I really love English Bulldogs. Recently I became aware of a common pet scam that is based on every other over seas Internet scam. Someone from Cameroon posts a desired breed up for a ridiculously low price. He/she asks for money plus shipping. You never get the dog. Here is my recent correspondence with one such scammer. I have resorted the posts from oldest to newest so you can enjoy the events as they occurred. For reference, here are the photos the scammer sent with the email. Keep in mind that these are the actual size photos that were sent!
Original post that my sister saw on Craigslist in Denver:
Hello Thanks for the mail,i work for a Christ orphanage care center at Denver,but presently i am in New lakes Cameroon. i have come to discover that the weather/climate,is not good for my baby.she finds much difficulties in adapting,and due to the nature of my work,i find much difficulties in taking care of her,so i want to send her back to the States/Canada to any caring family/ pet lover or a Christian home.i hope that you will take great care of her ok? i will not refuse anyone from getting my baby, all i need for her is love and care and if you will accept in sending me update pictures of her every month.She is just 13weeks old so gentle to kids, a very good companion at home, she is good with other house pets.she is vet checked,AKC registered and up to date on all her sorts.She will run and play like a 3year old kids.She has very good temperament with kids and other pets at home she will make a very fine house pet.This little girl loves to run and play, Likes to stop and smell flowers.. She comes along with a 1-year health guarantee She comes along all her playing toys, including her menu booklet,and video CDs, which shows what she likes and dislikes.her asking price is $350.i will like to know how soon you will be ready for the puppy.her pictures are attached to this mail thanks Yes, it was centered like that and no changes were made to spelling or punctuation.
My reply:
Please send me your contact information. I am very very intersted in saving your baby! Thank you,
I was 99 percent sure it was a scam, but I thought I would give them a chance.
Their reply:
Hello Thanks for the mail,i work for a Christ orphanage care center at Denver,but presently i am in New lakes Cameroon. i have come to discover that the weather/climate,is not good for my baby.she finds much difficulties in adapting,and due to the nature of my work,i find much difficulties in taking care of her,so i want to send her back to the States/Canada to any caring family/ pet lover or a Christian home.i hope that you will take great care of her ok? i will not refuse anyone from getting my baby, all i need for her is love and care and if you will accept in sending me update pictures of her every month.She is just 13weeks old so gentle to kids, a very good companion at home, she is good with other house pets.she is vet checked,AKC registered and up to date on all her sorts.She will run and play like a 3year old kids.She has very good temperament with kids and other pets at home she will make a very fine house pet.This little girl loves to run and play, Likes to stop and smell flowers.. She comes along with a 1-year health guarantee She comes along all her playing toys, including her menu booklet,and video CDs, which shows what she likes and dislikes.i will like to know how soon you will be ready for the puppy.her pictures are attached to this mail thanks The formatting was a little better, but everything else was identical.
My reply:
Ya. I saw all that in my sister’s email. How many dogs do you have? There were pictures of four different dogs with different markings. Do you have any larger pictures? I assume you are on a short vacation and will be coming back to Denver soon as Christ orphanage is very understaffed judging by the ads I always see on KKDNVR about their need for volunteers. I was wondering if you would be willing to trade it for a Mac p-p-p-powerbook. (I did not include this link in the actual email.) I will gladly have one of my friends in Cameroon pick up the dog. Thank you,
Their reply:
i am sorry fo the ale reply,i went for evening prayers.that is all the pics i have for the puppy,and the pictures you see is the pics of 1puppy,and not different puppies.so how soon are you ready for the puppy?
My reply:
Adam
Their reply:
Hello i am just so sorry for emailing you very late,i was at a seminar,and only came back yesterday.the batch appears as she grows older. my baby is a southwithshire breed,and i am sorry you misunderstood me the $325 was for the transportation.her re homing fee is $1950.my darling has a pick nose.she has been vaccinated against elm,re best and is currently on sorts.she will come along 1yrs health grantee.pls i will like to know how many pets you have at the moments,because my darling is so sociable with other house pets.in fact you will see that magic in her when you get her. hope to read from you.
My Reply:
At this point I decide to make some of the same mistakes in my post as they make in theirs. Note that they were hoping that the dog would go to a good Christian home and that they work for Christ orphanage, yet she was delayed in a previous post because she was gone for evening prayers. Isn’t that strange?
Alvin (I decided to make a change to my name to see if they would call me on it.
Their reply:
I begin to sense that they are getting a little irritated at my wavering interest in their baby. ok Alvin if you will come to pick her up here,then that will be very great.this is the rightful time to visit Cameroon,when you want to come do let me know,so that i can help make some reservation for you. i have close to 3months to be here in Cameroon,and the weather it really not good for the pup.so pls the earlier you come the better. thanks.
My reply:
This should be my final message to them. At least until they get to Denver with the southwithshire.
I recently answered an ad for a Golden Retriever Puppy… Luckily, I was not taken. I was too curious as to where Cameroon was actually located, so when I saw it was in Africa… the proverbial red flag went up. Since I have heard of all of the financial scams coming from there in the past. BUT, this is the first time I have heard of the this.
This was the reply I received:
Parham Gribbs to me
5:18 PM (3 hours ago)
Hello,Thanks for your reply concerning our pair of Godlen Retriever
Puppies for adoption. The puppies are called Chelsea and Toby. Chelsea
is a female and Toby is the male. The babies are well behaved and adaptable puppies . They are
raised at home with other pets and kids.These pups are very tiny and
healthy just like their parents. They will be offered to
pets lovers with up to date shots, papers and even guarantee of at
least a year. The puppies are for adoption because of circumstances. I have just been
transferred to the country Cameroon . The weather here is not good for me, my family and the
puppies. But because of my job, i and my family can not leave this
place . I will not want this climate to affect these puppies in anyway
. So i want to give them for free adoption . Free adoption meaning
that you will have to pay just for the transportation of the babies .
The transportation fee for each of the puppy is $150 which includes the puppy’s bed, crate,
papers, clothes,toys and even some books on puppy care and feeding . The price for the puppies
covers all these stuff and even transportation to you in USA. If you
are alright with these information and willing to continue with the
adoption, just get back to me for pictures and some more information.
