is this a puppy scam??

Just to be clear: It is a definite scam. The person emailing you has no puppies. He is collecting money for puppies that do not exist. Any photos he has sent were stolen from the internet.

I was just scammed exactly in the same way but I was buying a Bengal kitten. All though we thought it was real and payed him 450 dollars thru western union and when he started asking for more money we got suspicious and then once he got my money he has not replied so I assume it is a scam by this exact same person!

Sorry you were scammed. Could you post the emails? That will prevent the next possible victim from being scammed.

I just got scammed as well from that
[email protected]
man.
Don't trust people.

Hi -
I saw an add for English Bulldog Puppies for $350.00 and contacted the owner of the add. I received some answers back and decided to do some digging on your site to see if all was well. What I have looks like what members have listed as a scam. Since I was scammed recently in the purchase of a hot tub, I am really wary of this stuff. Below is the e-mail: (e-mail address of the possible scammer is [email protected])

Hello Dear
We are very happy to read again from you so soon. we are sure you are going to loves and spoil them with love ,cuddle , attention and provide them with all their needs. We need this puppies to go into a lovely and caring and a forever home. firstly let me tell you about them, they are veterinary checked and vaccinated, and have all health records till date and all papers. So we are giving them to a good home and for ever home. they are very sensitive and possesses the following qualities:

-they are brother and sister(siblings)
-they are home Trained and Potty.
-they do not bark a lot.
-they eat 2 times daily .
-they are socialized with kids and other house hold pets
-they are portable babies.
-they are to be carried a lot and be spoiled.
-they loves to be kissed .
-they gets angry when you shout at them, so don't do that.

they will be coming with all details of vaccination , DE-wormed and microchip. Since we have made up our mind to let these babies into your home, since you have promise us that the puppies will be well looked after, and you guys will keep us updated with monthly pictures so we can know how the puppies are doing with you .Since you guys are not so close to us, we shall use the Pet Delivery Carrier and they will get the puppies delivered at your home address that you will provide to us. Also we shall require some of your details to do the change of ownership papers, and arrange for the delivery as well, and the details are as follow:

Your Names...........................
Home Address........................
Zip code...............................
City......................
Land Line............................
Mobile Line...........................

As soon as we have these details, we shall prepare the change of ownership papers before we do the delivery registration with the Carrier company. Do get back to us with the details, so we can prepare the change of ownership papers and do the delivery registration with the pet courier. please get back to us with that, and also note that it will cost you a total of $800 for both puppies including the shipping fee, and you will be making the payment directly and upfront to the delivery agency, but it will cost you $400 if you want only one OK, So please if that is okay with you, just get back to me, so that first thing this morning, i go get the puppy(s) register for your home delivery before i go for work.
Best Regard.








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Sent: Saturday, September 7, 2013 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: AKC Reg. English Bulldog Puppies





Hello-



Please see my answers to your questions below. I also have some questions:

How much do I need down to hold the puppy?

Do you have a paypal account or what forms of payment do you take?

I know there are health issues with the breed when pure bred but do the parents have any health problems you know of? Do you have pictures of the parents I can see?

Were the puppies born naturally?



I am willing to work with you regarding delivery of the puppy. I do have other animals so I wouldn't be able to trave to Massachusettes but could either meet halfway or have the puppy delivered as you desribed. I have been burned before purchasing over the internet so I hope you understand my many questions around payment.





-----Original Message-----

Sent: Sat, Sep 7, 2013 12:38 pm
Subject: AKC Reg. English Bulldog Puppies




Hello Dear
Thanks so much for the mail and interest in regards of my puppies, we have a male and female puppy now available and they are 8 weeks old, they have a very good temperament with kids and other pets and are the second liter of their parents, they are very playful and love to play around with toys, kids and other pets,they are health guaranteed and AKC registered, they are up to date on all their shots and they will be coming along side with their health papers and vet records, First i wish to let you know that we are given these puppies out because my wife just died. She was located in Boston,MA, and all of us are there now . She was the owner of this cute little babies. Since she is now late , We can't keep the puppies here in such condition because each time we see them , we keep thinking of her. So we want to give them out to pets loving and caring homes ,where they can be treated as such and keep us updated on monthly progress. I am a retired Soldier, but i work in the military court now, i was a Vitim of an accident in a military truck, and i was badly injured with the driver, and the doctor had to perform trekia anatomy to save my life, and as a result of that, i can talk no more, i cant also hear very well unless someone stands by me and shout, i thank good that i am still alive and in one piece. These puppies will be coming from Boston,MA But if you would be able to come over here for the pick up, we shall be very grateful, but if you can't come, don't worry OK,life has been made easier here in the U.S.A, we can make arrangement for a home delivery with the animals delivery service, and they will get the puppies delivered at your doorstep. Below are just some few question i will like to ask;

