... we get many calls each and every day .... asking ... "where is my puppy that I paid for?" ... "why isn't my puppy at the airport?" ... . "where is the horse I purchased from you?"
... so .. I went to www.google.com .. and entered the following key words ... " too good to be true " ... and yes ... when it's too good to be true ... you can educate yourself about the scams running on the internet .. and should you have sent money to a total stranger in another country .. and are wondering when your purchase will miraculously show up on your doorstep ... you now have the agencies to report your loss to ...all in one convenient web site ... http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com
... submitted by Walter M Woolf, V.M.D. .. the principal owner & managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers .. the Tampa, Florida based pet moving service for relocating families, both nationwide & worldwide, operating from its sole office in Tampa, Florida .. since 1977 ...moving pets for relocating families.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
simply go to Google.com if you think you're being scammed
... after answering the telephone hundreds of times in the last several months to either tell potential internet pet purchasers to be wary of Cameroon pet scams and their clever schemes to defraud you of your hard earned money ... .. or having to inform internet pet purchasers of their being scammed by the Cameroon con artists, we simply direct you to go to www.google.com ... and enter the following key words ...
... they are as follows ... ........ Cameroon pet scams, yorkie purchase scams, chihuahua internet scams, maltese internet scams, bulldog puppy purchase scams, african gray parrot purchase scams, capuchin monkey purchase scams, marmoset monkey purchase scams, .... and especially, enter the name of the person to whom you are corresponding with in the African country of Cameroon, or elsewhere in Africa.
... allow Google to be your internet pet purchase screener ... you'll be surprisd as to what you will learn about a country and its citizens dedicated to internet fraud and scams. There's no such thing as a "free lunch".. or a "free puppy" if you pay the transportation costs; remember... " caveat emptor ".. buyer beware .. especially from a promise from a total stranger in another country who promises you a pet to be sent to you by a third party shipper of animals.
... Air Animal is a pet moving service provider to relocating families; both nationwide throughout the USA and the world. Air Animal is NOT a shipper of puppies being sold on the internet by global brokers, and maintains only ONE office in Tampa, Florida, USA.
... they are as follows ... ........ Cameroon pet scams, yorkie purchase scams, chihuahua internet scams, maltese internet scams, bulldog puppy purchase scams, african gray parrot purchase scams, capuchin monkey purchase scams, marmoset monkey purchase scams, .... and especially, enter the name of the person to whom you are corresponding with in the African country of Cameroon, or elsewhere in Africa.
... allow Google to be your internet pet purchase screener ... you'll be surprisd as to what you will learn about a country and its citizens dedicated to internet fraud and scams. There's no such thing as a "free lunch".. or a "free puppy" if you pay the transportation costs; remember... " caveat emptor ".. buyer beware .. especially from a promise from a total stranger in another country who promises you a pet to be sent to you by a third party shipper of animals.
... Air Animal is a pet moving service provider to relocating families; both nationwide throughout the USA and the world. Air Animal is NOT a shipper of puppies being sold on the internet by global brokers, and maintains only ONE office in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Friday, March 20, 2009
SCAM Report #68 - educate yourself about internet pet purchase scams
Hearing from people across the country and across the world; as they report to us the cut and paste identity theft of the Home Page of Air Animal Pet Movers ... you may wish to educate yourself about the ways scammers operate.
Smart, cunning, brilliant, persusive, etc are only some of the terms we can use as these internet predators seek to extract money from you.
Look at the following websites to educate yourself; and if you have been scammed, how to report your loss ... here goes
in the United States and its territories
... www.ic3.gov ..the Federal Bureau of Investigation .
in Canada .. www.phonebusters.org ....
in Europe and the EC ... www.fraudwatchers.org
globally ... www.scambusters.org ....
If you have chosen to wire money to a total stranger in another country on their e mail promise to send to you the object you desire, for under market value, and you have discovered you have been the victim of a scam .. and there are many of you who are trusting and good people, you should report your experience to the web site host by looking at the bottom of the page of the hosting web site ... and clicking on "Terms of Service" as well as sharing your experience with "Contact Us" .. again , on the bottom of the home page of the website hosting the fraudlent activity.
posted in the public interest by Air Animal Pet Movers .. the victim of business identity theft; based in Tampa, Florida, USA ..... transporting pets only for relocating families; nationwide and worldwide.
Smart, cunning, brilliant, persusive, etc are only some of the terms we can use as these internet predators seek to extract money from you.
Look at the following websites to educate yourself; and if you have been scammed, how to report your loss ... here goes
in the United States and its territories
... www.ic3.gov ..the Federal Bureau of Investigation .
in Canada .. www.phonebusters.org ....
in Europe and the EC ... www.fraudwatchers.org
globally ... www.scambusters.org ....
If you have chosen to wire money to a total stranger in another country on their e mail promise to send to you the object you desire, for under market value, and you have discovered you have been the victim of a scam .. and there are many of you who are trusting and good people, you should report your experience to the web site host by looking at the bottom of the page of the hosting web site ... and clicking on "Terms of Service" as well as sharing your experience with "Contact Us" .. again , on the bottom of the home page of the website hosting the fraudlent activity.
posted in the public interest by Air Animal Pet Movers .. the victim of business identity theft; based in Tampa, Florida, USA ..... transporting pets only for relocating families; nationwide and worldwide.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
SCAM Report # 67 ---- easily identify a pet purchase scam
Disclaimer: Air Animal, Inc. ..d/b/a .. Air Animal Pet Movers is the Tampa, Florida based pet moving service for relocating families; globally, nationwide, and throughout TampaBay/Central Florida.
Imposter companies, claiming to be offshore offices of Air Animal, will attempt to lure you into purchasing pets (puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc) based upon photogrpahs on various web sites.
These African continent based internet predators are based in the following countries: Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Chad, Burundi, Nigeria, etc. Working from internet cafes, the pet purchases start with below market prices. The scams are based upon multiple levels of CASH money transfers via Western Union and MoneyGram. Once you send the money via WU or MG ... your chances for recovery of funds is poor to none.
To easily identify a pet purchase scam; simply do the following: enter the name of the person you are working with in a Google search; along with the country, and the following countries; Cameroon, Nigeria, 419, Ivory Coast, Chad, Burundi; and of course, any unusual names you are not familiar with. The history of the scammers are clearly posted on a variety of web sites.
Offshore scammers and internet predators have histories of working various scams to a global audience.
Imposter companies, claiming to be offshore offices of Air Animal, will attempt to lure you into purchasing pets (puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc) based upon photogrpahs on various web sites.
These African continent based internet predators are based in the following countries: Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Chad, Burundi, Nigeria, etc. Working from internet cafes, the pet purchases start with below market prices. The scams are based upon multiple levels of CASH money transfers via Western Union and MoneyGram. Once you send the money via WU or MG ... your chances for recovery of funds is poor to none.
To easily identify a pet purchase scam; simply do the following: enter the name of the person you are working with in a Google search; along with the country, and the following countries; Cameroon, Nigeria, 419, Ivory Coast, Chad, Burundi; and of course, any unusual names you are not familiar with. The history of the scammers are clearly posted on a variety of web sites.
Offshore scammers and internet predators have histories of working various scams to a global audience.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
SCAM Report #66 -- Weekend Warning !
Disclaimer: Air Animal Pet Movers, with offices in only Tampa, Florida is a provider of pet moving services to relocating families, globally, nationwide/USA, and within the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area. Air Animal is NOT a provider of transportation of puppies purchased across the internet where there is a financial relationship between a buyer and a seller.
The weekend is a favorite time for families to explore the possibilities through the internet of purchasing a wide variety of objects. Scmmers love weekends; please read on for more information.
The purchasing of a puppy, parrot, monkey, etc over the internet is easy. You see a photo of a cute, adoreable pet on the internet. The listed price is a bargain, and below market pricing. All you have to do is send money to a total stranger in another country, on the promise you will have puppy delivered to you by "Air Animal".
WRONG ! as our offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, you have no way to determine if the puppy you have sent money for is on its way. Also, the internet predators in Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad, Burundi, etc will not give you the airline air cargo airwaybill, nor will they give you the airline flight numbers; as you are entering a scam relationship.
Also .. most airline air cargo offices are closed on the weekend in the USA, Canada, and elsewhere.
As you will observe from the above, weekend purchases over the internet of anything are suspect, and should be treated with extreme caution. Once you send the CASH money via Western Union or MoneyGram, the scammers will only ask for more money; as they have hooked you as a "fish" .. and are simply rolling you into further expense; with nothing to show for your hard earned wired money.
Summary; Avoid weekend internet purchases. Know your seller personally; not through a fictitious internet relationship; ask for a minimum of three (3) satisfied customers of the seller of the item (puppies); read the 65 blogs posted by Air Animal previously; Google any of the following; the name of the seller, Nigeria, 419, Cameroon, Chad, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Cayman Islands, Yorkie puppy scams, English bulldog scams, and a new world of information will unfold before your eyes.
The weekend is a favorite time for families to explore the possibilities through the internet of purchasing a wide variety of objects. Scmmers love weekends; please read on for more information.
The purchasing of a puppy, parrot, monkey, etc over the internet is easy. You see a photo of a cute, adoreable pet on the internet. The listed price is a bargain, and below market pricing. All you have to do is send money to a total stranger in another country, on the promise you will have puppy delivered to you by "Air Animal".
