I'm pretty sure it's a scam...

[NoRegrets]

When I replied to this ad it was in my state. I personally don't want a bird that I can't see and meet before getting it. Too risky.

[hollmer]

Ask him to fax you the export/import paperwork than contact the US Customs office to verifiy the paperwork, Or you can ask for copies of all the paperwork because you need your attorney(Or use the name of any large import/export brokerage) to verify that
everything is in order and that your attorney will be taking care of payment arrangements directly with the shipping company, I had a similar situation at christmas time and the guy went as far as sending altered documents, if they do go that far pay very close attention to the areas of the form that would need to be filled in, make sure all the ink colors, font style, size are the same. Many of these people have permits to ship to countries other than the USA, than they alter the docs to make it seem as though they are legal. Like I said if you are not sure once you get the forms tell the person you are verifying them with the US Customs office. If they are scammers you most likely won't here from then again after that, and you can always call the Customs office and ask them to look up the paperwork, they will know as well if it is fake. Good luck and don't send any money for a bird that is being imported into the USA until you are sure that it can actually enter the country.

I got to the point with the one guy that I said I was going to fly down and pick the birds up and do the deal face to face, I never heard from him again,

[KDK241]

My favorite scam of all was on our local CL for a CAG. This was one smart bird since he could READ Bible verses, lol. I emailed about it and asked them if the bird really could read and they actually said yes, he can read and recite Bible verses. Wish it was true, I could have made MILLIONS, lol.

[NoRegrets]

;)

Recieved this in the AM.


Good day
Thanks for your your mail,I am happy to know that you are really ready to take in the birds and its great to know you are a person has such a great passion for birds.The shipping will cost $480 and the paper works will cost $230,and I will be shipping from the Barcelona International Airport via Delta Express shipping Airlines. To be able to apply for your paper.I will also need to know the name of the closest Airport to your city where you will be picking the birds up from.But in case you will need a delivery,then your street address and house number will be needed and also your phone number so the Airlines can call and notify you when the birds arrives and when it will be delivered to you,but delivery will cost and extra $100.If you are ok on this and ready to wire the money so we can start the arrangements,do let me know as soon as possible and get me the information I will need to get started with the paper works,and when we get the papers,I will email or fax a copy to you if you provide me with a fax number,but all the originals will be coming along with the Ronnie and Nira,they adore and have toys and I will certainly have them shipped with their toys.The bad habit they have is that they like not eat anywhere else unless in their dishes,they also have the habit of making noise deep into the night,but i can assure they are very friendly though I will not want you to always get alot of people around them.They are smart learners and can pick up abusive language. Have a nice day and hope to hear from you soon,feel free to call us on 00123796481022.
God Bless.
Regards.

[Addicted to Tequila]

Can we call them and reverse the charges? Huh... huh... can we? PLEEEEEEEASE!

LOL

[lola31]

well i think it would be worth it for the abusive language alone

[NoRegrets]

LOL....I tried that "number."

But ya'll are welcome to it.

[BigBird]

Well its definitely the same scammers that took $1200 off the poor suckers in my earlier response. Same mission in Barcelona, same bogus pet couriers. Unbelievable, sad that these people get away with it. The scam I almost fell for has closed down. They got caught by aussie officials. I tried to locate their website yesterday and it has been shut down too. I almost fell for it! Glad I got smart before I sent any money.

[NoRegrets]

I plan on replying sometime tonight....

[BigBird]

too much fun, I enjoyed doing my own investigations into the scam I almost fell for. Even rang the police station in that area as well as the real estate agency that was selling the house next door to the address they gave me.