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07466486579

☎️ 07466486579 👆 is a valid (Mobile) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Lycamobile. It is part of the phone block 74664 with a prefix of 07466. The area code 07466 originates from United Kingdom.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 07466486579

  • Warning: Gumtree scam, iPhone retrieval
    May
    2021
  • A number falsely promised payment
    May
    2021
  • Contacted by scammer on Gumtree
    Apr
    2021
  • Warning about fake PayPal scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Scammed for a phone, frustrating
    Apr
    2021
  • Scam attempt, forged PayPal email
    Apr
    2021
  • Almost fell for email scam, beware
    Mar
    2021
  • Warns of scammer on Gumtree
    Mar
    2021
  • Questioning police inaction against scammers
    Mar
    2021
  • Concern about phone number scamming
    Mar
    2021
  • Warning about phone selling scam
    Mar
    2021
  • Reported scam, awaiting police action
    Mar
    2021
  • "Same story as comment below"
    Mar
    2021
  • Investigated scammer, parcel returned safely
    Mar
    2021
  • Warning about scam involving Lara
    Feb
    2021
  • Suspicious email from Gumtree, scam
    Feb
    2021
  • Warning about Gumtree smartwatch scam
    Feb
    2021
  • Beware of fake PayPal transfers
    Feb
    2021
  • Warning about potential scammers
    Feb
    2021
  • Address confusion, police involvement threat
    Feb
    2021
  • Questionable genuineness; testing seller's integrity
    Feb
    2021
  • Scammed when selling iPad Air
    Feb
    2021
  • Victim of PayPal email scam
    Feb
    2021
  • User scammed, warned to beware
    Jan
    2021
  • User scammed through PayPal transaction
    Jan
    2021
  • Suspect buyer offering PayPal payment
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning of PayPal camera scam
    Jan
    2021
  • Instance of scam in Leicester
    Jan
    2021
  • Be cautious of potential scams
    Dec
    2020
  • Gumtree seller (Myles) turns scammer
    Dec
    2020
  • Beware of internet transaction scams
    Dec
    2020
  • Received higher offer, suspicious actions
    Dec
    2020
  • Fraudulent email from fake PayPal
    Dec
    2020
  • Issue with seller refund PayPal
    Dec
    2020
  • Beware of online payment scams
    Nov
    2020
  • Beware of iPhone XS scam
    Nov
    2020
  • Scam attempt for Samsung watch
    Nov
    2020
  • Julie Andrews is from London
    Nov
    2020
  • Beware of scam when selling
    Nov
    2020
  • Suspicious request, reported to Gumtree
    Oct
    2020
  • Fraudulent PayPal emails scam report
    Oct
    2020
  • Report scam to police now
    Oct
    2020
  • Warning about dodgy PayPal email
    Oct
    2020
  • Fraudulent transaction on PayPal reported
    Oct
    2020
  • Seek assistance stopping item transfer
    Oct
    2020
  • Warning about potential scammer on Gumtree
    Sep
    2020
  • Gumtree scammer: fake PayPal payment
    Sep
    2020
  • Anisa Allen scamming young girls
    Sep
    2020
  • Warning of scam on Gumtree
    Sep
    2020
  • Inquiry about previous deliveries posted
    Sep
    2020
  • Issue with alleged scammer mentioned
    Sep
    2020
  • User encountered scam on Gumtree
    Sep
    2020
  • Warning of fake PayPal scammerc
    Sep
    2020
  • Warning about Nigerian scam on Gumtree
    Aug
    2020
  • Sketchy phone purchase through Gumtree
    Aug
    2020
  • Warning: Beware of PayPal scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Report PayPal iPhone scam to police
    Jul
    2020
  • Scammer received payment, not returned
    Jul
    2020
  • Scammer changes photos, demands money
    Jul
    2020
  • Inappropriate and potentially scam attempts
    Jul
    2020
  • Warning about attempted iPad scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Reacted to scam attempt effectively
    May
    2020
  • Received signed item, seller unresponsive
    May
    2020
  • Questioning legality of collecting mail
    May
    2020
  • Learned lesson about selling online
    May
    2020
  • Scammer on Gumtree, beware Sophie
    May
    2020
  • User got scammed as well
    May
    2020
  • Nigeria's restriction on PayPal withdrawals
    May
    2020
  • No PayPal, provides bank details
    May
    2020
  • Reported unauthorized activity on PayPal
    May
    2020
  • Accidental screenshot, received money, reported
    May
    2020
  • Query about reporting PayPal fraud
    May
    2020
  • Questioning the legitimacy of scamming
    May
    2020
  • Scam involving fake PayPal emails
    May
    2020
  • Concerns about missing packages and theft
    May
    2020
  • Valuable advice on addressing envelopes
    May
    2020
  • Problem with special delivery parcel
    May
    2020
  • Address both recipient and sender
    May
    2020
  • Report missing Royal Mail items
    May
    2020
  • Unaddressed parcels are typically returned
    May
    2020
  • Realized scam from Nigerian sender
    May
    2020
  • Asks about method of confession
    May
    2020
  • Royal Mail suspected of stealing
    May
    2020
  • Warning: Beware PayPal scammers!
    May
    2020
  • Royal Mail unhelpful, no action
    May
    2020
  • No signature; possible scam address
    May
    2020
  • Scammed due to ignored PayPal warnings
    May
    2020
  • Post Office parcels owned Crown
    May
    2020
  • Package blocked; scam report effective
    May
    2020
  • Inquiry about parcel interception
    May
    2020
  • Caller ignored, then abruptly hung up
    May
    2020
  • Reported to authorities, no help
    May
    2020
  • Asking if responded to Chris
    May
    2020
  • Report scam; alert Royal Mail
    May
    2020
  • Royal Mail employee steals delivered items
    May
    2020
  • Long wait; parcels non-cancellable, unhelpful
    May
    2020
  • Item delivered; user will call
    May
    2020
  • Stop library item, contact Royal Mail
    May
    2020
  • Fake PayPal scam asking refunds
    May
    2020
  • Seeking item return from Swindon
    May
    2020
  • User calls scam obvious nonsense
    May
    2020
  • Fake PayPal scam, Nigerian man
    May
    2020
  • Fake PayPal scam, do not trust
    May
    2020
  • Scammer attempted PayPal phone scam
    May
    2020
  • Accuses caller of being fraud
    May
    2020
  • Gumtree scammer impersonates Chelsea identity
    May
    2020
  • Alert: potential scam phone number
    May
    2020
  • Inappropriate and vague racial comment
    May
    2020
  • Scam emails impersonate PayPal
    May
    2020
  • Accused of being PayPal scammer
    May
    2020
  • Reported as PayPal scammer
    May
    2020
  • Buyer involved in Gumtree scam
    Apr
    2020
  • Phone scam: fake identity used
    Apr
    2020
  • Paypal scammer targets Gumtree users
    Apr
    2020
  • Fraud alert, beware scam calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Angry user threatens phone scammers
    Mar
    2020
  • Scam alert: fake PayPal payment
    Mar
    2020
  • User reports phone number as scammer
    Mar
    2020
  • Fake PayPal scams; beware sending
    Mar
    2020
Number Of Searches: 200 Number Of Comments: 114 First Seen: 03 March 2020 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Burnhead(Aberdeenshire), Horsham(West Sussex), Houghton(Cambridgeshire), North Boisdale(Western Isles) and North Sheen(Greater London).

07466486579 has 114 comments of which 114 x negative

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07466486579 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 07466486579 👆 is reported as a persistent and sophisticated Gumtree scammer targeting sellers of phones and electronics. The scam involves fake PayPal payment notifications claiming funds are held pending proof of postage. Victims send their items, often to false addresses including a library in Swindon, and receive no payment. The scammer frequently uses various aliases and WhatsApp for communication, sometimes requesting videos of items. Many have lost high-value goods with Royal Mail proving unable to intercept parcels effectively, while police response is described as inadequate. Users strongly advise verifying payments directly on official accounts, not via email claims, and warning others before shipping items. The scammer appears linked to addresses in Coventry, Bromley, Liverpool, and Hull, and reportedly operates from Nigeria. Awareness and reporting to Action Fraud and Royal Mail are critical.