Also, can you let me know where you are located ? Thanks
Parham
I saw this same ad, and was tinking it was a scam too. The lady assured me it wasnt. But still skeptical, I googled t and found this. 🙁
Animal SCAM in Douala, Yaounde, Cameroon, Europe, Spain, Barselona
Offer to sale of kittens Savannah. The price makes a reservation, they send you the contract, the passport of an animal, the certificate on the property and even the aviation ticket for an arrival of your animal to you. But constantly there are problems for which to you it is offered to pay through system Western Union.
Swindlers judging by passports have citizenship of England, with pleasure I will lay out copies of their passports.
Names of scammers:
Dobgima Romaric, 22/05/1969 – British citizen
tel. +23775931186
e-mail romaric dobson
Sophia Berts, 31/07/1986 – British citizen
tel. +447031861542
e-mail sophia berth
The transport company through which is extorted still a part of your money from these companies there are sites and phones:
internationalskyline movers skylines
tel: +23798904969, +23795752876,+23722665442
Jessy Rema Tabali, 05/02/1967 – Cameroon citizen
tel.+23774578083, +23776542208
web: http://exotikbreeds.webs.com
adress: Cameroon, DOUALA ,208 Memoz street Akwa, also in Yaounde, 022 Mvog Mbessi
e-mail: Rema Jessy
The transport company through which is extorted still a part of your money from these companies there are sites and phones:
JETS PET CARGO, AIR PET SERVICES – Fru Saningong General manager AIR PRT SERVICES, CAMEROON, hltd.airpets_services@hotmail.com
Amevor Kokou Powellina, 18/04/1979 – Spain citizen
IDESP AAV170073 DNI NUM 48567136Z
tel:.+ 237 2266 5641, +34 937 13 30 16 fax : +34 937 13 32 03
Address: Avenida Diagonal, 477, planta 13, 08036 Barcelona Spain
All is put very well don’t get!
I’m so thrilled to have found this website. My husband and I nearly became victims of this scammer over some parrots. His name has changed but it’s still Cameroon. Be careful out there…he’s on the loose. Thinking of having a little fun with this one as he thinks it’s still a go.
hey … i think i just got saved … here is the email i got from boby maccoy address ….boby.maccoy@gmail.com i just googled and found so many scam forums … like the one below … http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3225175
hello dear and thanks for getting back to us.well our darling in notfor sale because we are actually giving her for free adoption,but youwill be paying for is just her travel crate that she will betransported to you in and it will be costing you $120 and you will bepaying this money directly to the delivery agency that will bedelivering her to you at your door steps.as on when you want to haveher depends on you,you could have her today if you want,all you needto do is to get back to me with your full delivery information likeyour Home Address,Postal Code,City/State,Cell Number and the ClosestAirport to your location.as soon as i have this information,i willrush with her to the delivery agency and have her registered to youwith your names and address.so all you need to do in order to have heras soon as possible is to get back to me with those information.Thanksand hope to read from youBoby Maccoy On 6/23/11,
wrote:
>> when can v meet her?> and is there any kind of fee?> thanks>>> Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:38:41 -0700>> Subject: Re: German Shepherd>> From: boby.maccoy@gmail.com>> To: ok here are the pictures again so can i get the answers to my questions ?>>>> On 6/23/11, wrote:>> >>> > plz send a pic and i will send u these answers in the evening …>> > thanks>> >>> >>> > >> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> > Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:08:50 +0300>> > Subject: Re: German Shepherd>> > From: boby.maccoy@gmail.com>> > To: > >>> > Thanks for the mail and interest in the little girl. She is 14 weeks>> > old and her name is Kutie. Kutie is our darling angel. We are on a>> > volunteer mission to Cameroon together with the UN malaria committee>> > ,in regards to the disease in pregnant women and children. We traveled>> > up here together with Kutie and my daughter. They wont allow Kutie>> > into the country for reason being that, pets are not allowed into the>> > country from other countries and i have been given a maximum of 2>> > weeks to send her. So that is the reason i have to find for her a home>> > back where she will be showered with all that love and affection.>> > Hope you wont mind if i ask you a few>> > questions:>> >>> > Do you have kids?…………….>> > Do you have any experience with puppies?…………..>> > Are you a breeder or will you breed her in the future if i let you>> > have her?………..>> > Will you send us updates about her from time to time and>> > pictures?………………..>> >>> > I am 45 just being concerned about the type of home she will be>> > going to ,so that is why i am curious to know. We love her so much and>> > we want to make sure goes to a family that will show her the affection>> > she deserves. She is health guaranteed,AKC registered and will come>> > along with all her papers,diapers,dog blanket,play toys, crate and>> > food menu. She is very playful and goes along with kids and other home>> > pets. She loves to be held and cuddled and sometimes wants all the>> > attention for herself. .
Thank god I found this page!!!!! I went to do some research and it appears I was talking to the same scammers But thank god I didn’t transfer any money I was trying to make sure that this wasn’t a scam and as a result it was but I came to my senses on time!!!
RE: Adorable lovely Blue Eyes Siberian Husky Puppies.{RASS/TYRA}?
To see messages related to this one, group messages by conversation.
3:05 PM
Reply ?
Jesica Husky Owner
To Velerie Sheiline
HELLO
THANKS FOR THE MAIL I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL BE HAVING THIS puppy At your home today once the money is paid to the delivery agency ok.and i will like you to know that the puppy will be coming with all it’s papers and documents so you have nothing to worry ok .
— On Wed, 7/6/11, Velerie Sheiline wrote:
From: Velerie Sheiline
Subject: RE: Adorable lovely Blue Eyes Siberian Husky Puppies.{RASS/TYRA}
To: “Jesica Husky Owner”
Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 7:57 AM
Hi Jesica,
I received the email from petshipping.com in which states that you have paid 50 dollars for the reservation,
I’m sorry to be annoying but are the dogs already there? and can I get a photo of Tyra and Rass with a piece of paper with my name on it?
