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2010-03-05 19:50:07 -
he is a scammer please do report him
2010-01-20 03:20:01 -
I was almost duped!
2009-12-09 17:25:01 -
I have paid the $300 registration fee, and now they are asking for a $790 insurance fee which is refundable upon the puppy's arrival at my doorstep. This is definetely a steep amount, and I am just really worried before sending another sum of it. This is all from Diamond Pet Express, and I have received two phone calls today. Any advice is good.
2009-12-02 14:51:54 -
Just another email address to watch out for. I was 5 minutes from being scammed.
stela_kie@yahoo.com and
munde
Both stated they were here in the united states but the number for the transportation was in Africa...
I'm so glad it was going to be a xmas gift for the kids and nothing was said they would have been so disappointed.
2009-10-22 10:46:31 -
Hi,
Here is a recent series of email that was sent to me concerning a puppy to give away. There is conflicting information in the two emails and I am convinced it is a scam. I will apologize if I'm wrong. I hope this is helpful to someone.
Regards
DB
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"PAULA wrote:
Hello Don,
My name is Paula ....., i was told to contact you regarding our female Akita puppy, below was the email sent to me to contact you. I have been married to my husband for 2 years without having our own kids and now we just moved into a new apartment that won't allow us to keep Stella into our home, we have decided to give her out to caring and loving family to adopt her into their home as family member due to the fact that we are deaf couples and needed home for our little baby we have decided to look online to see if you can adopt our baby into your home. Can i please know where you are located as well as telling us how ready you are to take a puppy into your home. I await your immediate response. Stay Blessed."
Hi Paula,
Where are you located? Please let me know before we continue.
Thanks for your understanding.
Don
"Hello Don,
Thanks for responding concerning our little puppy. Our little puppy is health guaranteed. We are deaf couples that have been married for 3 years without having children of our own and the reason why we are giving out our beautiful baby is because we are not allowed to have own pets in the new apartment we just moved in so that was why we had to give Stella out for adoption to a sweet and loving home.
Stella was born in Utica, New York, and we made the trip to our new home here in Maryland when she was 8 weeks old. Stella is our 11 weeks old puppy. Her favorite things to do are sleep, cuddle, and give lots and lots of sloppy puppy kisses. We couldn't be happier with her! She's a very smart pup and has already learned sit, shake hands, lay down, and high five.
Stella is a very loving and affectionate puppy, and she has so much energy. She loves to play with all of her toys; her favorite toy is her purple squeaky cow. One of his favorite moments of the day is running around playing ball. She also loves rolling over for tummy rubs. Stella is learning obedience training. She always listens and she is the most behaved when we have a constant supply of treats for praise. Stella enjoys lots of snoozes throughout the day and loves to nap on the sun lounger.
Overall, she is a sensitive and smart puppy. In her puppy obedience class, she saw a small Yorkie that was crying, and although none of the other young puppies wanted to play with her, Stella ventured out and performed her play bow move which finally got the young Yorkie to loosen up and enjoy the class. Stella is a true pup and loves the outdoors.
She is house broken and Stella already loves kids and other dogs.. She is perky, lively and loving. She wants a home that will love and cherish her and we are asking a re homing fee of $300 and also we would love to know more about you. We have also attached Stella's current pictures too."
"Thank you and remain blessed"
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:12:32 -0400
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Subject: Re: About my female Akita puppy
2009-10-22 03:25:21 -
it has happend to me in england many times. especially from websites such as gumtree.com and freead classifieds. luckily though i have not sent any money. The wording of the email you first recieve is the key to working out if it is a scammer. They always have some dramatic story as to why the puppy is for sale, i have even been told on occasion that the puppy was a mans daughters who had died!! its sick. Alsothey tend to ask about all family members names which they do not need. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!! there is alot of these things going about.
But dont let it put you off, there are many genuine sales on the internet. Just make sure you follow the rules.
Always see the puppy in person first
Dont send money before you have seen puppy
Try not to buy from abroad
If it free its probably too good to be true
Pick up puppy from supplier once purchased, and pay for puppy on pick up. Many delivery services used are fruadulent!!!!!
Follow the rules and you will have happy puppy searching!!!
2009-09-30 17:01:59 -
I am going through this right now, I wanted to buy a newfoundland puppy through buy and sell canada. Was told it was in the toronto area and I just had to pay for shipping. I told him ok and was contacted by Diamond Pet express (which is located in the states) I called them and they wanted me to wire money to them to release the puppies and send them on the first flight. I researched the sellers address on the papers and found out it was a sutton group reality office and not his physical address. So I asked for the address of Diamond Pet Express so I could send a relative to see the puppies and no one is able to give me the address, plus the number you have to call for this company is in New York. Beware of any one using this company to transport puppies. Now they are harrassing me and telling me I have to pay for boarding and feeding of these puppies because the seller dropped them off there. BEWARE of these people we were lucky enough to cancel our western union before these people picked it up. So its happening in ONtario as well.