Reports on phone number 07466486579

5 years
I got scammed on Gumtree. They bought an iPhone off me and now refuse to return it. Now they’re demanding a Steam gift card instead. Totally dodgy!
Gumtree
5 years
I got a call from this number and they claimed they’d already settled my phone bill, but they never actually sent the money through PayPal. Really dishonest.
PayPal
5 years
I put up a camera for sale on Gumtree and a bloke called Daniel got in touch. He said he'd cover extra for postage and wanted me to send a video on WhatsApp as proof, which I did. He asked for my PayPal email and told me to have a look in my inbox and spam folder (bit sketchy, right?). I got suspicious, so I googled his number and came across this site. Turns out 'Daniel' from 'Bromley' is dodgy and now he's blocked!
GumtreeDanielWhatsAppBromley
5 years
What a scam! This number popped up on an Amazon gift card. Someone got in touch with me through Gumtree after I listed my iPhone for sale. They tried to trick me with bogus PayPal transfer notifications!!
AmazonGumtree
5 years
It’s really upsetting, but we got ripped off by someone pretending to sell a mobile phone! I can’t believe this kinda thing still goes on, and Royal Mail didn’t manage to stop the parcel from being sent out. Surely there must be better ways to deal with these scammers!
Royal Mail
5 years
Got hit with the exact same scam, honestly makes you wonder about their thinking. They sent a fake PayPal email confirmation, tried sending too much money, and wanted to move our convo to WhatsApp like I was gonna fall for it. Pretty standard stuff from these clowns.
WhatsApp
5 years
nearly got caught out by this one. I was selling a phone on Gumtree and the buyer asked me to look in my email rather than PayPal. They claimed to have sent the payment via friends and family, which never appeared in my PayPal account. They said they’d only release the money after I provided proof I’d posted the item. Then they gave me this address to send it to: Jaime Thomas, 76 Claremont Road, Wavertree, L15 3HL, Liverpool, UK. Luckily I didn't fall for it in the end.
GumtreePayPalJaime ThomasClaremont RoadWavertreeLiverpool3HLUnited Kingdom
5 years
Got a message on WhatsApp from someone claiming they’d sent money to my PayPal for something on Gumtree. They even sent what looked like a legit email, but it was fake. I caught on and reported it straight to PayPal. Told those scammers off good, calling them absolute muppets. Honestly, steer clear of these clowns, they're just after your cash!
GumtreePayPalWhatsApp
5 years
Honestly, I don’t get how these people can keep using the same number without any consequences. It feels like the police just aren’t doing anything about it. We’re losing money left right and centre, and it’s like they’re just mocking us. We really need to band together and stop this once and for all.
5 years
I just don’t get how they keep using the same number without any consequences. Seems like the police aren’t doing much about it, and it’s us who end up losing money. We really should join forces to stop these scammers once and for all.
5 years
Someone got in touch about selling my phone and said they’d pay through PayPal, but they also wanted evidence I’d sent it off first. Turns out it was a con - now they’ve got my phone and I've lost £200. I tried getting help from Royal Mail but they won’t do anything. There’s gotta be a way to stop these scammers cos loads of people are getting done like this.
PayPalRoyal Mail
5 years
I got tricked by someone on Gumtree who asked me to send a mobile phone and gave me a "PayPal" email for payment. I sent the parcel but never got a penny from them. The address they used (or maybe their group) was somewhere close to Bromley, London. I’ve told the police about the phone number and address, but it seems like they haven't taken any action yet. This dodgy person needs to be stopped!
GumtreeBromleyLondon
5 years
I got a call from someone named Pauline Carlos. It was pretty much what’s been mentioned before - same sort of thing basically.
Pauline Carlos
5 years
So I looked into this scam a bit after my run-in with it. Luckily, I got my parcel back because I actually went to Coventry to pick it up just in time. Seems like this phone number works with someone over here in the UK who takes delivery of the packages. There was a comment mentioning a guy from Nigeria, and when I showed up at the Coventry spot, I met a Nigerian lady using the name Rebecca Thomas (which I reckon is fake). The address was 55 St Margaret Rd, Coventry CV1 2BT - that's a good place to begin looking into this.