WRONG ! as our offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, you have no way to determine if the puppy you have sent money for is on its way. Also, the internet predators in Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad, Burundi, etc will not give you the airline air cargo airwaybill, nor will they give you the airline flight numbers; as you are entering a scam relationship.
Also .. most airline air cargo offices are closed on the weekend in the USA, Canada, and elsewhere.
As you will observe from the above, weekend purchases over the internet of anything are suspect, and should be treated with extreme caution. Once you send the CASH money via Western Union or MoneyGram, the scammers will only ask for more money; as they have hooked you as a "fish" .. and are simply rolling you into further expense; with nothing to show for your hard earned wired money.
Summary; Avoid weekend internet purchases. Know your seller personally; not through a fictitious internet relationship; ask for a minimum of three (3) satisfied customers of the seller of the item (puppies); read the 65 blogs posted by Air Animal previously; Google any of the following; the name of the seller, Nigeria, 419, Cameroon, Chad, Burundi, Ivory Coast, Cayman Islands, Yorkie puppy scams, English bulldog scams, and a new world of information will unfold before your eyes.
Friday, February 20, 2009
SCAM Report #65 - an intelligence test ... just takes a few minutes
Disclaimer: Air Animal Pet Movers is NOT engaged in the transportation of pets where there is a financial relationship between a seller and a buyer.
Air Animal is a pet moving service for relocating families, globally, nationwide/USA, and in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area. From its one office in Tampa, Florida... Air Animal directs the movement of pets for relocating families.
You or a member of your household find a "free" or "low cost" puppy, parrot, monkey, etc on the internet or through an advertisement in your local newspaper. The photos of the puppies, etc are cute, adorable, and your hopes begin to rise as you get ready to send money (cash) to a total stranger and internet predator in another country.
Before you wire the CASH money ... via MoneyGram, or via Western Union... or via Canada Post .. go to Google.com . and enter the name of the person you are communicating with .. along with the following keywords ... "internet fraud", "internet scam", "interent predator", "Cameroon", "Ivory Coast", "Cote de Ivorie", "Chad", "Burundi", "Arica", "Cocos Islands", "cayman Islands", "Canary Islands",and "Nigeria". Also enter the name of the person who you are dealing with.
The name of the person you are dealing with is merely a name; a fictitious creation by the internet predator who has only one interest and one interest only --- to separate you from your hard earned money.
Or, if you have trusted the internet predator at the other end of the e mail .. or at the other end of the phone, and have sent cash money overseas, and are wondering where your pet purchase is .. then enter the persons name in Google's keyword search, and see for yourself that you've been scammed.
Air Animal is a pet moving service for relocating families, globally, nationwide/USA, and in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area. From its one office in Tampa, Florida... Air Animal directs the movement of pets for relocating families.
You or a member of your household find a "free" or "low cost" puppy, parrot, monkey, etc on the internet or through an advertisement in your local newspaper. The photos of the puppies, etc are cute, adorable, and your hopes begin to rise as you get ready to send money (cash) to a total stranger and internet predator in another country.
Before you wire the CASH money ... via MoneyGram, or via Western Union... or via Canada Post .. go to Google.com . and enter the name of the person you are communicating with .. along with the following keywords ... "internet fraud", "internet scam", "interent predator", "Cameroon", "Ivory Coast", "Cote de Ivorie", "Chad", "Burundi", "Arica", "Cocos Islands", "cayman Islands", "Canary Islands",and "Nigeria". Also enter the name of the person who you are dealing with.
The name of the person you are dealing with is merely a name; a fictitious creation by the internet predator who has only one interest and one interest only --- to separate you from your hard earned money.
Or, if you have trusted the internet predator at the other end of the e mail .. or at the other end of the phone, and have sent cash money overseas, and are wondering where your pet purchase is .. then enter the persons name in Google's keyword search, and see for yourself that you've been scammed.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
SCAM Report #64 --- see for yourself; simply "google" the following keywords
See for yourself: simply "google" the following keywords on Google ... Yorkie puppies, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Western Union, MoneyGram, Canada, Great Britian, Phillipines, Australia ... and you will find over 5,000 postings as to the methods of lying, trickery, and scamming perpetrated by the scammers in Africa.
Disclaimer: Air Animal Pet Movers of Tampa, Florida is a 3rd party provider of pet moving services to relocating families, globally, nationwide (USA) and in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay marketplace.
Air Animal is NOT engaged in the transport of live animals where there is a financial transaction between a buyer and a seller.
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder, owner, and managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers; dedicated to providing the best of animal care, welfare, and transportation for the relocating family pet dog, cat, bird, horse, etc.
Disclaimer: Air Animal Pet Movers of Tampa, Florida is a 3rd party provider of pet moving services to relocating families, globally, nationwide (USA) and in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay marketplace.
Air Animal is NOT engaged in the transport of live animals where there is a financial transaction between a buyer and a seller.
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder, owner, and managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers; dedicated to providing the best of animal care, welfare, and transportation for the relocating family pet dog, cat, bird, horse, etc.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
SCAM Report #63 - Winners & Losers .. this week's report
Disclaimer; contrary to what you may have been told, or have been led to believe by imposters in the African country of Cameroon, and elsewhere; Air Animal, the Tampa, Florida based pet moving service for relocating families; is NOT involved in the transportation of pets purchased over the internet.
From the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder and owner of Air Animal, the pet moving service for relocating families, since 1977, now in our 32nd year of continuous business, from our sole office in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Summary of this past week's reports from across the world.
Canadians continue to be trusting people; sending more per MoneyGram (cash) to Cameroon, for alleged puppies; that never appear than Americans.
Americans were targeted this past week as they are on a regular daily basis as victims of the con & scam artists in the African country of Cameroon and elsewhere..... with fictitious web sites provided the scam victims to allegedly "track" the shipment of the puppies. Of course, after the first transfer of CASH by Western Union and/or MoneyGram, you discover the "tracking web site" do not exist.
Our Briish cousins continue to be targeted as well; the "bait" this past week being African Gray parrots. For those who take the time & effort to read these blogs, you will benefit by knowing of the need for you to obtain a CITES import permit to bring the alleged birds into the UK, with quarantine at your residence; along with veterinary inspection at your residence. A call to your local UK veterinary surgeon will confirm this situation.
Our "down under" friends in Australia continue to take the "bait" from the con and scam artists in Camereoon, and elesewhere. Our Aussie friends would do well to look at the AQIS website ... www.aqis.gov.au .. to familiarize themselves with the imporation of pet dogs, cats, and birds into Australia.
Summary; if you contemplating purchasing and/or acquiring a pet via the internet, you are most likely setting yourselves up to be the victim of a scam from talented and sophisticated con artists in yes, the African country of Cameroon.
If the "deal" seems to good to be true, it is ... there are NO "free" or low cost pets to be purchased over the internet.
From the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder and owner of Air Animal, the pet moving service for relocating families, since 1977, now in our 32nd year of continuous business, from our sole office in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Summary of this past week's reports from across the world.
Canadians continue to be trusting people; sending more per MoneyGram (cash) to Cameroon, for alleged puppies; that never appear than Americans.
Americans were targeted this past week as they are on a regular daily basis as victims of the con & scam artists in the African country of Cameroon and elsewhere..... with fictitious web sites provided the scam victims to allegedly "track" the shipment of the puppies. Of course, after the first transfer of CASH by Western Union and/or MoneyGram, you discover the "tracking web site" do not exist.
Our Briish cousins continue to be targeted as well; the "bait" this past week being African Gray parrots. For those who take the time & effort to read these blogs, you will benefit by knowing of the need for you to obtain a CITES import permit to bring the alleged birds into the UK, with quarantine at your residence; along with veterinary inspection at your residence. A call to your local UK veterinary surgeon will confirm this situation.
Our "down under" friends in Australia continue to take the "bait" from the con and scam artists in Camereoon, and elesewhere. Our Aussie friends would do well to look at the AQIS website ... www.aqis.gov.au .. to familiarize themselves with the imporation of pet dogs, cats, and birds into Australia.
Summary; if you contemplating purchasing and/or acquiring a pet via the internet, you are most likely setting yourselves up to be the victim of a scam from talented and sophisticated con artists in yes, the African country of Cameroon.
If the "deal" seems to good to be true, it is ... there are NO "free" or low cost pets to be purchased over the internet.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
SCAM Report #62 -- the Canadian scam victim's profile
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder and owner of Air Animal Pet Movers; the relocating pets best friend since 1977, with one (1) office only in Tampa, Florida / USA .
The Canadian scam victim's profile : with the free classified advertising available on www.kijiji.ca, a visit to the Canadian communities of Brantford, Thunder Bay, Fort MacMurry, etc is easy. You will observe the major Canadian cities on the kijiji.ca website are marked in bold red ... the smaller communities are not highlighted.
The scammers in the African country of Cameroon .. and other parts of the world, list their puppies, etc for adoption, sale, etc in the smaller communities of Canada, with the alleged and non-existent pet being shipped to you from a distant major Canadian city; a city which you are unable to drive to easily, usually at the other end of Canada.
The bait is set with either a cute, adorable puppy, etc or one at a lower than market price, or a breed not generally available to the Canadian pet owners. The Cameroon scammers bait the Canadian victims with amounts of CAD$400.00, $800.00, $1200.00, etc .. usually in multiples of $400.00.
We spoke to one scam victim in Brantford, who was milked in amounts of CAD$250.00 in multiple MoneyGram transfers via Canada Post.
