Hi,
i was looking for an african grey in dubai, and i found 1 on a classifieds website:
http://www.muamat.com/classifieds/30..._for_sale.htmlor
http://www.muamat.com/classifieds/30..._for_sale.htmlcant remember which 1 i replied to, however i think both are for the same people,
i ve sent them a reply through the website asking regarding the age of the birds, here is the email exchange (price on the website says AED 350 and that its located in Dubai, USD1 = AED 3.67 just for the sake of conversion if needed):
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From: abraham cheffed
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:29:54 -0700 (PDT)
To: xxx
Subject: African grey parrots for sale
Thanks for your interest in my male and female DNA Registered parrots for re homing. They are still available and ready to go. Spectacular pure breed USDA registered with all shots,vaccines and vet records updated.. They are 16 weeks old. With their great personality and good temperaments with kids and other pets, they would be the one to steal your soul.. They would be coming along with their vet records, and all their DNA registration papers attached to their package with lots of play toys. Promise me that you would shower them with lots of TLC . I would like to ask you some few questions if you do not mind.
1....Are you a breeder?
2.....have you been keeping pets?
3....Do you have kids at home?
4......Are you going to keep her or give her to someone?
5...Where are you located precisely?
6...Which sex are you interested in male or female?
Regards and do hope to read from you soon
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From: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
To: "abraham cheffed" <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009, 11:44 AM
Hi Abraham,
Thanx for the quick reply,
I'm not a breeder, I would like it as a pet, I have had a cat in the past, and I had a 6 month old african grey (it died after about a month because I bought it from a shop, and it had a lung problem and couldn't be saved), I live alone in a 1 bed room apartment at the moment (its 1000 sq.ft, I would like ur advise as if it is ok to have a bird of this size in an apartment), iam located @ Dubai silicon oasis, and the sex doesn't matter much to me as I'm not planning on breeding.
As I mentioned I live alone and I work from 7am to 5pm 5 days a week, also is the price mentioned correct (AED 350? Or is it a typo and its 3500?)
Regards,
Amr.
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From: abraham cheffed
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:04:56 -0700 (PDT)
To: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
Hello,
Nice reading from you again in regards to my cute babies called Sandy and Andy ,this parrots are just 16 weeks of age,they are very friendly with kids,cats and other house hold pets.my parrots has taken
all their vaccines and injection living in an apartment is no problem with birds
.Am presently now in Oman since i got transfer here for my new job so am with the parrots here in Oman i will like you to come over and view or collect the parrot by your self
but if not we can arranged for any of them to be Deliver over to your
home right at your door step without any problem.each will cost
3500 AED including home Delivery over to your home so if okay kindly
get back to me with your full details information as below.
Full names................
City..........................
zip Code......................
Po Box......................
Home Address.................
Mobile Number....................
Home Number.....................
Immediately i received this details information from you,i would carry
female to the Delivery Agency and get her registered then the
Agency will contact you later on how she will be deliver over to your
home including on how you will be making payment directly to them by
your self so they get your parrot Deliver over to you right at your door
step ok but also i really want you to assure and promise that you
will treat her like your owned Child and shall keep sending me update
pictures every after two Months ok.
Waiting Your Kind Respond
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From: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
To: "abraham cheffed" <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009, 12:13 PM
Hi Abraham,
I'm sorry its just that they r a bit out of my budget at this time
, I apologize for wasting your time
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2009/6/14 abraham cheffed <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Okay i understand well from your words and the way you are interested in this parrot i can tell that you are a truly a pet lover so for this reason we will like you to tell us how much you can afford so that we can be of help to handle you this parrot so get back to us with the amount you can provide okay.
Thanks for your time and understanding.
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From: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
To: "abraham cheffed" <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009, 3:45 PM
Hi Abraham,
im sorry for the late reply, i really am very interested in the Congo, and i will treat it the best i could, unfortunatly i can probably only afford around AED 2000 (i will also need alot of tips in the first few months to make sure im doing the right thing).
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From: abraham cheffed
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:32:31 -0700 (PDT)
To: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
Am also sorry for my late reply too as i needed to talk to my wife about this and we have all come to one decision that the 2000 Aed is okay and we really hope you take care of this parrot as your own real child well what ever we trust you because just from you words you show to us that you are really a serious and pet lover so we know you will take care of this parrot and also i will like you to know that this parrot will be coming along side with all health papers, playing toys,cage and also with food menu so that you will know what is really right to feed a parrot with so you will have noting to worry about all this okay and also this grey baby is very friendly and can talk and count from 1 to 20 and will repeat any word you say to her two time. well as for the arrangement i will need your full home address as needed below so that i can change the ownership papers from my names to your names that will show that you are now the new and real own of this female African Grey parrot call (Sandy) and also those address and information needed below will also help the delivery agency to get at your right home address when coming along side with your parrot so get back to me with all those information needed below so that i can start the arrangement first thing tomorrow in the morning.