CoventryUKNigeriaRebecca ThomasSt Margaret RoadCoventry CV1 2BT
5 years
just spoke with lara, and honestly, her story was a total copy of what ive read from others! using the same phone number and almost the same email too. nearly got taken in since it was my first time dealing with such things. this time, it was about buying some apple air pods. looked up the number quickly after and was shocked to find so many people complaining about it.
LaraApple
5 years
####Total Scam on Gumtree#### I was trying to sell an item on Gumtree and got a dodgy email that gave it away straight away. They also shared this phone number with me, which seemed suspicious.
5 years
Beware of this one! They’re pulling the classic Gumtree scam. Tried selling a smartwatch and got those fake PayPal notifications, just like loads of others have mentioned, about the money being on hold until I post the item. So you send it off, thinking you’ll get paid, but the cash never shows up. It’s frustrating that no one seems to be stepping in to stop this happening.
Gumtree
5 years
A caller claiming to be Eva Roberts tried to pull a fast one with me, pretending to send money via PayPal. They even emailed me saying the payment was ‘on hold’ and wouldn’t clear until I’d posted the item and shown proof. I checked my PayPal account straight away and, surprise surprise, no funds had arrived. Luckily, I was suspicious enough not to send anything. What a nasty trick - hard to believe some people go to such lengths to scam others!
Eva RobertsPayPal
5 years
Total rip off!!!
Fraud
5 years
Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many addresses this woman has. While we were chatting, I kept telling her I’d reported her to ActionFraud and the police would be involved, but she just kept saying she’d flee to Swindon - seems like a lot of folks have mentioned that place too! Does anyone know what ended up happening with their case? Did they manage to get their stuff back or any kind of compensation?
ActionFraudSwindon
5 years
I'm not really sure how legit any of this was. She said she wouldn't post the parcel back unless I paid up first, so I thought I'd see if she'd actually follow through. I sent £12, and she provided a tracking number for a package supposedly sent from a post office in Hull. Thing is, I never paid the rest of the money, and the parcel ended up arriving in Catford, London. Some bloke named "Robert" signed for it.
HullCatfordLondonRobert
5 years
I got scammed on Gumtree by someone called Masha Smith. I sent my iPad to her because I thought I’d been paid, but it turned out the PayPal emails were fake. Didn’t realise it till it was too late.
Masha Smith
5 years
Never used PayPal before and got tricked into sending a phone after they told me to, ended up with no cash back. I was pretty gullible, I admit, but I’ve learnt my lesson now. Watch out, loads of people seem to be getting ripped off by these lot - I’ve reported them and from what I can see, they’re up to it all the time.
5 years
I got tricked and ended up sending money through PayPal.
6 years
Some bloke named Victor got in touch, interested in buying my Apple watch and said he'd pay through PayPal. It felt dodgy though, cos I've had similar scams trying to pull the wool over my eyes before. Honestly, don't send anything to this number, it's not worth the risk. This guy should definitely be handed over to the bobbies.
VictorApplePayPal
6 years
Got a suspicious PayPal email about a Canon camera I was selling, so I ran the number and found the funds were being held. Sounded just like the usual scam, asked for £10 more than my price. Classic PayPal scam, definitely don’t fall for it!
Canon
6 years
Someone called me sayin they were Alexander from Leicester. Heard the usual boring story like all the others 😒
AlexanderLeicester
6 years
Before you send anything, make sure you’ve got the payment sorted first. Definitely double-check the number too. I heard 55 St Margaret Street, CV1 2BT Coventry is linked to some dodgy dealings. Seems like a sketchy place to me.
St Margaret StreetCV1 2BTCoventry
6 years
I was trying to sell my Note 9 on Gumtree and got a guy called Myles interested. We swapped numbers on WhatsApp and I shared my PayPal email so he could pay me. Then I got an email (hidden in my spam folder) telling me to reply with shipping info, saying the payment was on hold until I sent the phone. Problem was, nothing showed up in my real PayPal account, so it was obvious a scam.