Summary; if you live in a Canadian province, and not in the major city of the province, and you find a pet for purchase in kijiji's free classified advertising web site, and the pet will be shipped to you from a distant major Canadian city, you are at the beginning of an internet scam.
A picture may be worth a thousand words, yet the scammers in Cameroon, Africa and elsewhere turn that picture into thousands of dollars for internet purchases that were never meant to exist in the first place.
DISCLAIMER : Air Anmal Pet Movers of Tampa, Florida/USA does not transport puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc where there is a financial relationship between a seller and a buyer. Air Animal is a pet moving service for relocating families, nationwide and worldwide, operating from offices in Tampa, Florida only.
The Canadian scam victim's profile : with the free classified advertising available on www.kijiji.ca, a visit to the Canadian communities of Brantford, Thunder Bay, Fort MacMurry, etc is easy. You will observe the major Canadian cities on the kijiji.ca website are marked in bold red ... the smaller communities are not highlighted.
The scammers in the African country of Cameroon .. and other parts of the world, list their puppies, etc for adoption, sale, etc in the smaller communities of Canada, with the alleged and non-existent pet being shipped to you from a distant major Canadian city; a city which you are unable to drive to easily, usually at the other end of Canada.
The bait is set with either a cute, adorable puppy, etc or one at a lower than market price, or a breed not generally available to the Canadian pet owners. The Cameroon scammers bait the Canadian victims with amounts of CAD$400.00, $800.00, $1200.00, etc .. usually in multiples of $400.00.
We spoke to one scam victim in Brantford, who was milked in amounts of CAD$250.00 in multiple MoneyGram transfers via Canada Post.
Summary; if you live in a Canadian province, and not in the major city of the province, and you find a pet for purchase in kijiji's free classified advertising web site, and the pet will be shipped to you from a distant major Canadian city, you are at the beginning of an internet scam.
A picture may be worth a thousand words, yet the scammers in Cameroon, Africa and elsewhere turn that picture into thousands of dollars for internet purchases that were never meant to exist in the first place.
DISCLAIMER : Air Anmal Pet Movers of Tampa, Florida/USA does not transport puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc where there is a financial relationship between a seller and a buyer. Air Animal is a pet moving service for relocating families, nationwide and worldwide, operating from offices in Tampa, Florida only.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
SCAM Report #61 - "Gold" discovered in Canada by Cameroon Scammers
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf - the founder and the veterinary owner of Air Animal Pet Movers, since 1977 providing relocating families with pet moving services; natiionwide & worldwide.
DISCLAIMER : Air Animal is NOT involved in the transportation of puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc where there is a seller & a buyer. Imposters who claim to be "Air Animal" use fictitious e mail addresses with "air animal" within the e mail address to lure you into sending CASH through MoneyGrams and Western Union wire transfers to the African country of Cameroon.
the web site .. www.kijiji.ca .. where the scammers can post FREE classified ads ... has caused Canadians to lose significant amounts of cash money through "puppy purchase scams" .
Yes .. there is "gold" in Canada ! and the Cameroon scammers have found the method of mining for it through puppy purchase scams; especially targeting Canadians.
DISCLAIMER : Air Animal is NOT involved in the transportation of puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc where there is a seller & a buyer. Imposters who claim to be "Air Animal" use fictitious e mail addresses with "air animal" within the e mail address to lure you into sending CASH through MoneyGrams and Western Union wire transfers to the African country of Cameroon.
the web site .. www.kijiji.ca .. where the scammers can post FREE classified ads ... has caused Canadians to lose significant amounts of cash money through "puppy purchase scams" .
Yes .. there is "gold" in Canada ! and the Cameroon scammers have found the method of mining for it through puppy purchase scams; especially targeting Canadians.
Monday, February 2, 2009
SCAM Report #60 - Los Angeles - there are no "free puppies" in this world ; there's gotta be a catch ..there was.
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder & owner of Air Animal Pet Movers, the Tampa, Florida based pet moving service for relocating families; and, NOT the transporter of puppies by the imposters, liars, cheats, scoundrels, and rogues in Cameroon, the African country home to internet fraud and business identity thieves.
sure .. the all white Maltese puppy was free .. the only "catch" was that there were "shipping costs of $200.00" .. that was the first hook of the bait and switch routine used by the Air Animal imposters in Cameroon.
summary: Los Angeles pet owner to be ..... spared of losing $200.00 .
sure .. the all white Maltese puppy was free .. the only "catch" was that there were "shipping costs of $200.00" .. that was the first hook of the bait and switch routine used by the Air Animal imposters in Cameroon.
summary: Los Angeles pet owner to be ..... spared of losing $200.00 .
SCAM Report #59 - Victoria, BC ... the non-existent Boxer puppy from London : BC resident saved CAD$425.00
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the founding owner & managing director of Air Animal .. the pet moving service for relocating families; NOT the transporter of puppies for the internet scammers based in Cameroon, the African country whose national product is internet fraud, business identity theft, scams, etc.
the "bait" this past weekend was a white 2 1/2 month old Boxer puppy, yes ... they are adoreable and cute, yet the asking price of CAD$300.00 plus shipping charges of CAD$125.00 seemed "too low" for the BC purchaser, who was going to pay cash, and not use MoneyGram, nor Western Union, and certainly was not going to give a total stranger in another country her major credit card over the telephone, nor via an e mail.
sorry, boys: the white Boxer puppy bait did not work this past weekend.
the "bait" this past weekend was a white 2 1/2 month old Boxer puppy, yes ... they are adoreable and cute, yet the asking price of CAD$300.00 plus shipping charges of CAD$125.00 seemed "too low" for the BC purchaser, who was going to pay cash, and not use MoneyGram, nor Western Union, and certainly was not going to give a total stranger in another country her major credit card over the telephone, nor via an e mail.
sorry, boys: the white Boxer puppy bait did not work this past weekend.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
SCAM Report #58 : Connecticut Pet Owners targeted : Enfield & Hartford
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder & owner of Air Animal, the Tampa, Florida / USA based pet moving service for relocating families; definitely NOT engaged in the transport of puppies for the Cameroon scammers.
the report came in from Enfield, Connecticut .. where the purchaser of the alleged Bulldog puppy (aren't they cute in those internet photos?)called to identify they were NOT going to be scammed. The caller (she) having answered an advertisment in a local newspaper in Connecticut. The "hook" was the low balled price of $240.00 for the Bulldog puppy.
and the caller from Connecticut .. having found an alleged "teacup Yorkie" on a web site for the low balled price of $200.00 ... and, after visiting our Blog on scams, was surprised ... and thankful she had not sent any cash dollars to Cameeroon.
the report came in from Enfield, Connecticut .. where the purchaser of the alleged Bulldog puppy (aren't they cute in those internet photos?)called to identify they were NOT going to be scammed. The caller (she) having answered an advertisment in a local newspaper in Connecticut. The "hook" was the low balled price of $240.00 for the Bulldog puppy.
and the caller from Connecticut .. having found an alleged "teacup Yorkie" on a web site for the low balled price of $200.00 ... and, after visiting our Blog on scams, was surprised ... and thankful she had not sent any cash dollars to Cameeroon.
SCAM Report #57 : Brit's love Pug puppies ; two scam attempts; wise Brit's saved 400.00 pounds sterling
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinary founder & owner of Air Animal Pet Movers, whose business identity has been stolen by the African Scammers ... as they attempt to have you purchase non-existent puppies via the internet .. with payment to the thieves in Cameroon, with the pets allegedly being delivered to you in England by Air Animal Pet Movers .. based in Tampa, Florida.
we received two (2)reports today as follows : the family in Peterborough was asked to send 180.00 pounds sterling to Cameroon, with a pug puppy to be delivered to them from Scotland; the ground delivery agent was to be Air Animal of Tampa, Florida.
the second of the two reports was as follows : the family in Telford was asked to send 120.00 pounds sterling to Cameroon, with a pug puppy to be delivered tothem from Scotland; the ground delivery agent to be Air Animal of Tampa, Florida.
both families contacted Air Animal in Tampa, Florida/USA prior to sending money; Good Move, Brit's .. you saved yourself from a financial loss; and subsequent heartache.
we received two (2)reports today as follows : the family in Peterborough was asked to send 180.00 pounds sterling to Cameroon, with a pug puppy to be delivered to them from Scotland; the ground delivery agent was to be Air Animal of Tampa, Florida.
the second of the two reports was as follows : the family in Telford was asked to send 120.00 pounds sterling to Cameroon, with a pug puppy to be delivered tothem from Scotland; the ground delivery agent to be Air Animal of Tampa, Florida.
both families contacted Air Animal in Tampa, Florida/USA prior to sending money; Good Move, Brit's .. you saved yourself from a financial loss; and subsequent heartache.
SCAM Report #56 : se habla espanol : the scammers are resourceful, and multilingual
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the principal owner & managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers .. the relocating pets best friend, operating from offices in Tampa, Florida/USA .. with NO branch offices anywhere.
the have to give the scammers credit, and nothing else; they are resourceful people; operating from the African country of Cameroon; here you will find the dialogue in Spanish between a Hialeah, Miami, Florida resident and the multilingual scammers in Cameroon.
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From: Rene
To: Gladys Busino
Cc:
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:44:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Fwd: MundoAnuncio: Hombres y mujeres cachorros Siberian Husky disponibles.
