dilemma

[azrul]

hello everyone.im azrul, from malaysia. i have a situation here.last week i logged into adpost.com.then i saw an ad that wrote "an african grey for adoption".and i manage to contact the person who's giving the grey for adoption.she said that i need to pay some sum to ship the bird over here(malaysia)by a pet service courier company..but now,i'm affraid if its a scam or what so ever .im just a college student.so, money is abit a issue for me..im affraid if i pay,and i dont get the bird.any experience or thoughts?plz help.thanks!

[janczako]

I would look for the bird in Malaysia... How does she want to ship that poor bird that far??? Money is not only one issue I think... I'm sure there is AG close to your location. Good luck!

[GoingMobile]

ask them if you can deal with the shipping company directly. Verify that they area legit company before you send them any money.

[ray1457]

It's a scam! Run away!

[Lisa's Tiki]

Usually when they say the bird is free for adoption, but you have to pay a shipping fee. This is a scam that is used ALOT! They get you to send them the money for shipping and your "bird" never makes it to you. They probably don't even have a bird. If they sent you pictures, it's probably not even their pictures. Even if it is ligit, shipping a bird that far would be alot of stress on the poor thing.

[Valo's Moirana]

why not look into adoption in the area where you live? nothing to be found?

i'd be suspicous

[azrul]

yeap,there are no where to be found for a bird to be adopted here in malaysia.sadly, in malaysia.everyone just wants to make a quick buck by selling their pet bird.even a budgie!! i havent heard ANY one in malaysia, that will post up a thread like "pet bird for adoption".how sad.i always wanted a grey.

[kensbuns]

And that is exactly what they prey on. You emotions!! Its a scam, dont send them your money!!

[raddaughter]

I think craigslist has a section for malayisa. YOu can try making a wanted post. It's free :)

[Ginger]

It took me months, and MANY scams, just like the one you are dealing with now, before I found my beautiful Meeka. As soon as I started asking questions, these people would stop e-mailing me!

DON'T give up! But DON't send these SCAMMERS any freight money for their FREE birds either! Ask LOTS of questions! You'll find your African Grey. Good luck in your search.