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Old 09-02-2009, 09:19 PM
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Hi, I have put a ad up on classifield, however i just wanted some advice.
I have had 2 replys in last couple of days.
One guy in camroon who is offering to ship lizards to me for 50euros, and another in London who is willing to pick up or would like 50 usd. Im a bit concerned of scammers! I have asked both these sellers for pics still none at the moment.
I have decided not to purchase any of these animals as im not feeling 100% sure!!
As anyone had similar probs?
Or can advise me and other members wot to ask etc?
Any hints on how to spot a scammer?
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Old 09-02-2009, 09:25 PM
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anything from camaroon ignore, and anything from a grayson someone ignore too.
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anything from camaroon ignore, and anything from a grayson someone ignore too.
Sound advice...
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Old 09-02-2009, 10:34 PM
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Any hints on how to spot a scammer?
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Generally all the scammers i've come across all have yahoo email accounts.
And their english is terrible, and a bit old fashioned sounding.
if it looks too good to be true, IT IS.
Be careful out there
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One ad from pets 4 sale other from camroon but I have deleted it now. They both had yahoo accounts..
Thanks thought it seems dodgey no photos or they dont really go into detail eg no age was told bout 8wks - 6mths,and didnt know wot morphs! I noticed they avoid some of my questions.
Beware everyone!!!!
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Old 09-02-2009, 11:11 PM
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to be honest always buy from someone you know and trust. and always ask for others opinions if you dont know the people.
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Old 09-02-2009, 11:13 PM
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Sound advice...
aye, he has been at it again apparently. a girl on another forum sold him her snake, then found it for sale with all these new hets. she is quite upset.
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Saw that lynne..he really is a prize prat!
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Old 09-02-2009, 11:18 PM
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i went to his website and left a reply. i was fairynuff!!!
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He must be super dim to keep trying, the same old scams, stupid man, still i suppose as new people come along who havnt heard of him somebody needs to sort him out
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