i am from singapore n i had been looking for a maltese pup frm yahoo classified..someone replied me n she said shes on a missionary job transfer in West Africa(Nigeria). she mentioned that "the puppy is with a Current vaccinations, vet exam,health certificate from a licensed vet and a written guarantee of health( 1yr). resently checked by a licensed Vet Doctor for heart, knees, skin, correct bite, and eyes"
is there such thing as a written guarentee of health? then she gave some info on taking care of e dogs... n this is what she said "So i will want you to get Full Name,Address,Contact Phone Number with your nearest airport for the delivery for the puppy and the payment method that is allowed now through western union money transfer and as soon as your payment is confirmed by my shipping company the puppy will be shipped out to you urgently and i will like to inform you that's the best way of making the payment it is secured and faster.The puppy is asking for $250 including shippin
2007-01-15 05:41:39 · 12 answers · asked by Frederick 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
so i replied her that i think if she shipped the puppy over it had to be quarentined for 1 mths before it can go home with me.. n when the puppy arrive how do i picked it up from the airport.. i asked her for information regarding picking up the puppy n how long will shipping takes. then i mentioned how do i know shes not gtonna disappear after i send the monney n she replied the following:
hello thanks for your
i want to tell you that i am assuring that a soon as i confirmed your payment will ship the puppy to you..and i want to tell you that i have gotten your address and your nearest airport and i have forwarded it to my shipping agent so we have finished making prepartions for the shippment of the puppy so i all we need now is your payment and i am assuring that the puppy will be in goods hands and she has a 1 year health gurantee and she is already quarantine and as soon as i confirmed your payment i will ship the puppy to your door nearest airport.......if i confirm your
2007-01-15 05:44:24 · update #1
your payment will ship the puppy to you..and i want to tell you that i have gotten your address and your nearest airport and i have forwarded it to my shipping agent so we have finished making prepartions for the shippment of the puppy so i all we need now is your payment and i am assuring that the puppy will be in goods hands and she has a 1 year health gurantee and she is already quarantine and as soon as i confirmed your payment i will ship the puppy to your door nearest airport.......if i confirm your payment today i will put the puppy on the plane in some couples of hours i will get back to you with the informatons and i will get back to you with the tracking no you will use in receiving the puppy at the airport..and i haveam very sure you will get the puppy when i confirm your payment and your girl friend will like these puppy..
do u think i should trust her? i seriously dont know ... i mean this 2 replies happen within the last 4 hrs is it really so easy to process everything?
2007-01-15 05:46:02 · update #2
this is her info..
Recivers Name Martins Jenny
Address..100 Airport Road
City Ikeja
State Lagos
Country..Nigeria
Zipcode 23401
Yahoo :
jenny mireles jennypetscare@yahoo.com
2007-01-15 06:06:16 · update #3
Please don't send her any money! that is a very well known SCAM.
check out these sites, if you read down, one involves a Maltese scam.> http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_lifestyle_animal/2006/10/more_info_on_ni.html
http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/forum/6627.aspx
2007-01-15 05:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm from the U.S.=) We've sold quite a few puppies over the internet, and we always require full payment plus shipping which has to be cleared before we ship the dog. This is necessary since some people have tried to take off with the dog and just conveniently forget to pay for it. But West Africa?? Caution..Also, the puppy HAS to have a clear health certificate signed by the breeder's vet before it can be shipped.
2007-01-15 14:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Spunkyangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a scam.
Go with a local breeder with a good reputation. OR look in the magazines called Dog Fancy. There are plenty of breeders there that advertise and look more ligit.
Also, check with your local Kennel Club and ask for referals to reputable breeders. Stay far away from this one.
And usually, if a breeder does ship an animal, I would assume it would be with an escourt and payment is exchanged there in person.
2007-01-15 15:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by Voice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it!!! That situation sounds like a major scam.
Take the time to research local breeders if you must have a certain type of dog. Check with local vets, too.
But you know, there are hundreds of dogs in shelters that are every bit as good if not BETTER than a purebred dog.
Some area's also have purebred dog rescue organizations. Check that out, too.
Good luck!
2007-01-15 13:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by jamie c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad Idea!! Don't buy a puppy unless you see it in person first... I've learned the hard way! Just trust me... there is more harm than good attached to buying a puppy this way... if you even get your puppy, it could come with a mountain of health problems!! DON'T DO IT! Wait until you can find one in person.
2007-01-15 14:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by pambetteridge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we bought a dog over the internet (USA to Canada) and it requires a health certificate. Since it has all its vaccines, and a health certificate, it looks okay.
However, $250 is cheap for a Maltese, including shipping!
I used PAYPAL for payment.
2007-01-15 13:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by poutine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As soon as I read "West Africa/Nigeria" I pegged this as a scam. If you have sent money do not expect to get what you paid for or a refund. If you haven't committed to this transaction then RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN. It's definitely a scam. Run.
2007-01-15 13:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't buy ANYTHING from anyone from Nigeria over the internet. I can practically guarantee that not only will this person take your $250 but anything else they can scam out of your account and you won't get anything.
Don't do it. I'm warning you....
2007-01-15 13:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by fucose_man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't trust this person.
The cost for the puppy AND the shipping of it, alone, tells me that it is a scam.
Someone is trying to rip you off!
Get one closer to you, one that you can check out easily.
2007-01-15 14:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by amccoy1962 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule 1: Dont buy ANYTHING from ANYONE from Nigeria over the internet unless you are ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN.
Rule 2: see rule 1.
2007-01-15 13:52:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singapore has plentiful of dogs and puppies. Pick one from here lah. Elite also hav, Obedient also hav, most of all, good conditions and well bred.
2007-01-15 14:24:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