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Pet Scams
a puppy, Standard Schnauzer in Africa
Were you looking to buy a puppy? And that's when you responded
to the ad for a Standard Schnauzer? Just when you think scammers can't sink any lower, you hear
about pet scams. That's right, scammers are now putting advertisements
with photos of cute, usually purebred, a puppy on online selling websites,
like Ebay, CraigsList and in classified ads in newspapers; and/or calling people
who are selling a puppy.
Once the scammer talks to his victim, the victim finds out that
the scammer wants to send a check that is in excess of the amount, and the
scammer wants the victim to wire (via Western Union or Money Gram) the excess to
others, using a variety of excuses such as other fees, customs duties, shots, adoption fees, insurance and vaccinations to be paid.
As soon as the money is wired, it is gone, and usually so is the
scammer... unless he thinks he can milk the victim for more.
There are a few typical signs of the scam, such as:
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the scammers
frequent use of the word "baby" in referring to the puppies. "Just send me
the fees and I can send you your babies! Don't you want to see your babies", one
scammer wrote to a victim.
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They are NEVER in the United States; always out of the
country and the dog is always somehow in Africa.
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Money must always be sent via Western Union to the "shipper"
or a third party.
If those three clues are present; it IS a scam; no and's, if's
or but's!
But regardless of how it is phrased, we recommend you never buy
a pet over the internet, unless the transaction of pet for money occurs in
person, at the same moment. Or at least conduct the exchange in person, in a
very public place.
Visit your local dog shelter or check the legitimate animal
rescue websites for a local puppy!
Example of the a puppy, ppp, nnn scam:
Hello, Thanks for your interest in my pet. The
little puppy is still very much available for adoption. This
little girl is potty trained
and friendly with children She fit
in the palm of your hand.She is AKC registered puppy .Adorable and
sociable with great Personalities and very good bloodlines.She vet-checked,
up to date on shots and deworming,and are health guaranteed.. All the papers
will accompany the puppy,But right
now I am in Africa on a Christian mission with my wife and we have the puppy
right here with us.we are going to ship to you via express delivery
on next day delivery after shipment through a shipping agent,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 a re not going to take very good care of
my baby, do not reply me
because I am giving her on adoption 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 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 and your contact phone number so that
I can carry out shipping.
Breed;Standard Schnauzer
Price: Free
Shipping Fees:$120.00 Usd
Total cost:$120.00Usd
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