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.