Este es el número guien supueste mente tienen los perros
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Inicio del mensaje reenviado:
De: galbes Rodolf
Fecha: January 29, 2009 12:59:32 PM EST
Para: Rene
Asunto: Re: MundoAnuncio: Hombres y mujeres cachorros Siberian Husky disponibles.
Este es su número: 866-290-6105.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
¿De qué hablas?
Esa es su jefe en el trimestre Tempa
On 1/29/09, Rene wrote:
Estoy en eso pero es gue yamo y nada y la agencia por cual uste lo embio
no
esta en California sino en Tampa me puede mandar el número de la agencia
porgue no puedo ablar con ello o gue me llamen
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 12:34 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Hola,
La agencia dice que, aún están esperando por usted para realizar el
pago antes de que puedan entregar los cachorros a su casa
Galbes
On 1/29/09, Rene wrote:
Ok yo boy a Ir a la agencia para pagar para gue me manden los perros
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 9:33 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Por favor, sigo esperando su respuesta.
Galbes
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
asà que revise su correo electrónico muy bien.
La agencia dice que le han enviado un mensaje de correo electrónico.
En la que la información de entrega de los cachorros y también están
en la dirección en la que usted tiene que hacer el pago a fin de que
los cachorros se pueden entregar a usted.
Voy a la espera de su respuesta.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
Tiene el organismo de ejecución en contacto con usted?
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
Ya he pedido los cachorros que se entregarán a usted.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
¿Qué quieres decir?
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf wrote: ¿qué?
On 1/29/09, Rene wrote:
Gue me los Manden ya
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El Jan 29, 2009, a las 9:03 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Estoy ubicado en Italia y puedo hacer arreglos para la hembra
cachorro
para ser transportado a más de usted.
¿Cuándo te gusta este cachorro ser transportados a usted?
Voy a la espera de su respuesta.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
¿Ha sido contactado por la agencia de entrega?
Porque me hizo comprender que, tienen que enviar un correo
electrónico
que contenga la información de entrega de los cachorros.
Asà que por favor intente y comprobar que el correo (en el cuadro de
spam o de distribución masiva y masajes).
On 1/29/09, Rene wrote:
Ok yo te escribo grasias
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El Jan 29, 2009, a las 8:32 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Vale.
hacer que me haga saber cuando se pondrá en contacto con usted.
On 1/29/09, Rene wrote:
Ok estoy esperando la llamada
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 7:21 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Hola,
He recibido las dos cachorros registrados en la agencia de entrega de
su entrega a su hogar.
Por lo que la entrega se va a la agencia en contacto con usted con
información sobre la entrega de los cachorros a su casa y sobre cómo
usted hará el pago para su entrega.
Galbes
On 1/28/09, Rene wrote:
Ok espero con ancia los cachorritos
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El Jan 28, 2009, a las 11:00 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Gran i hará precisamente eso.
On 1/28/09, Rene wrote:
Ok todo esta bien estate esperando la llamada para la entrega de los
cachorros yo entiendo poco english pero entiendo algo este es el #
de
Mi
esposa para ke lo tengas en los datos tanbien ok muchas gracias
786-370-3865
o... El mio 305-773-8291
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 10:40 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
primera hora de la mañana mañana, se llevará a los dos cachorros a la
entrega organismo.
Por lo tanto, los cachorros se entregarán a usted mañana.
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
Se hará mañana por la mañana
On 1/28/09, Rene wrote:
No me dijiste si resibiste los dato
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 10:12 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Gran!
por lo que obtener los dos cachorros registrados en la agencia de
entrega.
Se pondrá en contacto con usted con la información de entrega de los
dos cachorros y que es cuando tendrá que pagar el dinero que se les
entrega para que puedan los dos cachorros a usted.
On 1/28/09, Rene wrote:
Mi direcion es 5010 E 2 AVE Hialeah Fl 33013 Mi nombre Rene
Barrueta
Mi esposa marliuvy acosta my phone 305-773-8291
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El Jan 28, 2009, a las 9:53 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Yo sólo necesito que me envÃen a la siguiente información:
Su nombre completo .....
dirección de la casa .........
ciudad .........
estado .............
aeropuerto más cercano a su lugar ........
y su número de teléfono ....
Voy a utilizar esta información para hacer arreglos para los dos
cachorros que van a ser trasladados a su.
Los cachorros se entregarán en su casa.
la espera de su respuesta
On 1/28/09, Rene wrote:
Dime gue nesesitas para gue me Mandes los cachoros
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 9:36 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
cuando quieres estas dos cachorros?
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
Por favor, no soy tan bueno haciendo uso de la palabra en español.
On 1/28/09, Rene wrote:
Yo kiero los 2 perros please call me tengo much interes my phone is
305-773-8291
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 9:04 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
TodavÃa estoy esperando su respuesta
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
Voy a dar los dos cachorros a usted si usted desea cuidar muy bien de
ellos.
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf wrote:
Se adjunta fotos de los dos cachorros.
Las dos primeras fotos es una mujer y los dos últimos es un varón..
Voy a estar esperando forma su respuesta.
the have to give the scammers credit, and nothing else; they are resourceful people; operating from the African country of Cameroon; here you will find the dialogue in Spanish between a Hialeah, Miami, Florida resident and the multilingual scammers in Cameroon.
----------------------- Forwarded Message -----------------------
From: Rene
To: Gladys Busino
Cc:
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:44:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Fwd: MundoAnuncio: Hombres y mujeres cachorros Siberian Husky disponibles.
Este es el número guien supueste mente tienen los perros
Enviado desde mi iPhone
Inicio del mensaje reenviado:
De: galbes Rodolf
Fecha: January 29, 2009 12:59:32 PM EST
Para: Rene
Asunto: Re: MundoAnuncio: Hombres y mujeres cachorros Siberian Husky disponibles.
Este es su número: 866-290-6105.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf
¿De qué hablas?
Esa es su jefe en el trimestre Tempa
On 1/29/09, Rene
Estoy en eso pero es gue yamo y nada y la agencia por cual uste lo embio
no
esta en California sino en Tampa me puede mandar el número de la agencia
porgue no puedo ablar con ello o gue me llamen
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 12:34 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Hola,
La agencia dice que, aún están esperando por usted para realizar el
pago antes de que puedan entregar los cachorros a su casa
Galbes
On 1/29/09, Rene
Ok yo boy a Ir a la agencia para pagar para gue me manden los perros
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 9:33 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Por favor, sigo esperando su respuesta.
Galbes
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf
asà que revise su correo electrónico muy bien.
La agencia dice que le han enviado un mensaje de correo electrónico.
En la que la información de entrega de los cachorros y también están
en la dirección en la que usted tiene que hacer el pago a fin de que
los cachorros se pueden entregar a usted.
Voy a la espera de su respuesta.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf
Tiene el organismo de ejecución en contacto con usted?
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf
Ya he pedido los cachorros que se entregarán a usted.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf
¿Qué quieres decir?
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf
On 1/29/09, Rene
Gue me los Manden ya
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 9:03 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Estoy ubicado en Italia y puedo hacer arreglos para la hembra
cachorro
para ser transportado a más de usted.
¿Cuándo te gusta este cachorro ser transportados a usted?
Voy a la espera de su respuesta.
On 1/29/09, galbes Rodolf
¿Ha sido contactado por la agencia de entrega?
Porque me hizo comprender que, tienen que enviar un correo
electrónico
que contenga la información de entrega de los cachorros.
Asà que por favor intente y comprobar que el correo (en el cuadro de
spam o de distribución masiva y masajes).
On 1/29/09, Rene
Ok yo te escribo grasias
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 8:32 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Vale.
hacer que me haga saber cuando se pondrá en contacto con usted.
On 1/29/09, Rene
Ok estoy esperando la llamada
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 29, 2009, a las 7:21 AM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Hola,
He recibido las dos cachorros registrados en la agencia de entrega de
su entrega a su hogar.
Por lo que la entrega se va a la agencia en contacto con usted con
información sobre la entrega de los cachorros a su casa y sobre cómo
usted hará el pago para su entrega.
Galbes
On 1/28/09, Rene
Ok espero con ancia los cachorritos
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 11:00 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Gran i hará precisamente eso.
On 1/28/09, Rene
Ok todo esta bien estate esperando la llamada para la entrega de los
cachorros yo entiendo poco english pero entiendo algo este es el #
de
Mi
esposa para ke lo tengas en los datos tanbien ok muchas gracias
786-370-3865
o... El mio 305-773-8291
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 10:40 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
primera hora de la mañana mañana, se llevará a los dos cachorros a la
entrega organismo.
Por lo tanto, los cachorros se entregarán a usted mañana.
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf
Se hará mañana por la mañana
On 1/28/09, Rene
No me dijiste si resibiste los dato
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 10:12 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Gran!
por lo que obtener los dos cachorros registrados en la agencia de
entrega.
Se pondrá en contacto con usted con la información de entrega de los
dos cachorros y que es cuando tendrá que pagar el dinero que se les
entrega para que puedan los dos cachorros a usted.
On 1/28/09, Rene
Mi direcion es 5010 E 2 AVE Hialeah Fl 33013 Mi nombre Rene
Barrueta
Mi esposa marliuvy acosta my phone 305-773-8291
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 9:53 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
Yo sólo necesito que me envÃen a la siguiente información:
Su nombre completo .....
dirección de la casa .........
ciudad .........
estado .............
aeropuerto más cercano a su lugar ........
y su número de teléfono ....
Voy a utilizar esta información para hacer arreglos para los dos
cachorros que van a ser trasladados a su.
Los cachorros se entregarán en su casa.
la espera de su respuesta
On 1/28/09, Rene
Dime gue nesesitas para gue me Mandes los cachoros
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 9:36 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
cuando quieres estas dos cachorros?
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf
Por favor, no soy tan bueno haciendo uso de la palabra en español.
On 1/28/09, Rene
Yo kiero los 2 perros please call me tengo much interes my phone is
305-773-8291
Enviado desde mi iPhone
El Jan 28, 2009, a las 9:04 PM, galbes Rodolf
escribió:
TodavÃa estoy esperando su respuesta
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf
Voy a dar los dos cachorros a usted si usted desea cuidar muy bien de
ellos.
On 1/28/09, galbes Rodolf
Se adjunta fotos de los dos cachorros.
Las dos primeras fotos es una mujer y los dos últimos es un varón..
Voy a estar esperando forma su respuesta.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Canadians lose CAD$800.00 ; SCAM Report #55
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the founding owner & managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers .. the Tampa, Florida / USA based pet moving service for relocating families .. providing nationwide & worldwide live animal logistics.
the caller from Brantford, Ontario, Canada had previously wire transferred $800.00 Canadian dollars by MoneyGram through CanadaPost to the African country of Cameroon, for the transport, etc of two teacup Chihuahua puppies ... from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Brantford, Ontario.
And, was wondering where the two teacup Chihuahua's were. the puppies were non-existent.
I suggested the caller from Ontario to contact the following parties: the RCMP's internet fraud department, kijiji.ca for allowing free classified ads on their web site as the "lure" for scammers to post their fictitious offerings,and MoneyGram for their participation in internet fraud, as well as CanadaPost for their participation as well.
the caller from Brantford, Ontario, Canada had previously wire transferred $800.00 Canadian dollars by MoneyGram through CanadaPost to the African country of Cameroon, for the transport, etc of two teacup Chihuahua puppies ... from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Brantford, Ontario.
And, was wondering where the two teacup Chihuahua's were. the puppies were non-existent.
I suggested the caller from Ontario to contact the following parties: the RCMP's internet fraud department, kijiji.ca for allowing free classified ads on their web site as the "lure" for scammers to post their fictitious offerings,and MoneyGram for their participation in internet fraud, as well as CanadaPost for their participation as well.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
New Yorker - English Bulldog puppy : SCAM Report #54 - Loss $200.00
from the desk of Dr Walter M Woolf, the principal owner & managing director; Air Animal Pet Movers, the relocating pets best friend since 1977; operating from Tampa, Florida / USA .. our one (1) and only office.
the inquiry came through our web site from a gentleman in New York.... .. I had to share with the enquirer of his having transferred $200.00 to a beneficiary in the African country of Cameroon, in either the city of Doula or Yaounde for a non-existent puppy.
the bait for the CASH transfer by Western Union of $200.00 was for the cute, adorable, and non-existent English bulldog puppy.
the New Yorker became wary when there was an additional request of payments for "insurance" .. and then he found out he had been scammed.
I urged the caller from New York to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation's web site .... www.ic3.gov ... to report his loss of $200.00
the inquiry came through our web site from a gentleman in New York.... .. I had to share with the enquirer of his having transferred $200.00 to a beneficiary in the African country of Cameroon, in either the city of Doula or Yaounde for a non-existent puppy.
the bait for the CASH transfer by Western Union of $200.00 was for the cute, adorable, and non-existent English bulldog puppy.
the New Yorker became wary when there was an additional request of payments for "insurance" .. and then he found out he had been scammed.
I urged the caller from New York to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation's web site .... www.ic3.gov ... to report his loss of $200.00
Monday ... 26 January 2009 : SCAM Report #53 - Victims spared $700.00 on one weekend
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the principal owner & managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers, the pet moving service for relocating pet owners, since 1977, .. with ONE (1) office only in Tampa, Florida / USA .
Monday, 26 January 2009 brought us three reports of attempted scams over the weekend of 23 - 26 January 2009.
SCAM #1 of 3 : the first one was for the purchase of a Maltese puppy for the price of $200.00 from the prospective scam victim in San Diego, California who knew Maltese puppies were generally available for purchase in the amount of $500.00 to $1500.00 .. and could not understand why the price was so low. The "deal" was from New Jersey .. to California .. fortunately .. the San Diego, California buyer did not fall for the low price.
SCAM #2 of 3 : the second one was for the purchase of a "teacup Yorkie puppy" for the price of $200.00 from New Jersey to Washington. The Washington caller could not understand why the US Dollars in the form of a Western Union transfer or the MoneyGram transfer had to go to the African country of Cameroon ... the Washington caller went to Air Animal's website ... www.airanimal.com .... found our Blog on Internet Puppy Scames, Business Identity theft, and realized she was a potential victim.
SCAM #3 of 3 : the third one was from the caller in "Indiana" wanting to know why an intial Western Union payment in the amount of $250.00 was followed by an additional request of $50.00 by Western Union for the internet purchase of a Capuchin Monkey ..to be shipped from the non-existent office of Air Animal in Kansas City to an unspecified airport city in "Indiana" ... the $250.00 was for the alleged transport & shipping of the pet by Air Animal .. with the additional fee of $50.00 for alleged home delivery ...... had to be sent to the African country of Cameroon. The scheduled passenger airlines of the United States and their air cargo services do NOT accept monkeys for shipment; and , there are NO branch offices of Air Animal Pet Movers anyplace in the world.
SUMMARY: with diligence, intelligence, internet saavy, and basic "smarts" ... three potential scam victims in the USA .. in the states of California, Washington, and Indiana were saved a total of USD$700.00 .
Monday, 26 January 2009 brought us three reports of attempted scams over the weekend of 23 - 26 January 2009.
SCAM #1 of 3 : the first one was for the purchase of a Maltese puppy for the price of $200.00 from the prospective scam victim in San Diego, California who knew Maltese puppies were generally available for purchase in the amount of $500.00 to $1500.00 .. and could not understand why the price was so low. The "deal" was from New Jersey .. to California .. fortunately .. the San Diego, California buyer did not fall for the low price.
SCAM #2 of 3 : the second one was for the purchase of a "teacup Yorkie puppy" for the price of $200.00 from New Jersey to Washington. The Washington caller could not understand why the US Dollars in the form of a Western Union transfer or the MoneyGram transfer had to go to the African country of Cameroon ... the Washington caller went to Air Animal's website ... www.airanimal.com .... found our Blog on Internet Puppy Scames, Business Identity theft, and realized she was a potential victim.
SCAM #3 of 3 : the third one was from the caller in "Indiana" wanting to know why an intial Western Union payment in the amount of $250.00 was followed by an additional request of $50.00 by Western Union for the internet purchase of a Capuchin Monkey ..to be shipped from the non-existent office of Air Animal in Kansas City to an unspecified airport city in "Indiana" ... the $250.00 was for the alleged transport & shipping of the pet by Air Animal .. with the additional fee of $50.00 for alleged home delivery ...... had to be sent to the African country of Cameroon. The scheduled passenger airlines of the United States and their air cargo services do NOT accept monkeys for shipment; and , there are NO branch offices of Air Animal Pet Movers anyplace in the world.
SUMMARY: with diligence, intelligence, internet saavy, and basic "smarts" ... three potential scam victims in the USA .. in the states of California, Washington, and Indiana were saved a total of USD$700.00 .
Friday, January 23, 2009
Florida puppy to Buffalo, NY : SCAM Report #52
"we can't keep the puppy (an alleged 14 month old Yorkie 'baby") any longer, as it does not agree with the Florida weather."
the notice appearing on Facebook .. and the Buffalo, New York caller ... the potential recipient of the alleged puppy available for adoption ... ... . had some questions ... here they are ..... prudent .. and specific .. and thoughful ....
we have not seen Facebook being utilized previously by the scammers in the African country of Cameroon.
Sounds like a reasonable story .. yet .. and there's always a hitch.
Here's the bait ... "it will only cost you $90.00" ... that's the hitch ... .. and that's before the switch.
and the "Florida resident" stated .. " you will give the money to Air Animal at the time of the shipping".
Please Note: Air Animal does not engage in the transportation of puppies where a commercial transaction is taking place between a seller & buyer.
When the Buffalo, NY caller asked the "Florida resident" ... for the name and phone number of the Florida families veterinarian of record to familiarize themselves with the pet's health issues ... ..there was NO answer forthcoming.
When the Buffalo, NY caller asked the "Florida resident" where they lived in Florida .. there was NO answer forthcoming.
The moral of the story ... when it seems to good to be true; it is too good to be true.
the notice appearing on Facebook .. and the Buffalo, New York caller ... the potential recipient of the alleged puppy available for adoption ... ... . had some questions ... here they are ..... prudent .. and specific .. and thoughful ....
we have not seen Facebook being utilized previously by the scammers in the African country of Cameroon.
Sounds like a reasonable story .. yet .. and there's always a hitch.
Here's the bait ... "it will only cost you $90.00" ... that's the hitch ... .. and that's before the switch.
and the "Florida resident" stated .. " you will give the money to Air Animal at the time of the shipping".
Please Note: Air Animal does not engage in the transportation of puppies where a commercial transaction is taking place between a seller & buyer.