Where are you located?
Do you have any kids ?
have you ever own this breed before?
why do you love this breed?
Do you have a good environment for a puppy?
what sex are you interested in having?
How soon do you need this puppy(s) over?

Sorry for all these questions, but we just want to be sure that the puppies are going to the right home where they will be having all the love and attention they need. We are given them out for $400 each including shipping, So please if you are interested, just get back to me, so that we can proceed with the necessary arrangement for the puppies, attached to this e-mail are the pictures of the puppies,they are called caprile(Male) and charm(Female) waiting to Read Back From You Soonest.


Thanks for your help!

100% textbook African puppy scam.

Dealing with this one today from a way too good to be true gumtree ad.

FLIGHT PETS TRANSPORT SHIPPERS.AU IND
SYDNEY -DARWIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

WORKING WORLDWIDE



DEAR CLIENT NO 0042,

THE FAMILY OF FLIGHT PETS TRANSPORT SHIPPERS WISHES TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FEMALE YORKIE PUPPY (NINA) THAT HAS JUST BEEN REGISTERED HERE AT OUR AIR PETS COURIER AIRWAYS FROM MRS.MIMI BRENDA TO BE TRANSPORTED AND DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME USING THE THE ADDRESS BELOW.OUR PET MOVERS PROVIDE RELIABLE AND SECURE TRANSPORT SERVICES TO ANIMALS NATIONWIDE AND WORLDWIDE.WE WILL DELIVER YOUR PUPPY IN A MODERN AND TECHNOLOGICAL METHOD, OUR SERVICES ARE JUST THE BEST TO MEET YOUR DEMAND AND DELIVER YOUR PUPPY ON TIME AND ON SCHEDULE.THESE PUPPY HAS BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE REGISTRATION NUMBER CMRITIS06547.WE ARE THE LEADING PETS RELOCATION SPECIALIST AND AS SUCH WE ARE DEVOTED TO THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF ALL ANIMALS.OUR CARING STAFF IS ALWAYS ON HAND TO HELP AND ADVICE IN THE MOVEMENT OF YOUR PET. WE CATER FOR THE DELIVERY OF VIRTUALLY ALL PETS AND ANY SPECIES OF ANIMALS SUCH AS REPTILES INSECTS WITH A SERVICE SECOND TO NONE

FLIGHT PETS TRANSPORT SHIPPERS WISHES TO INFORM YOU OF YOUR PET DELIVERY:

POINTS TO NOTE

RECEIVING ADDRESS
PETS PAPERS
CRATE NUMBER
PAYMENT TERM / METHOD
PAYMENT ADVICE
PAYMENT ADDRESS
SIGNATURE

DELIVERY TYPE ***** TOP/URGENT CLASS
PAYMENT CLASS REQUIRED **** CASH / WIRE TRANSFER

EXPECTED RECEIVER'S ADDRESS

Removed personal information MW

PETS DOCUMENTS
1. MICRO CHIP CENSOR
2. VETERINARY REPORT OF EXCELLENT HEALTH
3. HEALTH GUARANTEE
4. EXTRA ACCESSORIES

PET'S DESCRIPTION

ANIMAL TYPE:....................PUPPY
BREED:..............................YORKIE PUPPY
QUANTITY: ..........................1
SEX:.................................... FEMALE
NAME:.......................................NINA
AGE:...................................12 WEEKS OLD


