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 ...
I Received / Paid for an Item / Service That Was Not as Advertised - What Should I Do?
Gumtree is always happy to assist and offer advice to our users. However, we also ask our users to be vigilant and ensure that the items/services are in the condition advertised by sellers. How Can I Ensure That the Item Is in the Condition ...
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 ...
Staying Safe When Renting a Holiday Property
You can find all the things you need for a great holiday on Gumtree. If you're looking to rent a property for the holidays here are some tips to stay safe: • Be wary of cheaper rates offered during school and public holidays. Be extra vigilant during ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Posting Rules
1. Introduction As a condition of your use of Gumtree, you agree that you are at least 18 (eighteen) years of age. At Gumtree, we strive to ensure that the site is as clean, friendly and as usable as possible for our Gumtree community. Ads that fall ...