Posted on March 11, 2021 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Caller: Answered a gumtree ad. Someone called Paul Sheppard A really weird response. saying he works for Aust Army Corps and he was onboard?? Wanted bank account or paypal details. The car would be picked up by courier. The email went on and on --- very suspicious.
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Anonymous
Posted on January 20, 2022 Caller type: Scam call Location: Australia
Caller: paulshepp055 @ gmail.com Same deal as everyone else… this guy wants to buy my car but is clearly a scammer. Beware. Here is my message I received…
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery. I will really appreciate it if you can email more info.
Due to the nature of my work I am a very busy man working all day, I'm ( Australian Army Corps) and presently on-board, I don't have full access to my online banking as am not with my credit card details and not with the phone for verification but I have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through Account to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account, please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and if you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one, just log on www.paypal.com.au and use email address to register and get back to me with the email used for the PayPal so that I can initiate the payment.. I will contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son.
I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me. So please kindly get back to me with the details below so that I can proceed with the payment as soon as possible... I look forward to hearing from you soon.
1) Your PayPal account Email Address Or Bank details, BSB number, account number and name on the account 2) Your Picked Up Location Address
Hope to read from you soon.
Best regards
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B Wilson
Posted on December 13, 2021 Caller type: Scam call Location: Australia
Caller: Paul Sheppard Received the same message to those above re Australian Army, wants to get bank details etc. All this happened within minutes of putting the ad up. Looks very suspicious...
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Rick
Posted on January 24, 2021 Caller type: SMS Location: Australia
This is a scam message, Mr Desmond he calls himself, he wants to purchase an item advertised on gumtree yet does not specify the item. He asks you do not call them but e-mail him on desmondc106 @ gmail.com lastly at the bottom of the text is, please don't reply yes to continue receiving updates.
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sam t
Posted on February 16, 2022 Caller type: Scam call Location: Australia
i just got this same email , was very weird i almost went for it but felt something was not quite right glad i came across all of you guys as well
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Anonymous
Posted on November 26, 2020 Caller type: Scam call Location: Australia
Caller: Gumtree Scam Number from Gumtree, texted requesting that i email him, specifically asked me not to call.
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Anonymous
Posted on August 22, 2023 Caller type: SMS Location: Australia
Caller: Scott Received SMS from +1 (417) 216-6775 asking if listed car still "on sale". Requested to be contacted by email to scowil314 @ gmail.com
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Anonymous
Posted on August 5, 2023 Caller type: Scam call Location: Australia
Caller: +1 (619) 913-7407 Exactly the same as above happened to me. Received a text from this number claiming it was through gumtree and he wanted to inspect my car. Gave me a different email though - scowil314 @ gmail.com.
I received an email from Scott Wilson - exactly as posted as above.
Thanks for posting everyone. I initially felt bad for assuming it was a scam!
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Anonymous
Posted on October 26, 2022 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Same as everyone else.
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery. I will really appreciate it if you can email more info.
Due to the nature of my work I am a very busy man working all day, I'm ( Australian Army Corps) and presently on-board, I don't have full access to my online banking as am not with my credit card details and not with the phone for verification but I have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through Account to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account, please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and if you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one, just log on www.paypal.com.au and use email address to register and get back to me with the email used for the PayPal so that I can initiate the payment.. I will contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son.
I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me. So please kindly get back to me with the details below so that I can proceed with the payment as soon as possible... I look forward to hearing from you soon.
1) Your PayPal account Email Address Or Bank details, BSB number, account number and name on the account 2) Your Picked Up Location Address
Hope to read from you soon.
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Baldr
Posted on August 21, 2022 Caller type: SMS Location: Australia
Caller: Lachlan Neate Exactly the same as everyone but his story & name have slightly changed.
