THE BIG CRIMINAL FRAUDS ON GUMTREE CLASSIFIED ADS

[bigrat]

HOW IT WORKS

The seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK), does not include the identification of the motorcycle/car/boat/jet ski or something else that is too cheap to be true, you can never see a registration of the vehicle on any of their photos.

Contact is made through Gumtree’s referral system of emails, and the seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) contacts you and they tell you how to commence the ‘buying process’.

The seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) tells you that the motorcycle/vehicle/boat or --- item, is subject to a cheap quick ---, because the owner has been transferred to England, or is just divorced and any other plausible excuse.

The seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) tells you that the motorcycle / car / boat or --- item, is being held by a “transport / shipping / air cargo” freight company, who will receive the deposit money on the seller’s behalf, and then ‘ship / transport’ the motorcycle / car / boat or other --- item to you.

The seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) tells you that all the transport, registrations, title transfer costs have all be prepaid by the seller and there are no costs for you and when the deposit is paid, the transport company will immediately deliver the motorcycle / car / boat to you within three or four days and on receipt of the vehicle, you have to make a decision to keep the vehicle and then pay the balance to the transport company.

In the emails that the seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) sends, he/she, tells you that this is the safest method of payment. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ANY PERSONAL BANKING DETAILS AT ANY STAGE. The seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) wants you to send the money via a Moneygram transfer to the name and address given to you by the seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK), in most cases it is an address in London UK, they also ask you to list the money as a ‘gift to a friend’ to help them not pay any costs associated with the --- of the motorbike / car / boat or whatever. They want you to send all money through WESTERN UNION

The seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) will give you a link to the…..transport / cargo / air freight / shipping company, and that website sets out a similar narrative to entice you that they are a legitimate company. However, this is a FAKE website run by the same THE CRIMINAL NETWORK.

The FAKE transport company will send you an email to authenticate the seller and add credibility to the seller’s story.

The seller (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) will NEVER provide any form of ownership documents of the motorcycle / car / boat or --- item. The transport company will NEVER provide any address details or phone contact numbers or transport reference numbers to identify the sellers (THE CRIMINAL NETWORK) ‘stored items’

The seller is a CRIMINAL NETWORK just trying to get you to send the deposit money and the EBAY support system link is also a FAKE
The transport / cargo / freight company is a FAKE setup by THE CRIMINAL NETWORK THEY WANT TO STEAL YOUR MONEY.

WHEN YOU EXHAUST THEIR TIME THEY TELL YOU TO GO TO A LINK THAT APPEARS TO BE A VIRUS – DO NOT CLICK ON THAT LINK

[coljack59tas]

Hi, I think it is a disgusting act and should be suavely dealt with, they are every were, who can you trust these days, they are just scum of the earth, Colin.

[bigrat]

These are some of the names used by THE CRIMINAL NETWORK and their email addresses.

Michael Mccormick (mccormick2827@yahoo.com)
Here you have my details . You will need them at the Money Gram office.
Michael Mccormick
108 Weston Street
London
SE18 2JR
United Kingdom
Joanne Mccormick
108 Weston Street
London
SE18 2JR
United Kingdom


Diana Ponnav
10 Osorn Street
London, E1 6TD
United Kingdom
miliankos@aol.com

Diana Fellint
miliankos@aol.com

Maria Glendonson
mrgledns@aol.com
Maria Glendonson
6 Green Street
London W1K 6RW United Kingdom

Angela Mira
Angela
Tineret Tarerau (tinerettarerau2022@ymail.com)
Angela Mira
4 Chignell Place
London
W13 0TJ
United Kingdom




Chris Boden as rep of Ebay customer support department (FALSE)
Chris Boden
75, Sloane Street
City: London
State/Zip code: SW1X 9SG
Country: United Kingdom
+1-858-434-9687
+1-209-671-7630
DAS Auto Transport Services

"Brian Mitchell"
brianmitchell55@msn.com
Name: Brian Mitchell
Address: 186 Sussex Gardens
City: London , W2 1TU
Country: United Kingdom


First name Patrick
Last name Dotson
Address 6 Pages Walk
City/State Bermondsey, London
PostalCode SE1 4SB
Country United Kingdom



Michael Johnson
465 Bury and Bolton Road
Radcliffe
Manchester Zip Code: EC4R 3XX
United Kingdom
E-mail* the Western Union payment receipt to eBay Motors Financing Center Department at:
aw-inform@e-bay-motors-inc.com eBay Motors VPP Agent Details:
Martin Dovers
3045 N Kimball London
London E15 2BU United Kingdom
incstore@aol.com (very suspect link)


cecghie77@aol.com
Diana Stewart
10 Osorn Street
London, E1 6TD
United Kingdom
dianaok2008@gmail.com
I am Diana Stewart ( cecghie77@aol.com ). Please contact me here because I have problems with my email address. You can give me another mail address so i can contact gumtree to send you the invoice again. Thanks

