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Piccolo's mom · 11-04-2006, 06:38 AM

Hi,
I replied to the add in The Toronto Star today and this is what I received:

hello
thanks for the mail. they are male and female. i am very happy for your great interest towards my puppies. i have only two puppies. they are 12 weeks and they are coming with all their papers. they understand english. they love playing with kids and other puppies as well. they will entertain you by wagging their tales to make you happy. i am presently not canada for now. i came to Nigeria to establish my own company here in Nigeria to help my mum and dad since they are old and can't work. so i am always busy, so i don't have time to take good care of them again. so i decided to put them out for adoption to someone who will take good care of them. to get them you will only need to pay for the shipping which is $250 for one puppy and $400 for the two. if you are still interested email me with your full name, address, phone number, city, state, zip code and nearest airport so that i can forward it to my shipping agent so that shipping can commence as soon as
the payment is confirmed.
please reply as soon as possible.
God bless.

Do you think is the same Nigerian scam ?

Marcellacml · 11-04-2006, 06:48 AM

do they ever know when to quit? its definitaly a scam

karensu68 · 11-04-2006, 06:50 AM

Run from this one LOL

Tophersmom · 11-04-2006, 06:58 AM

These scams have been here for months. When I was looking for a yorkie back in late January, they were around then. They even hit small town classified ads. They're everywhere.

Safire · 11-04-2006, 09:14 AM

What did the ad placed in the classifieds say? I think I found it. Is this it? http://thestar.livedeal.ca/ShowItemD...BTerrier%2B%2B

I think you should leave feedback on that listing saying "SCAM SCAM SCAM!"

Piccolo's mom · 11-04-2006, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safire

What did the ad placed in the classifieds say? I think I found it. Is this it? http://thestar.livedeal.ca/ShowItemD...BTerrier%2B%2B

I think you should leave feedback on that listing saying "SCAM SCAM SCAM!"

No. it's the one which says :Male and Female yorkies for adoption.

After she sent me the e-mail I Just laughed because it was sooo similar to the ones which were posted here.
I am looking for another puppy but knew this add was a scam.

Connie · 11-04-2006, 09:36 AM

I like the part where he/she says they understand English! LOL

Piccolo's mom · 11-04-2006, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Connie

I like the part where he/she says they understand English! LOL

Haha....I've noticed it, too and LMAO !

jacky · 11-04-2006, 10:57 AM

These people are just sick. Taking some1s money and making the person get all their hopes up for a puppy that doesnt even excist. how do they sleep at night knowing that somewhere there is a family anxiously waiting and hoping for a puppy, and your just taking their money and giving them nothing

SweetCuteness · 11-04-2006, 11:03 AM

Wow, they just wont give up. I feel bad for the people that actually fall for the scams.

The scammers have even gone to the book industry. My boyfriend's dad has a few books that he's written, and a couple of audio things. They're all on his website, and they received an email similar to this a few days ago.

Piccolo's mom · 11-04-2006, 12:23 PM

OMG !!! I don't believe it ! I answered another add and this is what I got in reply :

Hello Dear,

l am Veroncia,i am presently on a work transfer with the united natoin on a poverty alleviation programme in Cotonou,Benin Republic,West Africa, chapter. lnresent times, l have been goingthrough 24-7 busy working conditions,and due to my great love for my Babies

l am giving them out for adoption to a very nice and decent God
fearing home with love for pet.they are available for adoption
Angel,weighs 3.5 lbs while Decy is 3.6lbs nicely marked.
Perfect with children and other home pets.they are full bloodbreed
from a standard AKC parents, lovely to have around your home and with
family because the puppies has a Current vaccinations, veterinarian
exams, health certificate, health guarantee( 1yr), Pedigree with
champion bloodlines galore. Home raised.
they have been socialized for tremendous attitude, excellent
temperaments with a super trainability.they have an incredible high
rate of learning with a delightful elegance of structure and a
beautiful Yorkie breed type and with AKC, Registries.
for grooming,they should be thoroughly brushed at least three times a week because they loves to be brushed.however a good combing with a coarse
comb is required when shedding.i am offering the both babies for $500 shipment included.

l have few questions;

Will this dogs be spayed or neutered? Or do you intend to breed this dogs?
and how old are your children ?
how is your state of work ? will someone always be at home to take
care of the dogs?Remember, when you are buying a dog, you are committing a long part of
your life to take care of them. A typical dog's life span will lastfrom 8 to 18 years.
l know my pets are the right dogs and you will enjoy every minute
with them because they are truly man's best friend.
Thanks and God Bless

I only hope nobody sends her the money. There is no way I can warn ppl.
and I am sure somebody will do it.

Fulrtonchigirl · 11-04-2006, 02:10 PM

Dr Phil had this whole thing on these Nigerian Scamers! People actually fall for it. They send me mail everyday on my Yahoo!!

sexiixtc · 11-04-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piccolo's mom

Hi,
I replied to the add in The Toronto Star today and this is what I received:

hello
thanks for the mail. they are male and female. i am very happy for your great interest towards my puppies. i have only two puppies. they are 12 weeks and they are coming with all their papers. they understand english. they love playing with kids and other puppies as well. they will entertain you by wagging their tales to make you happy. i am presently not canada for now. i came to Nigeria to establish my own company here in Nigeria to help my mum and dad since they are old and can't work. so i am always busy, so i don't have time to take good care of them again. so i decided to put them out for adoption to someone who will take good care of them. to get them you will only need to pay for the shipping which is $250 for one puppy and $400 for the two. if you are still interested email me with your full name, address, phone number, city, state, zip code and nearest airport so that i can forward it to my shipping agent so that shipping can commence as soon as
the payment is confirmed.
please reply as soon as possible.
God bless.

