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01252236326

☎️ 01252236326 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by (AQ) LIMITED. It is part of the phone block 1252236 with a prefix of 01252. The area code 01252 originates from Aldershot.

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+441252236326+44 1252 23632601252 236326+44-1252-236326

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01252 236326 Tagged as:

gumtree paypal kate gregory marie bancroft shpock marie western union anita cole beatrice joy cole

TimeLine of events for phone number 01252236326

  • Fraudulent email impersonating Spock
    May
    2021
  • Scammer obtained personal information securely
    Jan
    2021
  • Scam risk after sharing information
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam message from Joy Cole
    Aug
    2020
  • Avoid this contact, it's suspicious
    Aug
    2020
  • Suspicious email, declined transaction offer
    Aug
    2020
  • Waiting for buyer's response, frustrated
    Aug
    2020
  • Playing along with scammer joke
    Aug
    2020
  • Suspicious activity reported on Shpock
    Jul
    2020
  • Received same email from Joy
    Jul
    2020
  • Request to report a user
    Jun
    2020
  • Received similar contact request today
    May
    2020
  • Potential scam; immediate cancellation advised
    May
    2020
  • Warning about Gumtree and scammers
    Oct
    2019
  • Received suspicious email, warning others
    Oct
    2019
  • Caution: potential fraud from +441252236326
    Aug
    2019
  • Unknown caller, suspicious behavior
    Aug
    2019
  • Beware of potential scam text
    Aug
    2019
  • Investigated suspicious email regarding Gumtree
    Aug
    2019
  • Identified gumtree paypal scam
    Aug
    2019
  • Warning about repeated scam attempts
    Aug
    2019
  • Scam report about sofa listing
    Aug
    2019
  • False number; grateful for information
    Aug
    2019
  • Gumtree advertisement is a scam
    Aug
    2019
  • Suspicious quick-text, email scam attempt
    Aug
    2019
  • Potential scam involving pushchair purchase
    Jul
    2019
  • Potential scammer on Liverpool Gumtree
    Jul
    2019
  • Suspicious buyer; check before transact
    Jul
    2019
  • Shocking, needs police investigation
    Jul
    2019
  • Joy Cole scammer requested Paypal details
    Jul
    2019
  • Scam involving PayPal for sofa
    Jul
    2019
  • Fraudulent payment attempt, avoid her
    Jun
    2019
  • Responding to Anita Cole's email
    Jun
    2019
  • Buyer eager, needs courier assistance
    Jun
    2019
  • Scam involving non-existent phone number
    Jun
    2019
  • Unrecognized appointment reminder leads confusion
    Apr
    2019
  • Warning about Gumtree email scam
    Oct
    2018
  • Warning about potential PayPal scam
    Sep
    2018
  • Received suspicious email, discovered scam
    Sep
    2018
  • Inquiry about video game availability
    Aug
    2018
  • Inquiry about availability of sofa
    Aug
    2018
  • Scam involving pushchair purchase
    Aug
    2018
  • Suspicious contact on buying pushchair
    Aug
    2018
  • Warning: Marie Bancroft email scam. AVOID
    Jul
    2018
  • Glad I googled number message
    Jul
    2018
  • Potential suspicious text message scam
    Jul
    2018
  • Frustrated by repeated messages
    Jun
    2018
  • Unexpected news from Marie Bancroft
    Jun
    2018
  • Email concerning bicycle sale transaction
    Jun
    2018
  • Report scam involving Beatrice Wallace
    Jun
    2018
  • Inquiring about Gumtree kid items
    Jun
    2018
  • Scam concerns about email address
    May
    2018
  • Receiving suspicious message from scammer
    May
    2018
  • Scam email after Gumtree ad
    May
    2018
  • Possible scammer with PayPal offer
    May
    2018
  • Caution: Fake wedding dress buyer
    Apr
    2018
  • Text received from possible scam
    Apr
    2018
  • Angry and threatening towards scammer
    Apr
    2018
  • User declined offer, seeking clarification
    Apr
    2018
  • Almost fell for Dubai scam
    Apr
    2018
  • Warning about potential email scam
    Apr
    2018
  • Possible couch buying scam explained
    Apr
    2018
  • Received suspicious text from Angela
    Mar
    2018
  • Suspicious email address and message
    Mar
    2018
  • Untrustworthy email from fake user
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning: Email scam, avoid Rosalie
    Mar
    2018
  • Potential scam attempt from buyer
    Mar
    2018
  • Kate Gregory looking for wedding outfit
    Mar
    2018
  • Suspicious request from potential scammer
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning of potential scammer / fraud
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about scam on Gumtree
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about suspicious phone number
    Mar
    2018
  • Replying to email scam incident, concern
    Mar
