough, there’s other’s reporting the same scam. Below is what I received :
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold,i will like you to be honest with me because i will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly i am buying this for my son, but th… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-08-18 03:08:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | William Kenny Scott Scammer Information Another car scam. Wanting to buy our car and we could smell scam a mile away. Even had his so called bogus wife text message and lie some more.Said he was a.Navy Vet deployed overseas. What a load of crap. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Durand D'souza Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-08-11 08:08:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I am away at sea at the moment,i work with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG) and we are presently offshore in New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project. We do not have access to phone at the moment,its 5days off and 25days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
I am buying it for my for my holiday and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due t… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Durand D'souza Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-08-11 06:43:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scam Scammer Information 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 bank account.Kindly get back to me with your paypal details so i can… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-07-21 11:10:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Anita Scammer Information Tried to buy Laptop off me, but wanted it sent to another Country for her.
Told she had been found out, never replied.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, United Kingdom 2018-06-18 20:52:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Joseph camdeen scam Scammer Information Trying to buy without looking, wanting bank account or PayPal details. SCAMMER!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-06-18 11:50:09 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information Pretend want to buy an item and buying it for his friend in China (Brown Albert. Address: 19 keji road boda ximen, Jinzhou city, China.121000)
Pretending sending the money using Paypal / Bank in Australia with a bogus email address. and asking to login.
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| Anonymous Ballarat, Victoria, Australia 2018-06-16 19:10:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  building materials scam - and lies &lies & never fronts to do the job Scammer Information you pay for building materials for a job - and lies &lies & never fronts to do the job… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-05-25 06:04:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | ryansmith0011 Scammer Information From: Ryan Smith
Date: Fri, 25 May 2018, 3:55 pm
Subject: Re: bike
Thanks for getting back,I'm fine with the price likewise the condition
as described on the advert,exactly what am looking for,I work on a
remote mine site and the reception is terrible. We do not have access
to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet
messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?Does it have any
history I should be aware of… Read Full Report ⇒ |