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Pet Transport Agency Scam

I received an email from a woman claiming to live in the Yukon. She said she had 2 Chihuahua puppies that she was wanting to get rid of. So i seen some pictures and chose the one i wanted. She said she would go to the transporting agency and register the dog. She said it would be 150$ to ship him to my door but because i wanted them to hold him for a few days i would have to pay 50$ to cover his food while they had him. So i received an email from [protected]@hotmail.com saying :

"This shipping and home delivery will cost $150 and the feeding fee of $50 has to be paid now therefore the payment required from you on satuday is $100 fore delivery of your puppy .
In this regard, we wish to inform you that, due to high amount of abuse, we have canceled our on line payment method, and all payments below $1500 are now done via WESTERN UNION directly to our International Affairs Wire transfer agency in British-Cameroon and the MTCN < Reference Number >email to us immediately payment is done for confirmation."

So i did just that and went and sent the 50$ to cameroon via wester union. I then sent the MTCN number and they replied, thank you your payment has been confirmed, and we shall be waiting for you to notify us on saturday for the delivery of your puppy. I then responded, shouldnt you be telling me when you will be dropping him off ? and they responded we will drop him off at 10am on saturday. I really now think that this is a scam and that i will not be getting my puppy on saturday, ...please be where of people out there like this. i should have not been so trusting. but i was and now i pay for it !

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nsiotto
AE
Feb 06, 2017 7:10 am EST

Looks like this lady paquetvero1@gmail.com (could be also a man) is a serial scammer and I am the last being hit but thankfully at the last minute my doubts have grown prompting me to search online and in seconds everything became clear. My doubts become real when I was asked to wire transfer with Western Union to a Cargo Company in Greece. That's when my doubts became reasonable enough to put paquetvero1@gmail.com on google and it took seconds to discover the scam. But I must admit. Communication was excellent and convincing. Whoever it is is good at it because I was very very close to fall into the trap.

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Jane Engelmann
US
Dec 13, 2016 12:51 am EST

Oh goodness, I just got this too/Hello

It was so nice reading from you again and i think this is the kind of
home i am looking for my kittens, for these kittens are good companion of
kids and other home pets, these kittens will be coming along with all
papers needed including a 1 year health guarantee papers and other
documents needed by the ministry of live stock,
my name is Victoria Holgate and,
presently i am in Hainan
Age ...42 years
Marital status...widow
Although we are located far apart, it is still possible for you to
have the kittens . from my inquiries, we could arrange home delivery
that will cost you 3000HKD including the kittens and you will pay
directly to the transport agency, And it will be delivered at your
door step in approximately 5 to 6 hours.

I am happy you do love the kittens but am sorry for the distance, I have
been sick for some time now and it has affected my hearing. i posted
this ads after i got the appointment for my surgical operation in Hainan
So i was called up for my pre surgical check up two days ago since am
going in for Brain surgery. I will be in the intensive unit for 3
months. I really want these kittens out, for they need much love and
care which i am incompetent to render since am inactive. you are to
pay only for the transportation and home delivery cost.

so if okay, then get back to me with your full contact address
so that i can go and register the kittens first thing tomorrow morning, so i need your,

complete names...?
city/state/postal code ...?
home address...?
phone number...?

With the payment of this fee the following will be provided by the agency
1)Flight ticket
2) pet passport
3) pressurized pet Crate
4)vaccination
5)food its food guide book.
so all this must be validated before shipping is proceeds.

as soon as i have all this information i will register the kittens at
the agency.
note that, the kittens are quarantine free.

i also need the above information for the paper works of the kittens,
that is the transfer of ownership certificate and the adoption papers
so you will claim full ownership and, be recognized as a legitimate
owner of the kittens .
you will fine attachment pictures of the kittens
If all is confirmed, send the required data for us to proceed with
the registration .

so please am waiting for your urgent respond so i know what to do next

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Xuehong Zhuang
US
Dec 05, 2016 5:46 am EST

I've got scammed, be alert.
If you have got scammed just like me, there's no way u could get ur money back...u should
1) stop contacting em
2) block em on phones and email
2) put their informations online as detailed as possible

From company Dulles airport ( LAN CARGO SHIPPING PLC. )
Email of the scammer: dullesaircarriers@live.com
: beckyyanna@gmail.com
: lioungmophy@yahoo.com
: marieann8921@gmail.com
: victoriaholgate081@gmail.com
: bellissiamorgarn@gmail.com ( was scammed by this email with a Thai phone number:
+[protected].) lived in Thailand.
* the comment fact about em is that they show very much concern about the pet that they are giving off, they will ask questions about you. They will insist that they are not selling and making money off their pet but you will have to pay the shipping fee of the pet through "Western Union or Money Gram" ( when u see this it's 100% a scam.) Below are the sample email one of em send me.

