UPS UKASH UKCASH Gumtree Scam and scams in general

flexrider

Was one last week or so i noticed make money online as a representative on bay

you can make $$ as a ebay re earning 200-800 quid per month

scam also get advertised on job sites

throught id share it as its mostly trying to get get ebay sellers or normal folk to sell on ebay austraila some fake motorbikes or items then asking to send money after sales to a fake acount then instantly getting banned on ebay

sad but thats what happens so watch out

GTK

All, just to add, Gumtree have changed their Reply to ad form, and they have now removed the box to provide your mobile number, and they have added new warning texts on this reply page stating:

• Don't use money transfer services like Western Union, Moneygram or Ukash

Also, on your first Gumtree email (from the Seller) it states (my bold):
Replying to this email sends your reply via Gumtree mail for your safety and privacy. Be wary of users who encourage you away from using Gumtree mail. Forward this email to [EMAIL ADDRESS][/email] if you suspect this message to be spam, fraud or inappropriate.

I still believe Gumtree can do more, and I have suggested to them that on their “Reply to ad" form they make prominent “Be wary of users who encourage you away from using Gumtree mail” or similar text (e.g if applicable to the ad: "Warning! This private seller has not provided a contact number! You are at risk of fraud if you reveal your mobile number to receive texts and so communicate outside of Gumtree Email". This is as scammers typically:

a) refuse to advertise THEIR own contact number on their private "advert".
b) specifically ask you to message them, or contact them, by you sending them YOUR mobile.
c) do not like TALKING to the buyer.

Private classified ads are high risk. In the good old days of ads printed on "paper" (in Exchange&Mart, or Loot), scammers could be spotted as you had to actually chat to them and meet with them! Now this business model has gone online, the risks associated with “private ads” has got lost by a new generation of buyers.

GTK

cheekychap00

reebok pure+ cross trainer £40 lincolnshire 1004944389
shaker style wardrobe £40 kent 1004945563
dark wood wardrobe £70 york 1004912912
mapex tornado drum kit £70 county durham 1004940229
ikea stornas extendable dining room table £60 manchester 1004919138
all reported
i see that some older ads are still showing so as well as clicking the report ad i am now e-mailing gumtree the ad numbers as well
i suggest anyone reporting an ad does so as well
and it would be helpful to give as much info as possible on here to build a log
thanks

scottyboyd

Theresa Greg Renting a "flat" in Glasgow.

Here is our communication so far...

"Theresa"

I asked for a copy of "YOUR" passport, bank details and Legal advice.

Can you clarify that you would like potential Tenants to send £940.00 by Western Union to a Friend then send a proof of this Money transfer for yourself. Without knowing your identity/nationality and you are trying to claim that you will not use this "proof" to withdraw funds until you travel from "Bath" to Glasgow to view the property?

Would you like me to take a photograph of BOTH sides of MY credit card and send this as proof to yourself?

Can you confirm your full address in Bath and describe some well known landmarks?

Lots of love

Scott
x

On Dec 14, 2012 08:33 "Theresa Greg" <theregregsa87@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks for the swift reply. I would have asked you to provide your bank statement or payslip but the idea of making a confirmation of your financial ability to rent my flat is not only my idea and i wouldn't want to violate my lawyer lay down procedure.

More so, the tenant that left my flat previously pass through the same process and there wasn't any problem. You're not required to transfer 1 month rent and security deposit to me directly, you're required to transfer the deposit to your friend in the UK through the western union money transfer and get back to me with the transfer receipt so that my lawyer can verify if truly the transfer was made and also, i promise to return the cost of the transfer without any deduction.

Kindly let me know your opinion as soon as possible because there're so many people looking for good flats most expectially this period.

Regards..

Theresa

Subject: Re: Fully furnished and equipped 1 Bedroom flat in Glasgow
From: *************
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:40:01 +0000
To: theregregsa87@hotmail.com

If you would like me o transfer £940 o my hard earned money to you then i suggest you give me bank details, copy of your passport and proof of this "advice" from your "solicitor".


Best

Scott

Sent from my iPhone

On 13 Dec 2012, at 16:28, Theresa Greg <theregregsa87@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks for your interest in my flat I'm sorry I've been so busy with work ..However, there won't be any problem inviting you for the viewing, i currently work and live in Bath so I will need to take a day off from work in order to come down and arrange the viewing with you. It is unfortunate that my past bitter experience of inviting people to come and view my flat without any form of confirmation of their financial ability and not keeping up to time as at when scheduled, has brought about great loss to me, is either they cannot afford the rent or the security deposit required but want me to come up with the aim of renegotiating.