    2018
  • Email about potential scam on Gumtree
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about Michelle Collins scam
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about scammer targeting sellers
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam involving throat cancer payment
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about suspicious PayPal request
    Mar
    2018
  • Caller inquiring about purchasing sofa
    Mar
    2018
  • Negative allegation against individual, scamming
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam alert: Beware of fraud
    Mar
    2018
  • Gumtree scam with pretend buyer
    Feb
    2018
  • Reported fraud, took security measures
    Feb
    2018
  • Clue about suspicious email address
    Feb
    2018
  • Replies requested about sofa advertisement
    Feb
    2018
  • Caution against potential scam artist
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning about potential Gumtree scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning about scam on Gumtree
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam involving fake buyer Mellisa
    Feb
    2018
  • Reported sob story scam to PayPal
    Feb
    2018
  • Encountered likely scammer on Gumtree
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning: Potential scam on Gumtree
    Feb
    2018
  • Beware of Gumtree scams
    Feb
    2018
  • Suspicious request, avoiding potential scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Received email scam from Michelle
    Feb
    2018
  • Possible scammer contacting through email
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam involving PayPal refund abuse
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam using sympathy and payment
    Jan
    2018
  • Inflated price offer on Gumtree
    Jan
    2018
  • Avoid suspicious inquiries, ignore and deny
    Jan
    2018
  • Potential scam involving buyer, fake checks
    Jan
    2018
  • Warning about wedding attire scam
    Jan
    2018
  • Reported suspect to police and PayPal
    Jan
    2018
  • Warning about potential Gumtree scam. Avoid
    Jan
    2018
  • Beware of sharing personal information
    Jan
    2018
  • Received message for wedding dress scams
    Jan
    2018
  • Scam warning; beware fake payment schemes
    Jan
    2018
  • Avoiding after reading reviews
    Jan
    2018
  • User accuses caller of scamming
    Jan
    2018
  • Scammer attempts to obtain email
    Jan
    2018
  • Scam warning: fake buyer email
    Jan
    2018
  • Gumtree scammer, avoid interaction!
    Dec
    2017
  • Gumtree scam warning: avoid replying
    Dec
    2017
Number Of Searches: 665 Number Of Comments: 103 First Seen: 23 December 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Brunstane(Edinburgh), Menethorpe(North Yorkshire) and Wharton(Herefordshire).

01252236326 has 103 comments of which 70 x negative and 33 x neutral

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01252236326 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01252236326 👆 is reported as a notorious scam linked to online selling platforms like Gumtree and Shpock. Scammers use various aliases and sob stories involving disability or illness to pressure victims into accepting PayPal payments that never clear. They then arrange courier collections and often ask sellers to advance courier fees via bank transfer or money transfer services. The scam involves fake PayPal notifications and requests for personal information, including bank details, emails, and home addresses. Victims are advised to avoid communicating outside the selling platform, never share financial details, and be highly sceptical of offers involving couriers and urgent payments. Numerous users have confirmed blocking and reporting the associated numbers and email addresses, urging caution and recommending reporting incidents to official fraud agencies.

Reports on phone number 01252236326

5 years
I just got the same message loads of others are getting, same email address and everything, all from some Spock about a graphics card using that same cancer story. They even asked me for my bank info too.
Spock
5 years
I've encountered a similar issue! I was reached out to via [email protected] regarding a transaction on Shpock. They've now got hold of my email, PayPal details, and home address.
Shpock
6 years
I've just dipped my toes into the world of advertising for the first time, and I had an interaction with someone named joycole99. Regrettably, I handed over my details without thinking. How serious is the threat of a scam in this situation? I've gone ahead and shut down my PayPal account, but now they possess my name, email, and address. Feeling anxious about it all. 😟
PayPal
6 years
Cheers to those anonymous good Samaritans! It's quite amusing that I received an identical request for my PayPal details from someone named Joy Cole. Looks like it's time to hit that block button!
