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BLowry · 11-14-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by I Love Bailey

I did tell him that my brother lives nearby and wanted to pick the puppy up himself (a little white lie) He said that was ok by him......

Tell him your brother wants to check out the puppy for you...see what he says then...

However...I would step back....DEFINATELY sounds like a scam to me.

I agree with Villette....If it sounds to good to be true!!! It probably is!

I Love Bailey · 11-14-2006, 11:23 AM

I just received an email from him:
"YOU ARE NOT RESPONDING TO ME"

What else does he want from me? I am not sending him any money, I am not interested in the puppy if there is one...

Lucy Lu · 11-14-2006, 02:55 PM

These scamming ads have been in our papers in Montana, also. They seem to all have a theme of you rescuing the dog from a situation. Their english is always suspect. They always want money "just for the shipping". Somehow religion or them working overseas in a humanitarian field is common. I think we should work them to death by asking hundreds of questions, and making their scamming job even more difficult. Unfortunately, it must be working for them because they are too common...

I Love Bailey · 11-14-2006, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Lu

These scamming ads have been in our papers in Montana, also. They seem to all have a theme of you rescuing the dog from a situation. Their english is always suspect. They always want money "just for the shipping". Somehow religion or them working overseas in a humanitarian field is common. I think we should work them to death by asking hundreds of questions, and making their scamming job even more difficult. Unfortunately, it must be working for them because they are too common...

I have sent numerous email 'questioning' every little thing I can think of.
He responds to some of what I ask but not all, his english and spelling is poor.
I did report him to the place his ad was published, doesn't seem to make a difference to them. I will block him but not quite yet, I want to see what else he has to say...

Lucy Lu · 11-14-2006, 09:16 PM

Yes, it is to bad that it doesn't make a difference to the people selling the ad space in the newspapers. It angers me that more can't be done as to investigating them and putting a stop to it. When I figured out someone I had been corresponding with was a scammer I did write a quite lengthy e-mail on what I thought of them and even some stuff on how some associates of mine were investigating scammers and how I had obtained his phone number. That was the last I heard from them.........hmmm.........wonder why??

I Love Bailey · 11-14-2006, 09:47 PM

I did get another email from "Eric" in West Virginia, a while ago wanting to know why I am so mean, not to give this rescued puppy a good home and why don't I trust him?
I wrote him back saying my husband refused to let me do business with someone who can't answer a question with a straight answer, and was most likely a scam artist. I told him I was doing business with someone else who was honest and had integrity.
Using my husband as an excuse with people like him usually has them leaving me alone.
I really shouldn't hear from him again.

I really feel that there has to be something that can be done.......I need to do some investigating in this a bit more.

Michele

Pautau422 · 11-14-2006, 10:10 PM

Well, just with that reply that he made makes me think that he is a scam artist. I would just continue looking for another furbaby. This does not smell good.
Good Luck

I Love Bailey · 11-15-2006, 09:26 AM

I agree, I just wanted to 'save' a puppy. I am going to wait until the first of the year to start looking for a yorkie puppy.

Michele & Bailey

JCarlson2004 · 11-15-2006, 09:30 AM

Scam scam scam!!

furby2000 · 11-15-2006, 01:17 PM

It has scam written all over it...

BLowry · 11-15-2006, 02:50 PM

Someone on here, not that long ago, (can't remember her name) went back and forth with a scam artist...They said they were from Nigeria...you should look up her post...it was quite interesting....I wouldn't even THINK about buying a puppy from this person....they are going to take your money and run! then you will be left without your puppy and your money..

I Love Bailey · 11-15-2006, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLowry

....I wouldn't even THINK about buying a puppy from this person....they are going to take your money and run! then you will be left without your puppy and your money..

Well, I would never pay ANYONE with a money gram or wire money from Western Union. Regardless of what they are selling. I usually pay for large ticket items with a credit card or paypal because then you have buyer protection. When this guy only wanted the above mentioned or e-gold, I figure he was not for real. I haven't heard from him since telling him off.......