His email:
lneate57 @ gmail.com
Thanks for your response.I hope it in good condition, and there won't be any cause of disappointment if i purchase it from you? I want to buy it for my son as a birthday gift and I am ready to pay the asking price. I'm an Ocean Engineer and am currently on sea right now which is strictly no calls.My Mode of payment is PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online, but i have it attached to my PayPal account. Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, I will be responsible for all the Paypal fees/charges on this transaction, if you don't have an account with paypal, it's pretty easy, safe and secure to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make this transaction as fast as possible. Less I forgot, I have a Mover that will come for it once payment is cleared in your paypal account and they will be handling it for me, as I look forward to hearing from you with your paypal information as requested below.
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Norah
Posted on May 13, 2022 Caller type: Other Location: Australia
Caller: Paul Sheppard This is what he wrote: RESPONDED TO CAR SALES AD
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery. I will really appreciate it if you can email more info.
Due to the nature of my work I am a very busy man working all day, I'm ( Australian Army Corps) and presently on-board, I don't have full access to my online banking as am not with my credit card details and not with the phone for verification but I have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through Account to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account, please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and if you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one, just log on www.paypal.com.au and use email address to register and get back to me with the email used for the PayPal so that I can initiate the payment.. I will contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son.
I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me. So please kindly get back to me with the details below so that I can proceed with the payment as soon as possible... I look forward to hearing from you soon.
1) Your PayPal account Email Address Or Bank details, BSB number, account number and name on the account 2) Your Picked Up Location Address
Hope to read from you soon.
Best regards Paul Sheppard.
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Anonymous
Posted on May 8, 2022 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Got 2 identical texts from this number, they claim to be named Bobby and are pretending to be interested in buying my car but are demanding only email contact and not over the phone. Definitely a scam.
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Anonymous
Posted on February 7, 2022 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
I received exactly the same message when selling my car, word for word. I’m so glad that I listened to my gut feeling!
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Anonymous
Posted on February 5, 2022 Caller type: Unknown Location: United Kingdom
Scammer scammer scammer!! Beware
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Anonymous
Posted on December 28, 2021 Caller type: Other Location: Australia
paulshepp055 @ gmail.com+61 15712068797
Don't go near this guy... Email goes on and on......
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that
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Bev
Posted on December 15, 2021 Caller type: Other Location: Australia
Caller: Paul Sheppard <paulshepp055 @ gmail.com> CAR Buying scam Gumtree Paul Sheppard <paulshepp055 @ gmail.com> Wed 15/12/2021 11:24 AM
Hello once again.It seems you do not get my message quite right.. why am using the shipping company in order to get the car ship for me is that it's going to deliver to in Tiwi Northern Territory Australia, and the fee they charged to do that was the sum amount of $1,500 i added up with the initial amount agreed on making $7,700 in total which i do like you to help me in transferring it to my shipping company via worldremit money transfer once the confirmation of the transfer to your nominated bank account has been received from PayPal,as it is the money for the service they are going to render for picking it up then authorize an appropriate courier agent to come down on my behalf..I would have love to do it myself but as i have said before i am on trip presently and there is no where in my work i can send money using worldremit outlet/online service due to insufficient funds on my card which is why i seek for your help to kindly do it for me so that they can come over to pick it up as is the only payment method they accepted. Do bear with me and understand that as soon as you have received the payment confirmation from PayPal, you will just go to any worldremit around your place or online and have the money sent to my agent.
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Jayne
Posted on December 5, 2021 Caller type: Other Location: Australia
Caller: Paul Sheppard This guy contacted me by email paulshepp055 @ gmail.com and offered to buy my car minutes after I posted on gumtree. Same story about gift for his son, asking for bank details and pay pal account. Thanks for the warning.
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Anonymous
Posted on September 7, 2021 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
paul shepperd replied to my ad using this number and had that email requesting bsb or pay pal details with a massive email to go with it definatly scam
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Anonymous
Posted on August 15, 2021 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
hi, i have the same guy trying to buy a car from me. identical story, for his son that just graduated etc. did you went on with the sale?
