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Couple stole over 100,000 in benefits to fund expensive holidays. A FRAUDSTER who conned eBay and Gumtree sellers out of thousands of pounds by faking payment emails has been spared jail. Apr 25, 2021 #1 I've used Gumtree many many times and never had any issues but it usually always local buyers. Melissa Ellis, 34, and Jonathan Lucas, 38, stole over 100,000 in benefit payments by falsely claiming to be landlord and tenant. This can lead the seller to ignore their better judgement to help the 'sale' go through. They're racing away in their getaway truck together with a scary-looking bulldog! A Gumtree scammer who was found with a swag of luxury handbags after a crime spree has been warned she will face jail if she makes a single misstep. In total, they seized 55,931 and $437.59 in Mexican Pesos. Make sure that you report all the faults in your car clearly in your online advertisement. She was handed a 14 month prison sentenced suspended for 18 months and ordered to carry out 180 hours unpaid work. In another case the scammer sent the text about Parcel2Go etc etc. 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. We want buying and selling items on Gumtree to be an easy, positive experience and that's just the experience most have. The WhatsApp profile had a picture of a women in her 40s and nothing really looked suspicious so I played along. 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. We do our best to stop scam replies. Save. Oscar Cainer reveals all. Scammers then insist on immediately transferring money by electronic bank transfer, before sending a photograph of a fake receipt and a copy of a fraudulently obtained driver's licence. Martyn James, of complaints resolution service Resolver, said: "Notifying your bank as soon as possible is the key issue.". If something doesnt feel right, walk away. He admitted two counts of fraud and was sentenced to 22 months in prison. I am selling two items, and three-quarters of the responses so far have been from fraudsters. April 23 Hang up on an immigration scam accc.gov.au. Gumtree is a great way to sell items you no longer need giving you an opportunity to declutter, reduce landfill and make some extra cash at the same time. :). 08:53, Fri, Jun 25, 2021 | UPDATED: 15:43 . Despite that, I STILL got scammed in the end. Also worth pointing out that the URL displayed onscreen doesn't have to be the domain it goes to. The fraud cases that have come through our courts include a tax fraud worth 100,000, a council worker stealing over 200,000 from a care home, and a couple who used 100,000 in benefit cash to jet off on expensive foreign holidays. I will really appreciate if you can email my mum jessicafountainqueen@ gmail.com, condition and aksing price shes very interested purchasing it. Tech guy here. 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. Rishi Sunak looked like he had won the lottery. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Queensland police said the scam originated in Brisbane but had become increasingly prevalent across south-east Queensland. Wondering if it's a good idea to buy a preowned car? Although PayPal and other money transfer websites try to keep customers safe, these systems arent always foolproof. Gumtree scammer jailed - Good, It'sABOUT TIME the Police took this problem serio . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Get in touch: Mirror.Money.Saving@mirror.co.uk, Get our money-saving tips and top offers direct to your inbox with the Mirror Money newsletter. Today I nearly fell for quite a clever gumtree scam which Im sure has fooled many people and want to raise awareness so others can avoid it. 03 December 2021. The couple, from Huyton, who have three children, were handed 108,754 of taxpayers' money which they were not entitled to. That was quick thinking, I almost got hit by the recent post office text messages but I had managed to read an article about it a week prior. He said he also asked for documents to prove the buyer's identity before handing the item over. Haha, I had the exact same thing! Gumtree.com Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 03934849, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, UK. Some people use the place right, I guess any site like ebay, carsales, gumtree have scammers. Whether youre buying or selling a car, websites like Gumtree have made it easier than ever to get a good deal. More people need to be made aware of how easy a scam like this is to fall for. In the worst-case scenario the seller could be left doubly out of pocket - they will have posted off their item and lost money from their bank account. A Gumtree scammer who was found with a swag of . If you see an ad on Gumtree that you suspect is a scam, you can click on "Report this Ad" on the top-right of the ad's page. 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. Read our, Check out our guide on the pros and cons of selling your car for parts, Keen to go green but still need all the practicality of a classic family vehicle?, So, you need an affordable, reliable and practical car for your small brood? James, who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to fraud on the basis she took 11,526, over a four-month period. Save. A spokeswoman for Gumtree said user safety and security was their main priority. Oct 3, 2019. A Gumtree scammer who was found with a swag of . Most of you may already know but there is a major scam the people are doing after seeing an item on gumtree that you are selling. I sent them the money via PayID and its now been several weeks and Ive yet to see the package delivered. Date of experience: 23 May 2022. "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. If youre a buyer, always insist on seeing the vehicle. Essentially, I listed an item for 300 on gumtree. You may click a link only to end up at a different URL than when you clicked. Prominent Member. Yes - if you keep the information from this guide in mind, PayPal is a safe and secure payment