So I was searching for kittens which were up for adoption online, and I came across this particular ad.
It says that they were giving 2 munchkin kittens for free, one male, one female.
So of course I contacted the email given, "[email protected]".
So after contacting her and a little discussion, I give her my information for some stuff which was required to be filled in physically from her side. Shortly after, I receive this email.
The senders email is :[email protected]
At first, the lady who was giving away the kittens said it would cost $130 per kitten, but she would pay $210, meaning I would have to pay only $50. She even sent more pictures of the kittens. It seemed like a good deal, so I went on and sent the first $50 to uship.
Then, uship sends me this email.
That is a huge amount of money. I am afraid of proceeding with the transaction as I am afraid that instead of being "refunded", I will get scammed and the kittens won't even come. PLEASE HELP ME.
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It says that they were giving 2 munchkin kittens for free, one male, one female.
So of course I contacted the email given, "[email protected]".
So after contacting her and a little discussion, I give her my information for some stuff which was required to be filled in physically from her side. Shortly after, I receive this email.
WELCOME TO USHIP
THE LEADER OF PETS RELOCATION.
THIS IS A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
We are specialists in the relocation of your pets by air. An International run business, with more than 20 years of experience in airfreight and the movement of live animals.
We have expert knowledge in flying animals, having been involved in moving everything from police dogs to parrots, tortoises to a tiger, and not forgetting our beloved domestic cats and dogs.
We acknowledge your desire for the best and provide you with a service second to none.
EXPECTED RECEIVING ADDRESS:
Dear Client 89,
We have information about a parcel here at our agency ( USHIP TRANSPORTERS 3AD) to be delivered to your home today using the following address.
RECEIVER'S ADDRESS;
FULL NAMES: HOUSE ADDRESS: *****
CITY: Singapore
POSTAL CODE: ******
CONTACT NUMBER: *******
SENDER'S ADDRESS;
FULL NAMES: Marie Ann
Passport Number: 451478702
Please, ensure the above delivery address is correct, in case of any error, notify us immediately.
YOUR KITTENS' DETAILS
NUMBER OF KIITENS: 2
BREED: Munchkin kittens
AGE: 12 weeks old
The kittens have been registered and all the necessary documents deposited with us, As a standard procedure the kittens have undergone another medical tests to make sure of their health status, and that is safe to travel with other pets. The test results showed that your kittens are ready and fit to flight.
PAPERS INCLUDED:
*Kennel Club (REGISTERED)
*Veterinary Certificate
*De worm
*Shot records
*Health guarantee
*Transfer of ownership certificate
*Prove of Registration
*MEDICAL CHECK-UP>>>>OKay
*ANTI DRUG VACCINE>Okay
*MICRO CHIP>>>>>>>>>>Okay
FLIGHT DETAILS
Name of carrier.........................................Mrs Moore
Agent Number................................... IPMS .8680
Airline............................................ USHIP
Flight Date ;............................................Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Arrival Date;...........................................Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Flight #;........................................(NOT ACTIVATED) until payment is confirmed
Aircraft Type.....................................................................................BOEING 747 ,
Gates Departure ;................................................................................................D3
Your flight number and full flight details will be sent immediately you make the payment of the delivery charge and it's confirmed by our director.
HOW TO MAKE THE PAYMENT
WE USUALLY USE BANKS ACCOUNT AND CREDIT CARDS TO RECEIVE PAYMENT WHEN BOOKING FLIGHT FOUR DAYS AHEAD BUT IF YOU WANT A FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY YOU PAY DIRECTLY VIA WESTERN UNION. BECAUSE IT IS THE FASTEST AND EASIEST WAY TO BOOK FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY. THE WESTERN UNION SERVICE IS AVAILABLE AT OUR HEAD QUARTERS IN VIRGINIA, USA. SO ALL CUSTOMERS BOOKING FLIGHT ON THE SAME DAY PAY DIRECTLY TO OUR HEAD QUARTER AND NOT OUR BANK ACCOUNTS OR CREDIT CARD.
SO HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND WHY YOU ARE VIA WESTERN UNION AND NOT PAYING DIRECTLY TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT OR CREDIT CARD.
HEAD QUARTERS' PAYMENT ADDRESS
DIRECTOR'S NAME: KENNE MANFOUO HERVE
COUNTRY: CAMEROON
CITY: DOUALA
POSTAL CODE: 00237
AMOUNT: $ 50
TEST QUESTION: FROM
TEST ANSWER: SENDER
ADVICE TO OUR CUSTOMER:
THE WESTERN UNION SERVICE HAS 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS.
OPTIONS CHARGES
* BUSINESS TRANSFER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VERY HIGH CHARGES
* NORMAL TRANSFER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>> SEMI HIGH CHARGES
* RELATIVE OR FRIENDS TRANSFER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> NORMAL CHARGES
WE ALWAYS ADVICE OUR CUSTOMERS NOT TO DISCLOSE THE REASON FOR THE PAYMENT. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHOOSE THE LAST OPTION, SO AS TO PAY LESS CHARGES. TELL THE AGENT AT THE COUNTER THAT YOU ARE SENDING THE MONEY TO A FRIEND OR RELATIVE.
