Polo Smith: Pet Scam

Polo Smith contacted me via email : [email protected] Phone Number: (415) 952-6780:


Hi Dear
I am so impressed with your inquiry about adopting my babies.. i have
been looking for a home for them for a while now but not only a home
but a forever home for them.. firstly let me tell you about them. They
are called Chico and Toot. They are 10weeks old .. they are all
registered with the following animal registration club that is Akc and
are veterinary
checked and vaccinated and have all health records till date and
housing documents . I am not out to sell them,all i want is to give
them out to a home or family that is able to spoil them with the love
and care that thy deserve,so all i need of you is to assure me you
will take good care of them because i don't want to give you my
puppies) out and discover they are not handled with care.
I am located in ( HOUSTON TX ) where i work with the
WHO(World Health Organization) to eradicate the malaria parasite that
is affecting and killing pregnant women down and that is where i will
be shipping these puppies from,My main purpose of giving this puppies
out for adoption is due to an increase in my working hours now i work
6 hours pay day and work from Monday to Saturday so you see i have
less time to take care of them so i decided to give them out to
someone out there that can take great care of them and love them like
his/her own children .So you just need to assure me you will take good
care of my puppies.I will love to know this from you,Are you
married?,Do you have kids?,Have you adopted a puppy/puppies
before?what makes you willing to adopt my puppy?i am asking all this
just to be sure my puppies will be taking very good care of my babies

so please to show me you will carter for them well provide me the
following information.

1. Will you take care of them both.?
2. Hope you want them both.?
3. How soon do you need them home.?
4.Where are you located.?
5. Are you a breeder.?
6. Do you think on breeding them.?
7.. you will only be paying the shipping of these puppies which will
cost you $250 for one and $500 for both
puppies...


Polo Smith Also works in a third party but if you do the research, it is him. Phone Number: (512)714-8176
Also via email/text


WELCOME TO PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE .THE EXPERIENCED PET MOVING SPECIALIST, PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE WILL HANDLE YOUR PETS WITH CONFIDENCE , PROFESSIONALISM AND TRUST. AT PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE, NO TRANQUILIZER RULE IS DESIGNED FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PETS DURING AIRLINE CARGO TRANSPORT .PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE IS REGISTERED UNDER USDA AS AN INTERMEDIATE HANDLER , IS GOVERNED BY RULES, REGULATIONS AND MANDATES OF ANIMAL WELFARE ACT {AWA} AND THE FEDERAL LAW GOVERNING AIR CARGO SHIPMENT. PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE IS BASED IN THE U.S.A AND HAS BRANCHES WORLD WIDE , SHORT AND & LONG DISTANCE SHIPPING; FULLY INSURED; .WHEREVER YOUR PET(S) IS(ARE) COMING FROM OR GOING TO, PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE HAS THE EXPERIENCE, PERSONNEL AND EXPERTISE TO GET YOUR PETS TO THEIR DESTINATIONS AS SAFELY AND RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE. WITH OUR DOOR TO DOOR EXPERIENCE, HUNDREDS OF PETS ARE SHIPPED. OUR EXCELLENT TRACK RECORD OR CARING AND PROFESSIONALISM MEANS THE PETS WE TRANSPORT ARRIVE SAFELY, COMFORTABLE AND ON TIME. AT PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE , WE MAINTAIN THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF LOW OVERHEAD AND THE BEST 24-HOUR/7-DAY SERVICE.

PET TRAVEL CENTER COURIER TRANSPORT WORLDWIDE WISHES TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE YOUR FEMALE ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPY AT OUR AGENCY (HOUSTON TX) FROM Mr. POLO SMITH. THIS PUPPY HAS TO BE TRANSPORTED AND DELIVERED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.

Receiver's Delivery Address

Names
City
Receiver's Address
Zip Code
Country U.S.A
Contact Numbers


QUOTED DESCRIPTION FOR YOUR PUPPY

Breed English Bulldog Puppy
Age 10 Weeks
Sex Female


PET REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1200-04145AKW871
SHIPPING TYPE: DOORSTEP DELIVERY
DEPARTURE TIME: PENDING
ARRIVAL TIME:PENDING

OUR SERVICES

We make every effort to use transporters that meet our high standards for the pets in our care. The vans/plane we use have monitors to observe the pets at all times, independent fans to ensure good ventilation and temperature control, even when the engine of the van is turned off, fresh water supply, strong adjustable partitions to cater for any type of pet and rubber flooring.
We keep in constant contact with the drivers, so we know at any time where your pet is and how it is traveling. We are confident that if your pet is traveling safely and comfortably it will be fit and healthy when it reaches its destination. Pet travel center courier Transport Worldwide provides a professional and friendly service styled to suit your individual needs.


SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS

Vet Certificate and other documents:Approved and provided by seller
Brand Inspection:Approved{ provided by us}
Registration Certificate :Approved .
Shipping Tools and blankets: Approved{ provided by us}
Accompanied :Accessories provided by the seller
Micro chip Censor:Approved with matriculation number G36VG2


Payment required
We have received just the reservation fees for the puppy . We have not yet received payments for the delivery charge of the puppy. We need the shipping fee to activate the flight of the puppy before we proceed with the delivery. {$30 has already been paid by Mr. POLO SMITH. We accept Cash, Certified Check, Money Orders, and major Credit Cards for payment. Shipping of the puppy costs $250 .You will have to pay $250 as soon as this mail is seen so that we can activate the flight details of your puppy and proceed delivery immediately.

