Gumtree users have email addresses and phone numbers stolen by hackers and are warned they could now be victims of identity theft

Gumtree users could be exposed to identity theft and phishing after personal details were exposed during a security breach last weekend.

Users were notified via email on Friday that names, email addresses and phone numbers were taken from the website.

Users have now been advised to be wary of any potential spam emails they may receive that try to coax them into providing personal details or bank details.

The attackers accessed your email address. Contact names and phone numbers, which are made publicly available on the site if provided, were also accessed,’ the email stated.

While the website used to buy and sell products, transactions are arranged directly between the two parties meaning financial details were not leaked.

Users do have access to one another names and numbers if they wish to supply them but they’re only accessible if you’re logged in. For the full article click here 

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