Pamela Barnet
barnetpam@aol.com

banatt555@aol.com
helen_canavaro2008@yahoo.com.au
kenneth.coleman2008@yahoo.com.au
danielbartez@rocketmail.com
hanacambridge@gmail.com
35NICOLE@GMAIL.COM
andresfxu@googlemail.com
davidlampard@rocketmail.com
charlesadams.1@gazeta.pl
davidimanilaw@hotmail.com
marytzons@gmail.com
hanacambridge@gmail.com
Bertta Waters [30bertta@gmail.com]
christian davila [christian47dav@msn.com]
stone55brad67013@gmail.com
Devon Hensel (devonhensel@yahoo.com)
Fabian Werber (fabian.werbber@rocketmail.com)
Cromeran (Cromeran@cool.com.au)
Diana Stewart cecghie77@aol.com
dianacatedep@aol
eepc67klim@aol.com
Diana.Marancarrs@aol
Baggie64@aol
Joshua Perry (joshuaprr6@gmail.com)
dianaok2008@gmail.com
jomoaskt (jomoaskt@cool.com.au)
mccormick2827@yahoo.com
Thomas Digweed (olimstars@googlemail.com)
barnetpam@aol.com
Stan Hickerson (stan.hickerson@yahoo.com)

FAKE WEBSITES AND LINKS RECOMMENDED BY THE CRIMINAL NETWORK

www.globalwebwarehouse.com
www.delivery-solutions-ltd.com
An unsolicited Skype text directed you to a bogus product called "Scan Alert"
:---onlineregistryscan.org/?q=scan

www.insurer.com
Global Shipping Express (www.global-shipping-express.vndv.com
www.global-shipping-express.vndv.com


THIS IS THE LINK TO METRO POLICE - NEW SCOTLAND YARD TO REPORT THESE CRIMINALS

https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp

IF YOU HAVE BEEN STUNG BY THESE CRIMINALS, SEND THE INFORMATION TO SCOTLAND YARD IN ENGLAND, GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AND FORWARD THE INFORMATION TO THEM. GO TO THE FEDERAL AND STATE POLICE AND FORWARD THE INFORMATION TO THEM.

THE POLICE IN BOTH COUNTRIES WILL PROFILE THE CRIMINALS AND EVENTUALLY IDENTIFY AND CATCH THEM OR AT LEAST WARN OTHER PEOPLE OF THESE METHODS THAT ARE USED TO TRY AND STEAL YOUR MONEY. THESE CRIMINALS OPERATE LIKE A CALL CENTRE AND APPEAR TO WORK OUT OF THE UK.

IF YOU WANT TO HELP THE POLICE PROFILE AND CATCH THIS CRIMINAL NETWORK, SET UP AN ALIAS EMAIL ACCOUNT AND PLAY DUMB AS YOU NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF THE VERY CHEAP MOTORBIKE / CAR / BOAT /JET SKI OR OTHER --- ITEM AND TRY AND GET AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE AND FORWARD ANY EMAILS FROM THESE CRIMINALS TO THE POLICE AND MEDIA OUTLETS.

[Sherry_2008]

Hey

Would like to add that the email address

Marancarrs@aol.com

is being used to register "FAKE" rental properties in Sydney.

They appear completely legitimate - I came across one on Domain.com.au (which is now de-listed as I believe Domain realised they were being used!!)

They say they are renting out a property and you will pay Domain (a fake company - not domain.com.au) and will get the keys etc but must pay rent upfront for 3 months as the rent is subsidised as they are in England on work etc etc...

BASICALLY A HUGE SCAM!!

These people are low! How can you do that to people/families looking for a home!

[Veevee]

Yeah marancarrs@aol.com is also advertising apartments in the expensive dock area of Hobart in Tasmania.

