Scams selling or giving away non-existent animals, often Puppy Scams.
by jaycruzer Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:43 am
so recently I've been having contact with a breeder trying to get my self a gold and blue macaw for 500 dollars.
-heres the conversation

Thanks so much for the mail of interest regards the lovely Parrots we
have.I am very sorry for the late response okay,i needed to upload the
pictures from my phone.We have two female and one male Parrots now
available and they are 11 Months old, they have very good temperament
with kids and other pets,very playful love to play around with toys
and kids,they are health guaranteed and 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 which to let you know that we are given these
Parrots out because we just Relocated to Atlanta,Georgia two weeks ago,
my sister just passed away. she was the one taking very
good care of the babies but she is no more and more to that my
job take much of my time and traveling ,so i have no time to take very
good care of the babies . Since she is now late , We can't keep the
parrots here in such condition because each time we see them , we keep
thinking of her ....So we want to give them out to a lovely and
caring home ,where they can be treated as such and keep us up dated on
monthly progress....So we are so much concern about their welfare ,
we need to have an assurance that they are going to a lovely home
so.....

Where are you located?
Do you have any kids ?
Have you ever own a pet before ?
Have you ever own this breed of Parrot before?
How soon do you need the Parrots over?
Which sex are you interested on?
Are you willing to come pick up the bird,or are you okay if we have
them delivered to you?

Sorry for all the question , but we just want to be sure that the
Parrots will be going into the right home and they will be having all
the love and attention they need.


Best Regards..


i did infact answer all these questions/ there was also pictures of the birds (if you guys want them ask)
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Ok (MY NAME) i do understand you there is no problem with that and am willing to kept her for you,Please so will you be ready in getting her,and also i will be needing your full delivery information so when your ready i can go and registered her for a home delivery to your home,
Your Full Names....??

State.....??

City.............??

Home Address...??

Zip Code....??.

These are the information i will use for her Registration and Delivery to your Home address


half a month goes by me setting up a date for the bird to be delivered, and she states that a courier was going to deliver the bird.


Post from the delivery service

FlyingPawsDelivery

ServicesTransportationService

,RELOCATION SPECIALIST

WORKING WORLDWIDE.
CALL:+1(470) 210-8147/(406) 272 3578


FlyingPaws Delivery Service wishes to inform you that we have one male blue and gold macaw registered here at our agency to be transported and delivered to the address below.
EXPECTED RECEIVING ADDRESS:


RECEIVERS NAME
DELIVERY ADDRESS
COUNTRY
ZIP CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
EMAIL

PARROT'S / DELIVERY STATUS:


BREED: BLUE AND GOLD MACAW PARROT
AGE:11 MONTH
GENDER: MALE


PET REGISTRATION NUMBER: 8010-04145V3A10X1
SHIPPING TYPE: DOORSTEP DELIVERY
DEPARTURE TIME: PENDING
ARRIVAL TIME: PENDING


POINTS TO NOTE:


RECEIVING ADDRESS RECEIVED
REGISTRATION # 74 / 76 / 30 / 98
MICRO CHIPPED CENSOR PARROT / 978 / 00
PETS PAPERS CONFIRMED ( CHECK BELOW )
CRATE / CAGE NUMBER US / 42 / 43
ITEMS INCLUDED BOOKS, ETC
PAYMENT TERM / METHOD CASH WIRE TRANSFER
PAYMENT ADVICE CONTACT MANAGER BELOW FOR DETAILS
PAYMENT ADDRESS CHECK BELOW

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


This parrot will come with all his necessary papers needed, But as the city veterinarians must conduct another tests to be sure of her health, The vet checked test was done and all was fine.
PAPERS INCLUDED:
Medical Inspection (Checked and Done)
Veterinary Certificate
De worm papers
Shot records
Health guarantee
DNA PAPER
PAYMENT STATUS :REQUIRED

DEAR CUSTOMER YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR US TO ACTIVATE THE FLIGHT TICKET FOR YOUR PARROT TO BE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME TODAY. YOU WILL BE MAKING A MONEY GRAM CASH WIRE TRANSFER PAYMENT TO OUR HEAD QUARTER DIRECTLY TO OUR BRANCH MANAGER WHO IS IN CHARGE OF ALL MONEY GRAM TRANSFER WELL THIS PAYMENT YOU ARE MAKING IS FOR THE SHIPPING AND DELIVERY FEE OF YOUR PARROT. THIS IS THE ONLY OPTION YOU HAVE NOW, YOU WILL HAVE TO DO THE PAYMENT IN OTHER FOR US TO DELIVER YOUR PARROT TO YOUR HOME ASAP.

PAYMENT WILL BE DONE VIA MONEY GRAM CASH WIRE TRANSFER AND YOU WILL BE MAKING THE PAYMENT OF $500 AS FOR US TO GET YOUR PARROT SHIPPED OVER TO YOUR HOME TODAY?

YOU WILL BE MAKING A CASH WIRE TRANSFER VIA MONEY GRAM DIRECTLY TO OUR HEADQUARTER BRANCH FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SHIPPING FEE FOR YOUR PARROT AND BELOW IS OUR DIRECTOR'S PAYMENT INFO HIGHLIGHTED IN BLUE.

