French Puppy Bulldog Scam - [email protected]

[texastimbo]

I was first contacted by a Mark N. when I sent an inquiry email about their French bulldog puppies via their website- http://www.titian-frenchbulldogpuppies.com This was on March 7, 2016. He apologized that they had not responded to my inquiry that I had sent the week before because they had been camping all weekend. On Wednesday, March 9th I finally decided to take a chance and purchase a French bulldog puppy from him for $600. On the morning of March 10th I sent him $600 via Moneygram as a deposit and payment for the puppy. After he picked up the puppy he sent me some "official" looking paperwork for me to sign including a Bill of Sale and Transfer of Ownership. He then asked for the remaining $330 for the cost of shipping which would include delivery to my home. So I again sent him money through Moneygram for $330. I have the receipts and reference numbers for both those transactions. The recipient's name was Michael Ndam, Jr. I have two addresses for him: 2520 Balco Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 and also 2212 22nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234. The two phone numbers I have are 872-221-8646 and 251-202-3554. On the afternoon of March 10th at 2:55 PM he told me he had left the puppy with the shipper- a Justin More or Moore in Birmingham and I should be expected to be contacted by him very soon for tracking info on the flight and shipment of the puppy that evening. Michael said he had an emergenecy in Huntsville, AL to drive too and I had very little correspondence with him after that. The last text I received from him was at 4:28 PM on Thursday, March 10th. I had told him that I still had not heard from the shipper and he finally texted back and said "let me try to get in touch with him to see what's going on and I'll let you know"- that's the last I have heard from him. And I have sent him many, many texts last night and also one this morning. I truly believe I have been the victim of a scam. I have reported this to the FBI Internet Crime Unit, the Federal Trade Commission, The Better Business Bureau, Moneygram, as well as Chase, my personal bank, although they can not open an actual dispute claim until 15 days after the transactions were made. So pleae be warned about this website!

[Bryon Williams]

Hello,

I am sorry you lost money to this scam. Please do not send anymore money for any reason.

What was the email address used?

Please buy or adopt your pet locally where you can physically see the pet and meet the owners.

Domain Name: TITIAN-FRENCHBULLDOGPUPPIES.COM
Registrar: OURDOMAINS LIMITED
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 1654
Whois Server: whois.ourdomains.com
Referral URL: http://www.ourdomains.com
Name Server: NS91.IHOSTDNS.RU
Name Server: NS92.IHOSTDNS.RU
Status: ok https://www.icann.org/epp#OK
Updated Date: 29-feb-2016
Creation Date: 28-feb-2016
Expiration Date: 28-feb-2017
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2017-02-28T07:48:13Z
Registrar: Ourdomains Limited
Registrar IANA ID: 1654
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +86.571.88276020
Domain Status: ok https://www.icann.org/epp#OK
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: Shao DongDong
Registrant Organization: HangZhou AiMing Network Co.,Ltd
Registrant Street: hangzhouwenyixilu75haoshuziyulechanyeyuan2haolou1lou
Registrant City: hangzhou
Registrant State/Province: zhejiang
Registrant Postal Code: 310012
Registrant Country: CN
Registrant Phone: +86.571.87756885
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax: +86.571.88276022
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email: [email protected]

[texastimbo]

Thanks for your reply. The email address he used was [email protected]

[texastimbo]

The good news is that after realizing this was a scam we purchased a Shih-Tzu puppy locally today that we were able to see, etc. before the purchase. He is absolutely adorable and we couldn't be happier! It is truly sad and disheartening that these scammers exist and are so good at sounding sincere and reassuring- I have to hand it to the guy he had me completely convinced that everything would go smoothly.

[texastimbo]

Please excuse my computer ignorance but what does all the information you have provided related to their website address mean or tell me?

[Bryon Williams]

Most of it is for a our fake site killers.

For you: Please notice the creation date and exp date. 12 day old website created for one year. The reason for one year is because the scammer knows his site will be reported for fraud.

The site was also registered in China. Servers in Russia.

[texastimbo]

Ok Bryon thank you so much! I wish I had known about this site a long time ago!

[Mike Wilson]

Hello texastimbo,
Sorry to hear that you lost money to this thief.

The website is in the process of being reported for fraud.

[Mike Wilson]

Email from associated fake pet shipping company what wants money for fake refundable pet insurance .