Joy Cole
6 years
This afternoon, I found myself in a remarkably similar situation. Thankfully, I decided to search the name and email online. What a relief! It’s undoubtedly suspect and should be steered clear of!
6 years
I got an email from this individual claiming they were purchasing something for their cousin, mentioning they had some disabilities and were hard of hearing, or similar. They proposed to handle the payment through PayPal and even suggested sending a courier to pick it up. I made it clear right away that it wasn’t happening.
PayPal
6 years
I've shot an email over to [email protected] and I'm just biding my time to see if they fancy purchasing my item on Shpock. Honestly, I’m not holding my breath 😠 as I find myself scrolling through the remarks here. Anyway, I suppose it's time to relist it!
Shpock
6 years
Well, it seems I’ve had a rather similar experience with the very same individual through Shpock. The amusing part is that I’ve been stringing them along, assuring them I’m perfectly fine for the transaction to proceed. I mentioned I’d be out for the majority of the day and would sort out the PayPal particulars upon my return. 🤭 So, all day long, they’re likely believing they’ve found an easy target! I’ve just sent them a cheeky email asking what details they required, as I’ve completely forgotten. Now, I'm just waiting for their response, after which I’ll hit them with a rather delightful photo to chew on! 😂😂
Shpock
6 years
I've recently encountered a similar situation on Shpock. It mentioned that we were in completely different locations, which immediately raised my suspicions. They provided the email [email protected]. I'm grateful to everyone for their input; I've gone ahead and reported this to Shpock.
Shpock
6 years
I’ve just had a similar email from Joy Cole myself. Quite the coincidence!
Joy Cole
6 years
I've just gotten an identical message on Spock. Is there any way we can flag this individual?
Spock
6 years
I received a similar message today from the same individual, instructing me to get in touch through [email protected].
6 years
I recently received a rather dodgy email from [email protected] in response to an advertisement I had posted on Shpock for a chair I’m looking to sell. The message said something along the lines of, "That’s absolutely splendid, consider it sold! Please disregard any other inquiries as I’m happy to pay your full asking price. It’s a gift for my cousin, and I’m quite pleased with the ad. Unfortunately, due to my hearing impairment and being confined to a wheelchair, I won’t be able to collect it myself. However, I have a courier who can pick it up from you once I’ve sent the payment via PayPal. Could you let me know the collection details now so I can inform the courier?" Feeling cautious, I’m grateful I stumbled upon this thread and promptly decided to pull the plug on the deal!
joycole99 @ gmailcomShpock
7 years
Got a message telling me to reach out to [email protected][###] - Didn't reply of course, but figured I should give everyone a heads up anyway.
7 years
I received a text from the number +441252236326 about an item I had listed on Gumtree. The message instructed me to reach out to the buyer at [email protected]. I haven't attempted to respond to the message and won’t be emailing them either, as I’m well aware of the risks involved. Just thought I’d share this here to warn others. Be cautious!
Gumtree
7 years
It's your typical Gumtree con with PayPal involved, isn't it?
GumtreePayPal
7 years
+441252236326 sent me a message about my Gumtree listing asking "Is that music gear still available? Please reply to [email protected][###]". My phone flagged it as possible scam so I looked this number up here and it turned out to be dodgy. Avoid texting, calling or emailing that number for your own safety.
Gumtree
7 years
Got a call on my phone, but they dropped as soon as I picked up. Tried calling back from another number, but no luck, kept going to voicemail.
7 years
I looked up this number online and got loads of info. Just got a message asking if my "musical instrument/gear" ad on Gumtree was still up, but the way it was written felt a bit weird. They told me to reply to [email protected][###], which seemed dodgy to me.
Gumtree
7 years
Count me in! I received an email from [email protected] just moments after I listed my sofa for sale. Oddly enough, Gumtree’s stats showed that there hadn't been any views on my ad. I've decided to block the number for good measure. A big thank you to everyone who flagged this con; it certainly helps us all steer clear of these scams! 😊👍
Gumtree
7 years
This number is definitely a scam. I’ve come across it again while replying to an ad on GUM TREE. Like many others, I decided to do a bit of digging myself, and I really appreciate the insights everyone shared.
