Scams selling or giving away non-existent animals, often Puppy Scams.
by mtnmomma Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:35 pm
I found on one of my local facebook groups an ad about bulldog puppies.
The facebook conversation:

Me: Hi Cassie, We've been on a bulldog search and I just saw your post!! How much are they priced at? Where are they located? What type are they?
Hello, It is a great pleasure for me to know that you are interested in adopting our Beautiful English Bulldog puppies Puppies/puppy they are aged 8weeks. There are still available and ready to meet a loving and caring home where they would be spoiled and treated just like Children. It's very important that you note the following about the puppies.They will be coming with all their playing toys and all registered papers but you will have to promise me you will take maximum care of them and shower them with love and care they are pure breed English Bulldog male and female named Dexter and Cindy they have Perfect Pet Temperament & Personality and great with kids and other pets they are House and Potty Training, I would like to ask you some few questions if you don't mind..... Have you ever raise a puppy before? Are you a breeder? Do you have a vet close to your home? Do you have kids at home? Will you be needing the 2 puppies? If not then male or female? Where exactly are you located? Sorry if asking to many questions at a time. I just want to be sure that my puppies are going into a nice and caring home. Many thanks and hoping to read from you as soon as possible

Me: We would like a male but would have to look at the temperament of each to see which would be a good fit. I have a 2 yr old which is why we'd like to get a puppy, so they can grow up together and the it would be easier for a puppy to get used to her loudness rather than an adult. She's really careful with puppies We've thoroughly tested this before deciding to get one. We promise the puppy will be spoiled beyond belief! It's my husband's dream to have a bulldog!! We've both raised puppies as well. My family did own a breeding business. After seeing and being a part of it and knowing how much work it takes I don't think we will be breeding this puppy. We live in XXXXX and there are 3 or 4 different vets around us. Let me know if you have any more questions, need more details, or if I skipped one.
Thanks for your answers to my questions and also sorry for the late reply am located in Houston TX and would like to know when you can make it for pick up but if you cannot make it then we can arrange for them to be transported over to you by a pet courier service which will cost you 400$ if that's okay do get back to me with your full delivery details or let me know when you will be coming so that i can get them ready for their new home but before letting you have them,you must promise to keep to your word of providing a loving and caring home for them okay.

Me: OH My Goodness!!! They are adorable!!! We definitely promise we will take EXCELLENT care of the puppy!! How much will the puppy be?? I would need to talk to my husband to see if its possible for us to go there.
am not selling the pups hun so if you will be able to make the trip then that will be the only cost you will have to incur

Me: Oh my gooodness your not? May I ask why??
my daughter who lived with his father over in the UK will be coming home to me for the summer holidays and allergic to dogs especially this breed so i will have to get the pups out of the house

Me: Oh my gosh I'm sorry!!!!
We've been looking forever and they cost $3,000 so we've been kinda sad. My husband is at work but I'm talking to him now about going down there. It'd be a 15hr drive 1 way for us so we'll need to see what we can do with his job
ok if coming over here will be a problem then i will suggest we arrange for them to be transported over to your home by a courier service what do you say about that?cos i will not want anybody going out of thier getting here after promising me a good home for them cos that's all i really want for them
but if you guys can decide to come over them let me know asap so i can start getting thier stuff prepared okay.

Me: That would probably be a better option. I don't think his job is going to give him the time for us to drive down there
I'm not sure my toddler would like it either
so am going to be needing your full delivery details so as to get them registered for delivery over to your home

Me: Ok I can do that. Would we be paying them when we receive and is it $400 per puppy or both.. He's thinking about taking both but we wouldn't be able to do $800
400 is for both pups and you will be paying the 400 directly to the delivery agency and no you cannot pay after you have received the pups because the 400 is for the purchase of their flight tickets over to your location and they will be doing but a home delivery service so thats why i will be needing your full delivery details hope i answered your questions correctly

Me: Ok we'd like to take both. We don't want to separate them from each other. What delivery service are they being sent through?
Meridian cargo logistics

Me: Ok Here's the info: XXXX
okay will be needing your phone number and also your email address so as to ease communication between the agency and you guys and for the safety of the pups

Me: Email is XXXXXX
Phone is XXXXX
okay hun do keep your promise to me okay

Me: I promise!!! We are so excited! We've been waiting for a while
i will have to heard out now to get them registered so that they can get there at least at about 8-9am in the morning okay so do make sure to stay online i will be going now pls you keep your promise to me okay.
am happy you are already in love with my babies thanks hun

Me: Your welcome! I'll be on the rest of the night
okay will be on my way now and will let you know as soon as am done will i not take long as their office is just a few blocks away

Me: Alright! Thank you!!!
52 minutes ago
hey hun am done with the registration and the agency has made me to understand that they have emailed you regarding the delivery of the pups so do check your mail asap
and pls do keep me posted okay
you there?