Do you think is the same Nigerian scam ?

I almost fell for the same type of scam off of terifficpets.com Except he/she said that they can't take care of the puppy anymore (5mos) i forgot where this person was (somewhere in the US) all they wanted was $300 and the puppy was absolutely gorgeous. i checked with the better buisness beureu, and somebody had already fallen for this scam, and lost their money. Thank God I looked into it. before I lost $300. But most of the time, scammers will want a bank wire. BIG no no. If you really want to check it the person is telling you the thuth, tell them that you will send the money through puppyescrow.com (go read about it great way of purchasing a puppy online, if you want to do that)
But anyway people, wouldn't you rather go see and pick out your puppy?!

11-04-2006, 06:38 AM	#1
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 778	I think the same scam reached Canada. Hi, I replied to the add in The Toronto Star today and this is what I received: hello thanks for the mail. they are male and female. i am very happy for your great interest towards my puppies. i have only two puppies. they are 12 weeks and they are coming with all their papers. they understand english. they love playing with kids and other puppies as well. they will entertain you by wagging their tales to make you happy. i am presently not canada for now. i came to Nigeria to establish my own company here in Nigeria to help my mum and dad since they are old and can't work. so i am always busy, so i don't have time to take good care of them again. so i decided to put them out for adoption to someone who will take good care of them. to get them you will only need to pay for the shipping which is $250 for one puppy and $400 for the two. if you are still interested email me with your full name, address, phone number, city, state, zip code and nearest airport so that i can forward it to my shipping agent so that shipping can commence as soon as the payment is confirmed. please reply as soon as possible. God bless. Do you think is the same Nigerian scam ? __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

11-04-2006, 06:50 AM	#3
karensu68 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 409	Yep! Run from this one LOL __________________ ~Family and Friends are always welcome-Fleas are not!~ Miss Mazee's Mom

11-04-2006, 06:58 AM	#4
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	These scams have been here for months. When I was looking for a yorkie back in late January, they were around then. They even hit small town classified ads. They're everywhere. __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

11-04-2006, 09:14 AM	#5
Safire Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 964	What did the ad placed in the classifieds say? I think I found it. Is this it? http://thestar.livedeal.ca/ShowItemD...BTerrier%2B%2B I think you should leave feedback on that listing saying "SCAM SCAM SCAM!" __________________ Safire Tetley See me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?452576

11-04-2006, 09:36 AM	#7
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I like the part where he/she says they understand English! LOL __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

11-04-2006, 06:48 AM	#2
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,107	do they ever know when to quit? its definitaly a scam

11-04-2006, 10:57 AM	#9
jacky YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 308	These people are just sick. Taking some1s money and making the person get all their hopes up for a puppy that doesnt even excist. how do they sleep at night knowing that somewhere there is a family anxiously waiting and hoping for a puppy, and your just taking their money and giving them nothing

11-04-2006, 11:03 AM	#10
SweetCuteness I <3 Ferdinand Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,444	Wow, they just wont give up. I feel bad for the people that actually fall for the scams. The scammers have even gone to the book industry. My boyfriend's dad has a few books that he's written, and a couple of audio things. They're all on his website, and they received an email similar to this a few days ago. __________________ Britta ...and Ferdinand too

11-04-2006, 12:23 PM	#11
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 778	OMG !!! I don't believe it ! I answered another add and this is what I got in reply : Hello Dear, l am Veroncia,i am presently on a work transfer with the united natoin on a poverty alleviation programme in Cotonou,Benin Republic,West Africa, chapter. lnresent times, l have been goingthrough 24-7 busy working conditions,and due to my great love for my Babies l am giving them out for adoption to a very nice and decent God fearing home with love for pet.they are available for adoption Angel,weighs 3.5 lbs while Decy is 3.6lbs nicely marked. Perfect with children and other home pets.they are full bloodbreed from a standard AKC parents, lovely to have around your home and with family because the puppies has a Current vaccinations, veterinarian exams, health certificate, health guarantee( 1yr), Pedigree with champion bloodlines galore. Home raised. they have been socialized for tremendous attitude, excellent temperaments with a super trainability.they have an incredible high rate of learning with a delightful elegance of structure and a beautiful Yorkie breed type and with AKC, Registries. for grooming,they should be thoroughly brushed at least three times a week because they loves to be brushed.however a good combing with a coarse comb is required when shedding.i am offering the both babies for $500 shipment included. l have few questions; Will this dogs be spayed or neutered? Or do you intend to breed this dogs? and how old are your children ? how is your state of work ? will someone always be at home to take care of the dogs?Remember, when you are buying a dog, you are committing a long part of your life to take care of them. A typical dog's life span will lastfrom 8 to 18 years. l know my pets are the right dogs and you will enjoy every minute with them because they are truly man's best friend. Thanks and God Bless I only hope nobody sends her the money. There is no way I can warn ppl. and I am sure somebody will do it. __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

11-04-2006, 02:10 PM	#12
Fulrtonchigirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plainfield, Il Posts: 146	Dr Phil had this whole thing on these Nigerian Scamers! People actually fall for it. They send me mail everyday on my Yahoo!! __________________ MeLANie~SoNia'S~MoM