The couple, from Huyton, who have three children, were handed 108,754 of taxpayers' money which they were not entitled to. 19 replies 18.7K views leahw38 Forumite. She was spared jail and given a 18 month suspended sentence as she was the sole carer of two young children. Gumtree advises sellers to meet face-to-face with buyers if possible and allowed by government Covid-19 guidelines. Theyve read most of my messages on gumtree asking about it and didnt reply. News. A former academic high achiever who conned 10 people into sending over 2,500 into his bank accounts - opened under five different pseudonyms - has been sentenced. Filename Check. Always be lazy, it pays off sometimes. The 65-year-old, from Runcorn, pretended to be blind and used her husband's dead wife's name and stole her details to steal money from the public. Anyone with worries about a dodgy listing on Gumtree should click the 'report' button next to the advert, and the platform will take action. Yes - if you keep the information from this guide in mind, PayPal is a safe and secure payment method to use on Gumtree. Only deal in cash when your item is picked up or you buy something and pick that up. Scammers obtain contact details from classified ads on the site and contact unsuspecting sellers via . You can also . I sent them the money via PayID and its now been several weeks and Ive yet to see the package delivered. A scheming Gumtree fraudster has been jailed after conning trusting online buyers out of hundreds of pounds of cash in a 'mean' 14-month scam. Save. If youre a buyer, always insist on seeing the vehicle. Don't waste your time. Lucas pleaded guilty to two counts of encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and was handed 21 months behind bars. They're racing away in their getaway truck together with a scary-looking bulldog! David Barton, 64, of Oxford Road, Southport, outside court, Ethel McGill, 68, arrives at Liverpool Crown Court, Christina Pomfrey, 65, of The Glen, Runcorn, Karen Kavanagh, 60, of Malvern Close, Kirkby, Benefit fraud couple Melissa Ellis and boyfriend Jonathan Lucas, with their children. They found 35,000 and more money in the kitchen, along with some Mexican currency. I told them to proof-read their fucking scams, and ended the text with 'Thanks, (Insert Name)'. Scammer Dominic Benson. 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In one case I was in Southampton selling a few glass food containers (available from any Ikea) and she was in Aberdeen. Jan-17-2018 05:10 AM. Scammer Berry Peter Shannon. :). A Gumtree scammer who was found with a swag of . The woman whole stole 11,000 from girlfriend's widowed father. John said people should never sell items without first having money in the bank or in the hand. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 03 December 2021. Ashlea James, 28, stole more than 11,000 from her girlfriend's vulnerable father after he welcomed her into his family. "We also encourage anyone who thinks they have come across anything suspicious or concerning to report it to us using the 'report ad' function.". The Gumtree scammer who made thousands . 2. #1. Today I nearly fell for quite a clever gumtree scam which I'm sure has fooled many people and want to raise awareness so others can avoid it. They pretend to be interested in buying an item without viewing it, ask for it to be posted, then claim to have paid by sending a link to the seller. The best thing to do is to get a thorough inspection of your car and list all the faults in the advertisement. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Luckily Duke DeTain, Chief Wheeler, 2 officers and a faithful police dog are on the scene. Save. Brylie Stratton, 22, showed off her expensive taste for designer labels when she arrived at Magistrates Court on Tuesday sporting a $1,200 Givenchy jumper. April 22 SES warns of 'donation' scam as fraudsters take advantage of disaster news.com.au. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation AU. There are cases where individuals stole thousands in ill-gotten gains including tax fraud and elaborate online con schemes. His profile picture however was of a young guy standing on top of a hill. This will cause some smoke to come out of the engine during the test drive, allowing your buyer to potentially get a discount on the listed price. Although PayPal and other money transfer websites try to keep customers safe, these systems arent always foolproof. Yeah had quite a few of these, asking for me to use Gumtree mail or some shit. Make sure that you report all the faults in your car clearly in your online advertisement. Scammer Blake McLauren. Alan Barratt, 62, and Susan Dalton, 66, tricked people into . Hundreds conned in Gumtree scam. He admitted 20 charges relating to fraud, acquiring criminal property and dishonestly claiming a wrongful credit. He MUST seize it, starting with the Budget, writes ANDREW NEIL. Another good indicator is the use/lack of HTTPS (as apposed to HTTP). Brylie Stratton (pictured) wore a $1,200Givenchy jumper as she arrived at court in Melbourne on Tuesday. The scammers operate by contacting sellers and asking to buy items such as cars, machinery and mechanical parts, valued between $1,000 and $25,000, sight unseen. VAT No. If you spot any of these scams, remember to always use our reporting procedure to make us aware. The buyer then claims that theyve accidentally overpaid, and asks you to send them the money back using a fraudulent link. We do our best to stop scam replies. "What I found out since is the driver's licence and the details were of a gentleman that he actually scammed the same day.". URLs from proper companies are more likely to use HTTPS, whereas scam sites often don't bother to set it up. This scam usually involves two people one person distracts the seller, while another quickly slips oil into the coolant reservoir. Do this BEFORE you follow links, especially if you aren't expecting to receive them. You can view the filename under File Explorer (Windows) or Preview (Mac, like this example). Gumtree scammers tricking victims with fake online banking receipts, police warn, There is an emergency bushfire warning in place for Bonnie Doon, Fawcett, Maintongoon, Woodfield in Victoria. I thought it was almost too good to be true. Glamorous Gumtree scammer who funded her love of luxury handbags by fleecing men on sales website could avoid jail because she has a low IQ - as she fronts court in $1,200 designer jumper after . But it's always worth being careful when it comes to security. A MOTHER and son were under the dominance and control of another when they helped him carry out a Gumtree scam totalling nearly $80,000. Rishi Sunak warns MPs they can't trust 'Mr 2nd Referendum' Keir Starmer on Brexit in meeting with backbench DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Rishi Sunak's vaunted Brexit deal could be a landmark achievement, Rishi's deal gives Brexit a second chance. The 700-year-old Coronation chair that has been used for the crowning of King Charles has 'jeopardised' the monarchy by meeting European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Do we get our 87p back? The father-of-four rushed to hospital with serious leg and arm injuries after he was run over and dragged 50 metres down Little Bourke Street. Ellis claimed housing benefit as a tenant and then paid it to her partner, Lucas, a self-employed businessman, as her landlord and the property owner. Sign up for our new Echo Court Files weekly email here. [email protected]. 9 Years Jail for iCloud Phishing Scam Hacker Who Stole Nude Photos; Admin of DDoS-For-Hire . 1st one. As a general rule of thumb, read domain names backwards, right to left, starting from the top level domain (.com etc.) July 25, 2013 7.27am. Needless to say I've not out given any personal . Louis Bosman, Customer Service Supervisor for Gumtree South Africa, states that the scam originated in the UK but instances of the scam have been reported locally over the last 48 hours. In the web of lies, Pomfrey claimed she was completely blind despite later admitting to police that she could drive. Australians have lost more than $6 million through classified scams this year, with data from Scamwatch revealing fraudsters are increasingly turning to online marketplaces such as Gumtree and . April 23 Hang up on an immigration scam accc.gov.au. You can find details of PayPal's "Buyer and . Check out this guide to find out the most popular, Car Scams: How to Stay Safe while Buying or Selling on Gumtree, Try to confirm that all the necessary documentation is in order, Avoid clicking on untrustworthy links shared with you, Dont exchange sensitive information like your banking details until youve met the other person. This link takes the seller to a fake, Gumtree-branded website that asks for their bank details before the buyer's cash can change hands. To me it's blatantly obvious that that link has nothing whatsoever to do with gumtree, but I understand why a lot of people would see that URL and be misled. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Copyright 2000-2020 Gumtree.com Limited. Thread starter eob; Start date Apr 25, 2021; Tags gumtree possible scam eob Prominent Member. Karen Kavanagh, 60, a former council worker, admitted stealing 260,000 from a cash strapped local authority to pay her own debts. During the epic trial, it emerged that Barton had obtained power of attorney for some of his residents and became executor and beneficiary of their wills. James, who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to fraud on the basis she took 11,526, over a four-month period. A co-accused, 17, also linked to the crime spree remains on bail awaiting trial. 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But it turns to be a scam. Magistrate Angela Bolger agreed Stratton was a suitable candidate while offering a stern advice. We ensure that your email is masked on Gumtree to prevent unwanted contact, Using cash payments is an option (except for with large amounts which you may feel uncomfortable about), Be aware that bank transfers offer very little protection if, for example, youre not happy with an item, PayPal, on the other hand, does generally offer more protection. Items on Gumtree subject to scams tend to be slightly cheaper than others, but not cheap enough to raise suspicion. If a buyer asks you to communicate on a private email platform instead, its probably a sign to be wary. Nathan Michael Dawes, 37, pleaded guilty in Biloela Magistrates Court on February 8 to . Their responses clearly showed they were suspicious, and I decided to give them a piece of my mind (see below). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In total, they seized 55,931 and $437.59 in Mexican Pesos. Her trial revealed that this practice snowballed into 122 fraudulent transactions over a period of 11 years. Also worth pointing out that the URL displayed onscreen doesn't have to be the domain it goes to. When arrested and interviewed in August, she denied any wrongdoing, but then admitted using all three accounts without permission. Default mode is don't trust anything when it comes to you parting with cash. Describe the status of your car accurately and even mention minor issues with electricals or paintwork. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. Scammers will register their own domain names (the "24pays-online[dot]xyz" part), and then use a subdomain (the "gumtree-uk" part) to make it look like a link from a familiar website. Jump into, Looking for a family car? James, from Ellsemere Port, claimed she had taken the money to pay for her grandad's funeral, because nobody else in her family could pay. Get in touch: [email protected], Get our money-saving tips and top offers direct to your inbox with the Mirror Money newsletter. Read on to discover the most common Gumtree car scams and stay one step ahead of the fraudsters with this guide. Find out more about scams targeting Gumtree users or Australia Post customers. Opeyemi was sentenced to 60 months' jail in December 2021. This scam involves rogue car dealers posing as an individual user of Gumtree and posting ads for fully working or good condition second-hand cars, when in fact the cars are often missing parts or in bad condition. She left court shielding her face with her hands and made no comment while surrounded by a media scrum. He believed he had engaged in a legitimate transaction on the trading website Gumtree. Getgaff. Definitely never again. To join and get updates, click here and you can also follow Neil's Facebook page here. Ria (Walmart2Walmart and Walmart2World transfers) at 1-855-355-2144. EDIT: heres a link of what the fake gumtree site looks like https://imgur.com/a/xpbUpOj. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Was selling an electric scooter for 350, met the guy outside Vauxhall station (he looked super shady but I try not to be prejudice). Something doesn't feel right but I can't figure out what the scam (if any) is. Myron Jobson, personal finance campaigner at interactive investor, said: Financial scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and thus, are becoming harder to recognise. Be confident enough to refuse a sale if you feel doubtful. Ria (non-Walmart transfers) at 1-877-443-1399. A Central Queensland man has faced court after he admitted to being involved in an online drone selling scam. Back in May, the Court of Appeal reduced his sentence to 17 years, meaning that he is likely to be freed on licence in 2027, the halfway point of his sentence. "The scams can be very convincing," says Claire Cobbledick, Head of Marketing for Gumtree South Africa. I sent them the money via PayID and it . I have a potential buyer for an item listed on Gumtree but they're insisting I give my personal email address rather than communicate via the Gumtree messaging system. Anthony Kenny, 36, devised a Gumtree scam to steal almost 5,500 from students and minimum wage workers. PayPal doesnt offer payment protection on vehicle purchases, so the most secure way to pay when buying a car on Gumtree is using our partner Online Payment Provider. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size. Many banks will not refund customers' money willingly transferred to criminals, no matter how convincing the scam. 2nd one. Lucas admitted to officers there was also cash belonging to him in a safe in the loft. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Luckily, she was on the phone with me at the time, and I asked her to double-check the link. She would then arrange to meet up with the sellers before driving off with their goods without paying. In order to ensure the safety of sellers and buyers, Gumtree follows strict guidelines for online safety and has partnered with OPP to offer you a secure payment option. That fake website again: gumtree-payments.me. Join more than 56,000 other people who are members of our Liverpool court cases and crime stories Facebook group and you'll get access to all the latest stories from court reporter Neil Docking. . This way, youll avoid the buyers who are just contacting you for a bargain price. Opeyemi and another scammer, Awolola Gbolahan Ayobami, were arrested in Malaysia in 2019 and later handed over to Singapore. The ACMA is warning Gumtree users to be wary of scammers sending fake WhatsApp or SMS messages. direct to our customer service team. "The reason that they're targeting these higher value items is because they are then offloading these items using fake accounts usually on Gumtree or Facebook for quite reduced prices but obviously any profit they make is 100 per cent profit to them," he said. You may click a link only to end up at a different URL than when you clicked. Unbeknownst to the seller that the funds are coming from another scam victim. Brylie Stratton, 22, showed off her expensive taste for designer labels when she arrived at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday sporting a $1,200 Givenchy jumper. Always be wary of buyers who insist that they dont need to check out the car before they purchase it its very unusual that a genuine buyer wont want to see the car first. John is the latest to be targeted by a syndicate of scammers operating on online trading sites, predominantly Gumtree, using doctored receipts to take items without paying. Gumtree fraud's drone scam snares thousands of dollars A Central Queensland man used a Gumtree ad to fleece a victim of thousands of dollars during an online drone selling scam. Scammer Mark William. Some pocketed hundreds of thousands over the years, Get the latest crime reports and stories from Liverpool Echo straight to your inbox. Gumtree.com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. They are getting way too crafty. Council worker stole 260,000 of care home cash to pay her debts. This is the oldest trick in the book, but unfortunately, it seems that fraudsters keep getting away with it. Care home boss who cheated residents out of millions. Bernard Lawrence was 19 when he used the fake cash to . The crook befriended then betrayed wealthy pensioners at luxurious Barton Park Nursing Home in Oxford Road, Southport. This notifies us so we can take down problematic ads and block users from using our platform. On Carsales, eBay or FB way more hassle free. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. These links lead to a fake Australia Post website which is designed to steal your . She then asked if Gumtree do deliveries, which I replied they do not to which she posted a screenshot of the Parcel2Go partnership with gumtree and that she will arrange through here. Tell us your story: [email protected]. I reckon a lot of less savvy people will see the little padlock and think "Great! I like to think I've reported on enough frauds to be able to spot them easily, but this one very nearly caught me out due to the smart Gumtree branding. Date of experience: 23 May 2022. April 30 Conmen jailed after selling fake Gumtree items frasercoastchronicle.com.au. 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