MylesGumtreeWhatsApp
6 years
I got a call from Rebecca Thomas in Coventry about buying a Samsung Galaxy S9. I sent the phone, but later figured out it was a scam. Had to go all the way to Coventry to try and get my parcel back and have it sent back to me. Honestly, always double check the email and phone number before doing anything online, or you could get caught out like I did.
Rebecca ThomasCoventry
6 years
Got an email from some bloke on Gumtree about my iPhone, saying he’d pay me £10 over my asking price if I sent it to Coventry. He even gave me his phone number so I could add him on WhatsApp. Then he started pestering me to send pics of my emails, claiming he’d already sent the money but it wasn’t showing up on PayPal yet. Honestly, don’t these muppets know people can just look up their number online and find sites like this? Total joke!
GumtreeCoventryWhatsAppPayPal
6 years
Got an email claiming I received money from PayPal, but something felt off. Turns out it was a bogus message - the sender’s email included some weird stuff like “Rebecca Thomas Address: 55 St Margaret Rd Coventry CV1 2BT, UK”. Lesson learnt: always double-check the sender’s email before trusting anything. Reported it as spam straight away!
PayPalRebecca ThomasSt Margaret RdCoventryUK
6 years
I got a watch off this Sharon, paid £110 for a new Galaxy watch. She kept the money in PayPal until I showed proof. Is there any chance I can get a refund? People like her are the worst.
SharonPayPal
6 years
Had a call today from a Sharon using number 07466 486579 about a watch I was selling on Gumtree for £399. She said she’d send the money via PayPal and even mentioned she’d send £410, a bit more than my asking price. I’ve seen this trick before - you get a dodgy email saying payment’s cleared but nothing legit from PayPal, so you post the item and end up out of pocket because they never actually paid. But nope, didn’t fall for it this time!!!
SharonGumtreePayPal
6 years
Someone attempted to purchase my iPhone XS through Gumtree. They claimed they’d paid via PayPal but I hadn’t got any payment. I was told to check my spam folder and all that, but still no luck. Something felt off so I looked up the number, which led me here. Bit of common sense really, but don’t ship your stuff to these con artists.
GumtreePayPal
6 years
Got a call from someone who called themself Maria Ana trying to con me. They were interested in buying my Samsung watch and wanted me to post it first, saying they’d pay me after I sent proof of posting. Total scam attempt!
Maria AnaSamsung
6 years
This is Julia Andrews, calling from South London.
Julia AndrewsLondon
6 years
Now he’s going by Julia, still on the hunt for electronics without coughing up cash. Seriously, never send anything before the money’s properly hit your account. It’s not that complicated, folks. He’ll probably come up with some excuse like “the money’s there but your bank’s not showing it” or some nonsense like that. Don’t fall for it - it’s a total con. Only ship stuff once you’ve seen the money clear. Steer well clear of this person, it’s definitely a scam.
Julia
6 years
So this number called from someone named Katie Sally, asking me to send off my Samsung watch after I got some dodgy PayPal emails in my spam folder saying the money was held back until I sent proof of postage to 205 Elmira Way, Exchange, Salford, M53NQ. Thankfully, I’m well aware of this sort of scam, so I just played along long enough to get their address for the fraud squad. Fingers crossed these lowlifes get what’s coming to them.
Katie SallySamsungSalfordM53NQFraud Squad
6 years
Somebody called Katie kept pestering me to post an iPhone over to Salford. She claimed she’d sent the cash through PayPal and wanted me to send a video of the phone on WhatsApp. The whole thing felt off, so I looked up the number online. Ended up reporting it on Gumtree.
KatieSalfordPayPalWhatsAppGumtree
6 years
Got a call from someone pretending to buy an iPhone, but the PayPal address they sent looked totally fake. Definitely watch out for this one!
Rogue
6 years
TONIGHT THIS NUMBER WAS SCAMMING A BUNCH OF FOLKS - DEFINITELY WORTH REPORTING TO THE COPS!