HERE'S A SAMPLE EMAIL FOR EVERYONE


Marancarrs@aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> First of all I'm sorry for the late reply but I had a lot to work and this is the time I could give you a message. I am looking for someone to live in it, as soon as possible, because my company has won the auction for a project, in construction, for a building that will rise up in United Kingdom, London. I am a civil engineer, so my accommodation period in United Kingdom will be about 5 years. The renting period is from 3 months upto 4 years. As a result of this I want to rent, for this period, at this price and also to find the perfect person for my apartment. I`m the owner of the apt and it's like in the pics.
> The apartment is furnished, but I have the option of sending all my furniture into storage if you want to bring your own (no extra costs). The rent for 1 month is $500 (for the --- apartment) including all utilities (water, electricity, Internet, cable, parking, air conditioning, fireplace, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator). You can move in the apt in the same day when you receive the keys. Obviously we need a way to complete this deal, that will allow us to make sure we receive what we are after. In order of that I have found a way for us to complete the deal safely and fast, and in this way you will receive the Keys in less than 2 days, if you move fast as well. The solution is provided by a company called TNT which is similar to FedEx, DHL or UPS, which will handle both payment and delivery of the Keys.
> I have found a procedure that will allow you to pay for the rent of the apt only after you will receive the keys of it and through this way you will see it and decide if you will stay in the apt or not before I receive my payment. Please click on the link bellow to the TNT website to see how we can complete the deal safely and fast directly from the website of the company where the procedure is explained: ---tnt.com/express/en_gb/site/home/services/special_services/international_time_critical_services.html
> I want to inform you that TNT will hold the money until you will confirm to them that you like the apt and keep the keys. If you don't like it, you only have to return the keys to them after they will refund the money to you and they will deliver the keys back to me on my expense.
> I will need to inform you the steps about how this service works and how we can make it happen. You will only have to deposit to TNT Service the 3 months of rent - $1500 - so they can proceed with the shipping, and you can receive the keys and the contract.
> Like I said, I will pay for a 2 days delivery so you will receive the Keys and the contract signed by me right away. I will explain to you step by step how this will work:
> 1 - To start this transaction i will need to know your full shipping information, full name, full shipping address to proceed with this deal .
> 2 - I go to the TNT Office and leave the Keys and the contract in your name as the intended receiver.
> 3 - TNT will check the envelope to see if everything is OK with it and also the legal papers that will come along with the Keys.
> 4 - TNT will send you a delivery notification to let you know they have the Keys and the papers in their custody, in which you will be told that they have the Keys and that they checked it.
> 5 - At this point you will have to go to make a money transfer deposit on the TNT agent name assigned with this transaction for the amount we agreed, the total amount you shall deposit is for the 3 months of rent.
> 6 - After you make the deposit you will have to send the infos about the money deposit to TNT.
> 7 - TNT will verify the payment informations and if everything is in order they will deliver the Keys and the contract to you .
> 8 - After you receive the package, You will go and check the apt and in 2 days you must contact them and tell them if you keep the apt or not, if everything is in order you will instruct TNT to release the funds to me.
> If you don't like the apt they will send your money back and you will send them the keys and the contract to them to return the package back to me on my expense.
> I will pay TNT Service for the shipping and you will pay for the Money Transfer fees.
> Now i must know for sure if you agree because here are a lot of peoples interested to have this apartment rented and i want to know for sure what i must tell them. If you agree what i suggested i will tell them that my apartment is already rented and i will keep it for you. If you agree then i must have all the shipping details so i will be able to make all the arrangements for the TNT delivery.
>
> Thank you for your interest and wait news from you, Diana

[Whateva69]

there scaming the housing rent market here in Darwin Australia as well

[puerto esco]

BEWARE!!!!!
THERE IS AN AD FOR 2002 WINDSOR POP TOP 15'6 CARAVAN FOR THE VALUE OF $ 6,000 NO- 80034417. THESE CARAVANS VALUE AROUND THE 20,000. THIS- 35JENNIFER DIAMOND PERSON IS DOING THE TYPICAL FRAUD PROCEDURE ABOUT ASKING THE BUYER TO DEPOSIT THE MONEY THROUGH EBAY.... THAT CERTAINLY RANG THE ALARM BELLS!!!!
THIS PERSON NEEDS TO BE REPORTED.

[emma summa]

It's not only items for --- they're attacking, they are targeting realestate and rentals aswell. gumtree has to police this alot more.

[MIRNA5483]

I almost got scammed by this scumbag, here are the details of his email :

RE: Your Gumtree.com ad #30751824: 2 bedrooms 740 GBP flat to rent in Chiswick High Road London W4‏From: robert doctor (robrt75ktr@live.com)
Sent: Mon 11/10/08 1:16 PM