To make sure when I transfer the money today this won’t be a scam 🙂
Sincerely,
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 12:28:28 -0700
From: jesica_best@yahoo.com
Subject: Adorable lovely Blue Eyes Siberian Husky Puppies.{RASS/TYRA}
To: Tairane_69@hotmail.com
CC: Tairane_69@hotmail.com
Hello,
Thanks for the mail and concern in regards to our puppies.They are AKC vaccinated and updated in all their shots and will make a very good house hold pet and a great companion for your family… I am giving them out for adoption only to a good and loving home because that is my greatest concern. The reason why i am given these puppies out is because i do not have enough time to keep them company since i am very busy all day round. They are potty trained and gets along well with kids and other house pets. They are very sensitive Siberian Husky Puppies and portray the following: –
Puppies Personalities: The perfect mix of soft and playful loves to be held and snuggled, but also likes to chew bones and play with their toys. They are adaptable to new environments. The puppies are true treasure!
Females:
TYRA..: Is the best neutered of all and loves everyone. She is a very busy and curious dog, needs to see everything that goes on, and does. She is so calm & laid back that she makes herself at home on anyone’s lap or bed.
Males:
RASS..: Is a Prince and likes authority so much. He is cute and protective and so much more of your hero. He will always keep by your side, see you off to bed and be by the door on time, waiting for you when you come back from work.
The female puppies is called TYRA(Females) while the male is called RASS. i am asking $130 for each of the puppies,$260 for two, i hope you can afford that for the puppy(s).
The Puppies are AKC ,CKC,UKC, and they are all 12 weeks old. The Puppies like kisses, that makes them get more adapted to you. The puppies would come along side their crates,clothing and Blankets for Cold.
Note we are Christians.
But before we go deeply about the puppies,i would like to know more about you and your family like:
Have you ever had a Puppy Before??
Would you take all the puppies?
If no then how many do you need and their names?
Why do you want a puppy(s) at this time?
Also get back to me with your your phone numbers,City,Zip code. With all the information above,i would be able to know more about you and the home that my puppies would be going to.
I work with the Amber Chand Foundation and was currently posted to our new Community Of Work in British Cameroon where me and the puppies are currently. I work and travel a lot. I have a very tight schedule and do much traveling these days. Due to this, i am unable to take good care of the puppies. I am not interested in selling the puppies, because they have been very lonely these days and all I want for these puppies is to be happy again by giving them to caring home and loving homes.
Earlier this week I moved out here to our new Community Of Work in British Cameroon where i am at work now, cause we planning on going operational here. It is now taking longer than I previewed. From every indication I will have to travel to other countries Needing Community Aid and I can not take all puppies along. So I want good homes for the puppies , that will love and care for them.
And that is the more reason why i am giving the puppies, i believe if we can come to an arrangement right away, you can your puppies home today…
Please email me back with all the information so that we proceed.
Thanks and waiting
Deposits:REQUIRED
We have received just the reservation for the PUPPIES . We have not yet received payments for the delivery of this PUPPIES .The delivery fee is due in advance of the trip.We need the full delivery fee to activate the flight of the puppies before we proceed with the delivery $ 50 paid by Mrs JESICA } . We accept Cash, Certified Check, Money Orders, and major Credit Cards for payment.delivery of the PUPPY cost $260 You will have to pay the $260 as soon as this mail is seen so that we can activate the flight details of your PUPPIES and proceed delivery immediately.
IN REGARDS TO THE ABOVE , WE NEED $260 AS PAYMENTS WIRE TRANSFER VIA MONEY GRAM OR WESTERN UNION AND THE PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE FLIGHT DIRECTOR AT THE REGIONAL HEAD QUARTERS IN BRITISH CAMEROON USING THE ADDRESS BELOW FOR THE DIRECTOR IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN GIVE IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION TO SUCH PAYMENTS .ONCE YOU ARE DONE WITH THE PAYMENTS YOU GET BACK TO US FOR CONFIRMATION SO THAT WE CAN PROCEED WITH THE DELIVERY AND ALSO PUT THE PUPPY ON BOARD . WE ACCEPT ONLY MONEY GRAM OR WESTERN UNION TRANSFER AT THE MOMENT SINCE CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT PROCESSED . WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCES.DO MAKE THE PAYMENT USING THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Registrar’s Information:G
ADDRESS TO USE IN MAKING THE VIA MONEY GRAM OR WESTERN UNION TRANSFER PAYMENTS
NAMES
NGWA SABASTINE
CITY/STATE
BAMENDA
COUNTRY
Cameroon
ZIP CODE
00237
TEST QUESTION
WHEN?
ANSWER
TODAY
BELLOW ARE SOME WESTERN UNION STORES AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCATION ..
Rick,
I thought your email was hilarious!! But how I came to view your post is far less amusing. I just realised this morning that I had been negotiating with the Cameroon Pet Scamers about shipping a Persian kitten. Luckily I realised from their +237 phone prefix and dodgie info in their email that the courier was not authentic and commenced doing a Google search to verify my hunch. I think it’s sad that these people play on the genuine kind natures of animal lovers. I am in Australia and it appears that the scam is happening all around the world. How can these people be stopped!!!
Cheers
Lil
I know what you feeling and thing,yes must stop.I was play a game with one guy in a scam,try a convince me over a pay a airline ticket,and said I live in Texas,I was once start suspect scam,but i won a play with him mt own game.Last email writing,in another language,said I crazy mother fucker,and I was said,well we gringo are must more smart,and you mother fucker steal a money from my peoples go to a hell fucker.See much before try a buy by internet,investigate,and a only way stop is offer pay by money order or certificate check,is will refuse,and there you know is a scam.Please to all peoples don’t loose a money,if any won know my opinion send my a e-mail,I won help any one stop a scam.Thank you to all.