When the Buffalo, NY caller asked the "Florida resident" ... for the name and phone number of the Florida families veterinarian of record to familiarize themselves with the pet's health issues ... ..there was NO answer forthcoming.
When the Buffalo, NY caller asked the "Florida resident" where they lived in Florida .. there was NO answer forthcoming.
The moral of the story ... when it seems to good to be true; it is too good to be true.
Scammers stoop to new lows : SCAM Report #51
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the principal owner & managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers, the Tampa, Florida USA based pet moving service for pet owning families changing their domiciles; with ONE office only in Tampa, Florida.
the Cameroon scammers are stooping to new lows in human behaviour when they ask you for your religious affiliation as part and parcel of their desrie to extract cash from you in the form of either Western Union and/or MondeyGram payments for puppies, parrots, monekys, etc that simply do not exist.
these pets only exist in the form of digital photos on web sites.
this past week has been a bad week for Canadians who have wired CASH overseas to the AFrican country of Cameroon ... waiting for puppies that simmply will never arrive, as they never existed in the first place.
when the conversations, either by e mail or in person involve your religious affilation, its time to cease communicating with the person and/or persons at the other end of the conversation.
Ask yourself this simple question: "what does my religious affiliation have to do with the acquisiton of a puppy, or anything for that matter"?
the answer is obvious. Caveat emptor ... buyer beware !
the Cameroon scammers are stooping to new lows in human behaviour when they ask you for your religious affiliation as part and parcel of their desrie to extract cash from you in the form of either Western Union and/or MondeyGram payments for puppies, parrots, monekys, etc that simply do not exist.
these pets only exist in the form of digital photos on web sites.
this past week has been a bad week for Canadians who have wired CASH overseas to the AFrican country of Cameroon ... waiting for puppies that simmply will never arrive, as they never existed in the first place.
when the conversations, either by e mail or in person involve your religious affilation, its time to cease communicating with the person and/or persons at the other end of the conversation.
Ask yourself this simple question: "what does my religious affiliation have to do with the acquisiton of a puppy, or anything for that matter"?
the answer is obvious. Caveat emptor ... buyer beware !
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Lisbon, Portugal to Madrid, Spain : Scam Report #50, EU puppy buyers beware of internet scams
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the veterinarian owner and founder of Air Animal Pet Movers, the relocating pets best friend, since 1977; with only ONE (1) office .. located in Tampa, Florida / USA.
this morning's e mails brought to us a variety of messages, with one message from the Spanish pet owner to be , wanting to know where their puppy was, as they had paid for it and were awaiting its arrival in Madrid, Spain , its origin believe it or not was in Lisbon, Portugal.
To their chagrin and disappointment, they discovered they had been scammed.
Air Animal Pet Movers is the Tampa, Florida/USA based pet moving service for pet owners changing their domicile; we do NOT routinely engage in the transportation of pets; puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc where a commercial transaction has or is taking place.
this morning's e mails brought to us a variety of messages, with one message from the Spanish pet owner to be , wanting to know where their puppy was, as they had paid for it and were awaiting its arrival in Madrid, Spain , its origin believe it or not was in Lisbon, Portugal.
To their chagrin and disappointment, they discovered they had been scammed.
Air Animal Pet Movers is the Tampa, Florida/USA based pet moving service for pet owners changing their domicile; we do NOT routinely engage in the transportation of pets; puppies, parrots, monkeys, etc where a commercial transaction has or is taking place.
Monday, January 19, 2009
"I am deaf, was injured in an accident, & can only respond by e mail" : SCAM report #49
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf, the principal owner & managing director, Air Animal Pet Movers, of Tampa, Florida / USA ... with NO branch offices anywhere in the world.
" I am deaf, the deafness having occured as the result of an accident; and can only communicate by e mail "
... the scammer wants you to feel sorry for her/him ... and the hook gets set with alleged deafness .. and then they put the "son" on the phone to further "set the hook" for the scam ...
you begin to wonder, when "my lawyer told me it was a good deal" .. How dumb could the lawyer be ? ...what law school did the lawyer graduate from?.... to tell the client to "go ahead" and send cash (USD$600.00) by MoneyGram at a local Wal-Mart to a total stranger in another country (the African country of Cameroon) for the purchase of a Capuchin monkey to be sent from Indianapolis, Indiana to "somewhere, Virgina" ... with Pet Air of Kansas City, Missouri & Air Animal Pet Movers supposedly participating in the project, when the scheduled passenger airlines and their air cargo departments NOT accepting pet monkeys for flight & transportation.
Please Note: both "Pet Air" & "Air Animal" are pet shippers utilizing the scheduled passenger airlines in the USA as their means of moving pets by air. Neither "Pet Air" nor "Air Animal" have any aircraft of their own .. each company and similar companies are live animal freight forwarders; not airlines.
Get real folks .. you are either a scam victim or are being set up as a scam victim; with Pet Air and Air Animal being set up as participants in an internet fraud, with our business identities being stolen.
" I am deaf, the deafness having occured as the result of an accident; and can only communicate by e mail "
... the scammer wants you to feel sorry for her/him ... and the hook gets set with alleged deafness .. and then they put the "son" on the phone to further "set the hook" for the scam ...
you begin to wonder, when "my lawyer told me it was a good deal" .. How dumb could the lawyer be ? ...what law school did the lawyer graduate from?.... to tell the client to "go ahead" and send cash (USD$600.00) by MoneyGram at a local Wal-Mart to a total stranger in another country (the African country of Cameroon) for the purchase of a Capuchin monkey to be sent from Indianapolis, Indiana to "somewhere, Virgina" ... with Pet Air of Kansas City, Missouri & Air Animal Pet Movers supposedly participating in the project, when the scheduled passenger airlines and their air cargo departments NOT accepting pet monkeys for flight & transportation.
Please Note: both "Pet Air" & "Air Animal" are pet shippers utilizing the scheduled passenger airlines in the USA as their means of moving pets by air. Neither "Pet Air" nor "Air Animal" have any aircraft of their own .. each company and similar companies are live animal freight forwarders; not airlines.
Get real folks .. you are either a scam victim or are being set up as a scam victim; with Pet Air and Air Animal being set up as participants in an internet fraud, with our business identities being stolen.
Malaysians beware : Puppy scammers want your money : SCAM Report #48
from the desk of Dr Walter Woolf .. the principal owner & managing director of Air Animal Pet Movers, with offices only in Tampa, Florida / USA.
The weekend e mails brought many inquiries for legitimate pet moving services; yet one of note was the e mail from the potential scam victim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ... wanting to verify the purchase & shipping of yes two (2) English Bulldog puppies from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia .. "with all the papers in order" .. and the "NZ vet needing to do more tests before the pets could go" .
Strange, "with all the papers in order" .. there was the need for "additional veterinary tests" .. and where did the "NZ vet" come into the picture on this deal too good to be true ?
It matters not where you live, nor who you are .. there are multiple web sites .. all offering free classified advertising to the scammers, who simply want to steal your hard earned cash.
If you found two puppies for sale at ridulously low prices in the free classified ads of www.kijiji.com, www.kijiji.ca, or Craigslist.com, or www.livedeal.com ... youi are entering into correspondence most likely with scammers, not only in the African Country of Cameroon, but worldwide.
It matters not if you live in Midland/Odessa, Texas/USA, or Roanoke, Virginia/USA, or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia .. a scammer is a scammer, a thief is a thief, a crook is a crook, a fraud is a fraud ...
What puzzled me more than anything else was the young lady who said to me on the telephone .. " it was only $200.00 .. I'm glad I didn't lose more ".
... so .. the question becomes ... " what can you afford to lose ? "
The weekend e mails brought many inquiries for legitimate pet moving services; yet one of note was the e mail from the potential scam victim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ... wanting to verify the purchase & shipping of yes two (2) English Bulldog puppies from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia .. "with all the papers in order" .. and the "NZ vet needing to do more tests before the pets could go" .
Strange, "with all the papers in order" .. there was the need for "additional veterinary tests" .. and where did the "NZ vet" come into the picture on this deal too good to be true ?
It matters not where you live, nor who you are .. there are multiple web sites .. all offering free classified advertising to the scammers, who simply want to steal your hard earned cash.
If you found two puppies for sale at ridulously low prices in the free classified ads of www.kijiji.com, www.kijiji.ca, or Craigslist.com, or www.livedeal.com ... youi are entering into correspondence most likely with scammers, not only in the African Country of Cameroon, but worldwide.
It matters not if you live in Midland/Odessa, Texas/USA, or Roanoke, Virginia/USA, or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia .. a scammer is a scammer, a thief is a thief, a crook is a crook, a fraud is a fraud ...
What puzzled me more than anything else was the young lady who said to me on the telephone .. " it was only $200.00 .. I'm glad I didn't lose more ".
... so .. the question becomes ... " what can you afford to lose ? "
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Advice from Western Union : protect yourself from possible scams and internet fraud
From the Western Union website and their internet fraud section
" Online Fraud
Sending money to someone you don't know? You could be at risk for consumer fraud.
You're contemplating the purchase of a puppy, parrot, monkey, etc from an alleged animal dealer, broker, breeder, etc in the African country of Cameroon, a total stranger who has posted a photograph of a cute, darling, adorable pet on the internet.
The Western Union Money Transfer service is a great way to send money to people you know and trust. If you need to send money to someone you don’t know well, you may be putting yourself at risk for fraud.
It's all a matter of trust; who can you trust, especially on the internet?
