Generic/Unspecified Scam TipOff Reports for Gumtree| Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received | |
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  | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2019-08-04 08:29:40 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree |   Selling on Gumtree Scammer Information I was selling a recliner chair and they email said
"they were buying it, were on a ship want it delivered before arrival bla bla bla and at the end wanted the bank account details, address, pickup location same as all the others.
BEWARE THEY ARE SCAMMERS
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 | Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2019-08-04 05:47:38 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | +1 I was selling a recliner chair for $1200 and they wanted to transfer money to my account without seeing the product. Scammer Information I was selling a recliner chair for $1200 and this is the response after they sent the first email saying they were interested.
"I'm happy to read back from you and very keen to buy right now. I will not be able to meet you for inspection and collection because I moved to Riverton, but I have a personal representative courier agent that will meet you for collection after payment has been made, the courier agent will also handle and sort all paper work or registration if need… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-07-22 08:41:38 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree |  Camera Scammer on GUMTREE BEWARE OF IAN RUDIGER Scammer Information Unfortunately he got us before we found this site. Like the others he replied to my Gumtree advert for my Canon 7D Camera. We sent pictures and received a reply that he wanted the camera for his "kid" at 23 TAS Campus Plot University Beijing China I was hesitant at first, but when he said PayPal, I thought it would be okay. WRONG! WE are now down the drain for $1950 + $87.00 postage. The company he said he worked for IAG have never heard of him, so dead end.
I just hope so… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2019-06-02 01:47:13 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Scammer wants to buy car Scammer Information Selling our car on Gumtree. The scammer contacted us wanting to set up the whole courier agent thing. Apparently has no phone access so can't be spoken to. Wanted bank detail etc. Googled the email address which was already reported multiple times on here… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 2018-11-23 05:34:40 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | +2 Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information Posted ad on Gumtree selling an expensive ring.
Was contacted outside of Gumtree directly by email by Chloe Brown, the.pinkychloe@gmail.com
with the following:
Thanks for your reply and am glad to know that it is still available for sale.However i have few questions on the item you are selling.
1,I would like to know the reason why you are selling it?
2,Do you have the original box for it?
3,what is the present condition of the item and is it ok to be a gift?
4,Do y… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Alex Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2018-11-01 12:12:29 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | +3 Chloe Brown - Scammer Gumtree Scammer Information I posted a Vera Wang diamond ring on gumtree, then shortly after I received a text message from this 'chloe brown' person stating that she was interested and to email her back as she can't make a call due to the nature of her work.
She wanted to send it to her friend in china as a gift and demanded that I wrap it and make it look like a birthday gift after I agreed to sending it etc. How F*** rude! She used a fake paypal to send me notifications to make it look legit.
This … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-10-21 03:15:08 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | +15 Gumtree scammer - Simone Ragni Scammer Information Gumtree buyer. Initially texted asking to correspond via email. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Parkdale, Victoria, Australia 2018-09-20 06:34:40 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Ad in Gumtree Scammer Information Placed Ad in Gumtree for sale of furniture and received notification that scammer was interested. Provided our email address and we received email from Scammer claiming that she cannot contact us due to restricted phone access, works with New Zealand Oil and Gas (NZOG). We immediately knew it was a scam.
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| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2018-08-24 00:56:13 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Scam Scammer Information Thanks a lot for the email. I work with Flagship Marine and we are presently offshore in New Zealand. 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 are you located at the moment?
I am buying it and I want it delivered before my arrival. I won't be able to come for the inspection due to the nature of my work and I would have called but phone usage and calling are very restricted. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-07-31 11:04:13 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Wrecked car Scammer Information Texting my phone number, and asked for a reply through e-mail. Once replied, agreed with the price straight up which put me to question, then found out it's just bullshit… Read Full Report ⇒ |
  | Anonymous Singapore, , Singapore 2018-07-12 06:57:08 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | +2 Scam via rental portal Scammer Information so i posted my room for rent on gumtree and got an email.
this email is remarkably similar to https://www.scamalot.com/ScamTipReports/88389
so the modus operandi might be similar. ie: pretend to offer a paypal payment, then require you to western union the paypal amount to her movers. presumably then she might reverse the paypal transaction or something
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Hello,
Thanks for getting back to me,I'm a very honest and obedient
person,cool non-smoker Lady willing to ren… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, Australia 2018-06-28 07:42:39 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | GumTree scam buyer - NZ Kapo project Scammer Information I have posted 2 items for sale on Gumtree in Australia.
Not long after posting the ad I had a text reply on my mobile asking me to please email them. The exact wording was:
"Is the Gumtree items still available for sale? Kindly reply to golemetz20033@gmail.com plz no text."
So, I emailed (stupidly - I was so excited to have someone wanting to buy my items so quickly!!) to let them know that the items were still available. And this was the reply:
"Thanks a lot for the e… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Tony Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-04-26 04:02:56 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Gumtree Purchaser replies from "inquiry" sms with no phone number Scammer Information i will like to buy your bike listed on gumtree now, please get back to me with the lowest price and condition on my email address: ryansmithme0012@gmail.com--
On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 11:44 AM, Ryan Smith wrote:
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,whic… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Verrierdale, Queensland, Australia 2018-04-03 06:09:59 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Gumtree ad Scammer Information Responses to gumtree ad, asking if furniture was still available, he’s out at sea has no phone but only internet, he will organise own courier on standby to pick up items, wants PayPal account to forward Payment. … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-03-26 06:47:16 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scammer Scammer Information Sent an sms asking me to email them. Second scammer on gumtree today.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2018-03-26 04:42:58 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Gumtree scammer Scammer Information Was sent an sms about furniture I listed on gumtree but from looking on scamalot, I see this person is a scammer. Joel says he can only 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 buy… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Cameron Auburn, New South Wales, Australia 2018-03-17 08:35:49 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree |  Facebook or Gumtree scam Scammer Information Sent text to me interested in purchasing a camper trailer I have for sale on Facebook and Gumtree. Text said "Is your caravan listed still available? Contact me to my email (matwebs2@gmail.com) if you still have it for sale. Email only. No text pls
This was suspect to me as it referred to a caravan instead of camper trailer. I later sent an email an got the following reply
Where is it located at the moment?what's your final price?Why are you selling it?does it need anything… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2017-10-24 02:47:39 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Gumtree user scammer alert Scammer Information !!!!!!!! FYI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
from: Katty Moore
Date: 24 October 2017 at 11:33:27 am AEST
To: Marj
Subject: Re: Just about to make the payment
I was just about to make the payment,when i had little problem with the courier.The pick up agent says, i will need to pay for the pick up fee before they can schedule a pick up time and date,due to there headquarter instructions.I was charged $220 for pick up and delivery … Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2017-10-13 00:16:40 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | selling a caravan Scammer Information
Matthew Webster
00:10 (0 minutes ago)
to me
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 your Account name,BSB and Account number. I… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2017-05-10 10:31:35 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Major Gumtree Scammer Scammer Information I posted an add on Gumtree earlier this evening regarding an engagement ring and matching wedding band valued at over $6500. I thought it was odd when I received a response in less than 2 hours but didn't think anything of it until I noticed that my phone automatically identified the number as "Diana". Normally it would just display the number of anyone not in the contacts list.
Anyways after responding to her message via email this was my response "Thanks for the reply, A… Read Full Report ⇒ |
 | Anonymous Perth, Western Australia, Australia 2016-02-12 10:42:48 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Kapo project Scammer Information Text me first asking me to reply via email about an add I posted on gumtree.
I emailed on the address she attached to the text and a short confusing conversation ensued before I got suspicious.
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| Anonymous Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2016-01-25 23:23:58 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Car purchase Scammer Information Wants to purchase car and send money to PayPal account or bank account then have courier ship car to Darwin.… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2015-11-26 03:28:17 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | Selling item on Gumtree Scammer Information This Solomona messaged me and asked to email my reply to an add I had listed on Gumtree. Unsuspecting me emailed him and advised that the item was still for sale. He explained that he was working for New Zealand Oil and Gas and he was working offshore in New Zealand. He works 15 days on and 15 days off. He explained that I could not reply by message because he was in a remote area.. He replied quickly advising that he was happy with price and condition and asked me for Pa… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Somewhere in Australia 2015-11-19 01:51:34 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | GumTree Scamer - for Car Scammer Information This scamer is sending text messages by saying he is away and no access to phone and would like to contact using his email bahjokz101@gmail.com .… Read Full Report ⇒ |
| Anonymous Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2015-09-11 06:47:27 Generic/Unspecified Scam Gumtree | +1 Tom Brown Scammer Information Tom Brown approached me to buy a necklace I had advertised on Gum Tree , he said it was a birthday gift for his friend and to send into an address in China and he was an "Aussie working on an oil rig in China)
The necklace is very unusual and rare when I asked him if his girlfriend knew who Dinh Van was and if she asked for the necklace he said he didn't know...this set off alarm bells why would someone buy a necklace for over $1100 for someone who didn't know who the design… Read Full Report ⇒ |