Me: Yes I just got it
ok just keep me posted okay

Me: do they have a phone number? My husband wants to talk to them...
they use a wire line for texting

Me: I've never even heard of that
did you get the number on the email they sent to you

Me: Yes the one in South Carolina..
that is the regional breach number they are new here in Texas
you can just get back to them via email
the puppies are already there they are just waiting to confirm your payment so they can proceed with delivery
please let me know what is happening my puppies are there i am getting worried

Me: We can't go through that carrier as it can't be verified and we won't send money to a foreign country
or no you have nothing to worry about i have once use this courier it is very reliable
that is their headquarters hun you will have to trust me
i promise you that you shall receive the puppies safe and sound i can not put my own pups life at risk with a courier that is not reliable hun
if you are not comfortable with that courier i can go collect the puppies back and we can use another agency but that will be tomorrow let me know what you decide
please let me know what you decide
Me: We're discussing it now
okay waiting but i can assure you that you have nothing to worry about the agency is a good one okay

Here's a profile link https://www.facebook.com/cassie.bradstond

And here's the email I recieved which alerted me to it being a scam!

Global logisticsexpress <[email protected]>

7:25 PM (1 hour ago)

to me

MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS PET
RE LOCATORS




PETS DEPARTMENT
MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS PET RELOCATORS
TEXAS BRANCH
USA


Phone No: (843) 284-6315





Welcome to Professional Pet Transportation service Texas USA Branch, the relocating pets
best friend since 1977.We are working in the collaboration with the U ship, , Delta airways and Global logistics.The relationship of pets and people is a treasured one, as evidenced by the love shown with the children and their pets in the above photos; and is recognized as the human-animal bond. As you contemplate moving your family pet by air as you relocate, you want the best for your pet.MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS PET RELOCATORS holds the welfare and safety of your family pet as our primary consideration. Whether your pet is an experienced flier or a first time flier, Air pet move specialists, pet owners themselves, understand the relationship you have with your pet and will only provide the best pet moving service for your family pet both, nationwide & worldwide as you relocate


We handle all of the following:
• Pre-arrange all necessary flights, ensuring a direct connection when possible.
• Make sure that all necessary shots are current and that all paperwork is in place.....................
• Pick up your pet at the airport and deliver them to your house....
• Meet them at the destination airport and deliver them to your home....And handle them with care during flight..

We are professional pet movers responsible for the relocation of pets to their new families. When your contract is with us, you are assigned a PERSONAL PET MOVE COUNSELOR who will work with you to arrange the fastest, most direct flight for your pet. We work with your relocation schedule to ensure as smooth a move as possible.


Dear Client,
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DELIVERY AND RELOCATION OF YOUR PUPPIES
We have information about your English Bulldog Puppies
at our agency to be transported and home delivered to you using the following home address;



Name:.........................................XXXXXXXX
Address:..................XXXXXXXX

State/Country:..............................XXXXXX, USA

Zip code :...........................XXXXXX


Crate Model..............................................AF 5790AC-12

Breed and Tag Name.........English Bulldog Puppies

These puppies will come with all necessary papers needed,but as the U.S.A veterinarian must conduct another test to be sure of their health status,It was done ,all was fine and Medication Papers were accurate ,The test Results shows that the puppies are free from such diseases that may attack other Animals like (Cats and Pigs).So these puppies are now ready for moving and home delivering services.But it should be noted that this processes cannot be carried out unless the fees for the shipment ($400)is paid. This pet will come alongside with two of our pet carriers.This payment is to be done to the headquarters in CAMEROON Branch of our Delivery Service, Which is our new construction site....... YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PAY VIA WESTERN UNION or MONEY GRAM BECAUSE WE HAVE THEIR UNITS AT OUR HEADQUARTERS IN CAMEROON DESIGNED FOR SUCH TRANSACTIONS.ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THE CLOSEST Western Union or Money Gram STORE AT YOUR LOCATION AND USE THE WIRE TRANSFER SERVICE TO SEND THE MONEY TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS MOVING PET MOVING SERVICES USING THE
ADDRESS;
NB
WE USUALLY USE BANKS ACCOUNT AND CREDIT CARDS TO PAY WHEN BOOKING FLIGHT FOUR DAYS AHEAD BUT IF YOU WANT A FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY YOU PAY DIRECTLY VIA WESTERN UNION SO HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE USING WESTERN UNION AND NOT PAYING DIRECTLY TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD. WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION.YOU WILL MAKING THE PAYMENT TO OUR HEAD QUARTER IN HUNGARY BECAUSE OUR ACCOUNT IS CURRENTLY UNDER AUDITING,SO ALL PAYMENT ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO OUR HEAD QUARTERS.