Because we care about consumers, Western Union urges you to protect yourself from fraud by considering the following:
Never send money to a stranger using a money transfer service.
Especaially in another country; once you send the cash, the likelihood of getting it back is nil to none.
Beware of deals or opportunities that seem too good to be true.
If it's too good to be true; it's too good to be true; there are no free lunches in this world.
Check out the prevailing price of that puppy, parrot, or monkey in your local market area; be a wise and smart shopper.
Don’t use money transfer services to pay for things like online auction purchases.
Never send money to pay for taxes or fees on foreign lottery winnings.
If you think you've been a victim of fraud, contact us at spoof@westernunion.com."
" Online Fraud
Sending money to someone you don't know? You could be at risk for consumer fraud.
You're contemplating the purchase of a puppy, parrot, monkey, etc from an alleged animal dealer, broker, breeder, etc in the African country of Cameroon, a total stranger who has posted a photograph of a cute, darling, adorable pet on the internet.
The Western Union Money Transfer service is a great way to send money to people you know and trust. If you need to send money to someone you don’t know well, you may be putting yourself at risk for fraud.
It's all a matter of trust; who can you trust, especially on the internet?
Because we care about consumers, Western Union urges you to protect yourself from fraud by considering the following:
Never send money to a stranger using a money transfer service.
Especaially in another country; once you send the cash, the likelihood of getting it back is nil to none.
Beware of deals or opportunities that seem too good to be true.
If it's too good to be true; it's too good to be true; there are no free lunches in this world.
Check out the prevailing price of that puppy, parrot, or monkey in your local market area; be a wise and smart shopper.
Don’t use money transfer services to pay for things like online auction purchases.
Never send money to pay for taxes or fees on foreign lottery winnings.
If you think you've been a victim of fraud, contact us at spoof@westernunion.com."
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Australian pet lover targeted : SCAM report #47
we received the following e mail form Krysta Gascoyne in Australia .. anticipating the arrival of .. you guessed it .. " a Yorkie puppy " .. alleged to be shipped by ITAPA ... mispelled .. the trade association of the pet shippers and movers is "IPATA" .. the frequent target of the Cameroon scammers who make you think IPATA is sending you the alleged puppy purchase .. which you have quickly found out to non-existent.
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From: krysta_lg@hotmail.com
To: info@airmail.com
Subject: Puppy
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:18:26 +1030
Hello,
I have been waiting for delivery of a yorkie puppy and they were using ITAPA which is a higly recommened agency. I just want to find out if anything has been arranged through your services for delivery of this puppy.
My name: Krystal Gascoyne
And it is to be delivered to: GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA
Please advise, I really appreciate any assistance.
Kind Regards
Krystal
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Hello, I lost $400. I tried researching this all and I couldnt find any information against all this. It sounds like these people are constantly doing this scam.
Krystal
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dear Krystal .. through your loss you are able to share your information with potential pet owners and puppy purchasers globally.
with thanks for sharing ....
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From: krysta_lg@hotmail.com
To: info@airmail.com
Subject: Puppy
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:18:26 +1030
Hello,
I have been waiting for delivery of a yorkie puppy and they were using ITAPA which is a higly recommened agency. I just want to find out if anything has been arranged through your services for delivery of this puppy.
My name: Krystal Gascoyne
And it is to be delivered to: GOLD COAST AUSTRALIA
Please advise, I really appreciate any assistance.
Kind Regards
Krystal
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hello, I lost $400. I tried researching this all and I couldnt find any information against all this. It sounds like these people are constantly doing this scam.
Krystal
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
dear Krystal .. through your loss you are able to share your information with potential pet owners and puppy purchasers globally.
with thanks for sharing ....
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Almost a vicitim: please read on
From: "Amanda Chamberlain"
To:
Cc:
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:58:26 -0500
Subject: Scam Using Your Name
Hello,
My name is Amanda. I recently have almost fallen victim to a scam. The ad said the puppy was in California and would be shipping via Air Animal Pet Moving Services. The e-mail said that it was the Dublin branch and I was supposed to send my money to Cameroon. Upon receiving my name, address, and phone number, they sent me information to pay. The reason I am contacting you is that I wanted you to be aware someone is scamming prospective pet owners using your company’s name. I know there’s probably not much you can do, but I wanted to pass on the information. The following link is similar to the e-mail I was sent. I would be happy to forward the e-mail on to you, if you would like to see it.
Sincerely, Amanda Chamberlain BS, RVT
Please note: Amanda Chamberlain was kind enough to share the above e mail with us. Thank you Amanda.
To:
Cc:
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:58:26 -0500
Subject: Scam Using Your Name
Hello,
My name is Amanda. I recently have almost fallen victim to a scam. The ad said the puppy was in California and would be shipping via Air Animal Pet Moving Services. The e-mail said that it was the Dublin branch and I was supposed to send my money to Cameroon. Upon receiving my name, address, and phone number, they sent me information to pay. The reason I am contacting you is that I wanted you to be aware someone is scamming prospective pet owners using your company’s name. I know there’s probably not much you can do, but I wanted to pass on the information. The following link is similar to the e-mail I was sent. I would be happy to forward the e-mail on to you, if you would like to see it.
Sincerely, Amanda Chamberlain BS, RVT
Please note: Amanda Chamberlain was kind enough to share the above e mail with us. Thank you Amanda.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
the typical dialogue and correspondence from Cameroon : PUPPY SCAM
Comments received from a potential scam victim in the San Francisco, CA area. The e mail dialogue is an example of the correspondence between the scammer and the scam victim.
" Hello, I just called your agency because I was looking online to see if the people that called me are actualy true."
The people in either Doala and/or Yauounde, Cameroon are scammers.
I have been emailing back and forth with "Petra Lewis" and I can forward you the e-mails also.
"Petra Lewis" is a fictitious name.
I am so devistated, I had my hopes up to receive a puppy.
I hope these people get cought and be brought to justice, I was wondering if I can inform the local authorities too.
Please let me know when you get this message.
Thank you so much
We agreed with the pet owner not to publish her name, phone number & e mail address.
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: International Air Animal Moving Service International Air Animal Moving Service
To: mouna_B@yahoo.fr
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 4:18:43 AM
Subject: CUSTOMER SERVICE (MALTESE PUPPY'S FLIGHT PENDING)
< /SPAN>AIR ANIMAL MOVING SERVICES
SEATTLE,WA BRANCH
USA
There is NO Seattle, WA branch of Air Animal Pet Movers, the Tampa, Florida based pet moving service for relocating families.
The following is an example of the "cut & paste" activities of the Cameroon scammers.
Welcome to Air Animal Moving Services, the relocating pets
best friend since 1977.We are working in the collaboration with the Pet relocator, Continental and Delta airways.The relationship of pets and people is a treasured one, as evidenced by the love shown with parents and children and their pets; and is recognized as the human-animal bond. As you contemplate moving your family pet by air as you relocate, you want the best for your pet.Air Animal Moving Services holds the welfare and safety of your family pet as our primary consideration. Whether your pet is an experienced flier or a first time flier, Air pet move specialists, pet owners themselves, understand the relationship you have with your pet and will only provide the best pet moving service for your family pet both, nationwide & worldwide as you relocate.
We handle all of the following:
• Prearrange all necessary flights, ensuring a direct connection when possible.
• Make sure that all necessary shots are current and that all paperwork is in place......
• Pick up your pet at the airport and deliver them to your house....
• Meet them at the destination airport and deliver them to your home....And handle them with care during flight.
Simply stated: the above four (4) points are outright lies.
We are professional pet movers responsible for the relocation of pets to their new families. When your contract is with us, you are assigned a PERSONAL PET MOVE COUNSELOR who will work with you to arrange the fastest, most direct fligh t for your pet. We work with your relocation schedule to ensure as smooth a move as possible.
Dear Client,
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DELIVERY AND RELOCATION OF YOUR PUPPY
We have information about a Maltese Puppy(Female) From Petra Lewis here at the Air Animal Moving Service Branch to be transported and home delivered to you using the following details as below,
Names: Jane Doe
Address: 1234 Main Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone#: 1-(415) 000 - 0000
Airport:San Francisco International Airport
Crate Model...................AF 5790AC-12 ( fictitious )
Breed and Tag Name........Maltese, Belle
The Puppy will come with all necessary papers needed,but as the Air Animal Pet Movers veterinarian must conduct another test to be sure of their health status,It was done ,all was fine and Medication Papers were accurate ,The test Results showed that the puppy is free from such diseases that may attack other Animals like (Dogs And Cats).So the puppy is now ready for moving and home delivery services.But it should be noted that this processes cannot be carried out unless the fee for the shipment and adoption ($230) is paid.So we are expecting the sum of $230 from you. The puppy will come alongside with one of our pet carriers.This payment is to be done to the regional headquarters as that is the Branch concerned with home delivery of our Delivery Service. YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PAY VIA WALMART-MONEYGRAM OR WESTERNUNION BECAUSE WE HAVE THEIR UNITS AT OUR REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS DESIGNED FOR SUCH TRANSACTIONS.ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THE CLOSEST WESTERN UNION OR MONEYMART STORE AT YOUR LOCATION AND USE THE MONEYGRAM OR WESTERN UNION SERVICE TO SEND THE MONEY TO THE DIRECTOR INCHARGE OF ANIMAL TRANSPORT USING THE BELOW
ADDRESS;
NB.
Do not be fooled by the above comments .. it makes no sense.