"Green Way Transporters" <[email protected]>

Domain Name: GREENWAYTRANSPORTERS.NET
Registrar: BIGROCK SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 1495
Whois Server: Whois.bigrock.com
Referral URL: http://www.bigrock.com
Name Server: DNS1.BIGROCK.IN
Name Server: DNS2.BIGROCK.IN
Name Server: DNS3.BIGROCK.IN
Name Server: DNS4.BIGROCK.IN
Status: clientTransferProhibited https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Updated Date: 25-feb-2016
Creation Date: 25-feb-2016
Expiration Date: 25-feb-2016

Subject: ****URGENT RESPOND NEEDED** FOR A %100 REFUNDABLE INSURANCE COVER FOR

INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOR YOUR PETS SAFETY

DEAR CLIENT
This mail is to notify you or who ever it concern that it has really been difficult at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport since yesterday but not to worry all is fine now, All permit was obtained from the Minister of Livestock . The Permit Code of Legal Shipping and Picking up is NMcd336-g2cpu86B: Your Puppy will have to take off this morning to your location .
Your Puppy arrived here at the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport from Mrs. Rebecca Marley.

, It was found out that the insurance document of your Puppy has expired and they will need a refundable life insurance for your
Female French Bulldog puppy

This has not been paid, so below is a better explanation of the refundable Life insurance fee from the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry:
The Pet Control Department of "PETS AWAY Airline" after the First Stop of your Puppy at the final check Point Terminal(1) wishes to bring the
following to your attention:
1. Following the International Aviation's Commission' Rules and Regulations on Pets Transportation

Code: Select all

[Title 42, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]

TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER I--PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

"The life of all animals being transported from One State to another  must be fully Insured by Insurance Cooperation at the City or state of Origin against any eventuality.

2. Following a compromise between the (Georgia) Aviation's Complaint Commission and the USA Financial Commission, it was concluded that "The life of all pets Being transported will be insured and this insurance fee should vary from one pet to another depending on Financial Value of the Animal.

3. We also wish to let you know, according to the USA Price Determination Commission, the price of any Puppy's insurance is $1500.00 . 
From the above, the Refundable Life Insurance fee you are supposed to pay for your Puppy is 1500.00  and USA without  any problems.and  this fee is 100% refundable to you when we come for delivery 
 
Due to a good number of complaints by clients to "Pets Away Transportation Company about this Insurance Scheme, the Management of "Green Way Transporters" authorities in collaboration with the US aviation Commission came out with a Partial Refundable Animal Life Insurance Scheme, which provides for the following:
You could use our Partial Insurance Scheme to Insure your Pet Life for half the cost of  Puppy Pet which will be refunded to you once your Pet is delivered to you, and you will have to pay an extra 20.00 Dollars  for our services.
  Which gives you a total of $ 1500.00  for Your  Pet named (Princess) Insurance and the $1500.00 , will be 100% refunded to you when your pet is handed over to you at your home under a stick supervision of our pet delivery agents in your home.You will be asked to fill and sign an insurance form for the  refunds.So please take note and don't forget.
    
THE INSURANCE COST IS REFUNDABLE UPON PRESENTATION OF A VALID IDENTIFICATION PAPER, BE IT A DRIVERS LICENSE OR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.WE JUST NEED THIS INSURANCE AS A COVER FOR THE PUPPY ON TRANSIT. THIS IS A REQUIRED PET INSURANCE AND IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS PERIOD.

2: PETS CHECKED UP. ALL PETS AND ANIMALS ARE CHECKED UP AT THE PET BAGGAGE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. A VET DOCTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AND IT IS DONE TO ENSURE THE PUPPY HAS MET UP WITH NATIONAL REGULATIONS ON ALL VET CERTIFICATES AND HEALTH PAPERS.
A: TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PUPPY IS UP TO DATE ON ALL VACCINATION.
B: IT WILL HELP TO KNOW IF THE PUPPY HAS ALL THE SHOTS OR NOT.
C: WILL HELP TO KNOW THAT THE PUPPY HAS ALL AVAILABLE HEALTH PAPERS AND CERTIFICATE TO MAKE SURE THAT NO QUARANTINE WILL TAKE PLACE WHEN THEY ARRIVE IN (Dallas, TX ) . ALL THE ABOVE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED FOR SHIPPING. (except for the Refundable Insurance License which is Required)

REASONS FOR PET HEALTH INSURANCE.