Hello,
Thanks for the interests in my puppies
I have available two Pomeranian puppies
These little litters are called Cleo and Lola
The male is called Cleo and the female is called Lola.
They are raised in my home with children, already spoiled.
so they had the best care available
These two puppies left available have the following details:
age: 12 weeks old
Recognition: Registered
Health Problems: no health problem
Living Conditions: They can live any where.
Trained: well trained and home trained.
Health Condition: excellent in health condition, vet
checked, registered and confirmed health guarantee.

***these are the kind of question they will ask and want u to answer em.
Where are you located?
Do you have a vet?
have you ever had a pet before?
Does your home favors pet?
Do you have kids?
They shall come along with all their papers.
I am not selling these puppies but giving them for adoption
to any pets loving and caring home

The reason, why i am give out these puppies is that,
I am very busy and hence could not make up time to stay with the pets.
Nobody is ever at home to take good care of these puppies.
So, i truly needs a good loving and caring home for these puppies. ( they make out good stories )
Can you tell me more about your self ?
Pending your respond

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Paulette Chatman
US
Oct 13, 2015 10:41 am EDT
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I got scam to from a woman showing a Doberman puppy on Craigslist for $170.00, am a older woman in college and that was all I had until next term. I believe her because she said she was a God fearing woman. Then after I send the money like a fool. I got rip off here is what follow.

vichasanimalairlines@live.com>

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Chatman, Paulette (pchatman);

Sat 10/10/2015 1:13 PM

You replied on 10/11/2015 10:30 AM.





Action Items

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DEAR PAULETTE AND LARON CHATMAN
THE ANIMAL DEPARTMENT OF THE VICHAS DELIVERY AGENCY WISHES TO INFORM YOU THAT, YOUR PUPPY IS NOW WITH US IN OUR PET CONTROL CENTER AND WE SHALL PROCEED WITH SHIPPING AND DELIVERY DONE TOMORROW. ANABEL REQUIRES AN ELECTRONIC CRATES BEFORE WE CAN PROCEED
YOU WILL BE PAYING THE FUNDS TO OUR VICHAS AGENCY TRANSPORT HEADQUARTERS IN CHARGE OF ALL PET TRANSPORT SERVICE LOCATED IN CAMEROON WHICH IS THE HEAD BRANCH OFFICE OF OUR COMPANY.

YOU WILL BE PAYING THE FUNDS USING WESTERN UNION BANK TRANSFER TO OUR INSURANCE HEAD BRANCH OFFICE OF OUR COMPANY IN CAMEROON TO THE DESK OF THE CASHIER NUMBER ONE.

Submit payment using our cashier`s payment details below

HERE IS THE INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT THE PAYMENT :

NAMES:...NGWA IVO AMBE
COUNTRY:...CAMEROON
STATE...NORTH WEST REGION
CITY:...BAMENDA
POSTAL CODE:...00237
AMOUNT:...$875 OR 1600(REFUNDABLE)
TEST QUESTION:...HEALTH
ANSWER:...HEALTH

TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DOG ANABEL IS DELIVERED TOMORROW, PLEASE ENDEAVOR TO MAKE THE PAYMENT AND SEND US THE INFORMATION FOR OUR CASHIER TO CONFIRM
THANKS
THE MANAGEMENT

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Chatman, Paulette (pchatman);

Sat 10/10/2015 1:13 PM

You replied on 10/11/2015 10:30 AM.





Action Items

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DEAR PAULETTE AND LARON CHATMAN
THE ANIMAL DEPARTMENT OF THE VICHAS DELIVERY AGENCY WISHES TO INFORM YOU THAT, YOUR PUPPY IS NOW WITH US IN OUR PET CONTROL CENTER AND WE SHALL PROCEED WITH SHIPPING AND DELIVERY DONE TOMORROW. ANABEL REQUIRES AN ELECTRONIC CRATES BEFORE WE CAN PROCEED
YOU WILL BE PAYING THE FUNDS TO OUR VICHAS AGENCY TRANSPORT HEADQUARTERS IN CHARGE OF ALL PET TRANSPORT SERVICE LOCATED IN CAMEROON WHICH IS THE HEAD BRANCH OFFICE OF OUR COMPANY.