WE USUALLY USE BANKS ACCOUNT AND CREDIT CARDS TO PAY WHEN BOOKING FLIGHT FOUR DAYS AHEAD BUT IF YOU WANT A FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY YOU PAY DIRECTLY VIA MONEY GRAM SO HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE USING MONEY GRAM AND NOT PAYING DIRECTLY TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD. WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR EMAI L FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION.
PAYMENT ADDRESS
NAMES:Mrs Khan Penn
COUNTRY:Cameroon
POST CODE:00237
STATE:Douala
CITY:Littoral
This payment should be done as soon as possible so the puppy can be home delivered to you on time today,if the fee is not provided the puppy will not be dispatched from our detention and will spend more on daily feedings until the management confirms the payment of the $230.
The scammers are pressuring you to send the cash now .. to save you money. Another outright lie.
Kindly email us with the 8digit reference number or the 10 digit MTCN Code as soon as the payment is done.Immediately the payment is confirmed then the Tracking Number as well as the flight receipt to ensure a 100% assurance for the transaction.
Thanks
FLIGHT DETAILS
Name of carrier...................................Mrs DONNA CHRISTOPHERS
Agent Number..........................AFID .8655
Flight Date ;.......................................................................06 JANUARY-2009
Arrival Date ;.....................................................PENDING
Flight #;................................................. (NOT ACTIVATED)until payment is confirmed
Departure Time.....................................................................................................................PENDING
Arrival Time ................................................................................................. ..........................PENDING
Delivery address................1234 Main Street, San Francisco,
Delivery Time,.......................PENDING
Aircraft Type................................................................. ........................................................BOEING 747,
Gates Departure ;..................................................................................... .....................K4
Testimonials
"Mitzi & Bailey arrived safely in San Francisco yesterday evening(01-05-09)." A BIG thanks to you and the Air Animal Movers Team. I'm very happy and impressed with the service'. Again, thanks a lot for an outstanding door-to-door hassle-free service!
Enjoy Our Service, Air Animal Moving Services
Secretary;
Mr Chris Gold
another example of "cut & paste".
Thanks
STAY TO ENJOY AIR ANIMAL
PETS DELIVERY SERVICE,
Seattle,WA Branch.
There is NO branch office of Air Animal anywhere in the world.
HEAD QUARTERS MANAGER
PET EXPRESS DEPARTMENT,
PETS DEPARTMENT,
intl_aams@usa.com
SAT LINE No:(011237)-7702-3328
Seattle,WA Branch
Please note the telephone number provided by the scammers is not a Seattle, WA telephone number; the "011" is the international dialing access code; the "237" is the country code for Cameroon; the telephone number of "7702-3328" is answered by an individual who refuses to identify himself when called. The telephone number does not relate to the alleged Seattle, WA Branch.
" Hello, I just called your agency because I was looking online to see if the people that called me are actualy true."
The people in either Doala and/or Yauounde, Cameroon are scammers.
I have been emailing back and forth with "Petra Lewis" and I can forward you the e-mails also.
"Petra Lewis" is a fictitious name.
I am so devistated, I had my hopes up to receive a puppy.
I hope these people get cought and be brought to justice, I was wondering if I can inform the local authorities too.
Please let me know when you get this message.
Thank you so much
We agreed with the pet owner not to publish her name, phone number & e mail address.
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: International Air Animal Moving Service International Air Animal Moving Service
To: mouna_B@yahoo.fr
Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 4:18:43 AM
Subject: CUSTOMER SERVICE (MALTESE PUPPY'S FLIGHT PENDING)
< /SPAN>AIR ANIMAL MOVING SERVICES
SEATTLE,WA BRANCH
USA
There is NO Seattle, WA branch of Air Animal Pet Movers, the Tampa, Florida based pet moving service for relocating families.
The following is an example of the "cut & paste" activities of the Cameroon scammers.
Welcome to Air Animal Moving Services, the relocating pets
best friend since 1977.We are working in the collaboration with the Pet relocator, Continental and Delta airways.The relationship of pets and people is a treasured one, as evidenced by the love shown with parents and children and their pets; and is recognized as the human-animal bond. As you contemplate moving your family pet by air as you relocate, you want the best for your pet.Air Animal Moving Services holds the welfare and safety of your family pet as our primary consideration. Whether your pet is an experienced flier or a first time flier, Air pet move specialists, pet owners themselves, understand the relationship you have with your pet and will only provide the best pet moving service for your family pet both, nationwide & worldwide as you relocate.
We handle all of the following:
• Prearrange all necessary flights, ensuring a direct connection when possible.
• Make sure that all necessary shots are current and that all paperwork is in place......
• Pick up your pet at the airport and deliver them to your house....
• Meet them at the destination airport and deliver them to your home....And handle them with care during flight.
Simply stated: the above four (4) points are outright lies.
We are professional pet movers responsible for the relocation of pets to their new families. When your contract is with us, you are assigned a PERSONAL PET MOVE COUNSELOR who will work with you to arrange the fastest, most direct fligh t for your pet. We work with your relocation schedule to ensure as smooth a move as possible.
Dear Client,
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DELIVERY AND RELOCATION OF YOUR PUPPY
We have information about a Maltese Puppy(Female) From Petra Lewis here at the Air Animal Moving Service Branch to be transported and home delivered to you using the following details as below,
Names: Jane Doe
Address: 1234 Main Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone#: 1-(415) 000 - 0000
Airport:San Francisco International Airport
Crate Model...................AF 5790AC-12 ( fictitious )
Breed and Tag Name........Maltese, Belle
The Puppy will come with all necessary papers needed,but as the Air Animal Pet Movers veterinarian must conduct another test to be sure of their health status,It was done ,all was fine and Medication Papers were accurate ,The test Results showed that the puppy is free from such diseases that may attack other Animals like (Dogs And Cats).So the puppy is now ready for moving and home delivery services.But it should be noted that this processes cannot be carried out unless the fee for the shipment and adoption ($230) is paid.So we are expecting the sum of $230 from you. The puppy will come alongside with one of our pet carriers.This payment is to be done to the regional headquarters as that is the Branch concerned with home delivery of our Delivery Service. YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PAY VIA WALMART-MONEYGRAM OR WESTERNUNION BECAUSE WE HAVE THEIR UNITS AT OUR REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS DESIGNED FOR SUCH TRANSACTIONS.ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO THE CLOSEST WESTERN UNION OR MONEYMART STORE AT YOUR LOCATION AND USE THE MONEYGRAM OR WESTERN UNION SERVICE TO SEND THE MONEY TO THE DIRECTOR INCHARGE OF ANIMAL TRANSPORT USING THE BELOW
ADDRESS;
NB.
Do not be fooled by the above comments .. it makes no sense.
WE USUALLY USE BANKS ACCOUNT AND CREDIT CARDS TO PAY WHEN BOOKING FLIGHT FOUR DAYS AHEAD BUT IF YOU WANT A FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY YOU PAY DIRECTLY VIA MONEY GRAM SO HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE USING MONEY GRAM AND NOT PAYING DIRECTLY TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD. WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR EMAI L FOR FURTHER EXPLANATION.
PAYMENT ADDRESS
NAMES:Mrs Khan Penn
COUNTRY:Cameroon
POST CODE:00237
STATE:Douala
CITY:Littoral
This payment should be done as soon as possible so the puppy can be home delivered to you on time today,if the fee is not provided the puppy will not be dispatched from our detention and will spend more on daily feedings until the management confirms the payment of the $230.
The scammers are pressuring you to send the cash now .. to save you money. Another outright lie.
Kindly email us with the 8digit reference number or the 10 digit MTCN Code as soon as the payment is done.Immediately the payment is confirmed then the Tracking Number as well as the flight receipt to ensure a 100% assurance for the transaction.
Thanks
FLIGHT DETAILS
Name of carrier...................................Mrs DONNA CHRISTOPHERS
Agent Number..........................AFID .8655
Flight Date ;.......................................................................06 JANUARY-2009
Arrival Date ;.....................................................PENDING
Flight #;................................................. (NOT ACTIVATED)until payment is confirmed
Departure Time.....................................................................................................................PENDING
Arrival Time ................................................................................................. ..........................PENDING
Delivery address................1234 Main Street, San Francisco,
Delivery Time,.......................PENDING
Aircraft Type................................................................. ........................................................BOEING 747,
Gates Departure ;..................................................................................... .....................K4
Testimonials
"Mitzi & Bailey arrived safely in San Francisco yesterday evening(01-05-09)." A BIG thanks to you and the Air Animal Movers Team. I'm very happy and impressed with the service'. Again, thanks a lot for an outstanding door-to-door hassle-free service!
Enjoy Our Service, Air Animal Moving Services
Secretary;
Mr Chris Gold
another example of "cut & paste".
Thanks
STAY TO ENJOY AIR ANIMAL
PETS DELIVERY SERVICE,
Seattle,WA Branch.
There is NO branch office of Air Animal anywhere in the world.
HEAD QUARTERS MANAGER
PET EXPRESS DEPARTMENT,
PETS DEPARTMENT,
intl_aams@usa.com
SAT LINE No:(011237)-7702-3328
Seattle,WA Branch
Please note the telephone number provided by the scammers is not a Seattle, WA telephone number; the "011" is the international dialing access code; the "237" is the country code for Cameroon; the telephone number of "7702-3328" is answered by an individual who refuses to identify himself when called. The telephone number does not relate to the alleged Seattle, WA Branch.
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