Miriam Ashley - Persian Kitten scam

The following emails and information detail a scammer posing as someone giving away Persian Kittens. There are no kittens. The scammer is playing all roles in this, both the supposed kitten owner and the transport company.

from: Miriam Ashley <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Persian Kittens free to good Home.,

Hello ,
thank you for the interest you have for my kittens. The kittens are very
friendly to kids and other home pets . They love to play with people and among themselves

The kittens are very healthy and have the following information.

Breed : Purebred
Sex : male and female
Age : 12 weeks old
Recognition : Pedigree, Vet check.

The kittens will come with the following :

Health guarantee.
vet checked Certificate .
Registration documents .
pedigree papers
pet passport
and some toys .

I am Miriam Ashley, I am a woman of 42 years old. I am giving out the kittens
for free because i am currently employed In Florida .
I am too busy and do not have enough time to take care of the kittens
because of my new job.
I wish to give the kittens to a lover of pets, who will take very good
care of one or all of the kittens.
Hope you can take care of the kitten?

Since distance is keeping us apart,
I can look for a very reliable pet delivery agency to transport and deliver the kittens to your house.
you will have to pay only for the transportation from Florida to your house .
If i send the kittens through the agency. the kittens will be delivered to your home the same day.

Hope you can take good care of the kitten.
Waiting for your reply.

Best regards.

Scammer uses a fake shipping agent (a role played by the same scammer) of "Unique Pets Transportaters". The scammer forwards an email to you, from the supposed shipping agent.

From: Miriam Ashley <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DETAILS OF YOUR 2 MALES PERSIAN KITTENS

I have registered the male kittens at the agency already. I have also signed the transfer of ownership document and some other documents. The agency have sent you a confirmation mail and their payment address. They said you should make the payment as soon as possible. That immediately you make the payment, you should send them the payment receipt. They also said, when they confirm the payment, they will purchase and activate the flight ticket for the kittens. They have assured me that, if the payment is made ASAP, they will deliver the kittens to your home today. below is a copy of the mail from the agency

From: UNIQUE PETS TRANSPORTATERS <[email protected]>
Subject: CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DETAILS OF YOUR 2 MALES PERSIAN KITTENS
To: xxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: [email protected]


WELCOME TO UNIQUE PETS TRANSPORTERS
THE LEADER OF PETS RELOCATION.
THIS IS A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
We are specialists in the relocation of your pets by air. An International run business, with more than 20 years of experience in airfreight and the movement of live animals.
We have expert knowledge in flying animals, having been involved in moving everything from police dogs to parrots, tortoises to a tiger, and not forgetting our beloved domestic cats and dogs.
We acknowledge your desire for the best and provide you with a service second to none.

EXPECTED RECEIVING ADDRESS:
Dear Client xxxxxxx,
We have information about a parcel here at our agency ( UNIQUE PETS TRANSPORTERS 3AD) to be delivered to your home today using the following address.
RECEIVER'S ADDRESS;
FULL NAMES: xxxxxxxxxx
HOUSE ADDRESS: xxxxxxxxxxx
CITY: xxxxxxxxxxx
POSTAL CODE: xxxxxxxxxx
CONTACT NUMBER: xxxxxxxxxxxx
SENDER'S ADDRESS;
FULL NAMES: Miriam Ashley
Passport Number: 451478702
Please, ensure the above delivery address is correct, in case of any error, notify us immediately.


YOUR KITTEN'S DETAILS
NUMBER OF KITTEN: 2 Males
BREED: Persian Kitten
AGE: 12 weeks old
The kitten has been registered and all the necessary documents deposited with us, As a standard procedure the kitten has undergone another medical tests to make sure of their health status, and that is safe to travel with other pets. The test results showed that your kitten is ready and fit to flight.