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Jeff
Posted on June 21, 2021 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Comments on +61 15712068797
Anonymous
Posted on March 11, 2021Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
A really weird response. saying he works for Aust Army Corps and he was onboard??
Wanted bank account or paypal details. The car would be picked up by courier. The email went on and on --- very suspicious.
Anonymous
Posted on January 20, 2022Caller type: Scam call
Location: Australia
Same deal as everyone else… this guy wants to buy my car but is clearly a scammer. Beware. Here is my message I received…
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery. I will really appreciate it if you can email more info.
Due to the nature of my work I am a very busy man working all day, I'm ( Australian Army Corps) and presently on-board, I don't have full access to my online banking as am not with my credit card details and not with the phone for verification but I have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through Account to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account, please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and if you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one, just log on www.paypal.com.au and use email address to register and get back to me with the email used for the PayPal so that I can initiate the payment.. I will contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son.
I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me. So please kindly get back to me with the details below so that I can proceed with the payment as soon as possible... I look forward to hearing from you soon.
1) Your PayPal account Email Address Or Bank details, BSB number, account number and name on the account
2) Your Picked Up Location Address
Hope to read from you soon.
Best regards
B Wilson
Posted on December 13, 2021Caller type: Scam call
Location: Australia
Received the same message to those above re Australian Army, wants to get bank details etc. All this happened within minutes of putting the ad up. Looks very suspicious...
Rick
Posted on January 24, 2021Caller type: SMS
Location: Australia
He asks you do not call them but e-mail him on desmondc106 @ gmail.com
lastly at the bottom of the text is, please don't reply yes to continue receiving updates.
sam t
Posted on February 16, 2022Caller type: Scam call
Location: Australia
Anonymous
Posted on November 26, 2020Caller type: Scam call
Location: Australia
Number from Gumtree, texted requesting that i email him, specifically asked me not to call.
Anonymous
Posted on August 22, 2023Caller type: SMS
Location: Australia
Received SMS from +1 (417) 216-6775 asking if listed car still "on sale". Requested to be contacted by email to scowil314 @ gmail.com
Anonymous
Posted on August 5, 2023Caller type: Scam call
Location: Australia
Exactly the same as above happened to me. Received a text from this number claiming it was through gumtree and he wanted to inspect my car. Gave me a different email though - scowil314 @ gmail.com.
I received an email from Scott Wilson - exactly as posted as above.
Thanks for posting everyone. I initially felt bad for assuming it was a scam!
Anonymous
Posted on October 26, 2022Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery. I will really appreciate it if you can email more info.
Due to the nature of my work I am a very busy man working all day, I'm ( Australian Army Corps) and presently on-board, I don't have full access to my online banking as am not with my credit card details and not with the phone for verification but I have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through Account to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account, please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and if you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one, just log on www.paypal.com.au and use email address to register and get back to me with the email used for the PayPal so that I can initiate the payment.. I will contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son.
I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me. So please kindly get back to me with the details below so that I can proceed with the payment as soon as possible... I look forward to hearing from you soon.
1) Your PayPal account Email Address Or Bank details, BSB number, account number and name on the account
2) Your Picked Up Location Address
Hope to read from you soon.
Baldr
Posted on August 21, 2022Caller type: SMS
Location: Australia
Exactly the same as everyone but his story & name have slightly changed.
His email:
lneate57 @ gmail.com
Thanks for your response.I hope it in good condition, and there won't be any cause of disappointment if i purchase it from you? I want to buy it for my son as a birthday gift and I am ready to pay the asking price. I'm an Ocean Engineer and am currently on sea right now which is strictly no calls.My Mode of payment is PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online, but i have it attached to my PayPal account. Since I'm requesting this transaction to be done via PayPal, I will be responsible for all the Paypal fees/charges on this transaction, if you don't have an account with paypal, it's pretty easy, safe and secure to open one. Just log on to www.paypal.com. I hope we can make this transaction as fast as possible. Less I forgot, I have a Mover that will come for it once payment is cleared in your paypal account and they will be handling it for me, as I look forward to hearing from you with your paypal information as requested below.