CRATE NUMBER 0042




PAYMENT OPTIONS

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SINCE YOU ARE PAYING $384 TO AIR PET COURIER FAMILY SHIPPERS USING THE ADDRESS BELOW:YOU WILL BE MAKING THE PAYMENT TO OUR SUB-CATEGORY BRANCH IN CAMEROON BECAUSE THAT BRANCH IS DESIGNED FOR SUCH PAYMENT USING THE ADDRESS BELOW.
WE WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE OWNER HAS PAID A SUM OF $100 TO COMPLETE THE ACCOMMODATION AND FEEDING CHARGES OF THE PUPPY


PAYMENT - ADDRESS:


RECEIVER'S NAMES MBUNWE BRAIN TAMFU
DESTINATION COUNTRY
CAMEROON
ADDRESS
FACE STADE OMNISPORT DE MOLYKO-WOKOLO BUEA
CITY MOLYKO
ZIP CODE
00237
TEST QUESTION
HOW MANY?
TEST ANSWER
ONE


JUST TAKE A PEN AND A PAPER AND COPY DOWN THE PAYMENT ADDRESS AS IT IS ABOVE AND MAKE PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT WE CAN PROCEED WITH DELIVERY AS SOON AS WE CONFIRM PAYMENT.

CUSTOMER'S ADVISE

WHEN MAKING THE PAYMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE PUPPY DO NOT LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF YOUR PUPPY BECAUSE THEY WILL CHARGE YOU HIGH,SO WHEN YOU ARE MAKING THE PAYMENT DO TELL THEM YOU ARE PAYING THE MONEY TO A FRIEND OR RELATIVE SO THAT THE CHARGES WILL BE RELATIVES LOW.


BELOW IS WESTERN UNION STORE LOCATED IN YOUR AREA.

1
AUSTRALIA POST
Shop 4, 291 Whitewood Road
Howard Springs,
Nt 0835



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After making the Transfer through WESTERN UNION , send to us the payment details AND SCANNED RECEIPT OF THE PAYMENT;
Sender's First Name:
Sender's Second Name:
The REFERENCE Number

(GIVEN TO YOU BY THE WESTERN UNION, AFTER MAKING THE TRANSFER):





FULL FLIGHT AND TRACKING NUMBER OF YOUR PUPPY IN LESS THAN AN HOUR OF THE FLIGHT WILL BE-MAILED TO YOU AFTER THE PAYMENT IS CONFIRMED BY OUR REGISTRAR.


( YOU CAN CALL OR EMAIL FOR ANY CORRECTIONS OR NOTIFICATIONS)



Home delivery Manager Mr. Robert Diaz
Alex Neve, Secretary General
CMR. Safe Hands - Safe Journey.

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Hello jules,

Thanks for your interest in my lovely Puppies. We still have two left
to any family prepared
to provide them with enough care and love, a home where they will be
well spoil with all their needs. They are;
- Male(Max) and Female(Nina),ranging from 12 to 13 weeks old,
- current weight 1.5oz-2.0oz
- champion bloodline,
- registered ANKC, and vet check,
They are also up to date on all their shots, Well-tamed , potty
trained , good associates of kids and other house hold pets. They are
very Energetic and eager to learn. They are intelligent, independent
and courageous. Quick to determine where they fit in a household's
"pack." Good companionship and friendly towards new people.
They will be coming with playing toys, crates, food samples, and some cloths.
Please, I will like to know a few things about you and your environment;

-Are you familiar with Teacup Yorkie Puppies?
-Do you have kids? Will they be loving to them?
-How old are you?
-Do you have a vet doctor?
-Where exactly are you located?
-How soon do you need the babies?
-Can pay for their delivery fee which will cost you $384 for one
including all the
adoption process?
The reasons why I ask these questions is because we have noticed that
many people often rush to buy pets because of excitement.Because of
this the animals always suffer.So I prefer to give my puppies for
adoption to any one who can take good care of them.
You will be having them home as soon as we can sort everything out.
All I need is a capable and competent person to take care of them.
This is so because my present job schedule does not permit me to take
care of them the way they ought to. I am not selling them since I
value them as my own children. Children should not be sold. Hence,
what I am asking for is just your assurance to give them the best.

Expecting to read from you as soon as possible.

