1 reviews | Active since Jul 2017

30 Sept 2019, 10:59

Dangerous, just don't use it

The last 4 ads i posted all resulted in about 10-20 people contacting me, most of which instantly say they want the product; they claim they will send a driver to collect it and pay me via EFT. They all speak broken English. Clearly we have people whom have a 24/7 job of trying to be ********** to users.

Younger users, especially whom aren't used to the process can get ****** or be in serious danger. In order to use Gumtree you should have a verified account so that you can be traced. Right now if something happens, you on your own. Gumtree may advise they doing nothing wrong, but you using the country to make money, this is a national hazard. we have people spamming the platform.

Most recent user number to try this trick is ***. no profile image. you contact him and ask whatsup

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Gumtree South Africa
Gumtree South Africa's reply03 Oct 2019, 10:01
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Hi Zaid. Please report users who you are suspicious of, so that we can take action, to try to prevent it from happening again. We do suggest please, that all users only engage in local, face to face transactions where seller and buyer meet in person. If you wish to report, please be in touch.