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07-03-2008, 04:10 AM
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Help on this deal
I am about to purchase a re-homing bird that was posted on the classifieds on Birdboard.com
I am worried about the transaction because the seller has not shown pictures of the bird and claims to be shipping the bird to my nearest airport after I pay her. The seller is Jessica Powell. Has anyone dealt with her and completed a transaction?
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07-03-2008, 04:28 AM
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If she says the bird is being shipped from Cameroon steer clear. There are a lot of scams out there that all seem to have birds being shipped from there. I don't know anything about the ad you responded to or the person who placed it but as a general rule I would never send money for anything without seeing it first. Have you talked to her on the phone or seen a website? Is this her own bird she is rehoming or is it a foster bird she has taken in? I'd find out as much as I can before I make payment.
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07-03-2008, 04:38 AM
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Check you pm's, and please report the ad.
seems to be a scam all over the net: jessicaparrotsaviary - Google Search
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07-03-2008, 04:39 AM
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If they want paid and are shipping site unseen it is a scam. I actually review the adds every few days and delete them I would not send and money you will not get a bird..
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07-03-2008, 05:08 AM
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That link to jessicas ad is amusing in itself! Perfect feathered weaned hyacinth/scarlet/African Grey macaw for adoption! What thuh!! The picture is hyacinth, but whats with the rest! How could anyone fall for an ad like that when they dont even know what sort of bird it is so list them all!
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07-03-2008, 05:09 AM
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One thing I have heard is a good method to screw up the scammers is to request a photo of the animal (bird, dog, whatever) with a small sign with your name on the sign next to the animal.
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07-03-2008, 10:44 AM
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Why would anyone buy/want to buy a parrot they havn't seen? Just seems nuts to me...
Wasn't there a thread here last week from a woman who did that? She did pay for a baby sun, but got an older one that was riddled with problems... illness, bow legged etc etc...
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07-03-2008, 06:22 PM
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A good way to avoid scams in the future is:
only pay through paypal demand a picture of the bird with your name on a piece of paper have them e-mail you so you can track their ip adress ask for references, vets, people who have met the bird, ect to call
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07-04-2008, 02:38 AM
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how do you track them through email? I have some emails from people I think were scammers, id be interested to find out where they are located
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