IN REGARDS TO THE ABOVE , WE NEED $250 AS PAYMENTS TO WHICH YOU WILL HAVE TO CALL AT THE SAID ADDRESS BELOW AND BUY A LOAD AND GO RELOADIT RECHARGE PACK. YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO GO AND ASK FOR A LOAD AND GO RELOADIT RECHARGE PACK FOR $250. YOU GIVE THEM THE CASH AND THEY WILL ISSUE YOU THE RELOADIT CARD. ON THE BACK OF THE CARD, YOU WILL SEE A SECRET SEAL TO WHICH IT IS WRITTEN SCRATCH HERE. IT IS THIS SEAL THAT YOU WILL NEED TO SCRATCH TO REVEAL A 10 DIGIT CODE NUMBERS FOUND UNDERNEATH THE SCRATCH OF THE SEAL.YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO E-MAIL US THE CODE SO WE MAY CONFIRM AND ACTIVATE THE DELIVERY OF YOUR PUPPY THEREBY LETTING YOU KNOW WITH THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE THAT CARRIES THE DEPARTURE AND THE ARRIVAL TIME.

This puppy is registered under urgent delivery. Once the card is purchased , get back to us with the activation number 10 digits numbers found underneath the scratch off the card for us to activate the flight of the puppy . As soon as the flight is activated after confirmation of payment , we shall get back to you with the activated flight receipt and also how you will receive the puppy delivered at your door step. Do make the payment as soon as possible so that we home deliver the puppy over to you.


This is all a scam, he has multiple different email addresses and he is selling the same two puppies in 6 different states. His ad is on the penny saver.

Thanks for the information everyone, this guy is still going and it's ridicolous - still with the african greys

"Hello

It was nice reading from you once more . I am so glad to read from you in regards to the bird's again, We will not like to hear that the bird's have been sent to a shelter or Kennel as i believe this little baby's will be with you all the time to play with your kids and other house hold animals spectacular Birds,Cats,Monkeys and even Horses, so in case you may have this animals in your home then be sure that this bird's goes well with all of them.I am presently now in ( Belfast Northern Ireland ) ,so it is very far to come for pick up,i am desperate in getting them to you,since they are very lonely at home while i go to work,i am ready to make all necessary arrangements for them to be delivered to you today or any time that is ok by you,it will cost you 400 pounds and i will be sending this bird's to you along side with all necessary documents and all other health certificate in my disposal,their blankets and cage will also be sent.So during this process the necessary information will be needed from you,it will be highly needed by the deliveries to locate your area for home delivery,

Your Names In full,
Your Post Code,
House Address,
Land line Number Numbers,
Mobile Number.

As soon as i have all this information from you,i shall haste any time of your choice to the delivery agency today and book a flight delivery schedule to your location . You will be making in the payments directly to the delivery agency,payments of 400 pounds shall be made upfront as soon as they contact you,since they will contact you via Email or Phone Number..They will let you know all details on how payments and delivery to your door steps will be done,please do keep to your promise of sending updated pictures?
Below are pics for both birds
so let me have the delivery address and i will the bird delivered tomorrow morning..
Thanks and looking forward reading from you."

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Just went through a conversation with this guy.
He is a definite scammer tried to sell a bulldog to me.

First he got me really excited to pickup a puppy bulldog and after wards he wanted me to send money before shipping the dogs. Which is ridiculous ofcourse.

Here is the email:

Hi there,
Thanks for the mail and the interest to re home my puppies. They
are still available and ready to go. Spectacular pure breed KC registered with
all shots, vaccines and vet records updated. In placing my puppies
are out for adoption, I am looking for reasonable, knowledgeable and
cautious person who can offer them tenderness, nursery with lots of
love kisses and hugs. I am not giving them out
for sale. Them are up for adoption. This adorable, cute and gorgeous
puppies are 10 weeks 4days old and would be the perfect match for
you. They will be the best playmate you've ever dream to have. With
Their great personality and good temperaments with kids and
other pets, They would be the one to steal your heart. They would be
coming along with their vet records, and all their KC registration
papers attached to their package with lots of play
toys. You have nothing to worry about because i will also enclose
their hand book and feeding menu to their package ok. Promise me that you would
shower them with lots of TLC ..And i would never like that my baby
should end up in
a shelter or rescue, feel free to mail me. If you are willing to get the,
please .If you
have any more question to ask i will answer you truthfully and faithfully

.I would like to ask you some few questions if you do not mind.

1:Whats your full names and where are you located(Mr/Mrs)?
2:Are you Married?
3:Do you have kids. If yes are they going to take good care of them?
4:Do you have a large yard that they can play in?
5:Are you a breeder?
6:Do you think on breeding them?
7:How soon do you need them and will you care for them?
8:Which of them do you need the male is call ( Chico ) and the Female
is ( Toot ) ?
9:you will only be paying the shipping of these puppies which will
cost you 250 Euro for one and 500 Euro for both
puppies

Would it be possible for you send me monthly pictures so i can know
how they are doing in their new home. Sorry for asking such questions
but i am just trying to look a good and loving home for my baby. They
are very dedicated to what we may ask them and they are very kind. They
enjoy retrieving toys, but mostly loves the attention of the family.
With little training they follow commands. Please if you know that you
will take good care of the puppies i will be glad to read from you.
All you just need to do is to take good care of them and they will be
yours for ever and will make a good house pet and will bring love to
your family. You can contact me via email.
waiting to read from you soon .
Thanks

Hope to read from you so soon

he used the email address [email protected]

So annoying this is the 3rd Ad that I responded to for a dog and the 3rd scammer I ran into. People are really sick to play with emotions like that. I hope Karma will drag his ass to jail for this

He is in Africa (probably Cameroon). Where does he claim to be?