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PET SITTERS BEWARE OF SCAMMER

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by: sueschaefer Active Indicator LED Icon  OP  New Member
~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 10:35am  
Hello, I am a local Pet Sitter and was sent an email from a scammer that I thought other sitters should know about.  The original email appeared to be legit so I responded but his reply did not sit well with me.  I did not respond to his 2nd email without doing a little investigating. Low and behold I found out that I almost fell for it and thank goodness I listened to my gut feeling. Please beware!    His first email below:From: Gary Abston Reply To: abstongarry2@gmail.com Message: Hello, I was just glancing through and saw your post as a pet caregiver on this website and I'm hoping to talk with you more about it. How many years of professional pet sitting experience have you accumulated while working with Pets? Can I contract your services for my pet, a Samoyed dog by the name Bella? I shall be needing services starting from August 4th and would stretch till September 3rd. I'm flexible with start time but preferably between 10AM-11AM, when i will be off to work. At least a minimum of 1hrs daily, (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAYS). Services include walking, feeding and general care. You will be caring for her at my rented suite. Can you tell me your exact location (i.e the closest Major Intersection to your home) so I can calculate how close it will be to my rented suite and also to make further arrangements for the task. I look forward to reading from you soon. Please reply to me email via abstongarry2@gmail.com. Thanks, Gary Abston.2nd email:Hello Sue,Glad to read from you and I really appreciate your concern. Your location works out fine for me. I'm coming down from Puerto Rico for a month inspection course with the Bureau of Investigation. I work as private investigator with the Puerto Rico Bureau of Special Investigations, a branch of the Department of Justice of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The headquarters of La Uniformada which is located at the Cuartel General (General Station House), 601 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. I will be putting up in a rented suite close to your location, i will forward you the details of the reservation as soon as it is booked so that you will know where i shall be staying. Hence you shall be caring for Bella at my rented suite provided her comfort is guaranteed. I need you to understand that after the duration of this course I shall be heading back to my base with Bella for a promotion, so I need to perform excellently well. This might limit my attention towards her hence the reason I'm employing you for this task. Bella is a Samoyed dog that gets along with other dogs and she is also very friendly with kids. She's very well, healthy and properly immunized. She visits the vets regularly and has no medical problem or whatsoever. I have attached her picture herewith and I want the best care for her while I arrive. I would schedule you to care for her during weekdays only i.e Mondays through Fridays. Starting from 10AM when i will be off to work and you can offer her your care for 45min or an Hour at your convenient. I will be around on weekend and i will be caring for her personally. I'm offering $400 per week due to my budget. Will this work out?The start date is 4th of August but after my arrival on August 3rd which is on Sunday, we'll meet formally so that we can get familiar before you start with Bella. Moreover my superior is willing to have your Service Charge processed prior my arrival with Bella. Hence,I'm reviewing your application and I'll let you know my decision immediately. In the meantime please fill up the Questionnaire below for immediate processing of your details:REQUIRED INFORMATION———Full Name:———Address:———City:———State:———Zip code:———cell #:———Best Time to call:———Number of years as a pet sitter:———Number of available reference:AGREEMENTSJob duration of 1Month (Monday-Friday)Start date shall be August 4th- September 3rd.Advance payment of a week will be arranged for you as soon as you agree to the terms aboveI found out he was a scammer through
 
petsits.com/mb/viewt opic.php?t=10131 and
 
petsits.com/mb/viewt opic.php?t=8103I apologize for the lengthiness but felt a need to put the word out there.  Have a great day! 
 
 
 
 
 
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mm4731 Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 10:46am  
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sueschaefer Active Indicator LED Icon  OP  New Member
~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 10:50am  
Yes, I received an email from Kingwood.com regarding a pet sitting request.  4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 10:53am  
Thanks for the info, Sue.  Scammers keep scamming because people keep falling for scams.  Good job on the detective work! 4951
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sueschaefer Active Indicator LED Icon  OP  New Member
~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 10:57am  
Thanks! Something just told me it was too good to be true, he even sent a picture of a beautiful dog which, I am sure, isn't even his...I just wanted to get the word out to my fellow Pet Sitters.  I have posted it on Atascocita.com as well.  4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 11:21am  
Kingwood.com, please take this post down...it is a scam.  I don't want to see any one get hurt. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 12:47pm  
Another pet sitter emailed me about this as well...The scammer is emailing Pet Sitters through our business directory.NEVER deal with anyone who's not local...this is a local, community web site...if you can't shake a person's hand, don't do business with them -- this will keep you safe from 99% of the scams out there. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 1:07pm  
Please help me understand this.  How does this scam work? 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 1:53pm  
Please help me understand this.  How does this scam work?
 
@Jake_Bob:
 
He want to send you a money order to pay a week in advance. Thus having your banking information. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 2:01pm  
or he wants your address so he can come and find you! Emoticon 4951
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taramay Active Indicator LED Icon 14
~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 2:02pm  
or he wants your address so he can come and find you! Emoticon
 
@aggiebutterfly:
 
Exactly! 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 2:10pm  
or he wants your address so he can come and find you! Emoticon
 
@aggiebutterfly: That's what I was afraid of! I got an email the other day also, but I remembered the same creeper from 2012. He used a different name, but I recognized the dog & ya I would NEVER do work out of a hotel room. But at first I was scared this person was trying to get me to a hotel, OR find out where I live. But then I remembered that if anyone comes for me, they'll be leaving with a few more holes than they came in with. Emoticon
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 2:36pm  
I have 3 dogs & still sleep with a  loaded 9MM by my bed......a rifle & a shot gun  are in  separate closets loaded & ready ..... can't be too careful these days. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 3:18pm  
But then I remembered that if anyone comes for me, they'll be leaving with a few more holes than they came in with.
 
@OhHappyPets: To totally  jack this thread.  We went out to a relatives this past weekend and my Uncle took my daughter (17) out to shoot.  They shot several different pistols and a rifle.  She said that she felt so empowered by the entire thing.  I think before she goes off to college we need to take her to the range more often.I don't think I have ever heard say that she felt empowered!  So yes, OhHappyPets, packing is a good thing!
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 3:21pm  
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~ 9 years ago   Jul 16, '14 3:35pm  
Kingwood.com, please take this post down...it is a scam.  I don't want to see any one get hurt.
 
@Camelot: TWSS...  original poster said it was a scam e-mail she received.....she was not posting a scam
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