PAYMENT ADDRESS

NAMES:..............NKA BABILA MARIUS
COUNTRY:..........................CAMEROON
ZIP CODE:..............................00237
STATE:...............24 AV DOUALA

TEST QUESTION..........REASON
ANSWER...............COMPLETE




This payment should be done as soon as possible so the puppies can be home delivered to you on time ,if the fees is not provided the puppies will not be dispatched from our detention and will spend more on daily feedings until the manager confirms the payment of the $400.

Kindly email us with the reference numbers,sender's names and test question and answer used in wiring the money as soon as the payment is done.Immediately the payment is confirmed then the Tracking Number as well as the flight receipt to ensure a 100% assurance for the transaction.
Thanks

FLIGHT DETAILS
Name of carrier....................................Mrs Moore
Agent Number.........................................IPMS .8655
Airline...................................................... AIR-ANIMAL
Flight Date ;........................................30- June-2014
Arrival Date ;.........................................................-01-July-2014
Flight #;..................................................... (NOT ACTIVATED)until payment is confirmed
Departure Time..............................................................PENDING
Arrival Time..................................................................PENDING
Delivery address................................XXXXXXX



Delivery Time,Tuesday....................................................PENDING

Aircraft Type..............................................................................BOEING 747,
Gates Departure ;....................................................................K4

Testimonials
"Mitzi & Bailey arrived safely in Munich Saturday evening." A BIG thanks to you and the PROFESSIONAL PET TRANSPORTERS SERVICE Team. I'm very happy and impressed with the service'.. Again, thanks a lot for an outstanding door-to-door hassle-free service!

Enjoy Our Service SOUTH CAROLINA Branch Air Moving Pet Service
Secretary;
Mr Donald Fegusen

Thanks

BRANCH MANAGER
Meridain Cargo logistics Express

[email protected]
Phone No: (843) 284-6315
HOUSTON, TX BRANCH
USA

After calling the number all I got was the first name of Megan and an answering machine. Then a second email was sent


MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS PET
RE LOCATORS


PETS DEPARTMENT
MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS PET RELOCATORS
TEXAS BRANCH
USA


Phone No: (843) 284-6315


Welcome to Professional Pet Transportation service Texas USA Branch, the relocating pets
best friend since 1977.We are working in the collaboration with the U ship, , Delta airways and Global logistics.The relationship of pets and people is a treasured one, as evidenced by the love shown with the children and their pets in the above photos; and is recognized as the human-animal bond. As you contemplate moving your family pet by air as you relocate, you want the best for your pet.MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS PET RELOCATORS holds the welfare and safety of your family pet as our primary consideration. Whether your pet is an experienced flier or a first time flier, Air pet move specialists, pet owners themselves, understand the relationship you have with your pet and will only provide the best pet moving service for your family pet both, nationwide & worldwide as you relocate


We handle all of the following:
• Pre-arrange all necessary flights, ensuring a direct connection when possible.
• Make sure that all necessary shots are current and that all paperwork is in place.....................
• Pick up your pet at the airport and deliver them to your house....
• Meet them at the destination airport and deliver them to your home....And handle them with care during flight..

We are professional pet movers responsible for the relocation of pets to their new families. When your contract is with us, you are assigned a PERSONAL PET MOVE COUNSELOR who will work with you to arrange the fastest, most direct flight for your pet. We work with your relocation schedule to ensure as smooth a move as possible.


Dear Client,
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DELIVERY AND RELOCATION OF YOUR PUPPIES
We have information about your English Bulldog Puppies
at our agency to be transported and home delivered to you using the following home address;



Name:.........................................XXXXX
Address:..................XXXXXXX

State/Country:..............................XXXXXX, USA

Zip code :...........................XXXXXX


Crate Model..............................................AF 5790AC-12

Breed and Tag Name.........English Bulldog Puppies

These puppies will come with all necessary papers needed,but as the U.S.A veterinarian must conduct another test to be sure of their health status,It was done ,all was fine and Medication Papers were accurate ,The test Results shows that the puppies are free from such diseases that may attack other Animals like (Cats and Pigs).So these puppies are now ready for moving and home delivering services.But it should be noted that this processes cannot be carried out unless the fees for the shipment ($400)is paid. This pet will come alongside with two of our pet carriers.This payment is to be done to the headquarters in CAMEROON Branch of our Delivery Service, Which is our new construction site....... YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PAY VIA WESTERN UNION or MONEY GRAM BECAUSE WE HAVE THEIR UNITS AT OUR HEADQUARTERS IN CAMEROON DESIGNED FOR SUCH TRANSACTIONS.ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THE CLOSEST Western Union or Money Gram STORE AT YOUR LOCATION AND USE THE WIRE TRANSFER SERVICE TO SEND THE MONEY TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE MERIDIAN CARGO LOGISTICS MOVING PET MOVING SERVICES USING THE
ADDRESS;
NB
WE USUALLY USE BANKS ACCOUNT AND CREDIT CARDS TO PAY WHEN BOOKING FLIGHT FOUR DAYS AHEAD BUT IF YOU WANT A FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY YOU PAY DIRECTLY VIA WESTERN UNION SO HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE USING WESTERN UNION AND NOT PAYING DIRECTLY TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD. WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION.YOU WILL MAKING THE PAYMENT TO OUR HEAD QUARTER IN HUNGARY BECAUSE OUR ACCOUNT IS CURRENTLY UNDER AUDITING,SO ALL PAYMENT ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO OUR HEAD QUARTERS.

PAYMENT ADDRESS

NAMES:..............NKA BABILA MARIUS
COUNTRY:..........................CAMEROON
ZIP CODE:..............................00237
STATE:...............24 AV DOUALA

TEST QUESTION..........REASON
ANSWER...............COMPLETE




This payment should be done as soon as possible so the puppies can be home delivered to you on time ,if the fees is not provided the puppies will not be dispatched from our detention and will spend more on daily feedings until the manager confirms the payment of the $400.

Kindly email us with the reference numbers,sender's names and test question and answer used in wiring the money as soon as the payment is done.Immediately the payment is confirmed then the Tracking Number as well as the flight receipt to ensure a 100% assurance for the transaction.
Thanks

FLIGHT DETAILS
Name of carrier....................................Mrs Moore
Agent Number.........................................IPMS .8655
Airline...................................................... AIR-ANIMAL
Flight Date ;........................................30- June-2014
Arrival Date ;.........................................................-01-July-2014
Flight #;..................................................... (NOT ACTIVATED)until payment is confirmed
Departure Time..............................................................PENDING
Arrival Time..................................................................PENDING
Delivery address................................XXXXXXXXXXXX



Delivery Time,Tuesday....................................................PENDING

Aircraft Type..............................................................................BOEING 747,
Gates Departure ;....................................................................K4

Testimonials
"Mitzi & Bailey arrived safely in Munich Saturday evening." A BIG thanks to you and the PROFESSIONAL PET TRANSPORTERS SERVICE Team. I'm very happy and impressed with the service'.. Again, thanks a lot for an outstanding door-to-door hassle-free service!

Enjoy Our Service SOUTH CAROLINA Branch Air Moving Pet Service
Secretary;
Mr Donald Fegusen

Thanks

BRANCH MANAGER
Meridain Cargo logistics Express

[email protected]
Phone No: (843) 284-6315
HOUSTON, TX BRANCH
USA

Sad that it was a scam but we will be finding one in our state where we can actually go see and pay for it in person!!!
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by mtnmomma Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:57 pm
FURTHER INFO!!!
I told her my aunt would come get them since she lives close and she gave me an adress that I googled and happened to be some sort of firm. I contacted them and told them what happened. I hope they figure it out and prosecute!!!
by vonpaso xlura Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:15 pm
Thanks for posting! Cassie's writing is obviously African, so next time you see someone with puppies writing like that, you know he's a scammer even before he asks you to send money to Cameroon.

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