method to use on Gumtree. You can find details of PayPals Buyer and Fraud Protection here. Their responses clearly showed they were suspicious, and I decided to give them a piece of my mind (see below). "We do believe that word of mouth between the criminals has got out and it's now become more widespread," he said. By Thomas O'Byrne. "I never thought I'd get scammed and believe it or not, after 12 years in the investigation game, I got scammed myself," he said. Only deal in cash when your item is picked up or you buy something and pick that up. VAT No. John (not his real name) from the Sunshine Coast handed over a diagnostic mechanics tool that retails for about $13,000, but did not receive the money for the sale. I had the scammers phone number but not their address, and they appear to have blocked my number as well. They're using fake phone numbers, legitimate delivery drivers, the addresses that they are getting deliveries to are usually outside blocks of units. 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. A courier comes and picks up the car and it is effectively stolen. Getgaff. . That Gumtree-based scam also involved fake offers to sell iPhones, iPads . There are cases where individuals stole thousands in ill-gotten gains including tax fraud and elaborate online con schemes. A co-accused, 17, also linked to the crime spree remains on bail awaiting trial. WhatsUpp With Scams. Barton snr was found guilty of five fraud offences, three counts of theft, false accounting and transferring criminal property after the longest trial in the history of Liverpool Crown Court - lasting more than a year. He believed he had engaged in a legitimate transaction on the trading website Gumtree. She warned the program was Stratton's 'one and only' chance to avoid time behind bars and that she must attend every court-ordered appointment and assessment. She warned the program was Stratton's 'one and only' chance to avoid time behind bars and that she must attend every court-ordered appointment and assessment. Wealthy aristocratic lifestyle of the ex Tatler It-girl who grew up on her family's sprawling Dorset estate: 'Digital antidepressants' to be rolled out on the NHS as health bosses give eight apps and web-based therapy Their 53 days on the run: The trail for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon had gone cold it was only by School's out AGAIN: Tens of thousands of teachers across the Midlands and eastern England are set to strike Are YOU at risk of being cancelled? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. If the part after the top level domain isn't the website you expect to be dealing with, don't use the link you were given. If a buyer asks you to communicate on a private email platform instead, its probably a sign to be wary. Unbeknownst to the seller that the funds are coming from another scam victim. It's gotten a lot more trivial to set up HTTPS recently, so scammers are now using it. Author Topic: Gumtree scammer jailed - Good, It'sABOUT TIME the Police took this problem serio (Read 252 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. You can view the filename under File Explorer (Windows) or Preview (Mac, like this example). Filename Check. The woman whole stole 11,000 from girlfriend's widowed father. I got as far as clicking on the payment link before alarm bells started ringing. Image by Author. In December 2021, Awolola, then 37, was sentenced in a Singapore district court to five years' jail after he pleaded guilty to three counts of working with others to receive the benefits of criminal conduct linked to more than $550,000 in losses. News. He also enlisted a gang of crooks to assist with the scam, whose bank accounts received the cash. Kenny had been jailed in 2013 for a similar scam, and targeted more than a dozen people between November 2017 and January 2018. You will receive payment before the courier arrives via a secure transaction. Officers found a treasure trove of luxury goods, including three Louis Vuitton bags, a Louis Vuitton purse, a Gucci purse, an Apple Watch and a Kathmandu jacket, along with $450 cash. The Singaporean identity fraud scammer also tricked Google and Amazon Web Services (AWS) into providing $5.4 million worth of cloud computing services by using the personal details of the co-founder and co-chairman of Riot Games Mr. Marc Merrill. Heaps for Cheaps on 28/10/2021 - 13:39 +2. These links lead to a fake Australia Post website which is designed to steal your personal and financial information. April 21 'Pay or go to jail' scam spreads thechronicle.com.au The psychology of the scam is perfect for the pandemic. They also owned a fleet of cars including a Jaguar, Mercedes, and a Range Rover. 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. User #157993 14751 posts. If escalated to our Customer Service Team we will forward this information to our specialized team to have the site shut down. Describe the status of your car accurately and even mention minor issues with electricals or paintwork. Collect the buyer or sellers full name and do some research online to make sure you can trust them. When arrested and interviewed in August, she denied any wrongdoing, but then admitted using all three accounts without permission. Its also possible that theyll ask you to take responsibility for an accident that wasnt your fault. In one case I was in Southampton selling a few glass food containers (available from any Ikea) and she was in Aberdeen. Hi, I'm selling a phone on gumtree and was contacted by someone offering full asking and said they want to pay by paypal and will pay an extra 20 for me to post the item. Make sure youre always using our safe trading practices to avoid getting scammed on Gumtree, and report any potential fraudsters so we can block them from using our website in the future. The victim while sharing their experience tells that as soon as their client listens to an ad for a caravan on Gumtree, they received a message requesting . 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