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OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
I know its a scam because I've been getting all those emails about the money that someone in africa wants to send me, etc, but this one is abuot dogs - here was the 1st email...
MY NAME IS ROBIN PETER, I AND MY WIFE AND 3 KIDS ARE ON A CHRISTIAN
MISSION TO AFRICA AND I CAME ALONG WITH MY 2 YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES.
AFTER A WHILE I NOTICE THAT THE AFRICAN WEATHER IS NOT GOOD FOR THE
PUPPIES AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM THE WAY I
ALWAYS DO BECAUSE OF MY JOB. THEY ARE AKC REGISTERD. - TEACUP. HOME
RAISED,VACINES & HEALTH GUARANTEE.
I NEED SOMEONE TO ADOPT BOTH AND TAKE CARE OF THEM FOREVER THE WAY I
ALWAYS DO. IF YOU CAN TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM DO SEND A REPLY AND WILL
EMAIL YOU WITH MORE INFO.
P/S: PROVIDE A CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR FURTHER COMMUNICATION.
IF YOU'RE REALLY INTERESTED GETTING THE PUPPIES, THEN KINDLY EMAIL ME
BACK DIRECTLY ON: [email protected]
I HOPE TO READ FROM YOU.
REGARDS,
REV. ROBIN PETER
MOTTO: IN GOD WE TRUST
So, being the wise guy that i am, I decided to see what would happen if I responded. I emailed and said I may be able to help him find someone...
so he emails me back with pictures of the dogs (very cute) and this email:
Greetings to you from the house of the lord,
How are you today, hope fine? thanks for your urgent response and interest in taking and creating a good home and care for our babies and i hope their save will be fine with you.My adorable Yorkshire Terrier (puppies) are still very much available for adoption. they are 14weeks old and both home trained and outdoor trained also playful with other animals and kids. The male named (cahced) weigh 2lbs and the female named (Terra) weigh 2.5lbs and will weigh big when fully grown. they are both A K C registered and shots are given up to date and both home trained. both of them are my darling sweetheart and super spoiled! They both have a sweet personality and loves to play and be carried around.
All papers will accompany the puppies when shipped to you, Due to our long staying over here in africa, and the bad weather my Wife and I have concluded to get good home and care for our babies. We are not charging or selling them to you for money but to save thier lifes saved and care for them so this means that, you and i will be paying for the shipment of the puppies to you. they are VET checked, but right now we are in Africa on a Christian mission with my wife and 3 kids together with Terra and Cached, we have the puppies right here with us.
We are going to ship to you via a Diplomatic Courier Service Company with Express Delivery on next day delivery, if you are really interested in having my little babies, i want you to get back to me with your full Name , Home Address, direct contact phone number and name of the nearest Airport to you. Please if you know that you are not capable of taking very good care of my babies, do not reply me because i am giving them out because of bad condition and we're spending months for the christain mission and i don't Terra and Cached to die in this bad weather. And because we don't have time to take care of them due to the missionary work before us here. They are priceless to me,therefore i am giving both for free, so i will like you to get back to me with your full name and full address including your nearest airport so that i can find out shipping cost, I want you to know that you and i are paying for the shipping cost of the puppies shippment to you.
I've attached two pics of Cached and two pics of Terra.
Thanks,
Rev Robin Peter.
so, whats up with this? Does he eventually say shipping costs X amount of dollars and then try to screw me that way? 
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
AKC registered & teacup would not fly. No AKC recognized breed has a teacup designation.
ETA: I am pretty sure that 14 week old puppies would not be permitted to travel without being quarantined first I know in Europe there is a 6 month quarantine required.
unfriginbelievable
Message edited 2/5/2008 4:40:20 PM.
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Yeah, I'm thinking it's a scam.
Steer clear.
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Blu-ize
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Holy crap. Someone has dogs they don't want and they are willing to ship them to the states? That's absurd.
Their motto: In God We Trust. Yeah, that's the US Mint's motto too.
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
I kind of want you to send him back a fake name/address to see what the next step in the scam is. You have your own little Dateline episode going on here!
Be sure to ham it up:
Dear Rev. Robin Peters,
Your babies and their AKC papers will be safe with me for the rest of their precious lives, they will never want for anything until you're finished raiding my bank account which I will be sending you shortly along with my social security number, date of birth, and mother's maiden name...etc.
Regards,
lipglossjunky73
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Posted by Blu-ize
Holy crap. Someone has dogs they don't want and they are willing to ship them to the states? That's absurd.
Their motto: In God We Trust. Yeah, that's the US Mint's motto too.
 yeah it is
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Message edited 11/16/2011 8:24:42 PM.
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Posted by doormouse
I kind of want you to send him back a fake name/address to see what the next step in the scam is. You have your own little Dateline episode going on here!
Be sure to ham it up:
Dear Rev. Robin Peters,
Your babies and their AKC papers will be safe with me for the rest of their precious lives, they will never want for anything until you're finished raiding my bank account which I will be sending you shortly along with my social security number, date of birth, and mother's maiden name...etc.
Regards,
lipglossjunky73
Motto: A stitch in time saves nine
Bawahahahahahahahaaa!!!!! 
That's great!!!
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| Posted 2/5/08 6:41 PM |
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Posted by imthekevinofcindyandkevin
ETA: By responding, who ever they are, now have your IP address. What they can do with this as far as illiegal activity, I'm not sure.
That's a scary thought. 
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| Posted 2/5/08 6:42 PM |
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Posted by imthekevinofcindyandkevin
The next step is this.
In order for the puppies to make it through customs we need to provide them your SS number, address and bank info to verify that you are in deed a citizen of the U.S.
Then the next step is identity theft and clearing out all of your accounts.
Leave it alone.
ETA: By responding, who ever they are, now have your IP address. What they can do with this as far as illiegal activity, I'm not sure.
yep - that sounds right- or they are going to tell you that they need you to pay for something for the dogs- they will send you a check, you will have to deposit it-and send the money back etc- of course the check will be fake and you will owe your bank the money
as for the IP address- I won't worry to much about that - they are looking for info to steal money or an identity
Message edited 2/5/2008 7:15:29 PM.
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by imthekevinofcindyandkevin
ETA: By responding, who ever they are, now have your IP address. What they can do with this as far as illiegal activity, I'm not sure.
That's a scary thought.
Thats why I responded at WORK - where I'll be leaving in March!!!
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
It is wonderful you want to help some dogs out but there are plenty here that need some help. I think for your own protection you should stay away from this. Something just isn't right.
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Posted by MsMBV
AKC registered & teacup would not fly. No AKC recognized breed has a teacup designation.
ETA: I am pretty sure that 14 week old puppies would not be permitted to travel without being quarantined first I know in Europe there is a 6 month quarantine required.
unfriginbelievable
I think my friend said for her to bring her dog to Hawaii and back he had to be quarantined also.. and thats part of the USA.
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Re: OK - I know this has to be a scam, but I'm trying to figure out how...
Posted by BabySammie
Posted by MsMBV
AKC registered & teacup would not fly. No AKC recognized breed has a teacup designation.
ETA: I am pretty sure that 14 week old puppies would not be permitted to travel without being quarantined first I know in Europe there is a 6 month quarantine required.
unfriginbelievable
I think my friend said for her to bring her dog to Hawaii and back he had to be quarantined also.. and thats part of the USA.
Yeah the rules are pretty strict. Particularly for dogs that are not of age to be fully vaccinated yet.
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