Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-05-21 06:20:33 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |   Gumtree purchase 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 holiday and i want it delivered before my arrival.I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the n… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom 2018-05-18 14:12:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | PayPal scam Scammer Information Wanted purchase the double bed I was trying to sell through gum tree. Contact was via email. He was unable to collect in person due to throat cancer and his house bound. They said they would pay me through PayPal and then someone will come and pick it up once the transaction went through. I received a email saying that PayPal has received a payment of a large sum of money and once I pay a certain fee for delivery to a name account and sort code I would receive this amount of … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-05-15 06:11:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  Selling a car Scammer Information Where is it located at the moment?what's your final price?Why are you selling it?does it need anything to be replace or repair?I'm a Squadron leader at Royal Australian Air Force and i have been currently deployed .I have limited phone access and that's why i prefer the sales through email.Regarding the payment, I can pay you through direct bank deposit (EFT),using PayPal instant bank wire transfer service.I will need your Account name,BSB and Account number. If you are no… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-05-08 10:17:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree purchaser 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 ⇒ |
| Anonymous Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 2018-04-24 12:15:38 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Buying from Gumtree Scammer Information Same sam you have already posted in the name of Kathy via Gum tree is now using the name Jane Nicholas
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 ..etc… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom 2018-04-22 14:26:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree/Pay pal Scammer Information I'm selling screen printing items because I'm moving abroad. I was contacted buy someone calling himself Eric Johnson , first asking if the printer was still available, then:Great! please consider it sold and take the ads down off gumtree,i am buying it for my cousin and i am ready to pay your full asking price, i have read through the advert and i'm totally satisfied with it and i will be glad if you can get back to me with some pics if available,sadly i won't be able to com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| DEX Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-04-21 08:24:36 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Scammer Information Basically a finance scam. If you get a email like the one below. just delete it. they just want to scam you into sending money through western union. Didn't get to that stage because i picked out the scam. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Lotus Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2018-04-13 06:29:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Lift and massage king single bed Scammer Information I have posted a larger item for sale on Gumtree. Within an hour of posting it, I had 2 hits wanting to buy the item for the specified price. This is the message I received from both parties----
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 wi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Phil Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 2018-04-01 10:42:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Purchase your item without viewing but requesting personal information. Scammer Information Thanks for your response, am satisfied with the price, I am willing to buy it for my Cousin that lives in Scotland as Gift. But due to the nature of my job and location, phone calls making and visiting of website are restricted that's why I contacted you with Internet messaging facility to check if this advert is still for sale and send you an email regarding it and I will like to know the present condition and the last price I will not be able to come for inspection because … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Graham Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-04-01 09:08:37 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Purchase of a car off Gumtree Scammer Information Had a car up for sale on Gumtree. Sean Carter said he was interested and approached through Messaging. Initial message was "Hello, do you still have the car for sale? what's your lowest price, reply to me on my email adress(seancarterbill@gmail.com)". My response was "Still for sale. Make an offer...if reasonable I’ll probably accept it."
He came back with "Thanks for getting back,i'm pleased with the price and the condition as described on the advert,I work on a remote mi… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Roz Cairns, Queensland, Australia 2018-03-15 13:20:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Car advertised for sale on Gumtree Scammer Information This guy also goes under the name Frank James Scott with an email of frankjames5501@gmail.com
I recieved a txt requesting I email only as he is deployed in the navy and wanting to purchase car for his son as a graduation gift. Even offered me $300 to take down advert as sold on car.
Asked for my bsb and account details or paypal account.
I asked about signing paperwork for change of ownership details and he said the freight company had authority to sign on his behalf.
I r… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2018-01-10 05:29:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Jozsef Alberti Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information Emailed regarding some furniture I had listed on Gumtree.
Said he couldn't view but was happy with the price was buying it for his 'cousin' and would pay via PayPal and arrange collection.
Then things got a little weird started asking me to send same day however ignored my requests for an address and no paypal email arrived confirming payment.
I pretended to go along with it.
I said I could arrange shipping.