6 years
Somebody called Kirstin Bosky swindled me by buying my Samsung Galaxy using PayPal - total con! I lost my watch as well and I'm absolutely gutted. I've reported everything to ActionFraud now.
Kirstin BoskySamsung GalaxyPayPalAction Fraud UK
6 years
This number just contacted me tonight and now I'm worried they've got my stuff. Is there something I can do to prevent them from keeping it and maybe get it back? Please, any advice?
6 years
Got a dodgy message from some scammer just after I put my iPad on Gumtree. They messaged me within minutes and asked for a video of the iPad straight away, giving me a phone number to send it to. Something felt off, so I looked up the number online and stumbled upon this site - glad I checked!
6 years
I tried selling my phone for £850 on Gumtree, but it turned out to be a scam. The buyer sent me money through what looked like PayPal, but it was fake, so I never got the cash in my bank. Proper dodgy!
Gumtree
6 years
Some bloke calling himself Anisa Allen with a photo of a young girl managed to rip my daughter off for £500 through PayPal. This scammer is a proper nightmare, and I really think the police should get on top of this muppet.
Anisa AllenPayPal
6 years
Watch out, I just had a dodgy experience with someone from Gumtree, definitely a scammer. Stay safe everyone!
Gumtree
6 years
Has anyones parcel actually made it to this address people keep talking about? If anyone’s had it delivered there, please let me know!
6 years
Total rip off, watch out!
6 years
Watch out! This bloke tries to con you by asking for items on Gumtree and then says some fake 'PayPal' has got your money on hold. Complete scammer.
Gumtree
6 years
There’s this bloke from Nigeria pretending to be someone else on Gumtree, trying to scam people. He used the name Lisa and acted like an elderly lady in my situation. He sent what looked like Paypal emails but they were totally fake. He got me to send stuff off without any payment and was even asking me to do bank transfers! Definitely reported him to the cops and also to Action Fraud. Watch out for this one!
GumtreeLisaAction Fraud
6 years
I was about to sell a phone I’d put up on Gumtree when someone asked if I could send it to Bromley. They said they’d pay via PayPal and wanted me to ring them on whatsapp so they could watch a video of the phone. Got suspicious, looked up the number online, and ended up here.
GumtreeBromleyPayPalWhatsApp
6 years
I've come across someone pretending to be from Paypal, copying their emails and convincing you to ship stuff saying Paypal's holding the payment until you provide proof of purchase. Then they claim Paypal charged them too much and ask you to send the difference so they'll release the funds. Thankfully, I caught on before it was too late.
PayPal
6 years
I was almost caught out by a scammer who pretended to buy an iPhone and wanted to pay via PayPal. After that, they sent me some dodgy emails with really suspicious links. Definitely reported it to the police fraud department.
PayPal
6 years
I listed my iPhone on Gumtree and somehow this bloke managed to get me to send him the money for it. Even after he had the phone and cash, he started asking me to pay more so he could send it back! Since then, he’s swapped his WhatsApp pics a few times, so I reckon he’s pulling the same stunt on others too.
GumtreeWhatsApp
6 years
I was trying to sell my iPhone on Gumtree and this bloke took the cash and the phone but then kept demanding more money off me so he'd send the phone back! He’s already changed his WhatsApp profile pics thrice now, so I reckon he’s scamming others as well.
GumtreeWhatsApp
6 years
So this number just phoned me when I was putting up an ad for a guitar and an iPhone. I fired back with a quick message made of three words - the middle one was definitely not polite, lol. Turns out it's linked to Russians, apparently. My phone showed the number as being redirected, 07466486579. Watch out for this one!
Russia
6 years
Someone rang me up pretending to be John, trying to purchase an iPad mini. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it saved me from getting caught out!
John
6 years
We got a call from 07466486579, and it became clear pretty quick they were trying a dodgy scam on PayPal for an iPad listed on Gumtree. I clocked the dodgy email from the start. When he asked for proof of sending the item, I just sent him a photo of a scrap of paper with my thumb up and a cheeky message telling him to jog on. After that, he threatened my family! Honestly, the bloke’s weird as hell.
