Classified Ads Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | shell Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-06-20 08:11:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  +1 sent a txt to my mobile phone, asking if our camper was still for sale Scammer Information the text did not include a mobile phone number, instead it had the name of Frank, as the sender and said: mate i came across your add on gumtree.com i want to know if it still for sales and the last price?kindly get back to me on my email frankjames507@yahoo.com.
I was suspicious of the spelling and text itself, so Googled it straight away and saw that Frank had done this before!!! So not responding… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Keith Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-06-18 05:57:11 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Responce to an add on Gumtree Scammer Information Interested in your ad on Gumtree, is there anything else to add to the add and what is your final price?
Emailme at slyruns@gmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | ed Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-17 09:23:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree |  selling a classic car Scammer Information i was trying to sell my car tha emaild me 4 pics then said tha would buy it told me tha done the transaction then sent a fake receipt didnt get me tho hahahahah… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| ed Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-17 09:23:39 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | selling a classic car Scammer Information i was trying to sell my car tha emaild me 4 pics then said tha would buy it told me tha done the transaction then sent a fake receipt didnt get me tho hahahahah… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | chad Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2012-06-13 08:11:51 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:3216 Scammer Information hi,i saw ur ad,am ready to ofer u additional 700 to ur asking price for the vehicle. pls respond ASAP to emailgmail.com… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Kirsty Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-12 23:39:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Text message from topefreehotmail.com Scammer Information I placed an ad yesterday on Gumtree and this morning received a text message from a Solexjay asking if the item for sale was still available and to send my reply to topefreehotmail.com. I thought this was strange to reply to an email address, so I tried to call the number and not surprisingly it was unavailble to be called. I then googled the email address and noticed that the email address is incorrect because there is no @ symbol. I then came across this site and read an… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Warragul, Victoria, Australia 2012-06-12 12:28:14 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 jjaycool Scammer Information I was about to be scammed until I found this website. They sent me text two text from "Poluy and Tope" Hi kindly reply me at email at (topefree@hotmail.com) if your ads is still available for sale?
"Hi, I just want to confirm if your ads is still available for sale? Kindly reply me at my email at (Jayuootehy at hotmail.com)"
I sent them an email: "I currently have three advertisements. Which one are you interested in purchasing?"
They replied: "Thanks for the swift … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Lois Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-12 01:07:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 I received a text message response to a Gumtree Car For Sale ad. Scammer Information Message received at 12.13 am said - 'Interested in you ad on gumtree, is there anything else to add to the ad and what's your final price? Email me at :slytruns at gmail.com (slytruns@gmail.com)… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lauren Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-06-11 05:51:19 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Response to Gumtree ad offering to pay via Paypal Scammer Information I posted an ad on Gumtree late last night & early this morning I started receiving SMSs from a range of people (including this person) requesting the price of the item (without stating which item they were interested in) ASAP via email.
Some of the SMSs also state that the person will make payment via Paypal.
Generally the person also stated that they are unable to view the item as they are overseas on business etc.
"Just viewed your ad. It is still available? What's… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Lauren Riggs Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2012-06-11 05:47:55 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 Response to Gumtree ad offering to pay via Paypal Scammer Information I posted an ad on Gumtree late last night & early this morning I started receiving SMSs from a range of people (including this person) requesting the price of the item (without stating which item they were interested in) ASAP via email.
Some of the SMSs also state that the person will make payment via Paypal.
Generally the person also stated that they are unable to view the item as they are overseas on business etc.
"Just viewed your ad. It is still available? What's… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Craig Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-06-10 12:32:16 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 SMS enquiry from a Car For Sale on Gumtree/Carsguide/Carsales Scammer Information SMS sent to phone number we placed on advertisment of our vehicle we are selling (Brisbane, Queensland)see details below of actual SMS..
"Mate,is your Car still available, Please get back to me on paullincoln1970@gmail.com for the firm price as my phone line is presently scrambled.Regards (9.02pm) 10/6/2012.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-08 01:30:53 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +4 daved1516@gmail.com Scammer Information EXACTLY the same wording as his other scams. "give me your paypal details so i can send payment and organise courier. i await your reply".
this was for a 6000$ motorbike i listed on gumtree. he didnt want to look at it because he was "offshore for work".
lucky im a facebook freak and typed it into the search bar, otherwise i wouldve gotten screwed over. cheers scamdex. u guys rock!
