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mweippert Nov 17, 2007 07:27 PM

I recently posted one of my female ball pythons for adoption because I don’t have space for her on an adoption web page. This is the response I have gotten back. it doesnt even say what animal i have for adoption. how often do people get messages like this and what else should i watch out for.

Good day

My Name is Dammy Dones I hail From New York. South Ozone Pack. Its just to tell you that am interested in adopting of your pet . I will like to tell you that i want to know if the pet is in good present condition and let me know the actual price for the adopting of the pet. and more so its just to tell you that you don't need to worry about the pi cking u p of the pet. cos i have contacted a pick up company that will come for the picking up of the pet you mght be in Usa to me here in New York., and i want you to send the pictures of the pet , if available. so i want you to reply me soon.

Yours Faithfully
Dammy

message 2

Hello federico par is my name actually i see the ads of your pet site,i will like to adopt the . and kindly let me know the best asking price and i will added $30 as the amount will serve as the feeding fee till the arrival of my shipping company ,my shipping company ,and i will let know you ealier that i have a shipping company that are capable in shipping goods across the coast and they assure safe delivery of the pet more so the payment will bear the cost of the pet plus the shipping cost which means that the payment will come in an excess. you can as well contact the shipping company at unitedshipping07@yahoo.com , and they made me know that the pet will be picked up right at your door step so you dont have to stress your self about the shipping. so if you are okay with this kindly forward me with this information.
1)Name to issue the payment
2)Your address to send the payment
3)Your phone number
I am await for your urgent response.
FEDERICO PAR.

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j3nnay Nov 17, 2007 08:31 PM

I've gotten a couple of these before when posting things for adoption. Just use common sense with any potential adopters, and obviously, don't send these people/bots your information.

That's the most I know about them. I always delete the messages as soon as I get them.

~jenny
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