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    Please be aware of this scam if you've lost your pet!

    FRAUD ALERT - April 29, 2007!

    http://www.911ParrotAlert.com


    There is an email scam targeting people with Lost Pets!
    One of the emails used is marcet culict <vaperpelesc@yahoo.com> . There could be others.

    He will start by telling you he 'found' your pet, or it 'came on his property'.

    He may tell you that he is from another country and working here in the U.S.

    He will do hours and days of negotiations with you but will ultimately refuse to show you the animal UNTIL you give him 1/2 of the reward, deposited either in a post office box, to a bank account or by wire transfer.

    This has already happened to two people in the past two days that have posted "Lost" ads with Rewards. The email was from the SAME person.

    Do NOT believe him. If you give him the money you will just have lost money. He doesn't have your pet.

    Any person that really has your pet would gladly let you see him.

    PLEASE BEWARE - Do NOT be scammed by someone who is trying to break your heart even further.



    Please also be wary of any prank calls! Especially if you've put up a "reward" for your lost pet! If someone calls you, get their full name (if possible), address, and phone number. You can do a Google Search on that persons number, or even one in the Yellow Pages (if you can get a phone number) and see if the information ads up (anything from an address to the persons name and number).
    Last edited by Monica; 05-17-2007 at 07:59 AM.

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    What a disgusting thing to do! I hope the police nail him fast!

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    Such a heart break! I can't belive it. What person in the right mind would so such a thing? Sick person...
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    You just have to be careful of where you post your lost pet ads and be wary of what information you give out about your pets.Just don't give out too much information.

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    Anyone who tried that on me would have the police bashing down their door.
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    Thanks Monica! I know when Hayley (Also known as Xavier) Lost her bird aree and put up rewards, with her phone # And e-mail address... If he did that to her, she would be heart broken
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    actually, when I lost my bird Zazu, the woman from 911parrotalert informed us that she is aware of these scams. If the person says that and does not ask for money, it is okay to trust. Otherwise, its a scam
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    OMG, the things people do for money!
    Too all bird owners & members OLD & NEW, please note that you will see photos I post of my birds outside without a harness or in a cage. I do understand the dangers that lurk and I do take caution when they are out. But please, because you see me do this, do not do it yourself!


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    That's just heartless. I wish him nothing but back luck/karma for the rest of his/her worthless existence.

    I know money talks, but I think it's a sad show when people want a reward for doing a good deed anyways... like reuniting a lost pet to a distraught owner.
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    What a disgusting thing to do ? i agree with whoever said what some folks will do for money . People like that have something wrong with them and i hope the police nail him soon . Or better yet if he goes into someones house he is met with a nasty pack of dogs that are ready and able to take him out . I hate ppl like this .

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