Buyers: Staying Safe
App Support - Buying Safely
When browsing the site, bear in mind that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. A few helpful tips when buying on Gumtree: If someone wants to move the conversation off the Gumtree platform, to private email, SMS, or WhatsApp, prior to a ...
Buying a New or Used Car Online
Buying a new car can be a stressful experience – particularly for the uninitiated – and buying it online can be daunting. Some are concerned about safety, others are unsure about their rights when purchasing a car from a private owner. But, according ...
Safety Tips When Purchasing Electronics
When buying electronics on Gumtree, it’s important to know what you’re looking for, how it should work, and what’s a fair price. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that will make buying a cell phone, laptop or tablet a positive experience. Do ...
Safety Tips When Buying on Gumtree
When browsing the site, bear in mind that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here are a few things to watch out for: • Rentals, electronics, home appliances, pets, luxury items, and vehicles, listed under market value • Jobs with ...
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Gumtree Privacy Policy
We at Gumtree take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your Personal Information. We place a high premium on the privacy of every person or organisation with whom we interact and therefore acknowledge the need for Personal ...
About Us
Welcome to Gumtree - South Africa's most popular Classified Marketplace! ‘Put it on Gumtree,’ has become a favourite South African saying. Since our launch in 2005, we’ve helped millions of people buy and sell millions of things. We’re a place ...
10 Online Safety Tips for Buying and Selling
10 ONLINE SAFETY TIPS FOR BUYING & SELLING 1. Don't do anything online that you wouldn't do in real life! 2. Use common sense. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 3. Beware of common scams and fraud. Click here for scam examples. ...
Gumtree Terms of Use
1. Introduction These are the Terms and Conditions (“T’s and C’s”) of use relating to the Gumtree Platform and associated Services provided by Gumtree South Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Gumtree”, “we”, “us”, “our”). These T’s and C’s govern any User’s use of ...
Suspicious Emails & Phishing Scams
Please beware of the following phishing scams WhatsApp/Text messages sent to sellers, indicating that funds for the item they are selling have been paid to them through a Gumtree shipping and delivery or FedEx service. Sellers are then asked to enter ...