PAPERS INCLUDED:
*Kennel Club (REGISTERED)
*Veterinary Certificate
*De worm
*Shot records
*Health guarantee
*Transfer of ownership certificate
*Prove of Registration
*MEDICAL CHECK-UP>>>>OKay
*ANTI DRUG VACCINE>Okay
*MICRO CHIP>>>>>>>>>>Okay

FLIGHT DETAILS
Name of carrier.........................................Mrs Moore
Agent Number................................... IPMS .8680
Airline............................................ UNIQUE PETS
Flight Date ;............................................ Tuesday, February 25, 20144
Arrival Date;........................................... Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Flight #;........................................(NOT ACTIVATED) until payment is confirmed
Aircraft Type.....................................................................................BOEING 747 ,
Gates Departure ;................................................................................................D3
Your flight number and full flight details will be sent immediately you make the payment of the delivery charge and it's confirmed by our director.

HOW TO MAKE THE PAYMENT
WE USUALLY USE BANKS ACCOUNT AND CREDIT CARDS TO RECEIVE PAYMENT WHEN BOOKING FLIGHT FOUR DAYS AHEAD BUT IF YOU WANT A FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY YOU PAY DIRECTLY VIA MONEY GRAM. BECAUSE IT IS THE FASTEST AND EASIEST WAY TO BOOK FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY. THE MONEY GRAM SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT OUR HEAD QUARTERS IN VIRGINIA, USA. SO ALL CUSTOMERS BOOKING FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY PAY DIRECTLY TO OUR HEAD QUARTER AND NOT OUR BANK ACCOUNTS OR CREDIT CARD.

SO HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE VIA MONEY GRAM AND NOT PAYING DIRECTLY TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD.

HEAD QUARTERS' PAYMENT ADDRESS

DIRECTOR'S NAME: KENNE MANFOUO HERVE
COUNTRY: CAMEROON
CITY: DOUALA
POSTAL CODE: 00237
AMOUNT: $ 260
TEST QUESTION: FROM
TEST ANSWER: SENDER

You can make the payment online via http://www.moneygram.com or http://www.westernunion.com

Other payment details used by this scammer. Note that the scammer advises you to use the "third option" to "lower the charges". In reality, this is to avoid someone warning you about the scam.

>Subject: NEW PAYMENT DETAIL

Dear Client,
You can make the payment Via money Gram using this payment address below

PAYMENT ADDRESS

DIRECTOR'S NAME: CLARKE ANDERSON
COUNTRY: USA
STATE: VIRGINIA
CITY: RICHMOND
POSTAL CODE: 23219
AMOUNT: $ 260
TEST QUESTION: FROM
TEST ANSWER: SENDER

NOTE: PAYMENT SHOULD BE MADE VIA MONEY GRAM


ADVICE TO OUR CUSTOMER:

THE MONEY GRAM SERVICE HAS 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS.

OPTIONS CHARGES
* BUSINESS TRANSFER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VERY HIGH CHARGES
* NORMAL TRANSFER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>> SEMI HIGH CHARGES
* RELATIVE OR FRIENDS TRANSFER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> NORMAL CHARGES

WE ALWAYS ADVICE OUR CUSTOMERS NOT TO DISCLOSE THE REASON FOR THE PAYMENT. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHOOSE THE LAST OPTION, SO AS TO PAY LESS CHARGES. TELL THE AGENT AT THE COUNTER THAT YOU ARE SENDING THE MONEY TO A FRIEND OR RELATIVE.

IMMEDIATELY YOU COMPLETE THE PAYMENT. SEND US THE 8 DIGIT MTCN. SENDER'S NAME. TEST QUESTION AND ANSWER. ALSO SEND A SCANNED COPY OF THE PAYMENT RECEIPT TO FACILITATE THE CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT.

USA Safe Hands - Safe Journey

Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association
We are number one in the world of transporting animals around the globe with our qualified surgeons
An International Trade Association of animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and small animals during transport locally . . . Nationwide . . . Worldwide. Also provides a comprehensive list of approved shippers.

After payment is made, the scammer gives you an excuse as to why you aren't getting the kittens:

Dear Client,
We have confirmed the payment
The weather Condition is not favorable to transport your kittens today
There is a flight to your location tomorrow morning
We will transport your kittens in the flight tomorrow morning
MANAGEMENT

Then, your kittens can't be shipped because they are missing a crate needed to ship them. Note that the email copies a picture of a crate from a cat breeder/seller website.