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | No Name Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-06-07 23:38:46 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | holden ute for sale on gumtree Scammer Information wanted my pay pal details when i didn't specify payment that way and promised to arrange a courier for pick up for my ute on gumtree… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Kim Harris Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-06 12:20:26 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Dave Edmond Scammer Information Same wording as every one else. He however gave the following personal details:
when questioned about the legitimacy of the request he gave this information:
36 koolpinyah crescent tiwi northern territory 0810,Australia
lisence number - 16723654
DOB- 29th oct,1975.
Found the add on gumtree and used the same excuses. offered to pay through paypal.
… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Mark F Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-06 09:13:22 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +10 Txt from scammer and email regarding a car I'm selling 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 15days off and 15days on,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility. What is your last negotiable price? and where is it located at the moment?
 I am buying this for my for my holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my arriv… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Paul Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2012-06-02 09:30:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Selling motor vehicle on Classified ad Scammer Information Initial contact via text message to advertisement on Gumtree. Email communications followed:
"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. What is your last negotiable price? and where is it located at the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Paul Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2012-06-02 09:28:57 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +2 Selling motor vehicl on Gumtree Scammer Information Initial contact via text message to advertisement on Gumtree. Email communications followed:
"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. What is your last negotiable price? and where is it located at the … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Ken Renew Somewhere in Australia 2012-06-01 03:46:21 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Paypal scam Scammer Information I advertised a guitar for sale on Gumtree and got an immediate response. He asked for more details then sent the email below.
I checked on the net for Paypal scams. This took me to the scamdex website and there was the email reply word for word with only the amount different.
Ok just wanted to make sure nothing is been left out.
I will be purchasing this for $500. Payment will be sent using PayPal and i will handle the PayPal surcharge as well. I will arrange with some… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Pokker Somewhere in Ireland 2012-05-27 04:30:18 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | tony.cason5 Text SMS Message Scammer Information Recieved via sms as I have seen a number of your other reporters. Offering 700 more than what I asked. Clearly a dodgy contact. Thanks for the reference.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Michael Richards Somewhere in United States 2012-05-22 06:17:07 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Untitled Classified Ads Scam on Gumtree, ref:2789 Scammer Information This person, Rodney Kennedy (rodneykennedy21@gmail.com, sent email advising that he wanted to purchase the car straight away and would pay via 'PayPal', exactly same text as he has sent others. In my one, he was an Engineer on a ship; to the other one, he is a Marine Biologist.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Lisa Gnowangerup, Western Australia, Australia 2012-05-20 02:56:04 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Ad scam Scammer Information Sent me an inbox about tla car I have for sale!!!… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Roy Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2012-05-16 08:20:43 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +3 Christopher Lowden Scammer Information I advertised a car for sale. Received text message saying send details to email address. Received reply saying he is a marine engineer working for West Aquarius Submersable NT and can not send or receive phone calls. Willing to buy car for his next holiday sight unseen and has money ready in his pay pal account Ect. Etc.
What a whole heap of nonsence
The second word I replyed to him with was **** OFF… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Lyshiez Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2012-05-15 09:38:03 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 Car scam Scammer Information chrs.lowden110@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 01:45:31 +0000
Thanks for getting back to me, so sorry that i couldn't call you due to the nature of my work, we do not have access to phone calls at
the moment,its 15days off and 15days on,am a marine engineer am away at sea at the moment as i work with west aquarius submersible to be precise the best way to get a hold of me is through this email.
I am buying this for my next holiday, and i want it to be delivered before my … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Caroline Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-05-15 08:21:01 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | Gumtree for sale ad. Sounded suspicious so I searched Google.Same scam has happended to others Scammer Information This seems to be a regular scam. I received the same email response as others he has responded to. See below for details
Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would have love to call
in person but we have limited access to calls due to bad weather condition.
i… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| No Name Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2012-05-14 02:25:27 Classified Ads Scam Gumtree | +1 DavEd - trying to buy our car off of www.gumtree.com.au Scammer Information Had an email response to our car ad on www.gumtree.com.au
We asked him to contact us and he just sent an email with the following message:
Hi thanks for the mail,am ok with the price and the condition,am
buying it for my holiday,because i'll be coming soon from our rig as
am a marine biologist working offshore,i won't be able to come for
the inspection due to the nature of my work,i would have love to call
in person but we have limited access to calls due to bad weather co… Read Full Report ⇒ |