YOUR FULL NAMES:
HOME ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBERS:
ZIP CODE:
P.O BOX:
CITY:
Those will be the details needed for us to proceed with the shipment of this parrot from Salalah in Oman to your location in UAE so get back to us as soon as you read this mail.
Once more thanks for your time and understanding.
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From: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
To: "abraham cheffed" <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 2:33 PM
Hi Abraham,
Thank you so much, I promise I will take good care of Sandy, and I will keep u up to date on how she's doing. Here are my details:
YOUR FULL NAMES: removed
ADDRESS: removed
PHONE NUMBERS: removed
P.O BOX: removed
CITY: Dubai
Also I might need to go on a trip to the UK on the 18th and I should be back by the 24th of June, I do have a friend who can stay @ my apartment to take care of Sandy in my absence, however I would much rather Sandy be with just for a few more days, also how should we proceed with the payment? Do you have a paypal account? Pay cash to the delivery people when they deliver Sandy? How long does the shipping take? Is it a trusted company that knows how to deal with birds?
Regards,
Amro.
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From: abraham cheffed
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:57:13 -0700 (PDT)
To: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
Hello Again,
Nice reading from you again and we are once more again happy with the kind words you are putting on this mail and we really hope you keep on your promise on taking care of Sandy. well as for the delivery company i have been using them for over 6 months now and you don't have any to worry about the transportation because i can assure you that Sandy will be very 100% safe okay and as for the payment you you will be sending the payment to me okay you will have to make the payment to the delivery agency using their payment address and as soon as the payment is been conform by their director they will send you the flight details and also with the delivery card of Sandy and before they proceed with the delivery after the payment is been done they will also have to change the ownership papers from my names to your names so i hope you understand because li will have to take your full details to the delivery company first thing tomorrow in the morning to make the registration and when am done they will contact you via phone and also via mail to let you know how you will be making the payment and also how they will proceed with the delivery right at your door step tomorrow so please i will ask you to please stay at home because when the delivery company get at your address they will need you to sign to show that you are the right owner okay. well i hope you really understand what am talking about. i will be very happy if you can get back to me today so that we can both confirm the arrangement and like i said i give you my words and a 100% assurance and grantee that all will be fine okay.
Thanks again and waiting for your reply.
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From: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
To: "abraham cheffed" <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 6:06 PM
Hi Abraham,
Just to clarify, the delivery will be tomorrow? Or they will contact me 1st to arrange the delivery date and time? I usually stay @ home after work so that shouldn't be a problem. Just kindly clarify regarding the delivery.
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From: abraham cheffed <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Date: June 15, 2009 11:18:22 PM GMT+04:00
To: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
Thanks for getting back yes the delivery will be tomorrow but the delivery agency will contact you first thing tomorrow in the morning to let you know on how you will be making the payment and also how they will proceed with the delivery right at your home using the full details which you send to me.
so check your computer first thing in the morning before you go to work okay because the agency will contact you via mail and also via phone.
Thanks and waiting for your confirmation.
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to this point everything seemed fine to me, untill i got the confirmation email and the call, here is the email i received from Air Pets Home Transportation Service:
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From: "pets home"
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:15:34 -0500
To: removed
Subject: PENDING DELIVERY OF ONE AFRICAN GREY PARROT HERE AT (AIR PETS HOME TRANSPORTATION SERVICE)
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*AIR PETS HOME DELIVERY AGENCY, A MULTI CARGO AND PETS DELIVERY LTD * DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE * ANYWHERE * ON TIME *
Welcome to AIR PETS HOME DELIVERY AGENCY . The relocating pets best friend since 1991. The relationship of pets and people is a treasured one, as evidenced by the love shown with the children and their pets in the above photos; and is recognized as the human-animal bond.. W hether your pet is an experienced flyer or a first time flyer, AIR PETS HOME DELIVERY AGENCY moves specialists, pet owners themselves, understand the relationship you have with your pet and will only provide the best pet moving service for your family pet both, nationwide & worldwide as you relocate.
dear client ,
We have information about your parrot (AFRICAN GREY) ,here at AIR PETS HOME DELIVERY AGENCY ,OMAN registered by Abraham Cheffed resident in OMAN to be shipped and delivered over to you using the following address below;
Receiver's Address;
YOUR NAMES..............removed
CITY....................Dubai
HOUSE ADDRESS.........removed
P.O BOX............removed
email......removed
PHONE NUMBER.......removed
COUNTRY..................UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
This parrot have to come along with all necessary papers needed,but the OMAN veterinary must conduct another test to be sure of their health status, all was fine and Medication Papers were accurate ,The test Results shows that this parrot is free from such diseases that may attack other Animals like (CATS and BIRDS,PUPPIES)..So th is parrot is now ready for flight and delivery.But it should be noted that this process cannot be carried out unless shipping fee of (2000 Dirhams ) is paid , This parrot will come alongside with two of our pet carriers.
AIR PETS HOME DELIVERY AGENCY OFFERS MUCH COMFORT TO ALL PETS
""This payment is to be done to the branch - headquarters of the AIR PETS HOME DELIVERY AGENCY,LIMBE , CAMEROON .""
YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PAY THE TOTAL FUND VIA WESTERN UNION BECAUSE WE HAVE THEIR UNITS AT OUR HEAD QUARTERS DESIGNED FOR SUCH TRANSACTIONS,TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE AIR PETS HOME DELIVERY AGENCY -CAMEROON USING THE ADDRESS;
Payment Address;
FULL NAMES================JOSEPH IFAMBI
CITY=======================LIMBE
PROVINCE======================SOUTH WEST
ZIP CODE=================== 00237
COUNTRY===================CAMEROON(CMR)
TEST QUESTION==============NAMES
ANSWER====================Amro Al Jaberi
AMOUNT=================== 2000 Dirhams
NOTE!
Kindly email us with the REFERENCE NUMBER and the names you used in sending the money as soon as the payment is done.Im mediately the payment is confirmed,the Tracking Number as well as the flight receipt will be sent to you so as to ensure a 100% assurance for the transaction.
Parrot' Description ;
Breed .......................African Grey Parrot
Bird Ages................ 16 Weeks 4 day's old
Sex(es) .............................Female
Color............................. Grey and Red Tail
Names............................Sandy
HEADQUARTER SERVICE NUMBER
CALL
0023774878302 Thanks !!!
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this morning i also received a call from
+88627102301a guy with an african accent on the other line, thats when i was sure it is a scam, he told me that the next flight is in 55 mins and that i need to wire the money before then to get "Sandy" on that plane, i told him that its still 9am and i cannot leave due to meeting till 6pm and to go ahead and ship it and i ll send the money after work, and then he told me that they will delay the fligth till i get the money transfered and that i dont have to worry about anything. lol
after that i wanted to start playing with them, so i sent the following email to Abraham:
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From: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
To: "abraham cheffed" <
abrahamcheffed@yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 5:46 AM
Hi Abraham,
I just got the shipping confirmation, however I won't be able to go to forward the money yet as I have a few important meeting to attend to today and I won't be off till 6pm today, can you arrange to get them to send the bird on the next flight? Also can you give me your number as I want to ask you a few questions about Sandy.
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From: abraham cheffed
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:16:34 -0700 (PDT)
To: removed
Subject: Re: African grey parrots for sale
Nice to read from you again well i have been inform by the agency and all is alright now so Sandy have been book for next flight and please as soon as she get at your home please please kindly let me know so that i can be sure she is alright okay and as for my number am having a broke down as i told you am just new in Oman i have only spend a week and two days here and have not really put everything in it places so i hope you understand but if you are having any question feel free to write me any time and i will answer you. once more i really hope you keep on your promise because my family and me have really put our hope and faith that you will take total care of Sandy as your own real child.
Thanks again and waiting to read from you as soon as Sandy get home.
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Hi Abraham,
Thanx for your reply, the company called me, they want me to send them the money before completing the shipping proceeds, however I'm stuck @ work till 6pm today and I don't want sandy to be stuck in a box till the next flight, can you please arrange to pay them the shipping fees so they would send her on the upcomming flight and I ll wire you the oney directly? Please let me kno asap.
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Just got a call, from them "the shipping company" telling me that they arranged to send the bird @ the 6:43pm flight my time and that they were contacted by "Abraham and his wife" and were informed that im worried about the parrot not being delivered lol, please give me unique ways to ***** around with them lol.