GumtreeBUGGER
6 years
I got scammed too, the package shows it was delivered but Royal Mail hasn’t been any help at all. Total waste of time.
Royal Mail
6 years
Just picked up my parcel from the post office, which was a relief. This whole thing’s taught me a big lesson - I’m never putting pricey stuff up for sale online anymore. Seen loads of dodgy scam vids on YouTube lately, and honestly, the ways people get scammed are endless.
RoyalMailYouTube
6 years
how did you manage to get hold of it? I asked royal mail and they told me they’re not allowed to stop mail once it’s on its way?
Royal Mail
6 years
I had a similar experience with someone on Gumtree. The person called themselves Sophie and said they'd sent the money through Paypal right after I listed my item. What was fishy is that they never asked any details about what I was selling or tried to haggle at all. If you’re unsure about a contact, definitely google their number first. Honestly, this one’s a total con artist, so be careful!
GumtreeSophiePayPal
6 years
got tricked by them aswell, total scam!
6 years
He isn’t set up with PayPal at all. Instead, when he tries to claim the ‘refund’, he ends up sharing his bank info.
PayPal
6 years
He’s based in Nigeria, and since PayPal withdrawals aren’t allowed there, he’s gotta use a bank account instead.
NigeriaPayPal
6 years
I'm curious, how did you manage to get in touch with the bank when it's a PayPal account involved?
PayPal
6 years
Someone sent him £870, and he mistakenly forwarded me the screenshot. Seems like a few folks actually pay him. I told the bank about it and they ended up suspending the account.
6 years
Since it was a PayPal account, how exactly did you go about notifying the bank about it?
PayPal
6 years
Got some dodgy emails pretending to be from PayPal. They want you to prove you sent the item before they'll pay up. Then they claim PayPal paid you too much, so you have to send THEM money before you get anything back. Total scam.
6 years
Has anyone really gone through with sending cash to the guy? I’d think by then most people would catch on that it’s a bit of a con, right?
6 years
I’m a bit confused how my parcel ended up signed for when no one else’s was. Maybe it’s because I forgot to put my return address? Seems like the delivery man figured he could nick it without anyone noticing.
6 years
I sent off a special delivery through the post office but they never asked me for my address, so I suppose that 600 pound iPad is gone for good! Why do these scammers always pick on Royal Mail anyway? It’s like they specifically target us through them.
Royal Mail
6 years
When sending a special delivery, you need to include both your address and the address of the person who’s meant to get the package.
6 years
Heads up to anyone using Paypal - watch out for sneaky scammers!!!
6 years
I never got my package back, seems like someone at Royal Mail is nicking them or something.
Royal Mail
6 years
The silver special delivery envelope actually has spots for both the sender and receiver addresses. The staff at the post office never told me to add my address, I just figured it’s better to be safe than sorry. Sorry to hear yours went missing though. Still, I wouldn’t just brush it off with Royal Mail.
Royal Mail
6 years
I tried calling him back and brought it up, but he just hung up on me without saying a word. No response at all.
6 years
Did anyone reply to that ad Chris put up?
Chris
6 years
I’m a bit confused about how these parcels get sent back since you don’t actually write your address on them? Wonder how they manage to return it to whoever sent it.
6 years
You should definitely report it to action fraud and ask for a reference number. My parcel got stopped by Royal Mail and now it's on its way back to me. I also reckon Royal Mail should be told about the address so they can keep an eye out for these scams too.
Royal Mail
6 years
I tried getting help by contacting the police, Royal Mail, and even Action Fraud, but no one seems interested in assisting me!
Royal MailAction Fraud
6 years
I sent a parcel to the library and some bloke named Chris ended up signing for it. When I looked up the number, it popped up in an ad where this Chris fellow was selling the very phone I’d sent! Feels like someone working at Royal Mail in Swindon is nicking parcels that are supposed to be delivered. Proper dodgy scam going on there!