Lil,some peoples found fun,in my opinion is not fun,some peoples are idiot,I was one,how can buy some thing you no have in your hand?I was believe and down in a scam.But now I can play game with that guys.Gov,must force any business Internet investigate each one who won sell or open a account.Now you are in Australia Right?well kangaroo can be a nice pet.I like kangaroo.Stop scam from a start,said only I will pay by money orders or certified check,you will see fast said NO only transfer money.
yes, it appears that it has been happening all over the world. I have this person taht plans to give a yorkie and then wants me to pay $90 for the transportation fee and stuff, i searched the agency it is jet pet international delivery when i searched the net then saw several scam forums. so they sent me a second email changing their name to pet airway it was very strange plus i know from past experiences that pet airways doesn’t travel to ireland where the supposedly “owner” was located.
hello to every one am jonas.
the question here is why is that this issue of scaming is coming more form cameroon??
though other country practices this ill but cameroon seems to be topping the lead across world.
all the web sites one viste, one must see some thing there either being bought or sold in cameroon.
ooooh may be i got the answer as to why this scaming thing is so prominent in cameroon. the guys are so intelligent
as far as information technology is concern. the country seems to be topping the lead as far as information technology is concern in africa. there, u can find many web designers, fake credit card and foreign currencies being bought and sold and so on. talking with one of the scamer in a telephone interview, the guy told me he could track out money from any bank account online or credit card provided u could give him all necessary information concerning ur card or bank account. so please do as much never to provide information concerning ur card or bank account to any person u don’t know
Thanks jonas a local journalist from cameroon
Thank you for posting that information. My daugther had the ilusion to a new puppy when they sow the ad but I received almost the same e-mail you posted:
Hello ….
Thanks for the prompt response. Due to your message, i am convinced that the puppy will be spoiled with the best of care and love.So the puppy will be coming over to your home with all health and vaccination records, some toys, a puppy bed, feeding menu and all other accessories since i will have no use for them once the puppy gets to your home.
I am located in Cameroon where i work as an American Peace corps volunteer and will be flying the pup from in a flight of some few hours which will be no problem for the pup since the puppy is crate trained and has all health papers, It will cost you $160 for Each , In order to proceed with the transportation of the puppy over to you, i will be needing your complete delivery information as follows:
Full Names…………………..
State…………………………….
City……………………………..
Postal/Zip Code……………
Home/Street Address……..
Contact Telephone Number#…..
Nearest Airport To your Home…..
Name of the puppy……………..
As soon as you send me your complete delivery information, we shall discuss transportation and payment details. Once i get your complete delivery information and the money, my husband shall immediately proceed with the transportation of the puppy over to your location and as soon as he is done, i am going to send you a copy of the flight ticket, the flight and delivery schedule for you to know when the puppy will be arriving your closest international airport and when the puppy will be delivered at your house address by the doorstep delivery agents . I am really happy that soon you will be getting the puppy and cannot wait to see pictures and updates once you get the puppy home. Waiting on a prompt response
i just responded to someone’s ad on mlive.com and glad i had sense to look up pet flying prices from cameroon, and saw this!!! i can’t believe that ppl would do this, and they sounded so genuine…wow…i have already reported the ad as a scam….glad i did not send the $180…smh
Hello,
thanks so much for the much concern that you have for BERRY. I am very
excited to know that you would love and care for her.Please dont ever
leave her by the pool unattended.She does not know how to swim so
please always put her life jacket on while at the pool ok?
To tell you a bit about my self, i am 28 and i am expecting
my first baby . I got married 3 years back and we are so happily
married. I have been with dogs all my life as my Grand Father was a
pet lover. I usually go there on holidays and would spend much time
with the animals and house pets there. BERRY’s mother DOLLY was
given to me as a wedding gift by my grand father. DOLLY died a month
ago.Now to tell you the reason why I wanna give my baby out.
My Husband and I work with the plan International
plan-international.org/. We just recently relocated from
Chicago and got posted to work here at the Eastern Great Lakes in
Cameroon for some time before returning to the States. We will be here
for a period of 7 months.
We took BERRY along with us for companionship but its really
hard for us to give her all the attention she deserves from us so we
are after a caring home only where she could be spoiled with love. If
you could understand our reasons for giving her out then we would
consider you on adoption.There will be no problem flying her to you as
she has all her health papers and will come with them. All you will
need to do is to get back to us with your full house address and the
name of the nearest airport to your location then we will fly her
there so that you can pick her from the airport .Also, you will have
to take care of the shipping fee which is $180. That includes
airport charges so you will not have any other fee to pay. She is
ready to go on adoption right now so as soon as you are ready, we can
fly her to you.Really,it will count if you can be there for her as all
she needs now is a home to call her own.It really hurts to let her go
but we have to for her own good.
Thanks and email back asap with the full delivery
information demanded above.(Full home address,phone number and the
name of the nearest airport to your location.)
Thanks for your time.
God Bless
THIS IS WHAT I RECEIVED
My Dear honey,when a peoples can understand nothing sell in internet and Cameroon is real,I was lose money.Why instead off paying for puppy not adopt in a local shelter?save a money,time,health and save one life?Never again buy by internet.
Hi,
I fell into the trap this week. I’m always very cautious but this time I didnt listen to that little voice telling me to stay clear. I paid approx. $260 and they wanted another $400…here are 2 e-mail addresses to avoid! Shawn Smith – s.smith3813@gmail.com and animalpetmoversagency@hotmail.com
To think these scamming con-artists play on pet lovers’ feelings!