Many thanks

Hi jules,
I am so impressed and happy you got back for the puppy and at this
moment i see you will provide all i need for the puppy.i am also happy
you got a very big environment since they like playing and so your
home will just be perfect for the puppy.
I shall be sending to you the female puppy if you want.
When I read through your mails,I felt like i have found a home
already for the puppy.
I am located in sydney with the puppies whereby i work out here
so much that there is little or no time to cater for the puppy and
more so,my job
demands a lot of my time and entails a lot of traveling
and rendering them to be so lonely at home.
So i am glad you are willing to give the puppy just
that home they require.
My main concern is that you give the puppy the attention and care
for the puppy well being. You will be getting the puppy by today or
tomorrow if we can sort out everything now and all you are to pay is
the crate and delivery fee for the puppy to be delivered to your
location and you are making the
payment to the delivery agency .I am not out to make money from them
since they were just like our own children and has been our perfect
companion before my family past away in a very drastic car accident
and my main concern is to give them the best they ever want..
The puppy shall come along side ANKC registration papers, vet certificate, a
one year health guarantee against puppy's disease, started on potty
training, a pedigree, up-to-date shots, crate, puppy's care package
(this includes food, training treats,a toy, and puppy's pads)well
socialized with children,other pets ,spoiled and rotten. All shots and
worming are up to date.
i will equally need some information from you to prepare the puppy
for Home delivery to your location OK .However,to
proceed with this, you are requested to email me with your full
delivery information that i shall be using to registered the
puppy for shipment to your home address and this details include the
following,

Your Full names???
Your State????
Your City?????
Your House Address???
Phone # ?????
Closest Airport To you????
Zip Code????

So email me the following information i have asked from you.I will
use the information for the shipping ok.So flight to your location will take
approximately 6-7 hours as soon as i am complete with the registration...
As soon as i have these details, I will immediately work on the adoption
process and then go make arrangements for the shipping of the puppy
with the next
available flight to your designated location.
They have all their papers and so will not take time.Upon arrival,
you will be called by the delivery agent
to make sure you are at home so that he can hand over the puppy to you in
person. They will be delivered to you at your home address so do get back to me
soonest with all the data required for the shipping so that we can
start making all
necessary arrangements.

All you are requested to pay is $384 for one puppy including
all documents and shipment to your location.

Money is to be used for the following;
$150= An air conditional crate
$234= To activate the flight ticket of the puppy
Giving a total of $384*

The puppy will be delivered at your door stairs so you don't have to
go and pick them up at the agency. Hope to read from you soonest with
the above details.
Note: Please this details are very important and will be highly needed
from you as soon as possible. I shall copy down these details and take
the puppy to the delivery company and registered the puppy and also
this are the same details we have to replace in the puppy OWNERSHIP
Documents to proof that you are the new owner.
Thanks
Waiting to read again from you ASAP
Best regards

Hello jules,
i am very happy they way you are preparing for the coming of this
puppy.Thanks very much for your time and effort you have put in
getting this lovely puppy.So rite now i will take the female puppy to
the shipping agency and have it registered for the transfer of
ownership documents from my names to your names and as soon as i will
be done with the registration,the delivery agency is going to contact
and notify you on how you will be getting the puppy and also how you
will be making the payments so it can enable them book the available
flight to your location okay.It is not to take me long because all the
required documents are in place so i am going rite now to the shipping
agency and do make sure you be at home today so your puppy will be
delivered to you in person okay?

All i require from you is your total commitments of taking merciful
care of the puppy and do promise as soon as you receive the puppy,you
will be keep me updates with pictures of her for me to see how she is
doing okay.

So as soon as i am done with the registration,i will get back to you.

Thanks once again for your effort and time.
My regards to your family.

Okay i am on my way now so just stay tune and thankms for the concern
you have about my lost.
when ever i thing of that i feel like dying too but it by God will so
i have nothing to do about that .
Thanks once again.

And just now received this one!!
HOW DISGUSTING!!!

Hello Julia,
i am from the shipping agency and i am done with the adoption
process.so i paid a sum of $100 for the feeding and accomodation of
the puppy at the agency as demanded by the shipping agency.So please
as soon as they contact you do let me know okay?so ,i will be waiting
to read from you ASAP.

The website has been reported for fraud. What email address did the scammer send the email from?