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Message |
Topic: Pet Scam Phone Numbers |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 15
Views: 1285
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Forum: Scam Watch Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:49 am Subject: Pet Scam Phone Numbers |
Hi guys,
We have recently updated our automated tools, so hopefully you will notice a big reduction in ads providing these numbers.
If you do notice any, then please use the 'report this ad' but ... |
Topic: Western Union Scam AGAIN |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 8
Views: 1375
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:41 am Subject: Western Union Scam AGAIN |
Hi guys,
Unfortunately these scams exist all over the internet. Gumtree stops the majority of these ads from getting on the site, but we always appreciate our user's reporting these to us either vi ... |
Topic: scammers |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 3
Views: 660
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:46 pm Subject: scammers |
Sorry to hear about your experience moodycarpenter.
I see you have already contacted us about this and we will use this information to try and stop this person posting in future.
Hopefully once ... |
Topic: Reporting a scam |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 18
Views: 1572
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:55 am Subject: Reporting a scam |
Hi Loucee,
I will reply to you individually to help with your case.
If you have fallen victim to fraud then please report it to us via the Stay Safe section. We can advise you how to proceed wit ... |
Topic: This is mail from gumtree or not? |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 14
Views: 2482
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Forum: Accommodation Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:37 pm Subject: This is mail from gumtree or not? |
Hi guys,
These are definitely not from Gumtree as we do not offer any such service. If you ever receive an email claiming to be from Gumtree, eBay, Paypal, etc etc. make sure you go to the official ... |
Topic: does this sound dodgy |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 30
Views: 1900
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:09 am Subject: does this sound dodgy |
This is definitely a scam. Be very careful of overseas buyers wanting you to ship your item to them. They may offer you a great price and pay for shipping, but the cheque will be fraudulent.
For mo ... |
Topic: Paid adds ?????? |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 5
Views: 780
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:21 pm Subject: Paid adds ?????? |
Hi guys,
I think you are a bit confused by the message in our new post an ad form. It does cost to post a job ad in London, it has for a number of years. It does not cost to post a Work Wanted ad. ... |
Topic: I have had £95 debited from my bank account illegally |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 1
Views: 537
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:07 pm Subject: I have had £95 debited from my bank account illegally |
Hi there,
I will contact you via email to resolve this problem. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused! |
Topic: Phishing scams |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 1
Views: 925
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Forum: Stuff For Sale Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:12 pm Subject: Phishing scams |
Hi greywolf1,
If you or anyone received a scam email in response to your ad then you can easily report it to us by clicking the links provided. They should say 'is this email dodgy?' and 'is this e ... |
Topic: Stolen Bikes London |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 2
Views: 1277
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:02 pm Subject: Stolen Bikes London |
Hi gripper,
Thanks for your concerns. If you do discover what you think to be stolen bikes being advertised then please report the ad by clicking the 'report this ad' button. We can then investiga ... |
Topic: CAR SCAM!!! BEWARE!! |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 4
Views: 3225
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Forum: Stuff For Sale Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:38 pm Subject: CAR SCAM!!! BEWARE!! |
Thanks for letting us know!
The best thing to do is when ou discover these scams then click the 'report this ad' button, and one of our moderators will remove it as soon as they can. |
Topic: Spamming advertisers! |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 9
Views: 3132
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:26 pm Subject: Spamming advertisers! |
Hi Messysteve,
The best thing to do is to report these ads by clicking the 'report this ad' button, and our moderators will remove them.
Thanks! |
Topic: Gumtree scammers etc |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 1
Views: 818
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:22 pm Subject: Gumtree scammers etc |
Hi deBassMan,
1. If you click on an ad and it directs you back to another page, then this means it has been removed from the site, most likely by one of our moderators.
2. If you do notice these ... |
Topic: F.A.O. Admin Staff - Gumtree Address |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 6
Views: 2159
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:30 pm Subject: F.A.O. Admin Staff - Gumtree Address |
| I think you will find it under our terms and conditions on our homepage! |
Topic: GUM TREE IS TO BIG FOR ITS BOOTS |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 3
Views: 948
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:28 pm Subject: GUM TREE IS TO BIG FOR ITS BOOTS |
Hi Grant Haines,
Sorry to hear you are having trouble with your ad. I could not see an email from you in our help queue, so please email us here: http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/help.pl?f=8&s=24 ... |
Topic: WTF are you playing at gumtree?????? |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 3
Views: 1408
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:21 pm Subject: Re: WTF are you playing at gumtree?????? |
WTF are you playing at gumtree this ad in dating (33376901 Manchester) is against your so called gumtree policy.
Clean your act up, do the job you're paid for and make sure the decent people using th ... |
Topic: FRAUD ALERT and request for assistance |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 1
Views: 981
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:12 pm Subject: Re: FRAUD ALERT and request for assistance |
| I purchased some tickets to Oliver on Fri 16th Jan from a Rebbeca Jones in response to below post. I replied to her and we emailed a number of times. She said that she had been sent to Blackburn for w ... |
Topic: Fraudster alert and request of help from Gumtree |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 4
Views: 1531
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:28 pm Subject: Fraudster alert and request of help from Gumtree |
Hi wentworth,
Sorry to hear about your experience.
I have just emailed you separately so that the police can contact us to request information. |
Topic: Complaint about the Gumtree website |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 12
Views: 2126
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:25 pm Subject: Complaint about the Gumtree website |
Thanks for reporting this to us. I have removed the ad from the site.
Please report any suspicious ads by clicking the 'report this ad' button, and one of our mods will take a look! |
Topic: i been had!!! |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 15
Views: 4398
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:27 pm Subject: i been had!!! |
Thanks, I'll do that.
Is there a specific police station I should report it too or will my local one do?
Local station is the best place to start. They can advise you from there. |
Topic: i been had!!! |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 15
Views: 4398
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:53 pm Subject: i been had!!! |
Hi guys,
Sorry to hear about your experiences.
Make sure that you report these people to the police. Ask the police to contact Gumtree, and we can help in the investigation. |
Topic: HAVING PROBLEMS LISTING ITEMS |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 1
Views: 1254
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Forum: Stuff For Sale Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:43 pm Subject: HAVING PROBLEMS LISTING ITEMS |
Hi Alan1,
Looks like they were caught by our automated tools, but they should be fine now.
Sorry for the delay! |
Topic: hi can anyone help me please |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 1
Views: 1612
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Forum: Stuff For Sale Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:29 pm Subject: hi can anyone help me please |
Hi paula hemmings,
We don't usually allow people to post ads in the forums. You could try posting an ad in 'Stuff Wanted; on our Stoke site.
Otherwise try the freebies section. You never know wh ... |
Topic: Why my ads have been deleted? |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 14
Views: 2080
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Forum: Gumtree Feedback Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:08 pm Subject: Why my ads have been deleted? |
Hi there,
Sorry to hear you are having problems with your ads.
Take a look at the help section here: http://www.gumtree.com/help/help_with_my_ad#item11
If you can not see a reason why it may ... |
Topic: Scam? |
the_tidy_kiwi
Replies: 2
Views: 1665
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Forum: Stuff For Sale Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:36 pm Subject: Scam? |
| From what I can make out, this is a spoof paypal email. I would report this to them right away! |
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