- Local transactions should be arranged in a busy public place if possible. Take a friend or family member with you.
- If a buyer/seller is coming to your home or workplace, arrange to have someone with you. Ask the buyer/seller to produce ID and allow the buyer to inspect the item.
- Never send money by bank transfer.
- Use common sense.
- We encourage you to be extra cautious when buying high-end or popular items such as Thermomix or Dyson appliances.
- Make sure you're not buying an American appliance or electronic item that won't plug in to Australian electrical outlets.
- And if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Gumtree is a local classifieds website and ads aren’t reviewed before they go live on the site. Be cautious of scams, Gumtree does not facilitate transactions outside of our official payment system. Any emails or messages claiming otherwise, even if they appear to have the Gumtree logo, may be fraudulent. If you receive suspicious messages about payment programs not mentioned in our official Payments FAQ or Service Fees Guide, please report it to us. If ever in doubt simply contact us and we'll be happy to help.