PAYMENT ADDRESS TO BE USE IN MAKING PAYMENT DIRECTLY TO OUR DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF ALL PAYMENT VIA MONEY GRAM AS FOLLOWS:


RECEIVER FIRST NAME..............Kume

RECEIVER LAST NAME.....................Luis

RECEIVER COUNTRY.............USA

RECEIVER STATE...............Maryland

RECEIVER CITY.................Baltimore

RECEIVER ZIP CODE.................21207

AMOUNT TO BE SENT...................$500




ALL YOU NEED TO DO RIGHT NOW IS TO COPY DOWN OUR DIRECTOR'S NAMES ABOVE AND THE OTHER DETAILS ON A PIECE OF PAPER AND GO DOWN TO THE NEAREST MONEY GRAM STORE AT YOUR LOCATION AND MAKE THE PAYMENT OF $500 ,AND WHEN YOU ARE DONE WITH THAT,THEN YOU GIVE US A CALL OR GET BACK TO US BY EMAIL WITH THE 10 DIGITS CODE NUMBERS WHICH IS CALL THE ( MONEY GRAM TRACKING NUMBERS) ,THE NUMBERS WILL BE ON THE PAYMENT RECEIPT THAT WILL BE ISSUED OUT TO YOU WHEN YOU MUST HAVE DONE WITH THE PAYMENT USING MONEY GRAM CASH WIRE TRANSFER,THOSE ARE THE NUMBERS THAT WE WILL BE NEEDING FROM YOU SO THAT WE CAN GET THE SHIPPING TICKET FOR YOUR (PARROT) AND CARRY ON WITH THE DELIVERY IMMEDIATELY.THIS PAYMENT HAVE TO BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR WE HAVE NOT MUCH TIME LEFT TO TAKE OFF WITH THE DELIVERY WHICH IS COMING TO YOUR LOCATION,



THEREFORE YOU WILL BE USING ANY OF THE MONEY GRAM STORES IN MAKING THE PAYMENT AND GET BACK TO US WITH THE CONFIRMATION NUMBERS AND YOUR FULL NAMES THAT YOU USE IN MAKING THE PAYMENT AS FOR US TO GET THE SHIPPING TICKET FOR YOUR PARROT ACTIVATED AND CARRY ON WITH THE DELIVERY ASAP.THIS MONEY GRAM STORES THAT YOU HAVE IN YOUR LOCATION THEY SHOULD BE THE ONLY ADDRESS WHICH YOU HAVE TO LOCATE AND MAKE THE PAYMENT .BECAUSE IF YOU USE ANY OTHER MONEY GRAM STORE YOUR PAYMENT WON'T BE CONFIRMED FAST ENOUGH,SO THAT'S WHY WE HAVE CHOOSE THE STORES IN YOUR AREA FOR YOU TO USE ANY OF THEM.

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THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING
THE MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER'S SERVICE CONSULTANT.

BRANCH MANAGER
MR. FRANK THOMAS
PREMIUM MEMBERS ONLY 24/7 ONLINE
Service Numbers:+1(470) 210-8147/(406) 272 3578



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I was also given a phone call from these people stating the situation.

as you can see they ask me for a money gram, I dont like this and am wondering if I can get help.

I will answer any questions.
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by Mike Wilson Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:54 am
Hello jaycruzer,
You are in contact with an African pet scammer. Everything that he told you was a lie to steal money from you,the parrot does not exist and the shipping company is a fake.

First, stop all contact with this criminal by ignoring all emails and telephone calls. Do not tell him that you know it is a scam as he will just continue and try to convince you to send money.

Please post the email addresses and any websites used in this scam.

If you have any additional questions about this scam please ask.

ETA: The telephone number for the fake shipping company is listed in this thread viewtopic.php?f=36&p=282014

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by vonpaso xlura Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:03 am
(406) 272 3578 is in Billings, Montana. The writing style is African and the phraseology is typical of pet scams. No legitimate business asks you to pay by sending MoneyGram.

... ni los estafadores heredarĂ¡n el reino de Dios. 1 Cor. 6:10
by HillBilly Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:22 am
one business with 2 area codes that are 2000 or 3000 physical miles apart........??? no way. Not to mention what legitimate business is going to be using a Google voice # as their primary phone / fax #'s???

Not to mention depending on your physical location, and the bird's, there may be quarantine and other import issues that will have to be dealt with regulating authorities.

(470) 210-8147
Owner's name hidden for privacy reasons
Owner is based in Duluth, GA
VoIP - Google Voice

(406) 272-3578
Owner's name hidden for privacy reasons
Owner is based in Billings, MT
VoIP - Google Voice

Never, ever buy an animal you have not seen with your own eyes. You do not know the temperament of the animal, if it will get along with you and your family, or even if there are any medical issues that need to be addressed.

Please read this for more information : viewtopic.php?f=36&t=3149
Simply substitute the word "bird" for puppy ( or dog) in the above readings. The meaning is all the same.

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