ChrisRoyal MailSwindon
6 years
Ended up on a call with Royal Mail after waiting for more than an hour. Turns out once your parcel is delivered, you’re not getting it back. And even if it’s still in transit, cancellation isn’t possible because apparently the item belongs to the Crown from that point on. The only ones allowed to stop it are the police or customs, but when I contacted the police, they weren’t bothered and just told me to report it to Action Fraud instead. Such a frustrating experience!
Royal MailCrownAction Fraud
6 years
Someone mentioned to me that after you give your parcel to the Post Office, it actually becomes Crown property and you can’t get it back. Only the Royal Mail, Police, and Customs are allowed to access it. So, if you think you’ve been tricked or scammed, your best bet is to reach out to the Police. They’ll then liaise with the Royal Mail Security team if it’s necessary, and those folks are the ones who decide if your parcel can be returned.
Post OfficeRoyal MailPoliceRoyal Mail Security team
6 years
Every time I ring Royal Mail, they just tell me there's nothing they can do. Really frustrating!
Royal Mail
6 years
Did Chris happen to sign when your package got stopped? How did it get held up like that?
Chris
6 years
If your package was marked as signed for, I’d say you could claim compensation from Royal Mail. There’s this library/community centre supposedly at 70-73, but the scammer tells you to send it to number 71, which doesn’t actually exist. So really, it’s impossible for anyone to have signed for it.
Royal Mail
6 years
Gonna ring up royal mail, but they've marked the parcel as delivered and signed for at my place already.
6 years
If Royal Mail staff are nicking parcels, that’s definitely something worth bringing up. You could file a proper complaint, I reckon you’d have a good case. Since the place is empty, no one could’ve signed for the parcels anyway. Special deliveries come with insurance too. I’d suggest putting in a complaint about carelessness - that might make them investigate and catch who’s been taking the stuff.
Royal Mail
6 years
When I figured out it was a scam, I jokingly congratulated him on scoring a freebie. Then he sent me a voice message, and that’s when I worked out he was a bloke from Nigeria. He said he wasn’t after the item, just the cash, but I wasn’t falling for it. He went on about how he tracks the stuff and that it gets sent back to him ‘cause he uses a library address. So, I looked up the address and it’s definitely not a home. Turns out he’s sat in Nigeria, only interested in getting the money, not the parcels.
Nigeria
6 years
What did you say to make him admit it?
6 years
If you've accidentally posted something to the library, I’d recommend ringing Royal Mail’s customer service straight away. They might be able to halt the delivery and get your parcel sent back to you. In case it’s too late to stop it, since the library’s shut, your item should still be returned eventually. However, it’s a good idea to also report the situation to Action Fraud online before contacting Royal Mail to make sure everything’s logged properly.
Royal MailAction Fraud
6 years
They send you fake PayPal messages trying to trick you into sending the item and providing proof of postage before the money even lands in your account. Then they come up with some story about a mistake with the payment, claiming you overpaid or something, and demand you send the extra cash back before they clear your funds. The parcels usually get sent to Swindon but they couldn’t care less about the stuff - it’s all about getting you to transfer money to them.
Swindon
6 years
Has anyone managed to retrieve stuff they sent to Swindon Library? I sent something there myself and was wondering if it’s possible to get it back.
Swindon Library
6 years
I got an email that looked like it was from PayPal asking me to send proof of delivery. Then, a few hours later, they messaged saying PayPal had overcharged them and that there was a pending amount in my account. They claimed they sent £100 but PayPal took £300, so I supposedly owed them £200 to release the funds. The address they wanted me to send the package to was actually a library in Swindon, so clearly no one would accept it, and I’d just get the item back. This scam is just a way to trick you into sending money. The person behind it is a guy supposedly living in Nigeria.
PayPalSwindonNigeria
6 years
blimey... can anyone really be that thick to believe such rubbish? feels like a total load of bollocks to me.
6 years
Got some dodgy emails pretending to be PayPal, asking me to show proof of shipment before they'll release any money. PayPal would never ask for that. The messages ended up in my junk folder, luckily. Don’t fall for it and definitely don’t reply!
PayPal
6 years
Watch out, tried to sell me a phone on Gumtree but sent a dodgy PayPal link, total scammer!
Gumtree

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