Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Jodie Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-04-15 23:59:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +2 Mary Cole Scammer Information I received a text message from this woman offering to buy furniture that I had for sale. I replied to her via email, as requested. This is her reply:
Thanks for the swift response and do as well advise on the least amount you will like to give it away as i am buying this for son and due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied w… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia 2014-04-15 23:38:25 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:18371 Scammer Information Offer to buy item but needed to have it shipped as working offshore. Item cost $700 but willing to pay $650 pickup via shipper in Hongkong via paypal. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-04-15 03:32:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | advert in gum tree Scammer Information wanted to by scooter same phrases as for the others...........working off shore, NZ , can't pick up, send courier.....… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-15 01:00:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Vehicle for Sale Scammer Information We advertised on Gumtree a van for sale (detailed price & condition of van) - received a text message asking me to email them at melissacarly200@hotmail.com and to let them know the 'fixed price and condition'of the van.
These details were in the advert so I thought the question was a bit odd but but emailed MelissaCarly to give 'her' more details.
I said that as far as price went, what did they have in mind - the advert said $1,000 negotiable & also that it was a cash sa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-04-14 08:14:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | NZOG 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 to … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-04-08 22:13:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | I recieved an email from jannett maxwell & the email address was Jason maxwell, saying that I am working on an oil rig for nzog 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,please get back to me with your paypal details so i can p… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Victoria Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-04-08 05:03:17 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 New Zealand Oil and Gas Scammer Information Tried to buy a car I listed on gumtree, claimed not to have access to phone facilities.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-03 08:39:12 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Justin Lewis Scammer Information Justinlewis1960@gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-02 22:55:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Tried to buy wedding dress from me - New Zealand Taranaki Basin on kapo project Scammer Information This person sent me a text from a US number asking me to email them about the ad I'd placed on Gumtree. They asked me not to reply by text. I emailed the next day and got this response:
"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 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with inter… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-04-01 06:28:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car for sale on gumtree Perth Scammer Information 10 minutes after putting car on sale with Gumtree, we received this email. Even without searching the net if this could be a scam, it was immediately identified as scam due to wording and request for paypal account info.. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-31 01:22:45 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Dodgy email reply to Gumtree add Scammer Information Replied to Gumtree Caravan add with exactly the same wording used previously:
Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I am okay with the price. 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)
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-27 00:49:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Car for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I am interested in the immediate purchase. I am okay with the price. 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)
I can only make the payment via paypal because it's very safe and secure for both of us. In case you don't have a paypal account I'll advice you to register for one at www.paypal.com.au.
Question: Is there anything I need to know about i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-03-26 10:44:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Sale of couch Scammer Information Offered couch for sale on gumtree. Rose Judith replied she would purchase it, asking questions about condition etc. that was already stated in the ad. Advised she would organise shipper to pick up as she couldn't do it personally. Shipper was from Nigeria!
Here are the three emails from her and 'PayPal' and the shipping company. A common thread is they all require payment, verification/ authorisation through Western Union money order.
I just want to inform you that i have ju… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-25 22:19:10 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling carsbthrough gumtre Scammer Information Hsd an add for 2 cars on gumtree she wanted both unseen ad working 15 days on snd of course s courirt would pick them story unravelled when asked for her od facebook address andlicence number as I was going to csll nzog gor verification she worked there she was goibg yo drpodit money inyo my bsnk which I didnt give her… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-23 11:05:30 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | ken guilliana Scammer Information I have a caravan for sale on gumtree. He asked me what condition it was in and what the lowest price I would take for it. Gave the information and here is his reply. Ok no problem I will be paying you $12500 with my paypal account because it's attached to my bank account and its safe and very secure way to make payment. If my mode of payment is accepted just send me your paypal email address (paypal id) or send me paypal payment request so I can pay in right away. Make su… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Pascal Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2014-03-23 10:57:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Buying Car from Gumtree Scammer Information This person sent me a SMS at 8pm and below is the original SMS:
'Hi This's Chelsea, I am keen to buy the vehicle u listed on gumtree Asap, Contact me ONLY to my email moreny3@gmail.com if you still have it for sale. Email only'
I have not yet received any response from this person however I did believe this is a scammer because the email she is using has many records showing the fact that this person is not a genuine buyer.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-23 09:34:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Offer to buy my car unseen off Gumtree Scammer Information The person (Chelsea) offered to purchase my car unseen that I had advertised on Gumtree. This raised my suspicion when they said that they were on a oil rig off the coast of New Zealand and asked where the car was, when it is stated in the advert where it is, also asked other details about the car that are also in the advert. They wanted bank details and a representative would come and pick the car up.
I have been told to be careful of scammers on gumtree & the quick reply … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-23 02:19:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling car on Gumtree Scammer Information Seems to be the same lengthy e-mail ,tool pusher on the west aquarius semi-submersible.
Unable to pick up - buying car for her dad. Has pick up person- can pick up from any where.
Send money by penpal.Suggest we open an account.
Email only contact- out of cell phone range - satellite phone not working etc.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-22 09:15:00 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17587 Scammer Information Interested in purchasing a car from Gumtree website and offered to pay via PayPal or bank account with no viewing of car. Said he would collect cat by courier as he works long hours. Very suspicious.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2014-03-21 22:25:58 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Ad Scammer Scammer Information Received text message in reply to a Gumtree classified Ad:
Hi please is your dress advert listing on gumtree still for sale?
Contact me on (annelllson118@gmail.com), no txt pls.
I sent a reply email.
Received this email back:
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 15days off and 15days on,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Mackay, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-21 18:01:23 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17568 Scammer Information She wanted to buy our BMW, couldn't come and view it coz she on an oil & gas rig off n.z wants to transfer funds into a pay pall acc. Or bank acc. A courier will come pick up the car once transaction is complete,… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2014-03-21 06:30:50 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling a Motorbike Scammer Information Scammer:
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 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
am very satisfied with your advert,i will like you to get back to me with is present condition and i want it delivered… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2014-03-17 10:31:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17423 Scammer Information Car advertised on Gumtree. Received an a-mail from Justin Lewis in response to car still being for sale:
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 the car for my first son who just gra… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2014-03-16 16:43:47 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree car sale Scammer Information Replied to my as via my mobile passing on his email address to which I replied regarding sale of my car. Sent A reply email with account details that the server rejected which takes caution.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2014-03-16 12:23:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:17391 Scammer Information Received the following email from an 'Annie Snels'. Looks likes it's a standard one...
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 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. Where is it located at the moment?
am very satisfied with your advert,i w… Read Full Report ⇒ |