Then I got the true 'Scam Email' saying he had paid me for the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Ron Knee Thurso, Highland, United Kingdom 2017-12-28 11:07:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree texts and emails Scammer Information “Thanks once again!The price is a good buy for me... please remove the advert and consider it sold as i am paying your full asking price of £150 because i need to buy it for my cousin as a gift, i have done thorough check on the advert and i'm fine with it,sadly i would not be able to come personally to view or collect it due to house bound went through throat cancer surgery and couldn't talk more but will be ok soon but i have an agent that would help me to pick it up at… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Greg Golden Grove, South Australia, Australia 2017-12-14 05:27:02 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Gumtree ad for Car sale 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 ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2017-12-10 11:36:48 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree -David Aghan Scammer Information I placed an ad on Gumtree advertising a rental. David emailed me asking for open inspection times. He then emailed me with the following message;
Thanks for responding so quickly,my name is David.I am an Australia citizen and 39 years old non smoker man coming to tasmania.
I work as chef on a cruise ship in new zealand at the moment and i have limited time to surf the internet and also phone calls is
also strictly limited due to nature of my work.I will like you to calcu… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2017-12-06 01:17:05 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | They said they worked offshore for NZOG Scammer Information I put some furniture for sale on gumtree and got a text from a Kathy Smith who said to contact her via email if they were available. I did so and she said she worked for NZOG offshore and wanted my bank details or paypal details for payment. I got suspicious of the email because the English was really bad so I searched NZOG and they had a site warning people to avoid anyone claiming they worked offshore as they do not employ staff on offshore platforms. I have since deleted h… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Mitch Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2017-12-02 03:16:06 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree email scam Scammer Information Daniel Brent emailed regarding my bike which was advertised on gumtree.
He wanted to send me the money and said a courier would pick the bike up. I thought it was suspicious as the courier headquarters was in China but he lived in Darwin Australia.
I then googled his email address and the scamalot warnings came up.
I searched the email address on PayPal and the name Ishola Williams came up. Nigerian.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2017-10-31 03:25:49 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +5 Scam attempt on gumtree ad Scammer Information I posted an ad to gumtree selling a dining table and chairs. Potential buyer sent a message via gumtree asking for my email address. Then i recieved an email saying he was working offshore for NZOG do couldnt contact me by phone and asked for my bank details. Also in email said would arrange a courier to pick up.
I was suspicious so googled name for scam alert and saw he has tried to rip other people off by getting them to pay for delivery etc.
If you see this name on gumtr… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Commodore 73 Clarinda, Victoria, Australia 2017-10-29 11:29:52 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling Camper Scammer Information Initial email below.
Final email even had pictures of ID to "prove" they were in the army
Where is it located at the moment?what's your final price?Why are you selling it?does it need anything to be replace or repair?I'm an Army and i have been currently deployed .I have limited phone access and that's why i prefer the sales through email.Regarding the payment, I can pay you through direct bank deposit (EFT),using PayPal instant bank wire transfer service.I will need … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2017-10-20 05:13:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Selling Items on Gumtree. Scammer Information received text message as follows...
"How are you today? Came across your Gumtree Ad and I'll be interested. my email is mariewelch151@gmail.com for faster response, what's your firm price?"… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Richard Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 2017-08-23 16:45:41 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Scammer wanting to buy 2nd hand products for his son in Nigeria Scammer Information The scammer asked me to send the package off to Nigeria for his son. He asked if I had any other electronics which rung a bell. He said he would transfer the money into my account and the proof of payment would be in my spam folder which rung another bell. After checking my spam I had a message saying that the amount he had transferred for the package and the shipping of that package would only be turned over into my account once I have a tracking number for the item. That's … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom 2017-07-22 05:27:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Apartment rental Scammer Information Received text below in response to flat offered
Hi,I will like to know if your room is still available,kindly email me to lots1759@gmail.com i prefer email due to my work pls email only. Cheers
Xiaojie.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 2017-07-19 00:16:31 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Solomona909@gmail.com Scammer Information Person claiming to be interested in my classified ad on Gumtree.
Asking me to email them.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2017-07-18 05:47:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | trying to obtain bank details through private sale ads Scammer Information Tomas William
36 koolpinyah crescent Darwin northern territory 0810,Australia
lisence number - 16723654 ( this comes up on scam page with lots of other names and similar dates of birth)
DOB- 29th oct,1977
I will proceed with the transfer as soon as you get back to me with your bank details
Thanks for getting back to me,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 … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom 2017-07-06 09:54:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 Gumtree Scammer Information I advertised a wedding dress for sale on gumtree and got a text saying this person was interested and to email the above email address, which I did. The reply was they would pay by PayPal as she was in a wheelchair and would get s courier to pick it up. Then discovered it was a scam and had been done before. I did not get back in touch.… Read Full Report ⇒ |