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Carterna · 09-16-2008, 07:14 AM

Good morning everyone

So, today I inquired a listing for 'free yorkies' and received a scam e-mail. Is there anyway to report this person? p.s. I knew it was a scam in the first place but curious about what they would say.

Here is the e-mail I received with lots of pictures of yorkies:

"Hello there,
My yorkie puppies are still available.They are 14 weeks old and house trained with current shots too.They are akc registered and vet checked.I work with a Medical Research Institute and currently I am in Victoria
Cameroon for a Research Program.This will run for six months.I am so busy and cannot care for the pups.They are kenneled almost all day and I feel very uncomfortable.I am never there for them.I am unable to keep them.So this the more reason why I am giving them out for free adoption.

You just have to pay for their shipping which is $125 for one and $200 for both as i inquired for the airport here in Cameroon.If you are willing to welcome my babies into your family and spoil them with enough love then you get back as soon as possible.
Have a great day!Where are you located?Below are pictures of the pups.You can also call me on 0023777649255.
My Regards to you and your family.
male puppy"

I want to help put a stop to these listings. They are seriously taking over ad websites and well, ITS ANNOYING!

T Doll · 09-16-2008, 08:20 AM

Ya those scam ads are annoying, and unfortunately there are people who fall for it. I've seen some people list ads that just have information warning others about the puppy scams on there. You could always do that if you want to help others not fall victim to those scams. Unfortunately, that won't stop the scammers from continuing to post those ads, but atleast it might make people more aware. You can also report the ads, I believe?

Carterna · 09-16-2008, 11:19 AM

Thanks T Doll. P.S. your signature is super cute!

..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::.. <--Love it!

T Doll · 09-16-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Carterna

Thanks T Doll. P.S. your signature is super cute!

..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::.. <--Love it!

Aww thank you! A lot of people are addicted to caffeine...and I'm addicted to my Mocha latté hehe

09-16-2008, 07:14 AM	#1
Carterna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A Posts: 225	Good Morning Ladies & Gents-Question?!?! Good morning everyone So, today I inquired a listing for 'free yorkies' and received a scam e-mail. Is there anyway to report this person? p.s. I knew it was a scam in the first place but curious about what they would say. Here is the e-mail I received with lots of pictures of yorkies: "Hello there, My yorkie puppies are still available.They are 14 weeks old and house trained with current shots too.They are akc registered and vet checked.I work with a Medical Research Institute and currently I am in Victoria Cameroon for a Research Program.This will run for six months.I am so busy and cannot care for the pups.They are kenneled almost all day and I feel very uncomfortable.I am never there for them.I am unable to keep them.So this the more reason why I am giving them out for free adoption. You just have to pay for their shipping which is $125 for one and $200 for both as i inquired for the airport here in Cameroon.If you are willing to welcome my babies into your family and spoil them with enough love then you get back as soon as possible. Have a great day!Where are you located?Below are pictures of the pups.You can also call me on 0023777649255. My Regards to you and your family. male puppy" I want to help put a stop to these listings. They are seriously taking over ad websites and well, ITS ANNOYING! __________________ LOVE MOOSE & MOMMY R.I.P. IZZY

09-16-2008, 08:20 AM	#2
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 888	Ya those scam ads are annoying, and unfortunately there are people who fall for it. I've seen some people list ads that just have information warning others about the puppy scams on there. You could always do that if you want to help others not fall victim to those scams. Unfortunately, that won't stop the scammers from continuing to post those ads, but atleast it might make people more aware. You can also report the ads, I believe? __________________ ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::..

09-16-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
Carterna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A Posts: 225	Thanks T Doll. P.S. your signature is super cute! ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté *::.. <--Love it! __________________ LOVE MOOSE & MOMMY R.I.P. IZZY