I Love Bailey · 11-15-2006, 08:30 PM

I think he passed my email address on to his nigeria scam buddies; I have gotten numerous scam emails today! The word is out, I have sucker attached to my email address now...LOL
I am going to have to forward them all to my friend, who insisted I answer the ad in the first place

Michele

2blkcatsmom · 11-15-2006, 09:18 PM

what are they saying someone tried to scam my husband by saying he has a rich uncle in africa that is there for work and has died and left him in his will he is to inherit millions lol they just need his ssn to make sure its him and date of birth and name my husband did NOT fall for it

11-14-2006, 10:10 PM	#22
Pautau422 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 210	Well, just with that reply that he made makes me think that he is a scam artist. I would just continue looking for another furbaby. This does not smell good. Good Luck __________________ Have a Nice Day ! Paula & Tyler http://www.dogster.com/?373199 - tyler531@gmail.com

11-15-2006, 09:30 AM	#24
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Scam scam scam!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

11-15-2006, 01:17 PM	#25
furby2000 Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,337	It has scam written all over it... __________________ Tiffany http://www.dogster.com/?447329 & little Zoey:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/859071

11-15-2006, 02:50 PM	#26
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	Someone on here, not that long ago, (can't remember her name) went back and forth with a scam artist...They said they were from Nigeria...you should look up her post...it was quite interesting....I wouldn't even THINK about buying a puppy from this person....they are going to take your money and run! then you will be left without your puppy and your money.. __________________ Brenda

11-14-2006, 11:23 AM	#17
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	I just received an email from him: "YOU ARE NOT RESPONDING TO ME" What else does he want from me? I am not sending him any money, I am not interested in the puppy if there is one...

11-14-2006, 02:55 PM	#18
Lucy Lu Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 102	These scamming ads have been in our papers in Montana, also. They seem to all have a theme of you rescuing the dog from a situation. Their english is always suspect. They always want money "just for the shipping". Somehow religion or them working overseas in a humanitarian field is common. I think we should work them to death by asking hundreds of questions, and making their scamming job even more difficult. Unfortunately, it must be working for them because they are too common...

11-14-2006, 09:16 PM	#20
Lucy Lu Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 102	Yes, it is to bad that it doesn't make a difference to the people selling the ad space in the newspapers. It angers me that more can't be done as to investigating them and putting a stop to it. When I figured out someone I had been corresponding with was a scammer I did write a quite lengthy e-mail on what I thought of them and even some stuff on how some associates of mine were investigating scammers and how I had obtained his phone number. That was the last I heard from them.........hmmm.........wonder why??

11-14-2006, 09:47 PM	#21
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	I did get another email from "Eric" in West Virginia, a while ago wanting to know why I am so mean, not to give this rescued puppy a good home and why don't I trust him? I wrote him back saying my husband refused to let me do business with someone who can't answer a question with a straight answer, and was most likely a scam artist. I told him I was doing business with someone else who was honest and had integrity. Using my husband as an excuse with people like him usually has them leaving me alone. I really shouldn't hear from him again. I really feel that there has to be something that can be done.......I need to do some investigating in this a bit more. Michele

11-15-2006, 09:26 AM	#23
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	I agree, I just wanted to 'save' a puppy. I am going to wait until the first of the year to start looking for a yorkie puppy. Michele & Bailey

11-15-2006, 08:30 PM	#28
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	I think he passed my email address on to his nigeria scam buddies; I have gotten numerous scam emails today! The word is out, I have sucker attached to my email address now...LOL I am going to have to forward them all to my friend, who insisted I answer the ad in the first place Michele

11-15-2006, 09:18 PM	#29
2blkcatsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: elizabeth city,NC Posts: 190	what are they saying someone tried to scam my husband by saying he has a rich uncle in africa that is there for work and has died and left him in his will he is to inherit millions lol they just need his ssn to make sure its him and date of birth and name my husband did NOT fall for it