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Bookmark or Share- Scam Alert: Gumtree, whatsapp and the courier serviceLet's google the language used + "gumtree scam". Many examples of this scam - It is noted on Gumtree's page for "staying safe on gumtree", which I never would have thought to read because I'm supposedly a smart, savvy internet user/idiot final message received: Look, I made the payment through a secure gumtree transaction.
- The fall of Gumtree : r/australia - RedditGumtree was so fantastic five years ago as a place to quickly find and sell second hand items. It seems to have now been completely overrun with scammers. The last item I posted had ten replies in the first hour, but all from users that have signed up in the last few days.
- Alternatives to Gumtree? : r/australia - RedditI usually try Gumtree because they don't charge a sellers fee, but there are so many god damn idiots on there it's ridiculous. I'm selling a (BRAND NEW AND COMPLETELY UNUSED, STILL IN BOXES) BBQ for $1200 (worth $1900) and either get lowballed ($100) constantly, or in one case this guy said he'll come pick it up and then blocked me on the day ...
- Nearly got scammed on Gumtree - Beware : r/UKPersonalFinance - RedditToday 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. I consider myself quite diligent and “scam-proof” but this one very nearly got me which is worrying for those who may not have such an eye for scams. Essentially, I listed an item for £300 on gumtree.
- Now that gumtree is no longer free and Facebook marketplace is ... - RedditContext on why OP is saying GumTree requires payments: it's because some sections of the site are paid, just not all. They're misreading it as a sitewide requirement. Pretty easy to end up at that conclusion honestly. All of the pet subcategories that directly sell animals are paid.
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