7 years
Out of the blue, I received a message from this number a mere ten minutes after I uploaded my ad on Gumtree. It felt far too instantaneous, and I couldn’t shake off my doubts! They insisted I reach out via email to discuss purchasing the item, using the address [email protected]. Naturally, I wasn’t about to fall for that! Giving out my email address on Gumtree? Not a chance!
Gumtree
7 years
Some bloke called “Timothy Hamilton” said he was interested in buying my pram I’d put up on Gumtree. He asked for my PayPal info and claimed a courier would collect it since he couldn’t leave his house. Seemed a bit fishy to me.
Timothy HamiltonGumtree
7 years
This individual has also popped up on the Liverpool Gumtree page. Their emails really give off scam vibes. They’re super persistent and a bit too pushy. When I told them I didn’t use PayPal but offered to show the bed I was selling and suggested a bank transfer if they were interested, they suddenly went quiet.
GumtreeLiverpool
7 years
I had a similar situation with this number - someone named 'Timothy Hamilton' reached out, expressing a keen interest in a pricey item. He insisted we withdraw all other offers and declared the item sold. He was soon aiming to set up a PayPal payment. Thankfully, I stumbled upon this website!
Timothy Hamilton
7 years
Absolutely appalling! The authorities really ought to look into this matter.
7 years
I had an encounter with someone claiming to be Joy Cole who supposedly sought after a rather costly item on Gumtree. Turns out, it was nothing more than an elaborate ruse to obtain my PayPal information. She had the cheek to say she was in a wheelchair and had some hearing difficulties. It’s clearly a scam. Watch out for the email [email protected]!
Joy ColeGumtree
7 years
Had a very similar experience like the previous comment! Someone called called Anita Cole about a sofa I put up for sale. She said she couldn't pick it up personally and would arrange for a courier to do it, and that she'd pay through PayPal. Then she mentioned transferring the total amount including courier fees so I could pass it on to the courier. It all felt a bit dodgy. Wish I'd looked it up earlier! Blocked her now and will be more careful next time.
Anita ColePayPal
7 years
I had an eerily similar encounter. This woman attempted to persuade me to wire a courier £200, convincing me that she’d sent the money via PayPal. She insisted that she couldn’t pop into a bank to manage the transfer herself as she’s both deaf and has a disability. Fortunately, I decided to investigate her number, and lo and behold, no payment had arrived through PayPal. What a con artist!
PayPal
7 years
Anita Cole chiming in on a Gumtree listing today - "Fantastic! Let’s consider this deal done; please go ahead and scrap all other viewings as I’m ready to meet your full asking price. I wish to purchase it as a gift for my cousin, and I’m quite content with the details laid out in your ad. Unfortunately, I'm unable to collect it in person due to my hearing impairment and use of a wheelchair. However, I have a courier service that can handle the pick-up from your designated spot once you’ve received the payment. I'll be sending the money through PayPal. Could you please let me know where the collection point is, so I can relay the information to my courier straightaway?"
Anita ColeGumtree
7 years
I’ve discovered that this number is a total sham. When you reach out via email, the person tries to lure you in by suggesting payment through PayPal, but then they pull back on the payment. Definitely dodgy, so steer clear!
PayPal
7 years
Got a text that said “Reminder: Your appointment at Kingdom of Beauty Ltd is on 11/4/19 at 09:00. Please reply 105 to confirm”. I’d never heard of this place before so at first I figured maybe it was a mistake, but decided to look it up just in case. Turns out it’s some kind of new trick they’re using! Glad I double checked.
Kingdom of Beauty Ltd
8 years
[email protected][###] Scam alert, same story on Gumtree about throat cancer, all just rubbish, nothing legit at all.
Gumtree
8 years
Marie Bancroft got back to me on GumTree today within 15 minutes of me posting my ad. She sent the now typical throat cancer scam message, saying she'd pay through Paypal from [email protected][###]. If you hear from her, just block and delete right away - it’s definitely a con.