YOU WILL BE PAYING THE FUNDS USING WESTERN UNION BANK TRANSFER TO OUR INSURANCE HEAD BRANCH OFFICE OF OUR COMPANY IN CAMEROON TO THE DESK OF THE CASHIER NUMBER ONE.

Submit payment using our cashier`s payment details below

HERE IS THE INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT THE PAYMENT :

NAMES:...NGWA IVO AMBE
COUNTRY:...CAMEROON
STATE...NORTH WEST REGION
CITY:...BAMENDA
POSTAL CODE:...00237
AMOUNT:...$875 OR 1600(REFUNDABLE)
TEST QUESTION:...HEALTH
ANSWER:...HEALTH

TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DOG ANABEL IS DELIVERED TOMORROW, PLEASE ENDEAVOR TO MAKE THE PAYMENT AND SEND US THE INFORMATION FOR OUR CASHIER TO CONFIRM
THANKS
THE MANAGEMENT

vichasanimal airlines

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To:

Chatman, Paulette (pchatman);

Sat 10/10/2015 1:13 PM

You replied on 10/11/2015 10:30 AM.





Action Items

...

DEAR PAULETTE AND LARON CHATMAN
THE ANIMAL DEPARTMENT OF THE VICHAS DELIVERY AGENCY WISHES TO INFORM YOU THAT, YOUR PUPPY IS NOW WITH US IN OUR PET CONTROL CENTER AND WE SHALL PROCEED WITH SHIPPING AND DELIVERY DONE TOMORROW. ANABEL REQUIRES AN ELECTRONIC CRATES BEFORE WE CAN PROCEED
YOU WILL BE PAYING THE FUNDS TO OUR VICHAS AGENCY TRANSPORT HEADQUARTERS IN CHARGE OF ALL PET TRANSPORT SERVICE LOCATED IN CAMEROON WHICH IS THE HEAD BRANCH OFFICE OF OUR COMPANY.

YOU WILL BE PAYING THE FUNDS USING WESTERN UNION BANK TRANSFER TO OUR INSURANCE HEAD BRANCH OFFICE OF OUR COMPANY IN CAMEROON TO THE DESK OF THE CASHIER NUMBER ONE.

Submit payment using our cashier`s payment details below

HERE IS THE INFORMATION THAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT THE PAYMENT :

NAMES:...NGWA IVO AMBE
COUNTRY:...CAMEROON
STATE...NORTH WEST REGION
CITY:...BAMENDA
POSTAL CODE:...00237
AMOUNT:...$875 OR 1600(REFUNDABLE)
TEST QUESTION:...HEALTH
ANSWER:...HEALTH

TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DOG ANABEL IS DELIVERED TOMORROW, PLEASE ENDEAVOR TO MAKE THE PAYMENT AND SEND US THE INFORMATION FOR OUR CASHIER TO CONFIRM
THANKS
THE MANAGEMENT

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kkurbs
PH
Mar 21, 2015 1:19 pm EDT

Hi. I'm from the Philippines and I am currently in touch with a person from Bangkok, Thailand named Paquet Vero through email (paquetvero1@gmail.com) because of me wanting to have a samoyed puppies. I am experiencing the exact situation I read on different sites about fraud/complaints/scams matter. I am already at the Western Union this morning, I was about to give the payment but something is pushing me not to do so. I am very doubtful about this ever since I emailed him for/her because the person seemed to be very eager. I just asked for the price and the person immediately told me that he/she will be going to the agency the next day morning for me to have the puppies delivered on my doorstep. That really sound aggressive to me, I haven't even confirmed it yet but I already received an email the next morning saying that the person already came to the agency and I would have to wait for a call in a few minutes, which I did. The accent was really bad and I barely understood everything he said. He calls me everyday and its been three days. The number is +[protected].

First thing that came to mind was the email address. Why would an agency use a yahoo account? The agency called itself cargo transport with an email address (pettransportationagency@yahoo.com) with the signed approval of the branch manager named Mr. Alvin Morgan. And the email content was colorful texts with different sizes and fonts. Second was the Western Union. I was summoned to name the transaction with a person named Djame Marc Christian. If it's an agency, why would you send a payment through Western Union in the first place? Should it be paid straight to the company's account?

The person I was talking to the email seemed nice thou. But the person is not smart enough to do such scams. Good thing I searched thoroughly regarding this matter. Everyone should be careful especially purchasing online. Think more than twice. Be doubtful. Use the web to search if it's legitimate. Use your common sense.

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lunaes
US
Mar 17, 2015 11:53 pm EDT

Wow I received one from a person named melinda
hi my name is Melinda, thanks for the interest you have on my male and female Siberian husky puppies called, REX
and NELLY .they are well trained, sociable, akc registered and go along
with kids and other pets .Health Guarantee
Current on Vaccines
Home-raised
Vet Checked
Clean Bill of Health.
12 weeks old .
will you like to see their pics? what is your name?
Praise Be To God "Melinda"
She also wants to send them via a transportation agency is it also a scam?:0

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RR2015
US
Jan 26, 2015 4:27 pm EST

Amedea Debora strikes again. I was inquiring about French Bulldog pups for sale. Was suspicious as her English in the response email and ad was not the best, and some of the photos she sent of the pups were taken outside where the housing looked non-Australian. She claimed that her husband made a posting error, and was interstate rather than our local area. Lowlife timewasters!

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kelly522
MY
Sep 09, 2014 5:23 pm EDT

On this case usually they are from afrika place named cameroon.
I saw this one lady advertise about letting go her maine coon cat because currently She study in DUBAI and no time to take care of her "pure breed maine coon cat" .
She going to give away her cat for free to me. But i must pay for the
Transportation fee MYR 690.
So the transportion pet agency call me in the next morning, they said cannot process without payment.
Those people who call me not even sound people from dubai. They sound more like nigerian people.
So i rushly went to the western union to transfer the money.
I ask the counter lady is it the money going to dubai? The lady answer me its going to wired to africa.
So i have this really big doubt feeling bcause the owner said she currently in dubai and why the heck she using the africa airlines.
That way too far away. Doesnt make any sense at all.
So i decided to cancel adopt the cat and went home straight away.
I was lucky not to get scam by those ###ers. Thanks god.
Aftet that i do some google research and found out they are so many scamming activities there and so many victim.
BEWARE OF THE ADOPTION PETS ONLINE THAT USING TRANSPORTATION STRAIGHT TO YOUR HOME. ITS TOTALLY SCAM! THEY USUALLY FROM DUOALA CAMEROON.
YOU CAN RECOGNIZE THEM THRU PHONE CALL BECAUSE THEIR ENGLISH ARE REALLY BAD.

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ShannonU216
Houston, US
Aug 05, 2014 8:36 pm EDT

They tried to get thus evening with a gorgeous Siberian Husky. Found this information online first! God bless internet info like this!

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CTAN
MY
Jul 07, 2014 9:57 am EDT

Wow... Luckily I do research about this. I also received the same when I wanted to adopt a puppy. The original post was located in Malaysia. When the lady replied me said she was presently in Thailand.

This is what she asked from me.
1st mail:

Thanks for the interest in my Puppies.

I have a Male and Female french bulldog Puppies available.

These little litter are called molly and Tina.
They are raised in my home with children, already spoiled.
So they had the best care available.
The Puppies available have the following details:

Age: 12 weeks old
Recognition: Registered
Health Problems: no health problem
Living Conditions:They can live any where.
Trained: well trained and home trained.
Health Condition: excellent in health condition, vet
checked, registered and confirmed health guarantee.

Where are you located?
Do you have a vet?
Have you ever had a pet before?
Does your home favors pet?
Do you have kids?

They shall come along with all their papers.
The reason, why i am giving out these Puppies for adoption is that,
I am very busy and hence could not make up time to stay with the pets.
Nobody is ever at home to take good care of the Puppies .

So, i truly needs a good loving and caring home for the Puppies.
Here are recent pictures of the Puppies, when next i read from you .

Can you tell me more about your self ?

2nd mail:
Hello,

My name is Amedea Debora and i am presently in Thailand.

Although we are located far apart, it is still possible for the puppies to get to your home address.

I can send the puppies to you, through a pets delivery agency, and you pay only for the delivery cost to the agency .

From my inquiries at Pets Transporters Agency here in Thailand the delivery cost from Thailand to any home address in your location will cost you RM 600 for one puppy and RM 1200 for the two puppies. And it will be delivered at your door step after about 7-8 hours .

For the puppies to be delivered directly at your home, the data the agency would need from you are :

-Names in Full...in other to change the ownership transfer papers to your name.

-Home address... so the agency can locate your home.

-City... ...for the delivery
Van to your direction.

-Post code... ...to back up your address.

-Phone number... ..for direction.

The puppies will be delivered with all Current vaccinations,
Veterinarian examination, Health certificate, Health guarantee,
Pedigree papers and all other necessary documents .

i also need the above information to process the paper works of the puppies with my attorney, that is the transfer of ownership and adoption certificate, so you will claim full ownership and be recognized as a legitimate owner of the puppies.