2009-08-04 02:11:05 - Concerned
I think that it might be happing to me too. I also found a person on Kijiji with english bulldog puppies who has to get rid of them because of thier job. Here's the email they sent me------Hello,
Thanks for your interest in my puppies, it's so unfortunate that the puppy you saw on the website has been adopted and i still have 1female and 1 male English Bulldog left for sale, i am looking for someone who will adopt them and take care of them as i've decided to dispose them so quickly because i just secure a job in Indianapolis, IN. my current job does not allow me to take adequate care of them as i used to, They are AKC registered, Age 9-10 weeks old, they weighs 3-4lbs, healthy and their shots are given up to date. i live in Indianapolis, IN with the puppies and i want you to get back to me with the below info if you are interested so i can send you the puppies details along with the adoption fee.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Your name:------------------------
Your Address:----------------------
Your Day phone#:-------------------
Nearest Airport:--------------------
Await your response
WHAT IN THE WORLD DO PEOPLE THINK THEY ARE DOING? I EMAILED THEM BACK AND TOLD THEM I WOULDN'T GIVE MY ADDRESS OUT OVER THE INTERNET AND THAT I COULD DRIVE THERE TO PICK THEM UP BUT SO FAR I HAVEN'T RECIEVED A RESPONSE FROM THEM! PLEASE WATCH FOR THIS, I'M PRETTY SURE IT'S A SCAM!
2009-07-14 19:20:45 -
In the last 2 days I have been almost scamed when I thought I was getting a free St. Bernard puppy from a couple who live in North Dokota who wanted to give it away, all I had to do is send them $150.00 for them to deliver it to me. ALL THE info in the email was wrong, a puppy that size would not have weighed 2 pounds, maybe 35 pounds would have more believable. I then checked around from breeders and they said this was happening, even the web site was fake. Who ever they are played with my emotions about the puppy, it could happen to a baby next. Beware and ask questions about where they got puppy and make sure you get phone numbers, these people never gave me a phone number to anyone.
2009-07-01 10:15:25 - Dani
I have put and add on Kijiji because I am looking for another puppy to add to my family and I have received over 15 sob stories about how their daughter died or how they have a job that requires many hours of work and this and that and all that bullsh*t.
I first thought it was actually someone looking for a home for their pup and went in to it. Later on I found out it was a scam as I was searching over the internet for pictures and found the dog's pictures on the net!
I was actually disapointing as it was a very nice looking dog but then again... Who would want to give a nice looking dog like that away?
Later on, someone else e-mail me regarding of their puppy and guess what! IT WAS THE EXACT SAME PUPPY JUST A DIFFERENT OWNER! Same name of pup too suprisingly but then again.... go figure.
Everybody, watch out for these scamers as they are a**holes and just want your money!
2009-06-12 17:06:59 -
Yes, our family has also been a vicitim, On kijii.
They played the whole christain role on how he is a reveraend, and on a mission, and my parents fell for it. I am just wondering what everyone is doing about this.?
My parents told me about it, and i done some research and here i am reading all of this. SO please don't be a vicitim.
This guy has called their house, so i have phone number (adress prolly fake) but he has asked for more money, and i told him to be patient.
They asked for more money for all the paperwork to be processed. I am still in touch with him, and is wondering what i should do? to try and catch him! any advice is welcome e-mail me at Rain_dance_16@hotmail.com
They sent their money through western union.
I still have contact, and he is waiting for more money. which I am tryin to buy time to figure out if we can catch these guys!!!!
2009-05-22 11:58:46 -
OMG THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME! JUST NOW!
OMG OMG, THE NAME OF THE PUPPY IS KAYNA, AND THE WORDING ON THE TEXT, IS THE SAME EXACT AS THE POSTER BEFORE ME.
THIS IS CRAZY!
HOW COULD I FALL INTO SUCH A SCAM.
YES - THE MAN SAYING THAT THEY ARE ON THE MISSION TRAVELING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, AND CAN'T TAKE CARE OF KAYNA.
I AM SICK OVER IT! THIS WAS GOING TO BE A PRESENT FOR MY PARENTS, AND NOW IT'S BEEN A WEEK, AND HE GOING ROUND AND ROUND ABOUT IT, GIVING ME NO STRAIGHT ANSWERS AT ALL!
WHAT CAN WE DO TO CATCH THIS GUY!
2009-02-10 22:06:14 -
this guy is trying to scam my friend in the same way
Thanks for your interest, I got your email from my reliable mlm search engine, The puppy is still very much available for adoption and is female puppy available for adopted, Name Dina is still very much available for adoption. she is 8 weeks old, weigh 1.6 lbs now. She is A K C registered and shots are given up to date. All the papers will accompany the puppy, the puppy is free as all you could pay me is if you take very good care of the baby. She is vet checked, I am in Goergia now, and the puppy right here now.
We are going to ship to you via (Pet Airline Express Delivery) on next day delivery after payment to a shipping agent at the airport, so if you are interested in having the puppy, i want you to get back to me with your full name, address including the nearest airport to you. Please if you know that you are not going to take very good care of my baby, do not reply me because i am not giving because of bad condition or anything i am only giving this puppy out because we don't have time to take care of the puppy again due to the mission work before us here.
She is priceless therefore she will be going for free, so i will like you to get back to me with your full name and full address including your nearest airport so that i can find out shipping, I want you to know that you are paying for the shipping cost.
Attached is her pic
Cheers.
Nick.
then when i told my friend that we would drive down to get the puppy this bastard wrote
Thank you very much, hope you are still around i am just coming from the airport now and they said the shipping cost is just $300 and it will be deliver in the 3hours and you said you can come and pick her up your self it will not be easy for you to do that because from your place down here is 6hours and what if you will be going back to you place .please Dina will be so so weak by then please just her take the flight so that she will get to you in time get back to me with this information
SENDERS NAME:
RECEIVERS NAME: VICTORIA GLADDEN
AMOUNT: $300
M T C N:
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank
Nick.
watch out for this shit..
2008-06-11 20:57:07 -
I am wondering if this person is a scam. I have my doubts but I am not too sure. The information that they provide is a little odd.
http://www.petsads.com/user/21825-Kingjoel/
2008-05-16 03:46:10 -
i'm sorry, i meant kijiji.com ... sorry about that
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