I have consulted my solicitor and we have resolved that any potential tenants should be able to prove in the following way in order to determine who is financially buoyant and that he or she can stick to appointment when scheduled and able to pay his/her rent as at when due. In this case, a bank-statement or guarantee from your organization wont be accepted as we have had wayward tenants tendering fake documents.

PROCEDURE:

1) Transfer the amount £940 (1 month rent and security deposit) to any of your family members or your close friend via western union outlet/shop close to you.

Your Name (as Sender) to any of your family members or your close friend (as Receiver) in UK.

2) Scan & Send a copy of the western union transaction receipt as a proof of the transaction or mail me the transaction details should in case you don't have access to a scanner (The money is safe since you're the only one that can withdraw/cancel since you only need an ID card or International passport)

3) Then, we will meet for viewing

4) If you decided to take the apartment, we'll both go to any local western union outlet close to the flat for you to pick up the money and pay me. (You don't need to come with cash for viewing but we can both go after viewing to cancel the transfer and withdraw the money to pay me).

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Theresa

Subject: Re: Fully furnished and equipped 1 Bedroom flat in Glasgow
From: *************
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:56:11 +0000
To: theregregsa87@hotmail.com

Hi Theresa,

It is my girlfriend who will be staying there, she will need it from January 3rd to March 31st.

Can we view the property?

Scott

Sent from my iPad

On 12 Dec 2012, at 16:30, Theresa Greg <theregregsa87@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks for the interest you have in my flat. My flat is still available for rent and I can make a reservation for the said period,you can stay in my flat as long as you pay your rent at when due. Here are the necessary things you need to know about the rent and deposit.

Apartment address:Holland Street,G2 4NG Glasgow City Center

Perfect for students! Great location, close to pubs, clubs, and shops. 15-20 minutes from Glasgow Uni, Caledonian and Strathclyde. 5 minutes for the Art School.

Rent : £110.00 pw

Minimum Stay : 2 weeks Security Deposit: £ 500.00 (Returnable at the end of a week stay in my flat)
Utility bills inclusive ( water, gas, council tax, TV license and wireless Internet) Utility Cost : £ 0.00 pcm

However, At this stage that you want to rent my flat, i need to know some few question about you. Can you take care of my flat as it is? How many months do you intend to rent and pay for?

Kindly reply for further information and i would like to know where you are coming from to stay in my flat?

Regards.

Theresa.

cheekychap00

fender guitar squier strat £40 bournmouth 1005038502
stihl hedge trimmer £250 essex 100493987
girls bedroom furniture £60 liverpool 1005039211
snap on ctu 4850 .. impact gun £100 london 1004987211
roland td-3 v drums £170 manchester 1004996561
large double black fabric metal action sofa bed £90 london 1004584883
headlight thang skis £90 west sussex 1004916488
xp deus metal detector £430 manchester 1004998117
stigma hyper v3 rotary tatoo machine £140 newcastle (this was removed before i got the ref no)
snap on tool box tool chest £110 kent 1004992741
smeg fridge black fab28ne £120 southampton 1004869193
dell alienware area 51 £270 southampton 1004846471
del alienware m17x £450 edinburgh 1004845952
solid oak dining table and 6 chairs £150 bournmouth 1004993030
all reported (gumtree you are a waste of time some reported ads still on days later)
tip of the iceberg

cheekychap00

result result result
swift message to me from gumtree (in minutes) to my list of ads
all ads now removed
just waiting for confirmation that the posters have been banned
yes they have been banned
time to step up the pressure

GTK

Cheakychap, well done! You are doing amazing in keeping these scam ads off Gumtree, and good that Gumtree being so responsive. GTK

Ganders

Well done Cheekychap! I hope they are going to offer you a silly amount of money to manage their security and employ you fulltime!

cheekychap00

makita corded screwgun £40 manchester 1005058181
makita 3612cx router £80 exeter 1005060305
flavel milano g60 £70 york 1005038690
fantastic fish tank £50 cambridge 1005035826
sportnautik maestal 9 ft .. boat £90 essex 1005062673
three-seater ikea sofa bed £50 exeter 1004951377
hotpoint future frost free fridge freezer ff175b £30 york 1005039854
bosch gop10.8 £50 northamptonshire 1005059807
sofa black fabric £30 nottingham 1005060823
tip of the iceberg

cheekychap00

makita drill 18v £350 northampton 1004989039
epiphone sg g400 £80 nottingham 1005037930
bosch gsr 10.8-2-li £40 kent 1005039371
washing machine samsung £80 york 1005064729
tanglewood tw300 .. guitar £40 leeds 1005061476
tip of the iceberg