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yorkiemom1970 · 01-23-2006, 02:30 PM

Here's what I sent: while LMAO

Warm greetings to you! I have many many puppies available. What do you want? A boy puppy? A girl puppy? A champion puppy? A healthy puppy? I have puppies with good looks and I have puppies with ugly looks, but very very fun puppies even if they are a little ugly. Can you provide a good home for the puppies even it they are ugly puppies? How many puppies do you want?

----- Original Message -----
From: Orville Bilious ; Orville Bilious
To: rs321@yadtel.net
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 3:54 PM
Subject: Puppy

Hi There!

I am interested in a having a Yorkshire Terriers Puppy purchased from you and needs you to advise and direct me on the available puppies with you as well as the purchasing procedures.
Will be waiting to read from you soon.

Warm Greetings.

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feminvstr · 01-23-2006, 03:20 PM

good job Robbie LMAO

The wording is key identifing a scam. I dismissed the one I received until you posted. I had no intention of responding because it was obvious no breed was named nor interest explained, one for the spam folder!

PlatinumYorkies · 01-23-2006, 08:13 PM

Puppy Scam Busters!!!! Back At It Again...Taking Out All Scammers and Scammer Defenders!!!

vcabbyw · 01-23-2006, 08:27 PM

Lol, there needs to be more of us out there who are willing to jerk these idiots around! I think that if everyone who recieved these emails jerked them around like we do, they will just give up!

Just remember, never give out your personal info or numbers! I give fake names, they also would ask for pictures of my family, so I would send them *OBVIOUS* pictures of BIG celebrities like Britney Spears

They will buy ANYTHING!

They would also try to send files, and every time I would just say they didnt work WITHOUT opening them. Totally harmless.

I also would send them a voicemail number if they asked for it. You can get these free online, without using your real phone number, and its basically an answering service that has no ties to you. They dont eveeeer know!

I also loved this link: www.419eater.com

You also dont have to wait for someone to email you, Ive taken emails that friends recieved. And just say that you are willing to sell them your $2000.00 horse or dog or something.

vcabbyw · 01-23-2006, 08:29 PM

BTW, would you mind if I used that scammers email addy to have a little fun with?

Sherry Lynn · 01-23-2006, 09:39 PM

I was watching Judge Judy this afternoon, and she had a couple on that had fallen for this scam. She had gotten the check cashed at a place where she regularly does business, and the check cashing place was sueing to get their money back.

You should have heard Judge Judy going off on the couple for believing an email with such bad grammer. It was an email that someone had printed off and put in an envelope and handwritten the address on it. Judy went to town on these people!

yorkiemom1970 · 01-23-2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vcabbyw

Lol, there needs to be more of us out there who are willing to jerk these idiots around! I think that if everyone who recieved these emails jerked them around like we do, they will just give up!

Just remember, never give out your personal info or numbers! I give fake names, they also would ask for pictures of my family, so I would send them *OBVIOUS* pictures of BIG celebrities like Britney Spears

They will buy ANYTHING!

They would also try to send files, and every time I would just say they didnt work WITHOUT opening them. Totally harmless.

I also would send them a voicemail number if they asked for it. You can get these free online, without using your real phone number, and its basically an answering service that has no ties to you. They dont eveeeer know!

I also loved this link: www.419eater.com

You also dont have to wait for someone to email you, Ive taken emails that friends recieved. And just say that you are willing to sell them your $2000.00 horse or dog or something.

April, you are soooo right! I didn't give a real name to them. The only thing they have of mine is my email, which they had from the start anyway. I may offer them my motorcycle tomorrow and see what they say!

yorkiemom1970 · 01-23-2006, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vcabbyw

BTW, would you mind if I used that scammers email addy to have a little fun with?

Hee Hee, go right ahead my dear! And don't forget to keep us posted!

