UPS UKASH UKCASH Gumtree Scam and scams in general

tyronealan

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/mavic-ksyrium-elite-road-wheel-set/1002228038
same as others kateporter is scammers name and yes a kate75porter@gmail.com
similar type of address. apparently they will refund but take 10% - £16, apparently some way you can do this with a betting site and transfer to your bank account??? still looking for that reply in this thread is anyone knows what on it is please post

cheekychap00

have received a letter from ukash confirming that my case has now been recorded as a formal complaint with a new number
they have asked for copies of my receipts and to provide any additional information that may help OUR investigation.
this 2 year old scam by the same gang should have provided that a long time ago. aye and plenty of it.
have complained to trading standard (via citizens advice then it is passed on)
complained AGAINST the financial services authority who regulate ukas re moneylaundering and ukash
never in britain is the law finders keepers upheld
but according to ukash
stealers keepers loosers weepers is written into their terms and conditions
the police requested where my vouchers were cashed and by whom
ukash said they would supply details within 24 hours
it is really great when someone comes on and says jings
if it wasnt for this site i would have been scammed
i know i felt sick when i was scammed and then found this site and knew with you good people i could make a difference thank you all and keep collecting the info rimmy
oh almost forgot my first 2 e-petitions were rejected now on my third
i will get it right eventually
it would be really good if any influential knowledgable members of parliament could give us info on how to raise our voice
john

cheekychap00

oh and a message for smally just scan the codes to any poster here theyl take care of it only joking

New_Scam

Hi,

NEW SCAM
Wardrobe and matching chest of drawers
£80 West Sussex
kate75porter@gmail.com

I have been almost caught in this scam. I have found this kind of scam in different forums online. It's the same scam, just changing the names:

Please review all these emails: (history from bottom to top)

- I've received a copy of the payment instructions. They do indeed take payments in cash but not directly because drivers apparently aren't allowed to receive cash in hand. It seems you'll have to use cash or debit/credit card to buy an voucher from a local shop/supermarket or newsagent that has the PAYPOINT sign. You'll need to scan the voucher or take a close-up picture using your mobile phone and reply with it to the email from parcelforce. Also keep the voucher/s receipt for the driver who will verify it, nothing simpler

Here paypoint you can find the nearest shop and ask for UKASH voucher. From what I understand the shopkeeper will add 20% VAT if you pay an invoice therefore if you'd buy the voucher for poker or betting website you won't pay the VAT.

Hope this helps,
Kate.


- From: Kate Porter [mailto:kate75porter@gmail.com]
Sent: 07 November 2012 17:56
To: ******

Subject: Re: Wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Great, I've just finished filling out the forms online and scheduled the delivery for Friday pm, 5-6pm ( at your end). The courier company will also handle the payment. If you'll accept and sign for the parcel the driver will then leave you a receipt and bac's me afterwards. They sent out an email notification on how to proceed. Did you received it ? Check your spam or junk folder as well, maybe it got caught in there.

Let me know if you have any queries, I'll be glad to help out!
Kate


- Parcel Tracking details
=================
At the request of Kate Porter, this notice is to confirm that the following shipment is in transit.

Important delivery information
________________________________________
Temporary parcel number: PBIE58100003 *Pending - Not valid to track online*

Packaged Goods: Wardrobe and matching chest of drawers
Declared value: £80.00

Status: In progress(Arrived at delivery depot)

Ships to: ********

Payment required within 24 hours:
Instructions:
Find a corner shop, newsagent, convenience store, supermarket or outlet that has the PayPoint sign as you can see bellow:


Ask the shopkeeper for a £80.00 UKASH voucher.
* Note: Declaring to the shopkeeper that the voucher/s represents payment for an invoice, the final cost could be eligible for extra 20% VAT.
Reply to this invoice directly with a readable scan or a photo of the UKASH receipt.
Our department will automatically validate your voucher and release the parcel out for delivery.
The delivery agent will call you on *07****** 1 hour prior to delivery. You are able to inspect the contents and if satisfied you will need to sign for it. If not, our agent will do a bank transfer and return the parcel as rejected.

Parcel delivery Package Inspection Department

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in and accompanying this communication may be confidential and is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this communication please delete and destroy all copies immediately.
==================
Parcel delivery Worldwide is a trading name of Royal Mail Group Ltd.
Parcel delivery Worldwide's principal office is Lytham House, 25 Caldecotte Lake Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 8LE.
Royal Mail Group VAT registration number: GB243170002

- From: kate75porter@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2012 06:50:51 +0000

Subject: Re: Wardrobe and chest of drawers.
To: ******
Of course, nothing goes according to plan Unfortunately I've just got called into the office so very busy till next week, hectic lifestyle. However, back at work we have some shipments for large items with parcelforce all week long. Just thought it would save you time and hassle if I'll send it along with them free of charge hihi company benefits .

