got to love the scammers

[Raverthug]

so the last thing I posted on craigs list was offering to house reptiles for anyone that was displaced by the fires here in Colorado. I just got this letter



Pet Needed!!!


FROM:

Ken ander


caitlin102109@gmail.com


Saturday, August 4, 2012 8:10 AM
Hello,

How are you doing over there??? I am writing you this email concerning the pets you posted on Craiglist.I would like to know if your pet is still avaliable for sale? I want to know the final amount you are willing to take for the pet. I want you to send me the pictures and details of the puppy and also i will like to know your mode of payment but my most preferable mode of payment is via Money Order.


Awaiting your quick response


Regards

[spankege]

Lol sounds good! You should sell that puppy that you don't have!

[KMG]

I have alot of great things I would like to do to scammers but unfortunately they are not forum friendly. They make my blood boil.

[AK907]

We get those all the time. They are everywhere. These don't bother me half as bad as the irresponsible owners who are trying to pawn off their sick animals that they never cared for.

[TheSnakeEye]

That's why I put my phone number and do not show my email. Filters them out much better.

[AK907]

That's why I put my phone number and do not show my email. Filters them out much better.

Is it just me or does everyone feel the need to call/text at 3am?

[4Ballz]

Long read, but wow are they every trying....

I saw an ad for a boston terrier rescue (I have 2), and I enquired about it....same sad results (dude even replied with pics of a dog I'm sure he didn't have). Money Order, and here is the actual email


Thanks for the interest regarding my lovely puppy,am so happy to read from you,how ever i want you to know that i still have Faith with me, and she is currently doing fine,Am currently looking for a caring family for her,am only looking for a caring parent to look after Faith,Faith is AKC reg,vet checked and De-wormed all her shots given up to date, she is Show potential,Current vaccinations,Veterinarian examine,love to play with other pet around her, and also play with her toys and dolls.she adapt fast to any environment she finds her self..

All her papers will accompany her,she is potty trained,safe with kid and other pet, she is 11 weeks old,the reason why am looking for new lovely family for my baby is because i don't really have time to look after her i currently live in apple valley california at the moment with the puppy.but i will be sending her to you via a private pet airline, which will only take some hours for her to be delivered to you, and also she will be with a shipping agent on there way to you.and also i want you to know that you will have to make their delivery payment via Western Union/Money Gram which is $500 including handling's, so i want you to kindly fill out the puppy application below

Puppy Application
There are no wrong answers here, this form just gives us an idea about
your family and how to best you will take proper care of our baby.
1. Do you own or rent your home? If you rent, Does your lease allow pets?
2. How many people are in the home? (please describe your family):
3. Are there children in the home?:
4. Do you have a fenced in yard? If yes,what kind of fence.If no,what
are your plans regarding puppy?
5. Do you have any other pets now?:
6. Have you ever given up a dog to a Shelter or Rescue?:
7. Who will be home during the day with the puppy? Please explain
circumstances with some detail:
8.. How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?:
9. Do you now or have you ever owned this breed before?:
10. Will you require the pup to be shipped to you?: Address or Your Airport?

Fill Out Below

Name:
Address:
Home Phone #:
E-Mail:
City /State & Zip Code:
Cell Phone #:
Nearest Airport:

so i want you to promise me that you will take very good of her as soon as you get her
I hope to read from you

Thanks and God Bless

[WingedWolfPsion]

Puppy Application
There are no wrong answers here, this form just gives us an idea about
your family and how to best you will take proper care of our baby.
1. Do you own or rent your home? If you rent, Does your lease allow pets?

Rent, and No.

2. How many people are in the home? (please describe your family):

5 children ranging from age 1 to 6, myself, my ex-husband, and an elderly alcoholic uncle. He's fine when he's not on a bender, but it's ok, we have a secret hiding place in the kids' closet.

3. Are there children in the home?:

Yes, 5.

4. Do you have a fenced in yard? If yes,what kind of fence.If no,what
are your plans regarding puppy?

No. He'll come home when he gets hungry, they always do.

5. Do you have any other pets now?:

7 pit bulls, 2 rottweilers, and a leopard cub. She's really very sweet.

6. Have you ever given up a dog to a Shelter or Rescue?:

No, they always run away when we start packing to move.

7. Who will be home during the day with the puppy? Please explain
circumstances with some detail:

Uncle Jack, and the kids.

8.. How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?:

Usually none, except once a week, when we'll put him outside while we go on our weekend trip.

9. Do you now or have you ever owned this breed before?:

No.

10. Will you require the pup to be shipped to you?: Address or Your Airport?

Uncle Jack will come and pick him up, in his pickup truck. He says he wants to train a new gun dog, since the last one didn't make it.

so i want you to promise me that you will take very good of her as soon as you get her
I hope to read from you

Thanks and God Bless

Of course, we always do!

[babyknees]

Rent, and No.



5 children ranging from age 1 to 6, myself, my ex-husband, and an elderly alcoholic uncle. He's fine when he's not on a bender, but it's ok, we have a secret hiding place in the kids' closet.



Yes, 5.



No. He'll come home when he gets hungry, they always do.



7 pit bulls, 2 rottweilers, and a leopard cub. She's really very sweet.



No, they always run away when we start packing to move.



Uncle Jack, and the kids.



Usually none, except once a week, when we'll put him outside while we go on our weekend trip.



No.



Uncle Jack will come and pick him up, in his pickup truck. He says he wants to train a new gun dog, since the last one didn't make it.



Of course, we always do!

I would LOVE to see the response.

[Zombie]

That's why I put my phone number and do not show my email. Filters them out much better.

I've been getting spam texts lately as well tho...

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