Marie BancroftGumTreePayPal
8 years
Got an email from her this morning saying the exact same thing and then right away, she sent an email proving she paid me twice the amount I asked for. It felt dodgy straight away so I looked her up on Google and stumbled across this forum. Really useful info here but I’m baffled that she’s still allowed to do business on Gumtree.
Gumtree
8 years
(TEST TEXT) [#]hexa[###]/J2ylO6 Hi, is the console and video game still up for grabs? If it is, could you please contact Mrs Marie at her email bancroftmarie777(@)gmail[###]? Thanks!
Marie
8 years
(TEST TXT) [#]hexa[###]/M1olF2 Hi, is the sofa still up for grabs? If it is, could you please email Mrs Marie at bancroftmarie777(@)gmail[###]? Cheers!
Marie
8 years
RoseBenton Watson 07451249442 Tried to buy my pushchair from me on Gumtree. She said she’d sent the payment through PayPal and wanted a courier to pick it up. When I told her I hadn’t received any money, her emails got really nasty and she started threatening me with legal stuff. Don’t deal with this number or person, it’s definitely a SCAM.
Rose Benton WatsonGumtree
8 years
Somebody called Rose Benton Watson messaged me from +44 7451 249442 and also sent an email from [email protected] They were interested in buying my pram on Gumtree. The message was full of vague and poorly written threats, saying money had been sent to my PayPal and they'd take legal steps. Go ahead ‘Rose’, would love to see you try!
Rose Benton WatsonGumtreeRose
8 years
Just got an email from someone called Marie Bancroft, felt really fishy so I looked it up. She claimed she has throat cancer and can’t come to see a wedding dress, said a courier would pick it up. Massive thanks to everyone who posted about this being a SCAM. Seriously, so glad I checked before doing anything. Stay clear of this!
Marie Bancroft
8 years
I’m so relieved I looked this up!! Yesterday I got a message from this number ?07624803040? asking me to email [email protected][###] about a pair of Christian Louboutins I supposedly had for sale. It felt a bit off but I emailed out of curiosity. Then she replied saying she was totally happy with the purchase and wanted me to send the shoes straight away. My suspicion kicked in so I looked it up and thank goodness I did!! Watch out for this!!
Louboutin
8 years
I put some things up for sale on Gumtree and then got a message from 07624803040 telling me to get in touch with [email protected][###] about one of my listings. They never said which item, which felt a bit dodgy, so I looked it up on Google. Turns out I was right to be suspicious!!
Gumtree
8 years
[email protected][###] has messaged me once more, I’m proper gonna tell them off!
8 years
Just got a call from someone called Marie Bancroft - had this whole thing about throat cancer and someone coming to collect money. Bloody hell!!
Marie Bancroft
8 years
Got a message from the same person using the email [email protected][###], saying they wanted to buy a bike I listed on Gumtree. They wanted my PayPal details but told me to go to some Transfer Union shop to complete the deal. I told them to stop wasting my time. Same email used again.
GumtreeTransfer Union
8 years
Got a call from +44 7937 947572, someone called Beatrice. She wanted to know if those children's items on Gumtree are still available. Asked me to reply on her private email [email protected]. Bit odd but thought I'd share.
BeatriceGumtree
8 years
Just got a call from [email protected][###] with the whole sob story about cancer and some agent stuff!! Thank goodness we trust our instincts! Im a bit worried now tho, I already sent them my PayPal link and email - does anyone know if thats dangerous or can be misused?!?! Seriously glad I stumbled on this site! Need some advice!!
8 years
I received a rather dodgy email shortly after I listed my item on Gumtree. The sender professed a keen interest in purchasing it, but it reeked of a scam from the get-go. Quite frustrating, as these sorts of cons seem to be on the rise!
Gumtree
8 years
I recently placed an advertisement on Gumtree, and I received a call from this number. The person mentioned that they could pay via PayPal and that a friend would swing by to pick up the item. I’m starting to think this could be a scam.
Gumtree
8 years
Someone called 'Deborah Jones' [email protected][###] got in touch saying she wanted to buy my wedding dress on Gumtree. She said she’d sent £950 to my account and that a courier would come to pick it up. Lucky I looked it up here first, it was clearly a scam! Steer clear.
Deborah JonesGumtree
8 years
Got a text too, telling me to email [email protected][###], which I did. It said it was from Beatrice Wallace and I asked her to call me, but I never got a reply. The number was 0203 3224342, so watch out for that one.
Beatrice Wallace
8 years
What a terrible, cruel person asking me to buy two prams, then spouting that rubbish about cancer - completely disgusting, especially when my little one is only a year old and battling cancer. I told her I’ll track her down and she’d better start making funeral arrangements. Thankfully, I’m sharp and always double-check things, nothing goes through my selling account without me knowing. Karma’s a right pain and it’ll catch up with her for sure.
8 years
Beawallsstoresllc got in touch with me tryin to sell something, so I turned them down. I was wonderin if the person who made that post could say where they shared it, cos I aint sure which of the three sites I put my info on they found it from. Cheers!
Beawallsstoresllc
8 years
Marie must be really swamped these days, because I just got the same thing today, exactly like you all described. I got an email telling me to send money via MoneyGram to Dubai, and honestly, that was the last straw. Appreciate you all for sharing what happened to you :)
MarieDubai
8 years
First, I got this message saying, Hello, I'm reaching out on behalf of Mrs Bancroft about purchasing the wedding gown, please contact her at [email protected][###] I replied by email but it felt off, then received this reply: Thanks for your quick response. I've checked the ad and I'm happy with the wedding dress. I'd like to buy it for my cousin's wedding on 21st April. How much are you asking? I got suspicious and looked up the email address - thankfully I did!!
Bancroft
8 years
Got a message from a woman named Beatrice saying she wanted to buy my sofa. She claimed she had throat cancer and couldn’t leave her house, so she’d send someone to pick it up. Then she mentioned there was an issue with the payment and that the collector needed paying upfront. She said she’d sent £445 via PayPal but expected us to pay the agent by bank transfer ourselves before PayPal would release the money. Something felt off, so I did a bit of checking around. Really thankful this forum exists. Cheers to everyone here!
BeatricePayPal
8 years
+14158548937 Received a message from Angela Miller today asking me to email her. I did, and she replied with some story about heart surgery, being deaf, and a courier coming to pick something up. I’m really glad I trusted my instincts and looked this up first.
Angela Miller
8 years
Just got a message from someone saying they’re contacting me "on behave (sic) of Mrs Bancroft" and asking me to email [email protected][###] after I replied to an advert for a pram on Gumtree. But the number they called from was +17603136093, which felt odd since they’d already messaged me. Really glad I looked up the number first and found this site!
BancroftGumtree
8 years
This woman phoned me again today from this email mailto:[email protected][###]. Good thing I checked this site beforehand, honestly Gumtree should have stricter rules on these things.
Gumtree
8 years
Mrs Rosalie Daniel. ([email protected]) COMPLETE SCAMMER! I put up an ad on Gumtree and she emailed me saying she can’t pick up the item because she’s away at some camp. Claimed she can’t use online banking, yet somehow she’s using PayPal?! Said she’d send someone else to collect it for her. Stay well clear of her!
Rosalie DanielGumtreePaypal
8 years
Blimey, Marie Bancroft seems to be quite busy. I had the exact same thing happen after putting a pram up for sale on Gumtree. She apparently has throat cancer and claims she can’t pay with cash, so she wants me to create a PayPal account for her.
Marie BancroftGumtree
8 years
Guess who rang up Kate Gregory? Still on the hunt for a wedding dress. Not very kind at all.
Kate Gregory
8 years
Mrs Rosalie Daniel [email protected][###] Total scammer, best to steer clear.
Rosalie Daniel
8 years
Kate Gregory [email protected][###] tried to con me on Gumtree, saying she wanted to buy my wedding gown. I'm still recovering from open heart surgery, deaf and stuck at home, so she suggested sending a courier to pick it up ?? She sent the most obvious fake PayPal email ever and asked for payment through Western Union. I've reported it to PayPal and the cyber fraud team.
Kate GregoryGumtreePayPalWestern Union
8 years
Got a call from +14158548937 claiming to be “Kate Gregory” with the email [email protected][###]. Same old scam stories about being deaf, heart issues, courier troubles, and PayPal scams. Do not bother calling back or replying to the email. Just dodgy folk trying to trick you. Stay safe!
