1.  If someone wishes to purchase your item with a cashiers check or  money order without first seeing your item...it's a fraud.

2. If a "buyer" has an "agent" in the US willing to make the purchase for them....it's a fraud.

3. Have a seperate e-mail address that is used solely for selling items on the internet.

4. These scams do not contain executable code, attachements or other means of sending viruses. They are only nuisances unless you decide to answer one of these scams.

5. If someone is offering to buy your "Item" and does not request to see the item...it's a good chance it's a fraud.  Who would buy a horse without at least seeing a video?

6. Currently, scammers are saying that they are from American addresses.  It is usually very easy to tell scammers by their very poor command of the English language.

Seller's Beware - Important notice to people who sell our equine friends 

People selling horses are receiving buyer inquiries from a third party regarding the purchase of a horse from a potential buyer in Nigeria or Africa and other countries. This inquiry commonly attempts to arrange the purchase of the horse(trailer,truck or any other article posted on the internet for sale) with a cashiers or certified check covering the price of the horse and shipping. After the horse has been shipped, they commonly ask you to refund the shipping charges as part of a "finders' fee" arrangement.

Unfortunately, the cashier's check that is sent is counterfeit. This fact is not uncovered until the horse and the finder's fee have been forwarded to the scam artists.

To protect yourselves and others against this type of activity, it is important to try and obtain as much information about the buyer as possible. If you suspect the buyer may be involved in this or similar scams, please forward any information you can obtain to the following organizations:

• For U.S. complaints use the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Complaint Form:website        or  website

• Where to report all types of internet scams in USA-website
  

• Free Report-Online Scams and How to Avoid Them-website

• For Canadian Complaints contact the Royal Canadian Mounted Police:website       NEW LINK

• The Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).website

To help you in recognizing these types of scams, we have provided below a list of indicators. They are only guidelines, and as always, should be tempered with common sense.

PAGES THAT LOOK "LIKE THE REAL THING"

Lovely pony Horse on Free Adoption/Rehoming

NJ My lovely pony horse Tracy is currently 11hh tall and weigh 350 lbs . She is a 6 yo Welsh pony who can be used as a schooling,show pony, and to ride . She has had recent vet checks , Coggins tests and flexion tests and is healthy, sound and jumping 2'6''on average but can reach a maximum of 3'5 now . Tracy is an easy keeper. She has a typical sassy pony attitude, but is generally sweet ,safe and an all rounder. She needs a home where she will be loved and used.

e-mail 800-562-0023 photo 5/09

One of the newest SCAMS is happening to the BUYER of a used horse trailer, purebred puppy, horse, saddle, etc.  Buyers answer an e-bay or any other recognized auction site ad and are requested to send partial or full payment for an item. The item doesn't exist! Here is a letter sent from a NY resident in late March 2007:

Subject: learn from my mistakes

I sold my gooseneck trailer and was in the process of purchasing a trailer on www.dreamhorse.com 

i had contacted a few trailers and when this guy emailed back, said he had been out of town, and was i still interested? i said yes i was, it was 6K Sundowner and aluminum never had a horse in it.  2006 perfect condition.  Well then he told me that he had first advertised it on ebay, and that he was still binded through Ebay and we needed to go through this motors buyer protection thing where you put 40% down, (wire money)=NEVER WIRE MONEY) .  Of course i received what looked like EBAY confirmation with a fake number on it.

Wed i wired out 2400 (130 to wire it) out to some guy in FL who was suppose to hold it until i got the trailer to VT checked it out and it was exactly what it was said to be.. So i thought it was safe, what could i loose right? If the trailer was misrepresented i just send it back, they pay shipping and i get my money back(2500 bucks) 

Well yesterday i got no emails from these two individuals, and i emailed them both and asked what was the next step, should i have the trucker pick up the trailer, etc.. of course no emails from them.  So i couldn't sleep last nite and i got up and started researching this on the Internet.  After reading that EBAY no longer carries that program and then reading more on ebay about NEVER EVER NEVER wire money it became apparent to me that i had been scammed.  I contacted Ebay, I contacted the Attorney General's office and filed a complaint, i contacted my bank which told me i was SOL. And then i told my husband,  anyways, he took all my paperwork to work this morning (as i always make copies of everything) and gave it to one of the guys that has training in this Internet fraud), and basically Steve told me that this goes on all the time, usually tracks down to Africa or somewhere foreign when he calls these phone numbers back, they spoof the ebay page and make it look real, and bottom line he's checked the addresses and names and they are all madeup. i'm out the money and the trailer, if there ever was a trailer.

yah, i screwed up badly.... 

oh well this will not go without some repercussion, as now i will make my life out to get these assholes out off the internet.  It's going to be my game next.. Steve is following up on this and will be subpeona some records and people to see what he can on his end, but it's pretty much a lost cause.

Big Promises

Claims such as offering more money than the asking price without an initial conversation regarding the horse are almost always a sure sign of a scam. Be careful of any individual who wants to send you more money than you are asking for.

High Pressure Tactics

Be wary of individuals asking you to speed up the transaction beyond your comfort range. Again, a legitimate deal probably isn't going to move as fast as your money. Don't let yourself be pressured -- think things through.

Requests for financial information.

Don't give out any bank information without establishing a comfort level with the buyer or seller.

Always get something in writing.

You should never complete a transaction without first writing down the terms of the deal and have each party sign it. If you can't afford a lawyer to draft up a contract, you still should write down the terms of the deal in plain English and get it signed. Any buyer or seller that is hesitant or resists is usually a sure sign of a potential problem.

I received this important message in an e-mail from Aaron T. Bromagem, President of Equine.com. Visit their website at http//www.equine.com. This is the real deal, I have been contacted several times from these so called over seas traders. They offer great deals but as soon as you start asking them too many questions, they disappear.

Below I have listed two "Over Sea's Traders" and my e-mail conversations with them to help you protect yourself.

or

" i offer out loan -i am raymynuel who lend out loan to an individual who are seeking and willing to have it i lend it to only serious person and my percent is 4% if you are interested mail me at ******"

or

"lending out loan to individuals and business organization.I am benerwest a stock broker and a registered money lender.I give out long and short term loans to individuals and business organization with an interest rate.For futher information contact me with this email adress******"

HORSE SCAM E-MAILS:

HELLO,

           I AM DR JOHNSON FROM NOVA SCOTIA IN CANADA.PLEASE,I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU STILL HAVE THAT,1997 Valley 2 horse,FOR SALE.IF YES,LET ME KNOW ITS CONDITION, ANY AVAILABLE PICTURES OF ITAS WELL AS THE ASKING PRICE AND ALL NECESSARY THINGS YOU BELIEVE I MUST KNOW ABOUT IT.I WILL NOT WANT YOU TO BOTHER YOURSELF ABOUT THE SHIPPING BECAUSE,I HAVE MY OWN SHIPPER WHO WILL HANDLE THIS.AS FOR THE PAYMENT,IWILL LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU WILL ACCEPT CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AS A MEANS OF PAYMENT.IF YES,GET BACK TO ME WITH YOUR NAME AND THE ADDRESS WHERE THE CHECK WILL BE SENT TO AS WELL AS YOUR CONTACT PHONE NUMBER TOO.IF MY OFFER IS ACCEPTED BY YOU,IWILL WANT YOU TO GET BACK TO ME ASAP.

REGARDS

Yomi Davies 

mozzipran@yahoo.com

Yomi wrote...

Hello ,

I am a horse dealer based in West Africa. I am interested in your Appaloosa

I'm ready to offer you $2,200.00 . Good care is guaranteed for her. It might interest you to visit Africa later to see how she is faring, if only the deal is successful.If my offer is acceptable to you, please mail me back as soon as you get this mail.

Regards,Yomi

I wrote...

Hello Yomi,

I'm just curious isn't it costly and risky trying to ship horses unseen over seas? Can you tell me more about your operation and the types of horses you look for? Sorry for asking questions but it seems a little far fetched to me. I have heard of people going overseas for exceptional bloodlines and performance, but for a family horse, I'm sorry but I don't see the economics in that. I wouldn't mind doing business with you but I just want to make sure this is not a joke of any sort.

M.B. Stable in Scotia NY

Yomi wrote...

Hi Melissa, I have been doing business in Africa for over a decade now. Getting products down to my base in this part of the world is really not a problem, as I have long-standing agents that take care of that. However, I know talking about a horse is quite a different thing. I'm making a special arrangement to get the horse down here, through a special agent. I also have an alternative in an uncle that is moving back to Africa from the States. He is not only a keeper of pets but a wonderful and sensitive person. I believe he will be of great assistance as he is bringing his lovely dog down to Africa also. So, what do you think ? Let me know ASAP. Regards, Yom

I wrote...

Yomi,

Hello, sorry it took me awhile to get back to you. I would accept $2200 US dollars for the appaloosa mare. You would assume all sipping and vaccination requirements for overseas handling, which I am sure you are use to handling. Total payment would be due upon pick up at my stable in the form of Bank Check/ Money Order or Cash. If you wish for me to hold the horse and not entertain any more offers I would need a non refundable holding fee of 10% that would be put towards the horse if you chose to purchase her. Again I am sorry I didn't get back to you sooner this week has just ran away with me! If you need any more information or photos of her please visit my website http://www.horsingaround4h.com/4sale.html Her name is Tasha, or just ask. Again I am sorry it took me awhile to get back to you sooner.

Sincerely,
M. B.Trainer,

Stable in NY

...I never heard back from her

Damilola Olajuwon 
seahorseventures@yahoo.com
Damiloa wrote...

I am a an Importer and Exporter of General goods and Services.I have offices and clients located all over Africa.I have a client that is interested in your Appaloosa What is your firm price and mode of payment.In respect of shipping,I have a reputable shipping company with office in the U.S who will take care of the shipping.Awaiting your urgent response.

Damilola Olajuwon

I wrote...

Damilola,

Hello, sorry it took me awhile to get back to you. Our firm price for the appaloosa mare is $2000 US Dollar, and we would not be responsible for shipping or any shots and vaccinations that would be needed for overseas travel Money would be expected when the horse is picked up at our farm in the form of a bank check/money order or cash. If you wish for me to hold the horse and not entertain any more offers I would need a non refundable holding fee of 10% that would be put towards the horse if you chose to purchase her. Again I am sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. If you need any more information or photos of her please visit my website http://www.horsingaround4h.com/4sale.html Her name is Tasha, or just ask. Again I am sorry it took me awhile to get back to you.
Sincerely,
M. B.
Trainer, Stables in NY

Damiloa wrote...

Melissa Belec, 

Thanks for the mail,i am o.k with your price.Inrespect of payment i have a client in the US who is owing me $8,730.All i need to do to make payment easier and faster is to instruct him to procure a cashiers check and mail it to you on the name,address and telephone number you want on the check and you know it takes 24hrs for a cashiers check to clear in the U.S.But i would want to know if i can trust you to send my balance to me via western union money transfer after the money must have cleared in your bank to enable me prepay the Frieght/shipping company here so that they can instruct their office in the US to come and pick the Horse from your location.pls mail me asap to enable me arrange payment .

Thanks,Damilola.

I wrote... 

Damilola, I would prefer if at all possible that your client just send us a Money Order/bank check for the $2000 and then he can western Union the balance to you. I don't think I want to get involved in the payments of other clients, I'm sorry. If this is at all feasible then lets go with it....I never herd back from her.

Here is another series of e-mails sent to WHINNY recently. This case was also reported to the FTC.

Goodday,

Compliments of the season,im a Vet Doctor and an Agent in west Africa . Im interested in your HORSE,I would like to know the present condition and if it is ready to be purchased to me. If interested in doing buisness with me mail me back and let me get in touch with you in full details.

Thanks.

Mr.james.

James, 

I currently have two horses for sale (Mother and colt) A 3yr. old Paint/Morgan gelding $1500 and a 7 yr old Paint/Morgan/Draft mare $1200. Although, they are a little dirty and shagy because of the season, they are ready to go.

If you have any other questions, please let me know. Also, let me know which one you are interested in and I can give you more details.

Thanks. 

Gooddya 

The price $1200 for the mare is okay by me i have contacted my client about it and he says it is okay for that price,like i said earlier he would make out a check with your information. But before i continue there is something i would like you to know first ,my client in the US is oweing $5000 and i have told him about the horse and he said he would make neccesary arrangement and write you a check of $5000 which he owes me then you take out your $1200 and send the balance to my shipper who would be coming to pick up the horse throught western union. After the payment clears my client would be coming to pickup the horse. If these arrangement is okay by you ,mail me back with your full address information(name,phone#,address)which the check would be made to you.

Awaiting on your response. Regards. 

James.   

Hey James,

Everything sounds ok, I need to talk it over with my husband first, but I don't see any problems with it. I am a little curious, is the mare going to go to Africa, or stay in the states? Also, what are you going to be using the mare for? I'm not trying to be snoopy, and there are no problems, just wondering. Also, I think it would be better if we did things in one of two ways. #1- The money be sent to us, however a check for $1200 be made out to me, and the remainder be made out to the person who will be comming to get the horse and I can mail it to them. or #2- All the money be sent to the shipper, and when they arrive to get the horse, they can give me the money for her at that time (cash or certified funds).

Thanks

Hello 

Thank you for the mail im very very interested in buying it form you. I would be going by your rule #1. I think it is okay by me ,i have contacted my client about the whole arrangemnets and he said you should forward your full name,address and phone # in which the check would be made out to. I would be wainting on your mail.

Thanks James

There were some other misc. emails back and forth, then we didn't hear anything for a few days. We gave him and address (not our home address) to send the funds. We also gave him a phone number to contact us. He emailed us and let us know that the funds had been sent and that we would receive them within a few days. Then, he called us using the RELAY service on the phone (mostly used by individuals who can not hear). We asked him the shippers information, and he gave us a name and an address.

Hello ,My client told me you should have recieved the cheque by now,

However... this is my shippers information which you need for the balance to be sent via western union transfer .     Nwachukwu jeremiah

Passport Number:A1611423 , 21 Adeyemo Alakija Street,  koyi Lagos Nigeria 23401. ,once the cheque is cashed in  your Bank today,i want you to wire the difference  through Western union money transfer to my shipper who is currently about to book a flight to the US,The transfer should be made with his name and passport number so he would receieve the payments at the airport on his way ,you can deduct the western union charges from my balance.......

 I would prefer the transfer made in a western union outlet and not at the bank because of the rates. ,once the transfer as been made i will need details like the MTCN,test question and anwser with the sender's information so the funds can be picked up,my shipper will come and pick it up once the transfer as been made.

Looking forward to hear from you. My regards to your family 

JAMES 

After receiving this email, I was very concerned. Fist of all, I requested two seperate checks (he sent it all in one) Then, he made it clear to cash it at "my bank" And last, the shipper name he gave us was different then the name and address he gave us before. Anyway, I emailed him back and told him I was not going to go through with the sale. I had waited to long, and had allready turned down another offer. I told him when i received the check I would return it right away. Well, we did receive the cashier check sent by Fed Ex. I opened it, and boy did it look real. I called the bank that was on the cashiers check just to see if I had lost money, or if I was smart by backing out. Well, the bank informed me that it was no good and to please fax them a copy and to contact my local Police Dept. I called the local Police Dept. and they are now handling it.  I never heard back from James after I let him know I would send the check back.

I would like to say, that i may have went through with this. When you get a Certified Cashiers Check, you expect it to be good.  The thing that made me look a little closer is a friend called and told me to check out this web sight and read about what is going on. Boy am I glad I checked it out.  Thanks, and good luck.

Here is another recently sent e-mail:

Hi- Thanks for your scam info- It was just what I needed to confirm that the

same con artists were e-mailing me about my gelding I have for sale. Will

you please ad this to the same scammer's "alias" list? I am SURE it's the

smae person- he/she used almost exactly the same words and when I asked

repeatedly for more info they disappeared. Also, the telephone number is

incomplete but I looked up the area code and it does not exist. This is a

short excerpt of what they e-mailed to me:

Name: phillip

Address:

City, State ZIP: ,

Phone: 489709845

E-Mail: phillip_ventures@yahoo.com

Comments:

i will like to purchase your horse of $1500, i have examined the price and

the condition of the horse on the ad and its okay by me.

i will like to pay with a cashier' cheque drawn from an american bank.

i will like to know if you are okay with this ,please do get back to

me with your your price full name .contact address, and phone number so

that i can authorised the cheque in your name asap.

thanks

philip

Thank you for your service to the equine community- Elise Oliver, