Recently responded to an add giving a baby bulldog away from Africa. I live in U.S. The guy said all I'd have to pay for is the cost to ship it. He wants me to Western Union him $100 dollars and get back to him with the 10 digit MTCN code and senders name to pick up the money. He then go to the airport and book a flight. I was concerned with customs when the dog reached the U.S. So I asked him about that and he said i got nothing to worry about. He said he had already taken care of the tariff to Kansas City. He gave me a NOTAM number Issue date Location and Reason for NOTAM. He said as soon as i pay, she will be on her flight soon.
I'm not sure if this is a scam or if it isn't. Anyone give me some advice that knows a little about flying animals country to country.
2007-03-20 04:12:15 · 4 answers · asked by Mandy 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
its a scam
it costs more then 100 bucks to send an animal
they also need a recent vet check up and all the shots
he also needs to sit in quarantine before he is even put on the plane let alone you getting him
he will have to sit another week or so before you can even pick him up
by the time it is all said and done just go to your local pound and donate 100.00 and get one
2007-03-20 04:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by elite_women_rule_the_rock 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a scam. I am in Australia and I enquired about shipping a cat to the US last year. The animal has to go into quarantine. Never pay by Western Union. You have no way to track the money and no way to get it back. For me to send one cat from Australia to the US was approx. US$300.00 and that was not including any quarantine charges from US Customs. Be careful. I know you want to help a little dog but if you really want a puppy, go to the local pet shelter or RSPCA.
You obviously are suspicious of this. Trust your instincts. Do not send the money. If you want to really check this out, contact a local dog kennel where you can leave your pets when you go on vacation. Companies like these can arrange pet transport. Ask them for an idea on the cost of bringing a puppy over.
2007-03-20 11:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by leejvh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will not be able to ship your pet home right away! it will be quarantine for 30 days,
all the shot must be in place too.
2007-03-20 11:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by 520 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scam - don't do it.
2007-03-20 11:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by ropman1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