Hey guys;
I just wanted to start by thanking you for this resource of information you're providing, your website being here saved me my money just this morning.
Myself and my girlfriend just recently moved into an apartment. We're both looking to get more active in our lifestyle and figured a high-energy puppy, such as a Siberian Husky, was just the ticket to get us out from in front of the game console. =) I've owned a Husky before so I thought it was a great plan. My girlfriend went about the process of researching local shelters and rescues online, and then moved to Craigslist and other postings to see what was available.
We spotted a listing for two Siberian Huskies, with full pedigrees and AKC registration, that the owner couldn't keep anymore and would part with for the cost of shipping.
Our first few e-mails discerned that the owner was in Washington State. Now, I like to consider myself fairly savvy on scams, I've seen through many offers in the past, but I guess this time around both me and my girl fell for the picture, and we wanted little Ottis bad enough, my train of thought was "If I wanted a AKC Registered Husky for cheaper than $290 I'd have to take him at gunpoint."
So we sent a few more e-mails, and My girlfriend, <removed>, gets an e-mail requesting her to make payment via Western Union to a company registered in Cameroon. That set her alarm bells ringing, but a defensive e-mail from the owner assured us that it was "only the headquarters for the shipping agency."
We continued with the deal, and tell them to hold off for a few days while we wait for a paycheck to come in and our finances to stabilize. A few days later, we sent them an e-mail saying we were still interested and would be able to cough up the cash on Thursday or Friday.
Wednesday morning my phone lights up with a Yahoo-to-SMS message with Joe Harts on the other end, the owner of the puppies. Joe was very aggressive in his messages, not at all adept with the English language, and let me know that he had registered the puppy for shipment and the agency would need the money.
The pieces were starting to fall into place, <removed> jumped on her e-mail and squared away the issue of timing, receiving an assurance that the Puppy would be cared for at the shipping agency's vet office (?!) until such a time as we could send the payment.
Fast forward to this morning, and we're standing at the Western Union counter, with <removed> filling out the form to send our $290. When I note for a second time that the Country was Cameroon, I decided to reduce my typical American ignorance by a small factor and Google "Cameroon" to figure out exactly where it is. Wait, Africa? Now my radar pinged.
I had <removed> continue to fill out the form while I went back to the trusty Google. Googling "Siberian Husky pup for sale Cameroon" immediately rolled in several scam warning websites, with threads from you guys here right at the top of the list. I pulled down a few threads to show to <removed>, and the e-mails were so similar that we tore up the sheet right then and walked.
Thanks guys, you saved me a lot of heartache.
I'll quote the two e-mails below with my name and address redacted, for the better spread of information, I hope you guys can bury this clown and everyone like him.
hartsjoe@yahoo.comQuote:
Hello
Thanks for your interest in adopting this my lovely puppies for
they are still available and very sorry for getting back to you this
late ok, they are by name called (Della and Ottis) and 12 weeks old.
i am just so concerned about their welfare and hope you can assure me of that.They are home raised, potty trained and well socialized and gets along perfectly with children and other pets. they are pure breed puppies and AKC registered. They are updated on all their shots and comes with a year health guarantee. They love to be carried around
and cuddled and full of caressing and kisses. They come alongside the following
- A year health guarantee
-AKC registration papers
-Pedigree papers
-An air conditioned crate
-Vet record
-Food samples
-Puppy toys
I am giving them out for adoption because of my newly acquired Job as
an auditor which demands a lot of my time and entails a lot of
traveling. As such, i have little or no time to spend with them.They are
really in need of a home where they will be provided with all the love,
care and attention they are being deprived of here. Cost is $290 each with delivery inclusive.I am currently on a 4 months auditing assignment in Seattle ,Washington (U.S.A) which is the more reason i am giving them out . however, i can have any of the puppy delivered to you if you can assure me that you will take proper care of them by answering to the below questions
What state are you located.................?
Do you have other pets.................... ?
Do you promise to take proper care of them.............?
To provide pictures so i see how they are doing...... ?
Let me know if you need a male or female.
Regards And Stay Blessed.
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Specialist In Providing Domestic Pet Transportation
DEAR <removed>,
WE WRITE IN RESPECT TO YOUR MALE SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPY WHICH IS REGISTERED AS AN URGENT AND REFERENCE ON DELIVERY (ROD) HEADING FOR <ADDRESS>. THE DETAILS OF YOUR DELIVERY ARE AS FOLLOW;
FULL NAMES OF RECEIVER........... <NAMES>
DATE OF REGISTRATION............... 2011 FEBRUARY 08, TUESDAY
TIME................. 9:30
HOME ADDRESS........................ <ADDRESS>
CITY/STATE........................... DENVER, CO 80231
NUMBER................................ <PHONES>
FULL NAMES OF SENDER............... HARTS JOE
REGISTRATION NUMBER............ 05J328748541M
REGISTRATION CHARGES............. $64
DELIVERY PACKAGE................... MALE SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPY
MTCN..................... 65829033
THESE DETAILS ARE ALSO SUPPOSED TO BE PROVIDED TO YOU BY YOUR SENDER FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION AND NOW YOU ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE A PAYMENT OF US$290 THROUGH OUR REFERENCE ON DELIVERY PROCEDURE VIA WESTERN UNION AT THE CLOSEST WESTERN UNION STORE AROUND YOU AND THE DETAILS TO BE USED IN FILLING OUT THE SENDING FORM AT THE WESTERN UNION ARE MADE CLEAR IN THE SECOND E-MAIL.
PS: PLEASE DO WELL TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SECOND E-MAIL. ON HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT WHICH INCLUDE ALSO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
# CLOSEST WESTERN UNION STORE AT YOUR LOCATION
# CASHIER'S INFORMATION TO USE AT THE WESTERN UNION STORE
# ADVICE FOR YOU AT THE WESTERN UNION STORE
STAY TO ENJOY THE SERVICES OF US ANIMAL TRANSPORT
GENERAL MANAGER SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, BRANCH MRS. CLAIR MARION
MR. MC MORGAN
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support.usanimaltransport@live.comWow, that's a lot of editing on a Mod's part, probably should have read the post rules before posting, apologies for that much.
That being said; I'll do you one better.
Quote:
CLOSEST WESTERN UNION STORES AT YOUR LOCATION
<Several nearby Western Union stores were listed here, I've removed them.>
CASHIER'S INFORMATION TO
USE AT THE WESTERN UNION STORE
FIRST NAME:....................................BENJAMIN
LAST NAME:............................................. ....AWAH
ZIP CODE:........................................00237
CITY.............................................. ......................VICTORIA
STATE:........................................DOUA LA
AMOUNT............................................ .....................$290.00
COUNTRY:...............................CAMEROON
SECURITY QUESTION:...................................WHO TO?
ANSWER........................................ FRIEND
ADVICE FOR YOU AT THE WESTERN UNION STORE
WHEN MAKING THE PAYMENTS AT THE WESTERN UNION, YOU SHOULD NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LET THE WESTERN UNION AGENT(S) KNOW THAT YOU ARE MAKING PAYMENTS TO A COMPANY BECAUSE THEY WILL INCREASE THE TRANSFER CHARGES. SO IF YOU ARE ASKED , JUST LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU WANT TO MAKE A TRANSFER TO A FRIEND SO THAT THE TRANSFER CHARGES MAY BE REDUCED FOR YOU. THIS IS BECAUSE US ANIMAL TRANSPORT DELIVERY SERVICE WISHES THE BEST FOR HER CUSTOMERS AND WILL ALWAYS STRIVE TO PROTECT THEM.
SO AS SOON AS DIRECTORS IN CAMEROON CONFIRM THE PAYMENT, THE FULL DEPARTURE TIME AND ARRIVAL OF THE PUPPY TO YOUR HOUSE WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU SO THAT YOU CAN STAY AT HOME TO RECEIVE YOUR PUPPY AND SIGN SOME DOCUMENTS FROM THE DELIVERY AGENT UPON ARRIVAL AT YOUR HOME ADDRESS. BUT IF FOR ANY REASON YOU WILL NOT BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THE PUPPY, THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO INDICATE TO US THE PERSON THAT WILL BE THERE TO RECEIVE THE PUPPY AND THE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT HE/HER WILL BE USING.
STAY TO ENJOY THE SERVICES OF US ANIMAL TRANSPORT
GENERAL MANAGER SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, BRANCH MRS. CLAIR MARION
MR. MC MORGAN
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+23777953276 Here at US Animal Transport Agency , we will coordinate all details with the Airlines, Veterinarians, Kennels, Moving Companies, your Company's Relocation Office, Foreign Consulates, and of course, YOU, the family. We can provide door-to-door service in most locations.
Why pay more, when you can pay less, for the best service? Are you spending TOO MUCH MONEY
for Pet Shipping and Relocation?
Probably YES, If using a 3rd party pet shipper!
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