TotallyTank said:
Scammed
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how horrible!..I can not believe the nerve of some ppl!!..However the number could of been outsourced which is common....how did you pay?....if by check you can cancel it..and if by paypal...they are 100% guaranteed....
Sounds messed up!
Sorry to hear you got scammed...
Neal said:
DITTO, DITTO ,DITTO. NEVER EVER PAY BY THESE METHODS, NEVER
So sorry. Did you find those people from this forum? It would surprise me a lot if you did. There are some leopard and other species breeders on here that even though I don't know them personally, I would trust them 100%. if your husband would be willing to try purchasing again from out of state, pm me and I will let you know who I am talking about. Maybe one of them is close to you.
Oh I know now jojo, but they are dedicated, I sent the money on Friday and these people have texted me everyday a lot. Calling the tort by name and today there daughter was in an accident and is dying, so all I can do is say sorry about your daughter but I need my money back, to which they said nothing! I feel so stupid.
Who on Earth were you buying a tortoise from? We have so many good breeders here on the forum...
Sorry this happened to you. I absolutely detest any sort of crookedness.
Sorry this happened to you. I absolutely detest any sort of crookedness.
TotallyTank said:
Their daughter is not dying, more like someone sitting in a coffee shop in Cameroon Africa with a little extra money in their pocket.
I really don't know how to pursue this type of thing, but if you have a phone number I would suggest forwarding that to your attorney generals office and file a claim.
You should reveal the identity of those people so that their scam can be revealed, and so they can't scam others anymore.
Her name is Cindy Cruz . I totally screwed myself I went against based on better judgement, but I told her no thanks after I talked to her the first time, but she texted me everyday for 2 weeks chatting about torts I even was starting to think of her as a friend. That the only reason I went through with it.. She had pics she had all the right info everything! Feel foolish!!
Neal said:
YES>..especially if you have response texts..and the phone number...also you can find out where the money was either cashed or picked up from since you were the sender, by using the tracker number...don't let them get away with it!!..yes it seems like a hassle but think of others that have or may still fall victim..the whole daughter thing sounds like a load of bs to me....stuff just doesn't happen like that, and if it does ppl are usually honest not shady. I'll help you if I can...I'm sure others will too...
Yes I am printing out all correspondence I have saved every text. I am going to take the info to the ag office. The problem is still I chose to spend my anniversary and v day money on the tort that makes it even worse!!!
I found them in yahoo classifieds I did a search for leopard tortoise breeders
I found them in yahoo classifieds I did a search for leopard tortoise breeders
I am very sorry for your losses. Both your loss of your hope for a beautiful tortoise and your loss of money.. It will all work out in the end. I totally believe in Karma and the gift of adoption. Have you considered adoption? I know this doesn't help your loss of money right this second but perhaps you can still get your dream tortoise! Many well wishes your way.
So how much money did you lose to this scammer? Do you really think you can get it back?
I have placed a wanted add in the wanted section, I have placed an add on Craig's list, also called the tortoise rescue in my city and surrounding cities. I have dogs and children under 10 so they won't adopt me a turtle!!
I lost 140$ and no there is no getting it back. All I can do is report the info I have to the ag's office and hope for better luck next year.
I lost 140$ and no there is no getting it back. All I can do is report the info I have to the ag's office and hope for better luck next year.
Neal said:
Yep!
Tom said:
My thoughts also!- Status
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