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| Anonymous
Dalrymple, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
2016-04-30 10:16:07
Auction/eBay Scam
1 |   wanting money to be sent by money gram for over payment to paypal for supposed purchase off gumtree they said wanted to buy goods we had for sale on gumtree and to remove advert immediately and ignore all other buyers. they would have to get a courier to collect goods but due to their condition could not get out to pay agent so they would send money for ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Point Cook, Victoria, Australia
2016-04-28 10:49:57
Auction/eBay Scam
1 |  employee of NZOG
From: Wendy Williams
Sent: ‎Thursday‎, ‎28‎ ‎April‎ ‎2016 ‎20‎:‎01
Thanks for getting back.I'm cool with the price likewise the condition as described on the advert...i work with New Zealand O... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
2016-04-27 12:20:14
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | +3 Attempted Scam On Gumtree and Ebay advertisement Received text message from Sharon:
Do you still have the (item for sale)? Message me via sharonchloe7@gmail.com
Sent email and.....game started:
Great! please consider it sold and please cancel every other appointment regarding it as i am willing to... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
2016-04-27 12:10:39
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Attempted Scam On Gumtree and Ebay advertisement Received text message from Kate:
-Its your Furniture still for sale? Please email my husband Alex at alexbennett0090@gmail.com if it still available and Ur last price.
Sent email and.....
Thanks for the prompt response,I'm satisfied with the condit... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-04-27 04:51:21
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | +1 car scam Thank you for getting back to me,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature of my work as am an oceanographer and on a job contract at the moment.The contract is strictly no call due to the lack of reception on the sea area. But I'm able... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2016-04-23 02:21:35
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | new zealand oil and gas. (nzog) WILL TRY TO BUT SOMETHING ON LINE, WITHOUT PAYMENT MADE.... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-04-21 00:08:01
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | +1 Buyying car Scam Posted a car online and received a text without a phone number
Asking for my best price
received " great consider it sold it is for my son blah blah I work on a rig so I cant call. send your bank details and I will deposit the full amount blah blah,... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-04-05 04:42:59
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on 1, ref:27798
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| Anonymous
Belmont, Victoria, Australia
2016-04-04 06:37:56
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on 1, ref:27781 Thanks for the response,I would have loved to call you directly but due to the nature i work with the The Australian Army Corps. we do not have access to phone at the moment,which is why I contacted you with internet messaging facility.
I am buying thi... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-03-25 04:00:46
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Buying secondhand goods Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price and condition of it,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 contact... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-03-25 04:00:46
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Buying secondhand goods Thanks for getting back,i'm cool with the price and condition of it,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 contact... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in United Kingdom
2016-03-17 17:40:40
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Scam on Gum tree, Paypal, MoneyGram Rane Benjamen showed some high interest in my item advertised on Gumtree and sent me a text message that looked like it was from Gumtree (No 4868733). He asked me to contact him using raneben01@gmail.com. He said he could not come to see the item himself b... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2016-03-09 01:01:54
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | New Zealand Oil and Gas Kapo Project This person contacted me wanting to purchase an item I had advertised in Gumtree. He claimed to work offshore in NZ, requested bank details and then followed up requesting my credit card details to pay for shipping. He offered to add this amount to what he... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2016-03-03 12:23:27
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | gumtree 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,whic... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Somewhere in Australia
2016-02-21 01:03:26
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on 1, ref:27110 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,... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2016-02-18 10:03:00
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Selling item on gumtee 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,w... ⇒ more |
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| Anonymous
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2016-02-15 01:36:06
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Alex Bennett Scam response to my gumtree car advert Thanks a lot for the email. I am buying it for my son who just graduated on top of his class in Australia national university (ANU) .He studied Business Law and Professional Ethics Minor and am so proud of him .i want it as a surprise package to appreciate... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Leura, New South Wales, Australia
2016-02-12 05:25:52
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on 1, ref:26962 ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Leura, New South Wales, Australia
2016-02-12 05:24:26
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on 1, ref:26961 ... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-02-12 01:28:21
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Kapo Project NZ "Buyer" contacted me via email claiming he wanted to buy a car I have advertised on Gumtree for his son as he had just graduated from uni. Claimed he worked offshore for Kapo project and wanted car to be picked up and delivered via courier to NT. No phone ... ⇒ more |
| No Name
Warragul, Victoria, Australia
2016-02-06 07:51:54
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | Purchase by scammer through gumtree. Checked scammers name and found exactly the same type of offer made to another gumtree adve Offer made to purchase goods (caravan) advertised on gumtree. The scam apparently centres on paying for a courier to collect the item. I didn't get that far as I was able to find the scammers name on Internet with a warning from another seller. Same purcha... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-02-03 09:48:04
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | +1 Fake replies on Gumtree Advertised lounge suite for a negotiable sale on gumtree and the next day had a reply from a lynda sabubu with interest in purchasing lounge suite and wanting to know best price and this was "her" reply...
Thanks for your Quick response...... I'm cool w... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Somewhere in Australia
2016-01-28 02:28:52
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | the usual Lynda Sabuba Selling an item on gumtree and I get an email from Lynda Sabuba. ... ⇒ more |
| Hannah
Somewhere in United Kingdom
2016-01-25 14:29:30
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | +1 David Cole trying to buy my goods online David text me and said was interested in buying my item on Gumtree. Then I emailed him and he wanted to buy it for his son. After a few emails he said that I would receive an email form PayPal informing me that the money is held on my account and I need to... ⇒ more |
| Anonymous
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2015-12-31 05:30:58
Auction/eBay Scam
1 | +1 Untitled Auction/eBay Scam on 1, ref:26147 Tried to purchase my vehicle... ⇒ more |
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