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| V adams
Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia
2012-08-25 05:46:30
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  +2 Helvis Datford paypal scammer he is fske Put my bike up on gumtree for sale Helvis Datford contacted me giving me false paypal emails this cunt has now maid off with over $3000.00 I'm new to the bet an pay pal wish I had of knew better an now I'm about to loss my house.... Do not believe him if a... ⇒ more |
| Claire
Somewhere in Australia
2012-08-23 06:42:06
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 gumtree car scam message was sent through to phone regarding a posted ad - "im intrested in your ad,how much are you willing to sell it.email me at (helvisdatford@gmail.com)"
I was suspicious so i thought i would google the name... and here you go it came up as a scammer.... ⇒ more |
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| Christian Haas
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-08-18 02:08:47
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree |  +1 west aquarius submersible vThanks for alot for getting back i really appreciate , My name is David and am working at sea at the moment,on the west aquarius submersible to be precise.I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work we do not have access to ph... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia
2012-08-17 06:11:52
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +5 Text and email I am selling my car on Gumtree and received a text: "I'm interested in your ride,how much are you willing to sell it.email me at (helvisdatford@gmail.com)" from +1578615537
After emailing some details of my price and the car I received this response:
"Th... ⇒ more |
| George
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2012-08-16 10:28:41
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree car sale scammer I got 3 SMSs within the same afternoon I placed an ad in Gumtree. One was from Jerome asked Is your ad still available for sale? easier to contact me on gtbsky01@gmail.com What the condition and firm price. I answered to this person to come and have a loo... ⇒ more |
| Clem
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-08-15 11:55:25
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +2 No response SMS with request to use gmail email to buy car advertised on Gumtree When I email him from his text (which was not able to be replied to) I received this back -
Thank you for the mail,i am okay with the condition Likewise your
asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others
I've seen lately, I'll have i... ⇒ more |
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| Jack Lovel
Mitcham, Victoria, Australia
2012-08-07 12:25:05
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree Car Scam - Elton Murray Hi again, thank you for getting back, Anyway, I agree to buy at your price and i am keen myself. How I wish i could come for inspection but i'm currently deployed and will be away for quite a number of weeks,precisely 9weeks according to the programme.
He... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Bonbeach, Victoria, Australia
2012-08-07 03:19:52
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | 2003 Ford Falcon XR6 Ute Originally I was contacted via a text messages stating the following
"Hi there, what is the final price for your car on gumtree and is the RWC valid? Kindly reply NOW by email only to eltmur2@gmail.com co I am very keen. Elton."
I responded via email and... ⇒ more |
| James Willis
Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom
2012-08-04 08:34:28
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Car sale pretended buyer on oil rig I advertised my car for sale through Gumtree. I got a text message from the above number to say he/she was interested in my car - to contact him [ Ken ] at k.wellson@yahoo.com
I made the contact by email and got back the following mail..."Hi,thanks for yo... ⇒ more |
| stephanie
Regency Park, South Australia, Australia
2012-08-02 03:35:13
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 joonnesjokk11@gmail.com Thanks for responding on time...and i'm willing to know the lowest price of it. As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal), and
a private courier agent would come for the pick up after the payment have bee... ⇒ more |
| Randy Costa
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2012-07-27 00:13:22
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Gumtree - paypal payment scam They are sent a following email when I post an item on Gumtree.com.au.