Norah
Posted on May 13, 2022Caller type: Other
Location: Australia
This is what he wrote: RESPONDED TO CAR SALES AD
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that will handle the pickup and delivery. I will really appreciate it if you can email more info.
Due to the nature of my work I am a very busy man working all day, I'm ( Australian Army Corps) and presently on-board, I don't have full access to my online banking as am not with my credit card details and not with the phone for verification but I have my ANZ bank account link up with my PayPal account so I will be paying you through Account to your nominated bank account or better still is if you have a PayPal account, please get back to me with your BSB and account details or PayPal account so i can proceed with the payment and if you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy, safe and secured to open one, just log on www.paypal.com.au and use email address to register and get back to me with the email used for the PayPal so that I can initiate the payment.. I will contact the courier agent who will come to pick it up and deliver it in NT for my son.
I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? I have a mover that will come for it once payment clears and they will be handling the title for me. So please kindly get back to me with the details below so that I can proceed with the payment as soon as possible... I look forward to hearing from you soon.
1) Your PayPal account Email Address Or Bank details, BSB number, account number and name on the account
2) Your Picked Up Location Address
Hope to read from you soon.
Best regards
Paul Sheppard.
Anonymous
Posted on May 8, 2022Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Anonymous
Posted on February 7, 2022Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Anonymous
Posted on February 5, 2022Caller type: Unknown
Location: United Kingdom
Anonymous
Posted on December 28, 2021Caller type: Other
Location: Australia
Don't go near this guy... Email goes on and on......
Thank you for the mail, I'm interested in buying this and i will be paying you the asking price so consider it sold, I will like you to be honest with me because I will not be available to come for inspects due to nature of my work, Honestly, I am purchasing it for my first son who just graduated on top of his class at Australia national university, I want it to be the perfect graduation gift for him and am making it a surprise package, but the issue is I work The Australian Army Corps and we do not have access to phone at the moment, which is why I contacted you with the INTERNET messaging facility but I'm able to access email any time as we make use of computer.
Does it have any history I should be aware of? and why are you selling it if you don't mind my asking. I don't mind adding an extra $300.00 for you just to take down the posting. I am already in talks with freighters that
Bev
Posted on December 15, 2021Caller type: Other
Location: Australia
Paul Sheppard <paulshepp055 @ gmail.com>
Wed 15/12/2021 11:24 AM
Hello once again.It seems you do not get my message quite right.. why am using the shipping company in order to get the car ship for me is that it's going to deliver to in Tiwi Northern Territory Australia, and the fee they charged to do that was the sum amount of $1,500 i added up with the initial amount agreed on making $7,700 in total which i do like you to help me in transferring it to my shipping company via worldremit money transfer once the confirmation of the transfer to your nominated bank account has been received from PayPal,as it is the money for the service they are going to render for picking it up then authorize an appropriate courier agent to come down on my behalf..I would have love to do it myself but as i have said before i am on trip presently and there is no where in my work i can send money using worldremit outlet/online service due to insufficient funds on my card which is why i seek for your help to kindly do it for me so that they can come over to pick it up as is the only payment method they accepted. Do bear with me and understand that as soon as you have received the payment confirmation from PayPal, you will just go to any worldremit around your place or online and have the money sent to my agent.
Jayne
Posted on December 5, 2021Caller type: Other
Location: Australia
This guy contacted me by email paulshepp055 @ gmail.com and offered to buy my car minutes after I posted on gumtree. Same story about gift for his son, asking for bank details and pay pal account. Thanks for the warning.
Anonymous
Posted on September 7, 2021Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
definatly scam
Anonymous
Posted on August 15, 2021Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Jeff
Posted on June 21, 2021Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Do you have a comment about +61 15712068797?