... we thought we had pretty well covered the Cameroon scammers; yet they are creative and adaptive as well. An Indiana family wanting to purchase a Capuchin monkey took the bait from the scammers in Cameroon, and were asked to wire "additional funds" so that the four month old Capuchin monkey could be released from a "hold" in Seattle, Washington. The scam victim was told they would have to wire the money from Wal-Mart .. using a Wal-Mart Moneygram. So... if you go to Wal-Mart to use their MoneyGram method of payment, be sure to ask the clerk at Wal-Mart the following question ... "Where is this money being wired to" .. and .. "once I wire the money; and should I change my mind; can I get a refund from Wal-Mart if the deal doesn't go through?"
... the other scenario to look at is the following one ... contact both your local and state wildlife organizations to determine if it is legal to keep a monkey as a pet in your home. You will find there are permits to be obtained; both for import purposes and for keeping the monkey as a pet in your residence.
..... we post these Cameroon scams to better inform potential pet owners of the hazards of buying sight unseen live animals; especially from those overseas who want to take your money, and then disappear with the funds. Do not rely upon photographs to warrant your purchase. And, always ask for at minimum three (3) references from satisfied customers before you start sending money to alleged overseas "offices".
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