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05-29-2008, 03:50 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Richfield Springs, NY
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| How can i tell if this is a internet scam? Im looking for a female yorkie puppy, and this lady contacted me back regarding this little one. Im not sure if its a scam, How can i tell and be a 100% sure? Hi little Darla is a Yorkie girl with small features and lovely eyes. She is sweet natured but also playful. She has short legs and a short back. She is black and tan now but may silver with age. Darla was born on 4/10/2008 and will be ready to now to go. She will meet her new family current on all vaccinations and deworming.we give her our just to caring and loving homes that will promise to take care of her and just for free home adoption.we are located In West Virginia.you will just need to pay just for the shipment of this puppy to your home.we will like to know how soon you want this baby where are u located and have u owned a puppy before.get back to us asap Looking for a Female Yorkie or Poodle to breed with my AKC Registered Beautiful Male Yorkie. Please Contact Trista at 607-547-5937 or mailto:Tristalynn5937@aol.com for further information. Hi nice getting back and i dont sell this puppy out ok i just want to make sure it fine a good loving and caring home.so if you can provide that love and care for her it will be great because right now i am very busy with work and cant take propper care of this baby.get back to me asap Hi nice getting back ok i am not selling this baby ok i just want to make sure it fines a loving and good homes and for free adoption ok.so all you will need to pay is for the shipping of this puppy to you ok and it will cost you just $250 this is for change of ownership documents and last microchip vaccines it il be a home delivery ok .so you just have to take good care of the baby and make sure u send to me her up to date pics.if ok then get back to me with shipping details FULL NAMES HOUSE ADDRESS CITY ZIPCODE PHONE NUMBERS once as i have this information i will be taking this baby for registration and booking of its place and it is going to cost me $50 then the shipping agency will contact you to let u know of how long it will take this baby to be at your door step and how you will be making payments.do get back to me asap On 5/29/08, Tristalynn5937@aol.com <Tristalynn5937@aol.com> wrote: > how do i know this isn't a gimick? > > > > **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with > Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. > (Cooking With Tyler Florence - AOL Food) > These are the emails that I received, Can anyone help me out and give me some kind of advice on what to do? Thanks so much... |
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05-29-2008, 03:57 AM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk
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| I have no idea... BUT it does sound a bit weird that she is giving the puppy for free but wants u to pay for shipping and other costs. I dunno am very bad at things like this. Good luck with what ever u decide to do hun.
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05-29-2008, 03:59 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio
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| Do not touch that with a ten foot pole. You will send the money for shipping and you will never receive a dog. If she wanted a good home for the dog she would give it to someone close to her so she could meet them and inspect their home. This is big business and don't fall for it.
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05-29-2008, 04:00 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Metairie Louisisna
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| It sounds just like someone that replied to me. Turns out they are in Cambodia or some other foreign place. I would be very careful. Betty |
05-29-2008, 04:11 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mi
Posts: 45
| I would never send money to someone who claims they want the puppy to go to loving home but not really know where or who the puppy is going to. Why couldn't they find someone local? Maybe they just want the money. And the puppy seems a little young to be leaving their home. If there is even a puppy at all. I would be very careful with the internet there's alot of scammers preying on innocent people just looking for a puppy to love!!! |
05-29-2008, 04:17 AM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk
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| I thought the puppy seemed a little to young too!!
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05-29-2008, 04:32 AM | #7 |
Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
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| Simple advice...If it sounds too good to be true, it probably IS!!! stay well clear in my opinion...
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05-29-2008, 04:36 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Richfield Springs, NY
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| She emailed me back again, and said now, I have to pay the money upfront for the shipping, through western union.. Yea thanks everyone for the advice, Im staying clear... |
05-29-2008, 04:38 AM | #9 |
YT Addict | I wouldn't mess with this......If you want to buy a pup that is AKC registered and is micro chipped upon receipt send me a private message....I'm from NY but now live in NJ I brought my little Bryan 6 weeks ago from and great woman who was very helpful and wanted to know about me and my lifestyle b/4 selling my my little Bryan
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05-29-2008, 05:50 AM | #10 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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| Run away as fast as you can!!! This an old scam that has been around a long time!!! |
05-29-2008, 05:54 AM | #11 |
Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC
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| Major Scam!!!! Stay away!!!!
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05-29-2008, 06:13 AM | #12 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| Wow! I guess they moved from Camaroon to WV!!!!
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05-29-2008, 06:50 AM | #13 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Freedom, PA
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| You should read the tread in the off topic section called "I'm scamming the scammer" These people are really sneaky. Test her and tell her you would like to drive down to pick the puppy up or ask for an email copy of the vet records and see what she tells you.
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05-29-2008, 07:03 AM | #14 |
bam and pebbles mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida
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| yes i would definetly ask her if you could "pick up the puppy instead as youd like to see its previous home" and "dont want to traumatize the puppy with a flight at this young age" |
05-29-2008, 08:17 AM | #15 |
Love my lil' Stinker <3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA
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| RUN! Def. a scam. Your best best is to find a breeder where you can see the puppies in person.
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