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Thanks for responding on time...and i'm willing to know the lowest
price of it. As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest
and secure way to pay online(PayPal), ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom
2012-07-26 22:17:04
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree N.Ireland Was selling boy's Ps3 games on a local gumtree site (N.Ireland). Contacted by Jane looking games for her daughter!! This daughter is in West Africa in Nigeria! Got long winded story with lots of spelling mistakes. Checked out address on google to discov... ⇒ more |
| Susan
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2012-07-22 08:10:49
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Jonathan Graham [jjgraham2000@yahoo.com] phone/mobile no does not show, his name "Jonathon" shows and the msg reads - viewed your car you posted on gumtree and was so interested to purchase. so kindly get back to me on my email jjgraham2000@yahoo.com with your willing price.... ⇒ more |
| Richard Hucklesby
Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, United Kingdom
2012-07-17 23:09:33
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | iphone 4s 64gb Offering iphone 4s x 2 as she wrongly bought them for 2 sons who had upgrades for £200 each (£400)Only sold as pair and no paypal as it incurs fees.I fell hook line and sinker.offered a UK bank account that i verified and therefore presumed safe for... ⇒ more |
| Chloe peers
Mitcham, Victoria, Australia
2012-07-16 21:52:27
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Mate is you car for sale Always starts or finishes with mate... ⇒ more |
| Lenka
Amesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
2012-07-14 16:50:35
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Paypal transfer scam Scammer contacted me after I placed advert for mobile phone on Gumtree. He offered to pay extra £20 for postage. He asked me to send him Paypal invoice which I did. No money received through Paypal, so I didn't wanted to send the item. I received two fa... ⇒ more |
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| Leen
Somewhere in Australia
2012-07-14 10:18:49
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | David edmond We try to sell our car and receivew a message from him:
Is your Ad still available for sale on Gumtree,easier to contact me on drtyn56748@y7mail.com Advise it condition and firm price.
So we answered in an email: still available, price as marked on gumtree... ⇒ more |
| Jade Bouttell
Wirral, Wirral, United Kingdom
2012-07-08 20:50:45
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree Scam I was selling my DS on gumtree got a email of this Amanda Stackhouse saying is your DS Still for say and her email address and then I messaged her back saying yes then I got a long email saying 'Hi Thanks for getting back to me i will want to know the rece... ⇒ more |
| Tom richards
Wirral, Wirral, United Kingdom
2012-07-08 20:40:49
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Gumtree scam My girlfriend was trying to sell my Nintendo ds on gumtree and she had emailed her..
She said She wants the item hopping to Nigeria and she will give my girlfriend £80 for p&p
Via PayPal or bank transfere. She was about to go ahead with it until I did a... ⇒ more |
| D Stevens
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2012-07-04 22:05:50
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:3620 SMS from above contact allegedly wanting to buy my car-
"Viewed your car you posted on gumtree and was interested to purchase, so kindly get back to me on my email jjgraham2000@yahoo.com with your willing price."... ⇒ more |
| T.J.
Cavite City, Province of Cavite, Philippines
2012-07-04 01:01:22
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | +1 Paul Lincoln <paullincoln1970@gmail.com> Gumtree.com.au car sale scam This guy will text you or email you saying he's on an oil rig in NZ and can't call but wants to buy your car for a holiday. Then he'll agree on a price and then he'll tell you he wired an excess amount to your Paypal account to cover transport of the car ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Somewhere in Australia
2012-06-25 03:32:28
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Wants your paypal details and address!!!! 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 Dad 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 lo... ⇒ more |
| Peter
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2012-06-23 23:15:18
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:3392 Shortly after I advertised my vehicle on Gumtree site I get an sms message from 'paul'requesting to contact him via email.Here is the text : MATE,IS YOUR CAR ADVERT STILL AVAILABLE? PLS GET BACK TO ME WITH YOUR FIRM PRICE ON PAULLINCOLN1970@GMAIL.COM AS MY... ⇒ more |
| Terrence Fitzpatrick
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
2012-06-23 06:55:32
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | Frank James 507@yahoo.com Replied to a gumtree ad. Didn't specify which item. When questioned replied everything. What's your willing price. Not replying now.... ⇒ more |
| luke bond
Miranda, New South Wales, Australia
2012-06-22 13:28:26
Classified Ads Scam
Gumtree | car sale scam Thanks for the detailed explanation ,am ok with your asking price as i dont have much time to be viewing car listing again.Although have checked the photos on the add and am satisfied with it and i also appreciate your honesty about the condition of the ca... ⇒ more |
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