I WROTE A BLOG LAST WEEK ABOUT BEING PET SCAMMED THEY GOT £160 OUT OF ME STILL LOOKING FOR A PUPPY ONLY TO BE INTOUCH WITH ANOTHER PET SCAMMER SAYING HIS WIFE HAD JUST DIED HE WANTS 150 FOR SHIPPING AND 300 FOR THE PUPPY WHAT A JOKE THIS IS THANK GOD I AM WISE TO THESE HORRIBLE PEOPLE THE BEST PUPPY I HAD SEEN BUT NOT REAL. I REPORTED ANDRIK MISHA TO EVERY PET SITE BUT HE IS STILL THERE IS THERE NOTHING WE CAN DO. MY LAP TOP IS SET UP TO STOP SCAMS AND THEY STILL GET THROUGH
OH MY GOD CHATTING TO THE PET SCAMMER RIGHT NOW, HE WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PICK UP THE PUPPY INSISTING I PAY FOR SHIPPING I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY BACK I WANT TO BE NASTY AND RUDE BUT ITS POINTLESS I SUPOSE ITS JUST NOT SAFE TO BUY ON THE INTERNET WHAT A SAD WORLD WE LIVE
hi wrote yesterday about getting pet scamed by Andrick misha only to find today they have got a pet website when going on it they had changed their name to Wanda Goulty so be aware of this same person is a pet scammer ALERT NEVER GOING TO STOP THEM
Lil,I’m shocked as this Cameroon dog scammers has reached me also in Australia. I advertised online in Trading post for a cockerlier (cocker spaniel cross cavalier) puppy. This person by the name of “Christine” contacted me. She told me that she had 4 puppies left that needed a home ASAP. I nearly fell for it till I noticed that Cameroon was in Africa. The picture background looked like some setting in the USA so maybe they stole the photos from an American breeder site. I did some searches and came across this site — really saved me money as was about to transfer $350 thru Western Union to these scammers to save a Cockerlier (my favourite cross breed) in Cameroon.
I can’t believe how cruel and horrible these people are.
This website is awesome! informative and funny too. I enjoyed the play between scammers and the smart guy. Well done!! LOL
Sorry – “smart guy” in my reply/comments = Rick.
A big thank you to him for making us beware that such scams exist.
Ok so We just paid $180.00 for a siberian husky puppy from cameroon. The emails you guys posted up do sound like scams but mine sounded more legit. The woman contacted us by texting us on the phone, and email. She did ask question but they weren’t personal. mine sounded more legit. But Im not sure since im just hearing about this scam some people pull…. What do you guys think? Email below…. But she told us the flight would take 6-7 hours and that she would contact us as soon as she got te airport times. She said we only had to pay for the ticket. She and her husband are supposbly moving into an apartment that doesn’t allow pets not some sob story about how the mother died. We already sent the money. Heres the whole conversation- Tell me what you think!!!
Hello ,
Thanks so much for mailing back and for providing all the info you sent . I am located in Cameroon where i work as an American Peace corps volunteer and will be flying the pups from in a flight of some few hours which will be no problems for the pups since they are crate trained and have all papers . .it shall take just about 6 to 7 hours for the puppy to be at your location
The puppy cost $180 each this is for the payment of their flight ticket since they are for adoption. And nothing more
All of our puppies are 11 weeks old now , playful , social and updated on all their shots and vaccines . It is with a heavy heart that i am letting them go but i have no choice since my husband and I are moving into a new apartment where pets are not allowed .
I need your complete details which i will have to use for the registration, transportation and delivery of the pups to you. I need your complete details below;
Full Names:
House Address ( If you prefer home delivery )
Cell Phone #
Zip Code:
City:
State:
Country :
Closest Airport to your home
Which Of The Puppy Will You love To Have ???
Once i have this info’s from you , i will then tell you how you go about the paying the money so that the puppy of your choice can be deliver to your home ?? and the puppies will be coming along with all health document , Toys , Food Manual and one year health guarantee , so just get back to me with your full delivery information so that i can proceed and further more .
Thanks
(she also sent pictures! They looked legit and real! You could see her with them in a few.)
Reply-
I told her the questions……
Her reply-
Hello ,
Thanks so much for the complete info’s , Now that i have them , what you have to do immediately for max to leave on the first flight this night is for you to make a
western union transfer for the $180 through a western union walmart store and also i will like to inform you that max will be delivered right at your home since that will be safer and less stressful .
we are just so more than happy and we want to say God will bless you for this love you have decided to give to our baby pup okay.so please my husband has verified and we have been told there is a flight leaving to your location this night so please all you have to do is to locate any walmart store that does western union around your area right away and make the payments of of the 180$ so we can go and make the flight reservations and registration of the puppy to your location with your addresses.
IT WILL NOT COST ANY EXTRA FOR THE PUPPY TO BE DELIVERED AT YOUR HOME OK.ALL YOU WILL BE SPENDING IS JUST 180$ AND NOTHING MORE OK
Below are the information you need to use in making the money gram transfer transfer for the $180 so that my husband can go have the money and make the flight and delivery arrangements so that max can leave ASAP
Receivers names………………ACHU WALTERS
Country………………….Cameroon
City……………….Yaounde
State…………………CENTRE
address…………………# 234 Rue de Deido
Zip code……………………..00237
test question…………….Who
answer………………..Max
Amount…………………….$180
So once you make the payment kindly email us with the full senders names and also the money transfer control number (MTCN#) So that we can collect the money and proceed with the flight arrangement to your home. And when we finish at the airline before the flight take off the airline will email you with the flight details so that you can know when to stay at home and wait for your puppy. waiting for pictures of you and the puppy when you receive Max.
Reply- Answerd questions…… I told her to contact our phone.
she contacted the phone by text. She was telling us about how she was going to call the airport right away.
Email from her-
Okay . I will go and pick up the money now and take Max to the airport with me and register him and also pay for his flight over to you and as soon as im done i will get back to you with the full flight information’s so that you when Max will be arriving at your home O.k .
thats the last thing i heard from her today. WHAT DO YOU THINK!!??? I dont want to be dissapointed! My granddaughter is super excited!
I really hope you do get the siberian puppy, for your granddaughter. But the email looks more like a scam than real deal.
An 180 dollar siberian puppy it’s too good to be true.
Hope all goes well.
Why you accept buy a dog?if a lot of dog need adoption around where you live.And a more bad involve with thief.I have two dogs,all my life I was rescue,but paid?no way.
I gotta know if you ended up getting the puppy, I am in the same situation, but my fiance wont let me spend the money until friday.
Dont send ot till your really sure its genuine as you will not get a puppy or your money back
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TO ALL READING THIS. NEVER NEVER NEVER SENT MONEY TO ANY OF THESE SORT OF RUBISH FROM CAMEROON. I AM A CAMEROONIAN LIVING IN EUROPE AND VERY ASHAMED OF WHAT YOUNG FELLOWS ARE DOING IN MY BELOVED HOME COUNTRY. PLEASE TINA KEEP YOUR MONEY AND STOP ANY COMMUNICATION WITH THIS GUYS. YOU KNOW WHAT ? SENT THEM A FAKE 8 DIGIT NUMBER AND TELL THEM THE MONEY CAN ONLY BE COLLECTED IN YAOUNDE WHICH IS THE CAPITAL OF CAMEROON. AND BEFORE THAT TELL THEM YOUR BANK IS ASKING FOR COPY OF THEIR PASSPORT OR NATIONAL ID CARD BEFORE YOU CAN RELEASE THE MONEY. BUT PLEASE ONCE AGAIN NEVER NEVER SENT MONEY TO THESE GUYS
First of all if the puppy is going to be shipped from over seas, the legal age to ship a puppy is -> 12 <- weeks old. And I have had the same type of scam and don't let what's too good to be true blind your way into their trap, they are getting better and better, and works well on innocent true loving and caring animal lovers. You can tell it's already a scam because Siberian husky pups are worth much more than a mere $180, that price is equivalent to pay for only the tail of the dog. And once you pay them the money they will keep making more delays and excuses for you to pay more money. And notice how they rush you to make payment, and once you already pay or confirm you are going to they reply to your mail much slower as they are satisfied with your payment. Do heaps of research and know your homework and average prices/ shipping/ areas etc. Make sure you get contact info and if you see +237 (code) STOP.
Before you get scammed!
it is a scam! we just lost $160 and got the SAME story but only the puppy was a teacup yorkie and there was two of them! DO NOT SEND ANY MORE MONEY!!!!
Hi unknown I nearly feel into that same trap>I was getting a basset puppy and foun a person who was relocating to bangor uk from bradford who through work commitments could not look after her dogs litter of 6 so she was giving them away free as long as it was to a good caring home.I contacted her and she explained she could not meet me due to work commitments and that all I had to pay was £90 for shipping the puppy over on a flight.Loads of emails came back and forward regards the caring for the dog and her concern regarding its welfare which made me think she was a genuine seller.this is when the fun really began as I got an email from the aviation dept in cameroon asking for £656 for insurance to fly the puppy home but that I would be refunded 556 when the puppy arrived and that would be either by cash from the delivery guy ( as if) or by refund on my card.I asked the seller to initially pay this and that when she was refunded that I would pay the £100 difference which I thought ws reseasnable I also asked why the puppy was in cameroon and that if so it would have to go tp quarantine for 6 months to which she never replied.I also emailed stating that I had been in contact with the police and BBC watch dog and knew all about the scam and guess what I havent heard from them again.Some names that cropped up are
Pascaline Rexa
Elumba Timothy and Ayuk Van
all to Cameroon Limbe
and all western union payments where to the same person only with a first name change.I would seriously doubt if your sale is genuine but as they are so good at this scam i can understand you thinking its real just remember if something souds to good to be true it probably isI consider my self an intelligent person yet I nearly feel for ittehse people rely on your good nature and its a shame that they seem to be getting away with it.Good luck
Check the tel numbers and you will find its the same on all emails the
Hi i think it may be a scam because i was told the same about a siberian husky puppy name max as well they also live in camaroon….BUT PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU RECIEVED IT!!!
im afraid i have just fell into the same trap i wish i had read this site first they got £160 out of me for a so called 10 week old husky so be aware of this scammer Andrik Misha also Equine pet express international, im so gutted it all sounded so real wot a fool iam
I wanna know if she got the husky too.
i was i the same situation about a husky named Bella
i asked her a for a picture of her holding the puppy and i got one! Am like if this is a scam then there are really good at doing this type of stuff.
her name is Katy carver and she moved to Cameroon too -_- unbelievable
We did end up paying $300, but then we figured out it was a scam. They had to know that we knew about them but they still sent a “we’ll sue you for pet abandonment” e-mail. It was fantastic. We got a very legit looking e-mail from Kenu Revees with pics and everything. But sent the money to Wirba Innocent. WTH? I was very leery at the beginning, come to find out I was right.
I had read this article earlier, so being the crazy that I am, I went looking for puppies. Well, it seems a raider_fortier20@yahoo.com is all over the United Staes and Guam with Yorkies for adoption. I e-mailed about his 2 Yorkies, they were going to be shipped from Anchorage, Alaska for $800.00 for 1 puppy or $1200.00 for both.I then found same ad,in Wisconsin,Minnesota,N.C.,IL. and a few other places,so I started sending e-mails each time I found another ad.Told him he was a mover and a shaker, how could he possibly be in all these places with the same 2 Yorkies. Haven’t heard from him since. Think I might have filled his e-mail.
OMG! I’M TALKING TO HIM NOW! 🙂 I KNEW IT WAS A SCAM, BUT I’M NOT LOOKING TO BUY, IM LOOKING TO MESS WITH HIM AND MAKE A FOOL OUT OF HIM! 🙂
OMG what a Freakin Asshoe!! i was getting all excited:( let me catch him in his scan.. but i kinda mest up, i did give him my real info.
I am so happy I cam accross this, I started getting suspsious when I emailed 6 different people about siberian huskys, they all emailed me with pictures, they all were online, but said they were in the minnesota area. But when it came down to eamil they were in different states, then it came down to it and when the shipping companys got a hold of me they are all from cameroon. I still proceeded to go along with it, I googled siberian huskys and I found one of the pictures that was sent to me on the image, i emailed them right away about it. they stopped contact with me. that is when i started to search around. the lowest amount was $60 and the highest was $450. THANK YOU!!! We don’t have that much money to through away. I am now stopping all contact with them. Also we are saving up so we can physically touch the dog before bying from a breeder.
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So I have a chat transcript from one of these scammers.
clara: hello
clara ragen is online.
