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Gumtree.ie

  • 29-01-2008 12:22pm
    #1
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I was taking a look on gumtree.ie (like buy and sell) and spotted something I was interested in. I sent an email to the guy and got a reply asking me to send the money for the item through paypal and that he would send the item?
    I am a bit nervous about this. If I send the money and he does not send the item will paypal refund my money?
    I don't think Gumtree have any protection on their side..
    Need some advice.
    Thanks
    Sham


Comments

  • #2
    penexpers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭penexpers


    Gumtree have no protection on their side and paypal probably wouldn't do much for you

    http://www.gumtree.ie/help/stay_safe


  • #3
    sham69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    so, even though I would be using paypal and the other guy would be using paypal aswell I would not be covered in case of fraud?
    I tried emailing paypal but its quite difficult as you need a transaction ID etc.
    I think I will leave it so.
    Thanks for the reply.


  • #4
    Trx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 345 ✭✭Trx


    The majority of ads on Gumtree are Scammers ..
    Be Warned...

    Dont even give it a second thought Sham !!!!


  • #5
    thefinalstage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,503 ✭✭✭thefinalstage


    Trx wrote: »
    The majority of ads on Gumtree are Scammers ..
    Be Warned...

    Dont even give it a second thought Sham !!!!

    In every section....


  • #6
    tippbhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭tippbhoy


    Sham, this is more than likely a scam (good rhyming there :D), avoid like the plague


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