I'm going to respond to Garry, I definitely don't want him coming to my home but will help a bird in need. I'll keep you posted..
I'm going to respond to Garry, I definitely don't want him coming to my home but will help a bird in need. I'll keep you posted..
Casper's 2nd best friend (05-23-2016), Mare (05-22-2016)
Don't even think there is a bird. The first response had SCAMMER written all over it and when they put that word out there 'courier' that closes that deal in more than one way.
Hope you already had your running shoes on after his last response and don't have to blow your nose too hard in order to stop smelling that SCAMMER.
Mare (05-22-2016)
Mare (05-22-2016)
Mare speaking of Scammers = what about spammer's on internet . For Privacy sake and your safety You should Delete your Phone Number on this thread . From the conversation with this jerk.
Mare (05-22-2016)
Ok! Thanks! What does this person think he's going to gain being a scammer in my neighborhood? What if there IS a bird..possibly a stolen bird, that needs somewhere to go? I would never go to some stranger's home without an escort and my bow and arrows..don't worry.
How To Smell Out the Scammers: Coarse 101
hello thanks for your interest in the bird
Most all of the scammers will start out with this salutation. Is this how most Americans would write? No
he well behaved and loves children
Forgot the 'is' after the he. Could be a slip up but in the real world of birds and people looking for a home for their loved one, would YOU write 'loves children'? Maybe appropriate with dogs but we are talking about a bird here.
also good with other household pets and has all documents and in good health
Now that is a blanket statement that we know better about with 'other household pets'. I like seeing it written that way as you can spot it more easily vs if they said specifically a dog or cat. Then there is the issue with 'has all documents'. Is that how you go around describing documentation for the vets office? I love it when they say it has 'all it's shots'. If a bird owner falls for THAT one they deserve to lose their money.
cos we just moved into a new home where pets are not allowed and i got a new job so i will not have time to look after the bird or give him that attention like before
Didn't they know BEFORE they 'moved in' that pets were not allowed? Come on. People that do just happen to get a new job..... Yeah, that 'new job' is they are new to SCAMMING, or maybe they have already found there is good money in scamming.
ok so are u gonna take Karl?
Just confirming they have another sucker on the line ready to hand over $$$$
we just want the best home for him
Yeah, sure you do, haven't really gotten any info on what type of home you could offer. Just seeing $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
where u at?
He does not live in the area (more than likely Cameroon) so he has no clue the location your described.
oh can u come pickup or would u prefer i arrange for a pet courier to deliver to your home address directly since they do offer door to door services
How soon are you going to hand over the $$$$$? Using a pet courier is the final straw. That is not something that is commonly done but they (the scammers) don't know that and some people would 'think' that was something new and so great and .... and just fall for it.
Ok, lesson ended. You all have been good students and will pass your final next time one crosses your path. Anyone that fails this coarse will have to deal with me!
Casper's 2nd best friend (05-23-2016), Mare (05-22-2016), The Pinkertons (05-22-2016)