I asked around and it seems you can pay cash upon delivery/inspection. It's quite simple since they're able to wait for you to check it out, if not as described they can just void the shipment with no extra charge.

If that's alright with you I'll need a name, address, contact number and also date&time suitable for the delivery.
Second option - if you want to pop in and collect you'll have to wait till next week or so when hopefully I'll get my head around.
Let me know either way. No need to worry If my reply is delayed since I'm just having fun working long hours ... or not )
Kate.
You can check out Kate's profile on Google+ here :


- From: Kate Porter [mailto:kate75porter@gmail.com]
Sent: 05 November 2012 18:12
To: *******
Subject: Re: Wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Hi ,
Don't know if it's been long since you've emailed, I've been out so couldn't follow up on my text message. Can't promise anything but visiting my mum shortly, wouldn't mind making a drop off

If you'll send me your postcode I can check out on my satnav the distance to yours.

Reasonable price and accurate description, it's worth the money, no bad surprises. I won't go any lower.
Can be reached on (0797)--342--5052 low signal strength area but check emails regularly.
Ta,
Kate.
P.S. Will let you know before heading out, cash only please.

Becciflo

Hi all,

I was very very nearly just scammed by kate75porter@gmail.com too and received exactly the same emails as the person above.
This was for ad number 1002373541 for an iCandy peach blossom travel set.
I was about to go out and get the ukash voucher to pay for this item tomorrow and thought I'd google parcelforce using ukash and got a heap of forums up about the scam.

Thank you all for posting as you've all just saved me from being scammed out of £400! I've reported this to gumtree so I'm hoping to add is removed ASAP so nobody else falls victim to this scammer.

JackpotUK

I've just reported all those email addresses to Gmail.
I can't believe they're still letting these vermin use their email server.
Grrrr

JLKY

Hi all,
Received same email from kate75porter@gmail.com for a dfs corner settee on gumtree and a confirmation email from parcelforce. Ad ref is 1002609945. Thankfully I found this thread of messages or I'll be losing £270 by now. Should I be worried that she has my contact details and address?

toner29

I was almost scammed today by an add for a Stokke xplory baby stroller on Gumtree. The add seemed genuine until I had the request for Ukash payment from parcel force at which point I called them an they verified it is infact a scam. The person in question called themselves Kate porter and emailed from kate75porter@gmail.com.

This is a very personal an convincing scam. I am not happy this slimeball has my bame addrsss and telephone number! Lickily they do not have my cash!

Has it been reported to the police. If so does anyone have an email address or telephone number I can contact them on as this person is a disgrace and deserves to be brought to justice.

Thanks

toner29

GTK

Rimmy and others on this thread, you are doing amazing in helping/warning others. On another forum about this same scam… “Ali” notes: we've managed to track their IP address + have her home address available…. We have a couple of names and a street address, however we've submitted to police (they will do a full investigation).

See page 3 http:// whocallsme .com/Phone-Number.aspx/07747192044/3 (remove the spaces to use)

And “Watson” on Page1 of this thread gives some good advice and suggestions.

My observation, is why can’t the Police / mobile phone companies quickly disable the mobile phone numbers if proven to be actively used for fraud? And, I still cannot understand, why if the scammers regularly use the “same” mobile phone number(s) then why can’t Gumtree disable ALL ads where this number is being used, and checks regularly of new ads using the same number too.

Also, would be great it Gumtree allowed users to “search” all ads made by the seller (old and live).

GTK

Technofobic

This low life is really trying hard to rip people off. Was looking on Gumtree and found what I thought was ideal for my son's new band. PEAVEY PA SYSTEM, Hisys and XR800 F+ professional mixer, Tascam MD player
£300 County Durham
Advert looked genuine so I started to make enquiries and received a email form Kate Porter.
Kate Porter
Nov 7 (1 day ago)
to me

Unfortunately I've just got called into the office so very busy till next week, hectic lifestyle. However, back at work we have some shipments for large items with parcelforce all week long. Just thought it would save you time and hassle if I'll send it along with them free of charge hihi company benefits .

I asked around and it seems you can pay cash upon delivery/inspection. It's quite simple since they're able to wait for you to check it out, if not as described they can just void the shipment with no extra charge.

If that's alright with you I'll need a name, address, contact number and also date&time suitable for the delivery.
Second option - if you want to pop in and collect you'll have to wait till next week or so when hopefully I'll get my head around.
Let me know either way. No need to worry If my reply is delayed since I'm just having fun working long hours ... or not )
Kate.

You can check out Kate's profile on Google+

Must say her profile looked good!!! Anyway everything was ok until they and asked for payment by paypoint & ukash the alarm bells started ringing. Thanks to this forum I have not paided.