Achsah: hi
clara: so how are you doing
Achsah: i’m well and you?
clara: cool
i am done whit the regfistration
Achsah: you are? great
can you send me some pictures of the puppies?
clara: so tyhe company is going to mail you ion how the payment is going to be done
Achsah: can i have someone come pick them up?
clara: but i told you that the company is going to drop them at your home adress\
Achsah: yes i know, but i asked you if it was possible to have someone pick them up
clara: i have to move this nith over to malaysia
Achsah: oh ok
do you mind sending me pictures?
clara: so that is why ai have register them
wait a min
Sent at 1:34 PM on Tuesday
clara: the comapny just mail me
Achsah: ok
clara: have the mail you
Achsah: have you send it?
clara: still atach
Sent at 1:39 PM on Tuesday
clara: hello are you there
Achsah: yes i am
clara: have you sawe thier mail
Achsah: i have not gotten anything from anyone yet
clara: because the mail me and told me that the also gave yopu a copy of that
let me gaive you the pic and forward the mail to you ok
Achsah: ok i’m sorry i have to go now- i’m going to a meeting
Sent at 1:45 PM on Tuesday
clara: so have you made up the payment
Achsah: no like i said i would liket o pick them up
i don’t trust pet courier services
clara: i told you i will be going to malaysia
Achsah: i understand. I have a friend in kolkata willing to bring the pups to hyderabad
clara: the babies arew now whit the agency and i will be going to the ofice to collect those document
i will be going in 10 min time
Achsah: i think you’re a scam
there’s no way that you could do that
clara: so if you do not want to make upo the payment dolet me know
how can you say that
Achsah: i don’t want to make the payment
clara: ok then why do you make me to spent for the registration
Achsah: how do i even know if it’s registered or not?
show me the paperwork
and by the way- western union in india doesn’t allow us to send money
only to recieve it
so you are a scammer
clara: i have to go my boss in calling me on the phone
sooryy for what you are trying to say but how ever good day
who told you that
Achsah: regardless- i’m not sending money to cameroon
clara: i sent a money to malaysia last week that is hwy i will be moving there
Achsah: i would gladly paid you cash in kolkata
clara: plz just make up the payment and take very good care of my babayy for me i have to go
Achsah: i will not
Sent at 2:51 PM on Tuesday
clara: i am back from the office andi want to prepare for moving
hello
Sent at 3:09 PM on Tuesday
clara: hello are u there?
Achsah: yes
clara: so what his happening?
Achsah: nothing
clara: so should i tell my sister to collect them from the agency
???????????????
Achsah: yes
clara: plz you sound good in taking my baby
Achsah: if i cannot see the puppies myself or a representative of mine, then there is no point in paying for them to be shipped here
clara: plz make up the payment i told u that i trust tthis company because i haver use them before to relocated one of my babies
Achsah: but i don’t trust them
i have to wire money to africa
which i cannot do from india
so this whole conversation is moot
so stop lying to me
i am done having any type of conversation with you
clara: but i do not understand why this people want you top pay over to cameroon
the last time mrs sissy paid to brasil
but how ever i saw in thier mail that thier account is under auditting
why don’t you make up the payment
???????????
are you there
Achsah: because i can’t and i won’t
so thank you- but no thank you
i hope you don’t scam another person into paying this crazy shipping fee
clara: i can help you if you want
oh my god
Sent at 3:22 PM on Tuesday
Then I blocked ‘her.’
just a heads up, pet scammers are alllllll over dogsnow.com. which is really bothersome cause i was under the impression it’s a rising website. The first one I found seemed legit.. Basset Hound for only 250 is like music to your ears. Her ad said Oregon but when I talked to her she said they were in Utah.. But she could have my dog shipped and here the very next night. The agency she’s going through will ONLY take western union.. No money orders, transfer through your bank or even paypal. & the fact that the business uses
1) magicjack for their phone line
2) the man from the agency didn’t speak a lick of english & was very very rude.
3) they will only use Western Union which has no Security or Protection
4) & everything is out of country… Phone number, Address….
These people are sick. Everyone is already struggling as it is but you have to go and steal money from them by fake promises? No. These people should be sent in jail && hell.
The same thing happened to me except with a Yorkshire terrier. Luckily i was able to cancel my money transfer of $200 from Western Union. BEWARE OF THIS EMAIL: alan.jacob438@gmail.com they are a puppy scam!
okay so i’ve been looking for a yorkie puppy & this lady’s ad sounded perfect. but i’m almost positive its a scam. tell me what you think. when I emailed back I told her up front I was gonna pick the puppy up since in her ad it said she lived in Anderson, SC.
Dear Friend,
I am glad to read from you regarding my puppies.
They are AKC REGISTERED and Vet Checked and will make a very good house hold pets and a
great companion.I am giving them out for adoption only to a good and
loving home.The reason why I am giving these puppies out is because I do
not have enough time for them since i just relocated for a research program to Banya,Cameroon and i will be shipping the puppies over to you from here o.k
They are very sensitive puppies and portray the following:-
They eat 2 times Daily and have adapted to that…
They are very humble and smart puppies
They are Micro-Chipped-Hand Fed but can also eat on their own,DNA tested and USDA Standard.
They are potty trained and gets along well with kids and other house pets.
The Puppies are potty trained.
The Puppies like kisses that makes them get more adapted to you..
The puppy would come along side their,clothing s and
Blankets for Cold
The puppies are 10 weeks old and will be 4.5 to 5lbs more fully grown.
Note we are Christians
But before we go deeply about the puppies,i would like to know more
about you and your family like::::::::
Where are you located ?.
Are you Married?and with kids?And will they welcome these babies home?
How is the nature of your job?
How soon will you love to have the puppies?
If we let you have them will you send us updates as much as we need to know?
Do you smoke?
How is the nature of your Job?
Have you experience with pets?if yes what breeds?
Are you taking them for breeding purposes
Also get back to me with your your phone numbers,City,Zip code.
With all the information above,i would be able to know more about you
and the home that my puppies would be going to.Below this attachment
are the most recently shot pictures of my puppies hope you
adore them .The female puppy is called Sali and the male is Dani if you will stand the chance of taking them then you will only pay for their Transportation Crates so they can get you
they came down with their crates but as we were busy arranging stuffs for our new Home the crates got shattered so you will not spend much just $150 for a crate so if you are to take both Sali and Dani then you will be paying just $300 o.k So You get to me as soon as possible so we can proceed with the shipping re-arrangements o.k
Thanks and May God Bless You
^^^ Lisa^^^
I also fell victim to these scammers Im out about $600.00. BASTARDS I an telling everyone. Im going to post everywhere. Like our goverment doesnt help these people enough. They will pay in the end. Until then I have 2 devisted children and no money to but an English bulldog puppy
Samoyed puppies SCAM
http://snowwolves.blogspot.com/p/our-puppies.html
Of course the classified pet ad mentioned being from Milwaukee and even used a Milwaukee zip code for their location. The blogspot page is listed in the classified ad as means for contact through blogspot. I noticed the blogspot page listed being from Camaroon. SCAM. This one is very recent, it was just made a month ago. I hope no one falls for it. Hopefully this helps someone.
One thing that caught my attention the most was saying you only pay shipping and the dogs are free because the specific breed is their life and they love them so much that they never intended to profit from these puppies and only want to give them a good home. Anyone who loves an animal would have an issue shipping the dog to another state in the country and absolutely have a problem with shipping a puppy to a place in the middle east. Puppy + long plane ride to a VERY hot place could = death. I thought the story was laughable.
Am I ever glad I read about this ongoing puppy scam..
It seems the mayority of the scams have the seller in Cameroon on a Peace corp.,
UNICEF or a religious mission where they cannot take care of the pups and want them in a good home stateside.
My son found someone wanting to sell their 2 English Bulldog for only $360.
“Too good to be true”, I said, so I started to research the cost of shipping a pet from overseas and I stumbled on this website.
I say we bombard this one particular seller with emails letting him know we are on to him. This may be only one of hundreds of scammers but it has to be done. His email is :
stellax7804-130atyahoo.co.uk
so glad I did some research before I sent any money. It seemed strange that they were going to give 2 hyacinth macaws up for adoption since this particular macaw costs 10,000 each. I got 2 different emails with different names of the birds and different prices for shipping so I was immediately suspicious. The people involved are Karrina and Andrew Matts and also a Kim Hernandez. They assured me there would be no issue with bringing them into the country but I checked with my state agriculture dept who indicated a 180 day quarantine period at a huge expense.
If something seems too good to be true, it is!!! Don’t be fooled by these idiots~my red flag was raised immediately when I was getting different information and prices etc.
someone please help me now. im so confused with this person. i want to adopt her bengal kittens. i dont know if i can trust her anymore. she said, she want to give me her benggal because she cant take care of them anymore. furthermore, her daugther has just died. actually, she have ask me for money. she said, she want to use that money for posting,insurance for animal safety (they said, they will give the money back to me when kittens arrived), for cage and the last one is, for feeding. is it true? this is some details about her.
Name : Boris Nekenoa
Country : Camerooon
City : 00237
test question : When?
Answer : now
i hope u guys can help me. when i said i worry about the scam, u know what she reply to me? she said, she understand about it. and we have to faith in God. and she promise i will get the kittens. i was like, “errr, can i trust u?” she get angry with me when i told her about scam. i dont know what to do. can i believe her? she want to cancel the flight also. God, i have paid already. sorry for broken english >.< i hope u guys can reply this as fast as u can. thank u so much!
HI Ming dont send Money especially if its to Western Union or claim it back ASAP as they will not refund you.I honestly would not take the risk there are far too many scams coming from Cameroon to trust this one.
Wow! I am so glad I read this….I am being scammed at this moment from homedeliveryexpress.com and a lady named barbara bunbury. She said she was too busy with church for her puppies and they were free and it would cost $190. for the delivery. When I told the homedeliveryexpress they were a scam they told me I will receive a call from the police in 30 minutes. They have emailed and text me 20+ times. They wanted me to use Western Union and deliver to Cameroon in Africa they said thats where their director was. Thanks to all who posted, this is a disgrace! My daughter will be devistated to find her puppy won’t be here for her 10th bday. Shame on them!
i feel you.. this is exactly what happened to me today! im glad i got away..
HA! the same thing happened to me…Twice! the first time i didnt know but was told by a person at air canada that it was a 99% scam! and i lost $680! Now the second one is trying to get me to do it again!
I am in the middle of a number of these scams. I have made a number of fake ads. To hook this scam. And they have contacted me 8 times. I have contacts from alot of people and some have sent the money for the fake puppies. I am putting it all together and sending it to all the media I can find to try and get a warning out bigger than the net. I even know someone that was contacted cause she was looking for budges. He wanted $250 to ship budges that you can buy in the store for $20. I have about 10 people helping me get this together. So if you want to send me the emails you get from these scammers you can. send to david_airdrie@hotmail.com. I will not include any names when I send it. I just want as many emails as I can get so someone does something.
Oh and by the way one of my emails from them wanted pics of my house.
hi today 27/8/11 I nearly got scammed , I AM DEVISTATED. I replyed to an add on Locanto Adelaide, for a female chuhuahua puppy .The woman said she had relocated to launceston TAS and couldnt take care of the puppy due to her work. I fell in love with the puppy the pics sent to me wore addorable.I kept emailing the lady back asking her when the dog would be sent to me ,she several times asked me for my details .She emailed me again saying that she had registered the puppy and that i would hear from the animal shipping company. Today 27/8/11 I got a phone call from a man telling me that my chuhuahua puppy was now in their care ,before they could have her shipped to my door i had to wire $220 to a western union account .I told him that i would pay for the dog when it was at my door .5 times this rude persistant man called me insisting on the money transfer, I didnt do it …his number he called me from is +23776251432 .I am so upset as i wanted this puppy so bad and am worried about her . The company was called “SIMPLY PETS TRANSPORTATION & DELIVERY SERVICE” These pet scammers need to be stopped !!!!!!!
My boyfriend got scammed and sent the money.. Our poor children….I thought it was one but unsure…
OMG! im so upset and feel so cheated for falling into this scam! it just happened to me today! Lucky thing that Western Union has ceased all transfers to Cameroon! i guess im lucky this time. i have to be more careful.. we have to! im feel so stupid and lousy now.. there goes my dream russian blue! lesson learnt, experience is the best teacher!
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