Kate GregoryPayPal
8 years
So this Marie Bancroft person reached out about cancer and wanted me to reply through email: [email protected][###] asking for my PayPal details but quoted a different amount to what I'd asked for. After hearing the cancer story, I realised it was a scam. Fingers crossed my PC didn’t catch any viruses from replying!
Marie BancroftGumtree
8 years
I got an email from [email protected][###] sayin they wanted stuff I was selling on Gumtree. It felt a bit dodgy right away so I googled the email and found this site, lucky me. I replied sayin you’re a scammer, leave me alone haha.
Gumtree
8 years
Just got a text from Michelle Collins 753 followed by an email - typical scam stuff, nothing legit. Don’t fall for it.
Michelle Collins
8 years
Got a text from this number claiming to be Mr Wayne, asking me to reach out to his wife Louisa Wayne at some gmail address. I naively replied and then got some story about him having throat cancer and needing payment through PayPal with an agent coming to collect. Felt fishy so I looked up the number and all these warnings popped up. TOTAL SCAM, STAY CLEAR!!
WayneLouisa WaynePayPal
8 years
This person looks like they target folks trying to sell stuff on sites like Gumtree or Ebay. Definitely a scammer.
GumtreeeBay
8 years
Kate Gregory asked me to share my PayPal info and email her at [email protected][###] which seemed really sketchy and odd. I'm so relieved to find this all documented here!
Kate Gregory
8 years
This caller is just like all the others but they've sent me a message. It said, "Hi, this is Mrs Beawall, is the sofa still up for sale? Please contact my partner at [email protected][###]" Cheers for flagging this. It's pretty disgraceful. Christina
BeawallChristina
8 years
Ms Sharon, total scammer.
Sharon
8 years
This woman calling herself Marie Bancroft contacted me on my mobile, number 071252236326, and via email at [email protected][###], about a pram I had listed on Gumtree. She claimed she was suffering from throat cancer and promised to send someone to pick it up once the PayPal payment cleared. Thankfully, my partner had a gut feeling something was off and stopped the deal just in time! Be careful with this one!!!
Marie BancroftGumtree
8 years
Got a message from someone on Gumtree pretending to wanna buy my stuff. They said they'd organise a courier to pick it up and pay through PayPal. Said they couldn't come over themselves cause they're deaf and stuck at home recovering from heart surgery. Good thing I looked them up here first, felt like a scam.
GumtreePayPal
8 years
Marie Bancroft - classic scam really. I’ve reported it to both my bank’s fraud department and PayPal, plus added more security to my PayPal account. What a bunch of scummy ppl! Pretending to have throat cancer, then trying to get my home address and PayPal info. Total rubbish!
PayPal
8 years
Had a similar experience, they told me to send an email to [email protected][###]. I was glad I checked this out beforehand ‘cause it definitely felt a bit fishy.
8 years
Just like the others, I got a message asking me to email Mellisa about a sofa I put for sale.
Melissa
8 years
Sc@m! Replied to my Gumtree advert. Claiming to be in a wheelchair and deaf. Asked me to contact a Melissa Hogan through Gmail ([email protected]). Wanted to send money through PayPal and organise a courier. You can guess what happened next, ‘problems with PayPal, can you give me your bank details?’ - all dodgy stuff! Keep clear of this scammer!
GumtreeMelissa HoganPayPal
8 years
Watch out for a Gumtree con!!! Someone called Kate Gregory gets in touch, telling you to remove your ad because they’ve supposedly sold the item. She offers more money than your asking price. Don’t trust the first text from this number - she’ll ask you to email her. Seems really suspicious right from the start!
GumtreeKate Gregory
8 years
Kate Gregory keeps pulling the same trick, like everyone mentions here, looking to purchase a sofa via PayPal on Gumtree!
Kate GregoryPayPalGumtree
9 years
Got the same thing from Melissa, she wants to buy my sofa, says it's a present for her cousin. Says she can’t come see it cause she’s disabled. Kinda felt dodgy so I looked it up and loads of people had had the same story. I guess next she’d say there’s an issue with PayPal and ask for my bank info to send money. I’ve blocked her number and marked her email as spam now.