WELCOME TO UNIQUE PETS TRANSPORTERS
THE LEADER OF PETS RELOCATION.
THIS IS A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
We are specialists in the relocation of your pets by air. An International run business, with more than 20 years of experience in airfreight and the movement of live animals.
We have expert knowledge in flying animals, having been involved in moving everything from police dogs to parrots, tortoises to a tiger, and not forgetting our beloved domestic cats and dogs.
We acknowledge your desire for the best and provide you with a service second to none.

AUTO REGULATORY CRATE NEEDED:
Dear Client xxxxxxxx,
We wish to inform you that the payment of the transportation cost has been confirmed. The flight ticket has been activated. we have also process and aproved the transfer of ownership document.

We wish to inform you that, your kittens are ready to leave to your address. The kittens can not leave because we noticed that your kittens have no crate. All pets are supposed to be transported in a crate. The kittens can only leave when a crate is provided.

CONFIRM THE DELIVERY ADDRESS;
FULL NAMES: xxxxxxxxxxxx
HOUSE ADDRESS: xxxxxxxx
CITY: xxxxxxxxx
POSTAL CODE: xxxxxxxxxx
CONTACT NUMBER: xxxxxxxxx
FULL NAMES: xxxxxxxxx
HOUSE ADDRESS: xxxxxxxxx
POSTAL CODE: xxxxxxxx
Please, ensure the above delivery address is correct, in case of any error, notify us immediately.


WE CAN PROVIDE CRATE AT OUR AGENCY
1) We offer crates to pets without crates. We collect a refundable amount for the crate provided.
2) We do sell crates to pets without crates. We do collect the amount of the crate.

CRATE TO BE PROVIDED:

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If you are not buying our crate, You are to make a refundable deposit of $ 365 . immediately your kittens are delivered to you, you will be given the sum of $ 360, the $ 5 is for using our crate. The money will be given back to you by our delivery agents.

PAYMENT ADDRESS
DIRECTOR'S NAME: CLARKE ANDERSON
COUNTRY: USA
STATE: VIRGINIA
CITY: RICHMOND
POSTAL CODE: 23219
AMOUNT: $ 365
TEST QUESTION: FROM
TEST ANSWER: SENDER

You have to make the payment using Money Gram as you did with the first payment.

If you are not buying the crate. Once, the money is paid, You will be given back $ 360 at your home today.


IMMEDIATELY YOU COMPLETE THE PAYMENT. SEND US THE 8 DIGIT MTCN. SENDER'S NAME. TEST QUESTION AND ANSWER. ALSO SEND A SCANNED COPY OF THE PAYMENT RECEIPT TO FACILITATE THE CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT.

Visit a Money Gram ® Agent location near you to send the money.

USA Safe Hands - Safe Journey

Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association
We are number one in the world of transporting animals around the globe with our qualified surgeons
An International Trade Association of animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and small animals during transport locally . . . Nationwide . . . Worldwide. Also provides a comprehensive list of approved shippers.

Note that the scammer claims that if you don't intend to keep the crate, your costs for the crate will be refunded!

Be warned - there are definitely no refunds and No Kittens! There is just a scammer stealing your money by telling you lies!

I sent an inquiry to Miriam on Oddle about her persian cat and I had an immediate response from Meya. It was too god to be true, she said she had three beautiful Persian kittens she sent pictures and also videos. The kittens are absolutely breathtaking and she said that because she has cancer she doesn't want to sell them she just wants him to go to a good home. When I received the pictures and videos I was like there is no way anyone would give this beautiful as always it just made me realize that this might be some kind of scam she said she would set it up through the transport all I had to do was take care of the Crate & shipping cost and she would notify me. Before I went any further I thought this is something that sounds fishy and I decided to Google this and the very first Google answer came up was with scamwarners and it had the name Miriam at the top and although it is exactly the same story the few variations I sent my original inquiry to a Miriam and Meya responded she said she was in Florida. At any rate buyers beware because this is December 7th 2016 so obviously the scam is still very active!