THE BEST PET INSURANCE PROTECTS YOUR PUPPY AGAINST SOMETHING THAT:
1.YOU DO NOT WANT TO HAPPEN
2. IS UNLIKELY TO HAPPEN
3.COMES WITHOUT WARNING
4.IS EXPENSIVE.

THIS PUPPY TOOK SOME VACCINES THAT HAS TO GUARANTEE THEIR SAFETY ON THE FLIGHT. ALL THESE IS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUR PUPPY UPON ARRIVAL AND DELIVERY.

FEMALE FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPY IN TRAVEL CRATE NO: <removed to protect privacy>   .

Our professional scope of services include: Domestic and International Relocation, Human and Animal / Pet Insurance, Planning and Consultation, Airport Shuttle Services, Local and Long Distance Over the Road Arrangements, Boarding Accommodations, Documentation (Consular legalization/USDA/USFW), USDA Approved Travel Carriers, Customs Clearance, Comfort Stop Services.
*Pets transport since 1977*

 YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY USING THE FOLLOWING PAYMENT DETAILS FOR OUR CASHIER DESK ONE ON SEAT..
 

( COPY THIS INFORMATION ON A PIECE OF PAPER )

-RECEIVER'S FIRST NAME------ JACOB
RECEIVER'S LAST NAME------ NKENGAFAC
STATE------------GEORGIA
City--------------- DUNWOODY 
-ZIP CODE------- 30350


METHOD ---------------- MONEY TRANSFER.
REQUIRED ----------------- MONEYGRAM SERVICE
SERVICE TYPE ----------------- MONEY IN 10 MINUTE
AMOUNT-------------- $1500.00

 
CLIENT, WE UNDERSTAND THE INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE YOU BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW THAT THE LIVE OF ANIMALS IS NOT SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH ESPECIALLY THIS LOVELY SPECIES AND ALSO YOUR MONEY WILL BE 100% REFUNDABLE UPON IDENTIFICATION AND DELIVERY..
UNTIL THIS FEE IS PAID, YOUR PUPPY CANNOT LEAVE THE MOVING PETS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AND ONLY A FEW PET'S ARE REMAINING THAT THEIR FEE HAS NOT BEEN PAID BUT WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THEIR OWNERS THAT THEY WILL MAKE THE PAYMENT BEFORE THE FLIGHT KICKS OFF THIS AFTERNOON SO ITS JUST YOU THAT'S LEFT..
 
ONCE YOU MAKE THE PAYMENT, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO, JUST SENT US THE SCAN COPY OF THE PAYMENT RECEIPT SO THAT PAYMENT CAN BE RECEIVED AND YOUR PUPPY'S INSURANCE CAN BE ISSUED..[/quote]

[Mike Wilson]

more information on this fake pet shippr.

PETS SHIPPING

Convenient U.S & international pet transportation

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (240) 428-8550

ANTI PRESSURE VACCINE ....... $200
TAPE WARM VACCINE........... $50
MICROCHIPS VACCINE..........$50
(vaccine)$300 + $6500 (crate)=$6800

Wants money transferred to the following bank account.



ACCOUNT NAME :............: NYAIRA THOMAS
ACCOUNT NUMNER :........: 2946xxx453
BANK NAME :....................: WELL FARGO BANK

[LeahG]

Fortunately I knew it was a scam from the get go. I have been searching for a new frenchie for a bit. Frenchies can be a bit costly so when this guy told me $650 for a frenchie I knew it was scam. I had a long email conversation and he seemed legit- then he asked for a moneygram! This is the same guy. How do we stop people like this?! Here is his contact info a copy of one of the emails he sent me from this email: [email protected]

Here is my information to process payment via MoneyGram.
Recipient: Emmanuel Benjemin
State: Alabama
City: Birmingham
Zip code: 35234
Phone: (251) 225-8051
Address: 2212 22nd Ave N Birmingham, AL 35234 USA
Please send a deposit of $600 first and you can send the balance after the paperwork prior to the shipment.
When it's completed, they'll issue you a receipt with an authorisation number that I'll need to pick up the money.

[Mike Wilson]

Hello LeahG,
Thank you for posting the information on this scam. The majority of these pet scams are run from Western Africa which put them out of the reach of local US law enforcement. The name given for the payment is most likely bogus. If someone makes a payment via Western Union of Money gram and then give the scammer the control number then the money can be picked up by anyone and in most cases without showing any ID.
If you have any additional questions please ask.