Mellisa
9 years
They’re still sending messages from that [email protected][###] email, trying to sell stuff on gumtree. I just told them I was onto their scam and didn’t bother replying after that.
Gumtree
9 years
Just like the others, they came up with a sad tale and asked me to send cash so some ‘agent’ could pick up the item. I’ve reported it to PayPal.
9 years
WATCH OUT, total tw#t messaged me about my sofa I put up on Gumtree, saying she loved it and wanted to buy it as a present for her cousin. Claimed I could consider it sold straight away and she’d organise a courier once I gave her my address and PayPal info. She also said she couldn’t come herself because she was in a wheelchair and couldn’t hear properly.
GumtreePayPal
9 years
Yet another dodgy Gumtree scam! Watch out, don’t get tricked by them.
Gumtree
9 years
Got a text from this number too, telling me to send them an email. I’ve done that once already, figured it might be dodgy, so I’m not gonna bother with it anymore.
9 years
Got emails from Michelle Collins and Mic Elliot about a sofa on Gumtree. Same old rubbish as usual. Told them to piss off and not waste my time with their scams.
Michelle CollinsMic ElliotGumtree
9 years
I got a message from someone saying their name was Melissa Hogan - email was something like [email protected][###]. They said they really liked the item and would pay the full amount but can’t pick it up themselves because they’re housebound, use a wheelchair, and hard of hearing. They said they’d pay through PayPal and send a courier to collect it.
Melissa HoganPayPal
9 years
had the exact same thing from a Mrs Ellie using the same phone number, on Gumtree, talking about throat cancer and asking for a PayPal address and all that. I’m guessing they pay for the stuff, pick it up, then claim with PayPal they never got it, which PayPal always sides with the buyer on and gives a refund. And just like that, scam complete. Seller ends up losing out big time.
EllieGumtreePayPal
9 years
Got two texts today from this number, asking about buying my nursery stuff off Gumtree. Same old story about having throat cancer and not being able to speak. They even said they've sent me money and wanted me to visit Western Union to cover courier costs since they can’t leave the house.
GumtreeWestern Union
9 years
Got an email asking about some furniture I was selling on Gumtree. I replied with a way over the top price compared to what I actually asked and they said it was a good deal, then went on about some cancer stuff, which was really low since I lost my own brother to throat cancer. Honestly, what a total jerk for bringing that up. Hope they get what’s coming to them!!!
Gumtree
9 years
Just got a call from this number asking about something I put up on Gumtree in Glasgow. Steering clear and not gonna respond!
GumtreeGlasgow
9 years
Just like Kate Gregory said, I found an address in Lincoln linked to this and passed it to the cops. Also told PayPal about it. Someone’s probably gonna get a knock on the door soon. Best to steer well clear of them.
Kate GregoryLincolnPayPal
9 years
Got a message from someone called Mrs Marie claiming she wanted to buy something off Gumtree & asked me to reply on Gmail. I never posted anything. I just messaged back saying it’s awful trying to trick people like that. Best to just ignore and never give out any info.
MarieGumtree
9 years
Heard the same tale about hearing problems and being stuck at home. I went ahead and gave my PayPal email but then found this site, so luckily no cash gone yet. Just watch out!
9 years
Got a message from someone called Kate Gregory, saying she was happy to pay the full price if I agreed to the offer. She claimed she'd had heart surgery and lost her hearing, and said she'd send a courier to pick up the wedding dress. When I said no, she pretty much begged me to do it via PayPal. Total scam alert!!!
Kate Gregory
9 years
Got a message from a bloke called Michael Elliot on my phone after I put an item on Gumtree. Next thing, I get emails from him saying he’ll pay full price but can’t talk because he’s got throat cancer, and that his agent would come to pick the stuff up. He claimed he’d sent payment through Paypal, but then asked me to send some of that money off to a US address using Western Union. I’ve told ‘Michael’ I know it’s a scam. Luckily, no cash changed hands and the Paypal email looked dodgy as hell. Watch out, this isn’t legit!
Michael ElliotGumtreePaypalUSWestern UnionMichael
9 years
Got a call about something we’re selling on Gumtree, but after checking out the reviews, I’m gonna avoid dealing with them. Cheers everyone for the heads up!
Gumtree
9 years
Total scam, definitely a con.

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