The scam involves a man contacting people who have posted 'wanted' advertisements on the Gumtree website.
The man claims to have the item the victim is searching for.
A price and terms are negotiated and the offender forwards personal banking details.
The man then asks where the buyer lives and claims to live nearby, but is reportedly unable to drop the goods off in person because of interstate work. But once the victim has transferred money to the man's account the offender severs all contact.
Information from the victims has led investigators to believe the scam may have been committed more than 300 times.
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/hundreds-conned-in-gumtree-scam-20130725-2qk7m.html
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