If all is confirmed, send the required data for us to proceed with delivery .

So once i have your full delivery data i promise you that the puppies will be deliver directly at your door step. Waiting for your reply.

Thanks

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Pet Transport Agency Rotweiller Puppies in Florida

I feel for the exact same scam. Unfortunately I didn't do enough research. I am a very trusting person, probably not anymore. My heart was broken on my birthday. I don't want this to happen to anyone else. I have even filed a report with authorties over this matter. It's not even about the money, it's about the prinicpal of the thing. Anyway I wanted to get my husband a rotweiller puppy for his birthday now I am out the money. My email came from [protected]@hotmail.com and this is what she had to tell me.

Hello thanks for email.Let me tell you about my female and male puppies
Shanie and Harley.I know you will love these puppies..They are 11 weeks
old now and registered and they are currently on all shots, when ever i
call them up they will run up to me like a three year old kid..They have
been raised in our home with lots of love and care, and they are well
socialized with a wonderful temperament, they are vet checked and up to
date on all shots and are very fine among kids and other pets like
dogs, cats.birds etc, they will make very fine house pets.they are
just too adorable.These little puppies love to run and play, they like
to stop and smell flowers.They are a pleasure to have around, They are
very friendly, playful and has a very good behavior and very good
temperament.These puppies are eager to learn, fearless, friendly, and
sociable. their high energy level may overwhelm new owners who are not
prepared for it.My puppies are not prone to excessive barking, but
their tendency to bark at suspicious activity makes them excellent
watchdogs.They love to be cuddle, but they are not overly demanding of
attention.
I am giving Shanie and Harley out for adoption
because their mum was knock down by a car and i don't have much time to
spend with them now.I am having a new occupation that takes much of my
time, so i want to send them to any loving and caring home, that they
will be spoiled rotten with love..They will bring so much love and joy
to your family, you will get just the best from these puppies.They need
lots of love and affection, lots of kisses and hugs, sure you will give
all this to them ? Health wise their health is guarantee as they had
proper veterinary check ups.worming and they took the following
vitamins.3V-Caps for development of Skin and Coat, NEW Glycol-Flex
Stage 1 for Development of Joints.
Before you adopt Harley and Shanie i will like to know the following from you
1-Have you been around dogs or is your first experience?
2-Are you a pet lover or simply a fan ?
3- Do you have children because these puppies has high affection for children?
4-we will like you to describe your home environment?
5-where are you located ?
I am asking all this questions simply for the well being of the bundle of beauty you are about to bring into your home.
Thanks and waiting for your reply soon.
Best Regards.

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Sep 25, 2011 8:02 pm EDT

did either of you pay the money and did you ever get the animal

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Toronto, CA
Oct 18, 2010 1:32 pm EDT
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I think i have just been scammed by this "company" . A woman clamming to live in the Yukon email me and said she had Chihuahua puppies, so i looked at the pictures picked the one i wanted and she said she would go and register him to be delivered to my front door ! she said it would be 120$ but because i wanted him on saturday i had to pay 50$ ahead of time to cover his food while they kept him. so i received an email from pet_air_transport_agency@hotmail.com saying that
" This shipping and home delivery will cost $150 and the feeding fee of $50 has to be paid now therefore the payment required from you on satuday is $100 fore delivery of your puppy .
In this regard, we wish to inform you that, due to high amount of abuse, we have canceled our on line payment method, and all payments below $1500 are now done via WESTERN UNION directly to our International Affairs Wire transfer agency in British-Cameroon and the MTCN < Reference Number >email to us immediately payment is done for confirmation."
So stupid me ! i went and sent the money western union (this was all today) and now im thinking that its a scam ! when i sent the confirmation number i recived an email back saying :

DEAR CLIENT, WE HAVE JUST CONFIRM THE PAYMENT, SO WE SHALL BE WAITING FOR YOU TO NOTIFY US ON SATUDAY FOR THE DELIVERY OF YOUR PUPPY.

THANKS.

Umm well shouldnt they tell me when they are dropping him off ? i really hope everything turns out and i do receive my Chihuahua puppy ! but i am starting to have my doubts ! : (

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I recieved an email in regards to an ad on Puppy Find from a lady who claimed to be sick and couldnt care for her puppies. She was to give them to me. Then "realized" i was too far to pick up and wanted to ship them. This was fine but the company wanted to me to pay for the shipping via wertern union and the money was going to cameroon. The e-mail came from...

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