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Gumtree Terms of Use
Gumtree Terms of Use. These terms are effective May 22nd, 2013 Introduction. Welcome to www.gumtree.co.za ("Gumtree"). By accessing Gumtree you are agreeing to the following terms, which are d...
 

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How do I stay safe while using Gumtree? Article rated 4.7/5.0
While most individuals who use Gumtree have success with buying, selling, renting or connecting with others, from time to time we do receive reports of people attempting to scam or defraud our users. ...
Reporting ads Article rated 3.5/5.0
Gumtree is a community site. We rely on your feedback to keep the site friendly and safe. We like to think of it as you, the Gumtree community, "policing" the site and keeping out the bad guys. So ...
What is flagging / reporting an ad? Article rated 3.4/5.0
Flagging an Ad brings the Ad to the attention of our community support team. They can then investigate the Ad and remove Ads which violate the site policies from Gumtree. To flag an Ad, use the lin...
How do I report a violation of my intellectual property? Article rated 2.9/5.0
If you have a good faith belief that a listing on Gumtree infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, please download our Notice of Infringement form, fill it out, and ...
What are the scams I should watch out for? Article rated 4.6/5.0
There are some dodgy people out there, and despite our efforts to keep them from Gumtree and protect you, occasionally a bogus ad or buyer slips through. Read here for some common scams on the net to ...
How do I report scams or fraud? Article rated 3.1/5.0
If you see an ad on the Gumtree site that you suspect is Spam, illegal, or otherwise violates Gumtree's policies, please click on the links found under "Report this Ad" in the top right of the ad's pa...
What do I do if I have been scammed? Article rated 3.1/5.0
If you are the victim of fraud, please inform Gumtree by clicking on "Contact Gumtree" link located bottom of our Help pages and send through all information you have about the ad (ideally t...
Does Gumtree work with law enforcement? Article rated 3.2/5.0
Gumtree works with local and international law enforcement agencies to help keep the site free from scams and other illegal activities. We're committed to keeping Gumtree a safe place, and will always...
How do I report a spoof/fraudulent email or web site? Article rated 3.3/5.0
One of the biggest threats to the security of your Gumtree account is fraudulent email and Web sites, called spoof email and spoof Web sites. Spoof emails look like real Gumtree emails and include lin...
What is SMS fraud? I received an SMS message asking for PayPal details Article rated 4.7/5.0
Since we're doing a great job at keeping rubbish people off the site, they have taken a different approach and started contacting many of you, directly via the contact details that are visible in your...