How do I pay for something on Gumtree?

How do I pay for something on Gumtree?

Which types of payment does Gumtree accept?

1. PayPal.
2. Credit card.
3. Debit card.
4. Bank transfer.

How do I purchase on Gumtree?

1. Find out what the item is worth. Before you decide to buy something on Gumtree, think about doing some research to find out how much the item costs elsewhere and in a new condition.
2. Do your research.
3. Keep your information safe.
4. Meet the seller in person.
5. Choose your payment method carefully.

Do you need an account for Gumtree?

You can have a Gumtree account without one.

Is it safe to buy through Gumtree?

The safety and security of our community is our main priority at Gumtree. While more than 99 per cent of trading experiences are safe on Gumtree, it is important to remain vigilant and understand the warning signs of a scam so you can protect yourself when trading online.

How does Gumtree delivery work?

Gumtree does not offer shipping services. You can agree to ship the items you sold to the buyer, instead of meeting them in person, and arrange the delivery through our platform. We recommend sellers to receive the payment before booking the shipping services.

Is it safe to pay through PayPal on Gumtree?

As long as you ensure that you select ‘Goods’ as your payment type when sending the funds to the seller, you should be fully protected in the event of the item not being received or being not as described.

How do you stay safe on Gumtree?

These are Gumtree’s general safety tips to protect yourself from scams: Protect your computer with the latest version of your web browser and use an anti-virus program. Never let your email address or passwords be visible on any website. Always check contact numbers and websites independently.

How do you know if someone is legit on Gumtree?

Fake Gumtree emails will normally be asking you to provide bank details or confirm passwords. They usually combine that with an ‘urgent’ message saying that your account has been compromised/there’s been suspicious activity, in the hope that you act quickly and fall for their phishing scam.

How do I protect myself on Gumtree?

These are Gumtree’s general safety tips to protect yourself from scams:

1. Protect your computer with the latest version of your web browser and use an anti-virus program.
2. Never let your email address or passwords be visible on any website.
3. Always check contact numbers and websites independently.
4. Hang up on suspicious callers.

Can you send pictures on Gumtree messages?

On the Post Ad or Edit Ad page you should see a green button with “Select Images” label (right below the description box). Click the “Select Images” button. Select a picture file from your computer’s hard disk and click “OK”. The picture will then be uploaded and attached to your Ad.

What can I do if I get scammed on Gumtree?

If you’re looking at an ad that looks suspicious or fraudulent, you can report the ad right then and there using Gumtree’s online tool. Just click the “Report” button under the seller’s name to flag the ad as suspicious. Gumtree will get your notification and take it from there.

Is it safe to set up an account on Gumtree?

If you’re selling or buying or just have an account set up on Gumtree, you’re at risk. Gumtree say they will take down a copycat site as soon as they can, but there will always be people who end up using it before Gumtree can get to it.

Do you need to make payment on Gumtree?

Any message stating that you need to make a payment NOW otherwise your ad is going to be deleted or your account is to be closed, needs to cause concern. Gumtree along with other legitimate companies wouldn’t do this. It’s a phrase we keep repeating, but if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

Why do you need to use Gumtree to sell things?

Gumtree is a website (and also an app) where you can sell and buy used (and sometimes new) things. Why use Gumtree? If you have that old item that’s been gathering dust in your garage, you can use Gumtree to list it online for free, find buyers and close the deal.

Can You List items on Gumtree for free?

If you have that old item that’s been gathering dust in your garage, you can use Gumtree to list it online for free, find buyers and close the deal. If, on the other hand, you’re in need of some second-hand items, Gumtree is a great place with a wide range of both items and services. How do I start using Gumtree?