StewiesMom · 01-23-2006, 10:15 PM

I know that scams are such a huge problem, but how do you weed out people who don't speak English or speak English poorly? I mean, my grandmother sometimes types like that when she is rushed. Just wondering

yorkiemom1970 · 01-23-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I know that scams are such a huge problem, but how do you weed out people who don't speak English or speak English poorly? I mean, my grandmother sometimes types like that when she is rushed. Just wondering

Kristy, you have made a good point here. But I've had so many losers send me things that were worded just like this one was, that I am so skeptical. It's in the question's they ask as well as the way they type. The sender of this email didn't ask much. Didn't want to know much of anything regarding pups, just the details on how to pay for them. I guess they are easier to read at times. (scammers vs. real people who don't speak good english or type all that well) This one was a dead giva way. I've got it over and over in the past.

StewiesMom · 01-23-2006, 10:28 PM

I understand

People who really wanted puppies would want to see photos of pups & parents, know weights and temperment, pedigree, genetic tests, registration, etc etc etc

hmmm maybe I should start scamming people; I'd know JUST what to say! (just kidding!!!)

yorkiemom1970 · 01-23-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I understand

People who really wanted puppies would want to see photos of pups & parents, know weights and temperment, pedigree, genetic tests, registration, etc etc etc

hmmm maybe I should start scamming people; I'd know JUST what to say! (just kidding!!!)

LMAO.. both of us!

me too, J/J

vcabbyw · 01-23-2006, 11:11 PM

Okay girls.. heres my attempt:

------------------
Hello there,

I am glad to hear that you are interested in the Yorkshire terrier breed! Wonderful dogs! Please let me know if you are interested in a puppy or an adult. Teacup Puppies start at $3,500 and up, teacup adults start at $1000.00 Plus costs of shipping. I currently have 9 puppies available to ship and 3 adults ready to go, all from champion parents! All under 4lbs, most 3lbs!! VERY RARE! Wonderful quality if you want to start your own line of Yorkies, they all have full breeding rights. Please let me know quickly what you are interested in, as these go quickly.

-Maria Sanchez
Teacup Fantasy Land Kennels

--------------------------------------
Like my new kennel name?! *wink wink*

Wow, if I can get this guy to buy all my dogs.. thats over $30,000! Ill be rich.

Also, another tip.. the more $$$ you talk about, the quicker they respond!

yorkiemom1970 · 01-23-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vcabbyw

Okay girls.. heres my attempt:

------------------
Hello there,

I am glad to hear that you are interested in the Yorkshire terrier breed! Wonderful dogs! Please let me know if you are interested in a puppy or an adult. Teacup Puppies start at $3,500 and up, teacup adults start at $1000.00 Plus costs of shipping. I currently have 9 puppies available to ship and 3 adults ready to go, all from champion parents! All under 4lbs, most 3lbs!! VERY RARE! Wonderful quality if you want to start your own line of Yorkies, they all have full breeding rights. Please let me know quickly what you are interested in, as these go quickly.

-Maria Sanchez
Teacup Fantasy Land Kennels

--------------------------------------
Like my new kennel name?! *wink wink*

Wow, if I can get this guy to buy all my dogs.. thats over $30,000! Ill be rich.

Also, another tip.. the more $$$ you talk about, the quicker they respond!

LMAO! "teacup fantasy land kennels"!!! ha ha ! woo hoo!

YorkieRini · 01-24-2006, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

I keep reading this over to see what is wrong with it....Am I not seeing something. It looks like an inquiry from someone wanting a puppy???

Why are you assuming they are scammers? They sound like english is not their primary language but other than that...i am not getting it....

I can see why you say that but getting emails all the time for puppies, you will notice the patterns of scammers. I smell a rat too. I would just delete.