Hi,
Thanks for your details and I think you're perfect for rent my flat and we can meet anytime and show you the flat for you can move in....
Three days ago I was in London to meet with a client but when I arrived in London he never respond to my e`mails or calls.I don`t want to happend me again.
I work in a hospital and is very hard for me to come in London. I can't take the risk to leave my new job for days and when I arrive in London to see that I come for nothing i need the real warranty. I want to be sure that when I will come in London you will wait me and we will meet to show you the flat and MAYBE you will rent the flat and we do the rent papers then i can come back in Leicester. So i can be sure of that look how we can do: Deposit the money cash GBP 1480 (two months rent) to WesternUnion, from your name to your best friend ,partner name.When you will go to the WesternUnion Office to wire the money sometimes they ask you why are you doing that and if you tell them you want make the payment for rent a flat when pick up the money you must pay another fees and for don't pay another money you must tell to WesternUnion you will send the money to a person how needs the money or you make it a gift,(i think you don`t want pay more money for this).I will reserve the apartment to the first person Who has paid to westernunion two months money to the name of a person of trust.
The WesternUnion transfer fee i will pay you back cash when we meet to show you the flat.As soon as I have the confirmation from WesternUnion that the money are available on his name I stop the transactions with all the other customers.
You must understand correctly the situation you don't need send to me the money and don't pay me any money before you see the flat,only prove have the money availabe in westernunion account until the day you want and have time to see the apartment.You must pay me only after you see the flat, make the contract and i will give yo the keys.I don't want come in London for anything.
I expect your decision about this if you want rent my flat because i have more people interested in rented apartment.
Thank you for your time !

Robert Colin

[shega]

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:46 am Post subject: Reporting Scams

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I have reported 4 scams - 3 caravans and 1 car - the adds are still showing with a remark that this add is no longer available, should'nt they be removed. Also, what happens when a scam is reported, does the scammer get reported to the police, or do unsuspecting buyers have to do their own reporting etc., I would of thought the administrators of a site would be responsible for same. It makes one lose faith in buying anything on line.
The person who take these ads at was a Olivia Balderson - email address: oliviablds@aol.com - she gave the usual story of going through divorce etc., and did not want the other half to get much money...investigated on ebay...the same caravan was there with the same pictures wording etc., for $45,000.00, her add was $8,200.00 - notified ebay seller who is investigating...Gum tree are supplying a website for buyers and sellers to use and should be accountable for these scammers.....

[shega]

Post subject: Scammer Kelly Dawson email add: 35kelly@gmail.com

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Copy of email in reply to caravan -

First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my caravan. I sell at this price(AU$6,000) because i just finished the divorce with my husband. When the divorce has finished i own this caravan. Now as a women i don't need. This caravan is in excellent working conditions, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title, 3 months transferable warranty. From the beginning you have to know that for the payment I request ONLY secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services. We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at eBay and I have a purchase protection account for $20.000. The final price that I want for this caravan is AU$6,0000 including shipping and handling.If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address
I will wait your answer(if you are interested to buy) very soon!! so I can initiate the deal through eBay.



Interior features:

Double bed with inner spring mattress and bedspread
Colour coordinated interior
Curtains and pellets with velcro
Front kitchen
12V (low voltage) lighting
Microwave with support frame for travelling
Mirror doors on robes
Porta potti provision under bed
Stainless steel 12V Range Hood
3 way refrigerator (12V, 240V and gas)
Stainless steel sink; 175mm deep bowl with drainer
Four burner Mini grill stove with glass cover
Timber edges on benchtops and table top
TV point through wall socket with 12V supply for antenna booster
12V tap and pump direct onto water tank
Exterior features:

Rollout awning
Bargeman integrated door light & grab handle
Triple lock security door
Easi-lift roof with scissors front and back
Rear lights moulded fibreglass
Large front boot
Lockable water filler
Outside power points (240V and 12V)
Pebbleguard to top of boot
Fully insulated
Vinyl tent with detachable fly screens
Windout windows
White gloss aluminium with stucco front and rear
Chassis Features:

Duragal Chassis
Bumper bar 3" X 2" checkerplate lined with mounted spare wheel with cover
Drop step checkerplate lined
Jacking points
lockable coupling with twin safety chains
Mud flaps
Suspension - Axel and leaf springs
New 14" light truck tyres (2007)
60Lt water tank with drain tap and galvanised protector
Safety Features:

Colour coded wiring
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
Electric Brakes
Smoke detector
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke detector
12V fuse block



Thank you
Kelly Dawson
Another scammer bites the dust!

[shortrsgirl]

You are sooo right and they are back...............beware listing to good to be true items. suggesting they must sell to pay their mortgage and then suddenly working in th USA so cannot me you in person. I have reported the listing which I received an email from 06/11/09 using DAS shipping company - the item was originally listed in Lynbrook Melb then when they finally emailed back it was suddenly in DAS shipping company Darwin????? why?? no phone numbers or personal meetings possible. I was really very close to buying this $9000 item as it was such a bargain but it is also all the money I could possibly --- together and to be screwed would be disastorous for me. Thank you sooo much for this post or I may have f&*^&&^*^d up big time!!!!!!