IMMEDIATELY YOU COMPLETE THE PAYMENT. SEND US THE 8 DIGIT MTCN. SENDER'S NAME. TEST QUESTION AND ANSWER. ALSO SEND A SCANNED COPY OF THE PAYMENT RECEIPT TO FACILITATE THE CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT.
ONCE OUR DIRECTOR AT THE HEAD QUARTERS CONFIRMS THE PAYMENT. WE WILL IMMEDIATELY ACTIVATE THE FLIGHT TICKET OF YOUR KITTENS, WE WILL SEND YOU THE FLIGHT DETAILS AND THE TRACKING NUMBER.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IF THE DELIVERY FEE IS NOT PAID ON TIME. THE KITTENS WILL NOT BE TRANSPORTED AND DELIVERED AS SCHEDULED. YOU WILL INCUR MORE EXPENSES ON FEEDING AND CATERING.
Visit a WESTERN UNION ® Agent location near you to send the money.
SINGAPORE POST BUKIT PANJANG
10 Choa Chu Kang Rd Trk 10
Singapore, 689379
SINGAPORE POST
309 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
#01-03
Singapore, 680309
SINGAPORE POST BUKIT BATOK
1 Bukit Batok Central Link
#05-09 West Mall
Singapore, 658713
PHILADELPHIA, MS 39350
United State. Safe Hands - Safe Journey
Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association
We are number one in the world of transporting animals around the globe with our qualified surgeons
An International Trade Association of animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and small animals during transport locally . . . Nationwide . . . Worldwide. Also provides a comprehensive list of approved shippers.
The senders email is :[email protected]
At first, the lady who was giving away the kittens said it would cost $130 per kitten, but she would pay $210, meaning I would have to pay only $50. She even sent more pictures of the kittens. It seemed like a good deal, so I went on and sent the first $50 to uship.
Then, uship sends me this email.
WELCOME TO USHIP
THE LEADER OF PETS RELOCATION.
THIS IS A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
We are specialists in the relocation of your pets by air. An International run business, with more than 20 years of experience in airfreight and the movement of live animals.
We have expert knowledge in flying animals, having been involved in moving everything from police dogs to parrots, tortoises to a tiger, and not forgetting our beloved domestic cats and dogs.
We acknowledge your desire for the best and provide you with a service second to none.
AUTO REGULATORY CRATE NEEDED:
Dear Client 89,
We wish to inform you that the payment of the transportation cost has been confirmed. The flight ticket has been activated. we have also process and aproved the transfer of ownership document.
We wish to inform you that, your kittens are ready to leave to your address. The kittens can not leave because we noticed that your kittens have no crate. All pets are supposed to be transported in a crate. The kittens can only leave when a crate is provided.
CONFIRM THE DELIVERY ADDRESS;
FULL NAMES: <Removed>
HOUSE ADDRESS: ****
CITY: Singapore
POSTAL CODE: ******
CONTACT NUMBER: *****
Please, ensure the above delivery address is correct, in case of any error, notify us immediately.
WE CAN PROVIDE CRATE AT OUR AGENCY
1) We offer crates to pets without crates. We collect a refundable amount for the crate provided.
2) We do sell crates to pets without crates. We do collect the amount of the crate.
CRATE TO BE PROVIDED:
If you are not buying our crate, You are to make a refundable deposit of $ 455. immediately your kittens are delivered to you, you will be given the sum of $ 450, the $ 5 is for using our crate. The money will be given back to you by our delivery agents.
PAYMENT ADDRESS
DIRECTOR'S NAME: KENNE MANFOUO HERVE
COUNTRY: CAMEROON
CITY: DOUALA
POST CODE: 00237
AMOUNT: $ 455
TEST QUESTION: WHO
TEST ANSWER: SENDER
You are making the payment to our Sub Head Quarter In Cameroon, That is where all refundable funds are paid.
If you are not buying the crate. Once, the money is paid, You will be given back $ 450 at your home today.
IMMEDIATELY YOU COMPLETE THE PAYMENT. SEND US THE 8 DIGIT MTCN. SENDER'S NAME. TEST QUESTION AND ANSWER. ALSO SEND A SCANNED COPY OF THE PAYMENT RECEIPT TO FACILITATE THE CONFIRMATION OF PAYMENT.
Visit a Western Union ® Agent location near you to send the money.
United State. Safe Hands - Safe Journey
Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association
We are number one in the world of transporting animals around the globe with our qualified surgeons
An International Trade Association of animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and small animals during transport locally . . . Nationwide . . . Worldwide. Also provides a comprehensive list of approved shippers."
That is a huge amount of money. I am afraid of proceeding with the transaction as I am afraid that instead of being "refunded", I will get scammed and the kittens won't even come. PLEASE HELP ME.
Mod edit: Removed poster's name - CW