01-23-2006, 03:20 PM	#17
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	good job Robbie LMAO The wording is key identifing a scam. I dismissed the one I received until you posted. I had no intention of responding because it was obvious no breed was named nor interest explained, one for the spam folder! __________________ Kimberly

01-23-2006, 08:13 PM	#18
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	Puppy Scam Busters!!!! Back At It Again...Taking Out All Scammers and Scammer Defenders!!! __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

01-23-2006, 08:27 PM	#19
vcabbyw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 273	Lol, there needs to be more of us out there who are willing to jerk these idiots around! I think that if everyone who recieved these emails jerked them around like we do, they will just give up! Just remember, never give out your personal info or numbers! I give fake names, they also would ask for pictures of my family, so I would send them OBVIOUS pictures of BIG celebrities like Britney Spears They will buy ANYTHING! They would also try to send files, and every time I would just say they didnt work WITHOUT opening them. Totally harmless. I also would send them a voicemail number if they asked for it. You can get these free online, without using your real phone number, and its basically an answering service that has no ties to you. They dont eveeeer know! I also loved this link: www.419eater.com You also dont have to wait for someone to email you, Ive taken emails that friends recieved. And just say that you are willing to sell them your $2000.00 horse or dog or something. __________________ *ApriL and Turbie* I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. -Rita Rudner

01-23-2006, 08:29 PM	#20
vcabbyw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 273	BTW, would you mind if I used that scammers email addy to have a little fun with? __________________ *ApriL and Turbie* I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. -Rita Rudner

01-23-2006, 09:39 PM	#21
Sherry Lynn Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,437	I was watching Judge Judy this afternoon, and she had a couple on that had fallen for this scam. She had gotten the check cashed at a place where she regularly does business, and the check cashing place was sueing to get their money back. You should have heard Judge Judy going off on the couple for believing an email with such bad grammer. It was an email that someone had printed off and put in an envelope and handwritten the address on it. Judy went to town on these people! __________________ Sherry Lynn Dublin and Widget

01-23-2006, 02:30 PM	#16
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	Here's what I sent: while LMAO Warm greetings to you! I have many many puppies available. What do you want? A boy puppy? A girl puppy? A champion puppy? A healthy puppy? I have puppies with good looks and I have puppies with ugly looks, but very very fun puppies even if they are a little ugly. Can you provide a good home for the puppies even it they are ugly puppies? How many puppies do you want? ----- Original Message ----- From: Orville Bilious ; Orville Bilious To: rs321@yadtel.net Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 3:54 PM Subject: Puppy Hi There! I am interested in a having a Yorkshire Terriers Puppy purchased from you and needs you to advise and direct me on the available puppies with you as well as the purchasing procedures. Will be waiting to read from you soon. Warm Greetings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and we’ll bind it!

01-23-2006, 10:15 PM	#24
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I know that scams are such a huge problem, but how do you weed out people who don't speak English or speak English poorly? I mean, my grandmother sometimes types like that when she is rushed. Just wondering __________________ Kristy & Stewie

01-23-2006, 10:28 PM	#26
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I understand People who really wanted puppies would want to see photos of pups & parents, know weights and temperment, pedigree, genetic tests, registration, etc etc etc hmmm maybe I should start scamming people; I'd know JUST what to say! (just kidding!!!) __________________ Kristy & Stewie

01-23-2006, 11:11 PM	#28
vcabbyw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 273	Okay girls.. heres my attempt: ------------------ Hello there, I am glad to hear that you are interested in the Yorkshire terrier breed! Wonderful dogs! Please let me know if you are interested in a puppy or an adult. Teacup Puppies start at $3,500 and up, teacup adults start at $1000.00 Plus costs of shipping. I currently have 9 puppies available to ship and 3 adults ready to go, all from champion parents! All under 4lbs, most 3lbs!! VERY RARE! Wonderful quality if you want to start your own line of Yorkies, they all have full breeding rights. Please let me know quickly what you are interested in, as these go quickly. -Maria Sanchez Teacup Fantasy Land Kennels -------------------------------------- Like my new kennel name?! wink wink Wow, if I can get this guy to buy all my dogs.. thats over $30,000! Ill be rich. Also, another tip.. the more $$$ you talk about, the quicker they respond! __________________ *ApriL and Turbie* I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. -Rita Rudner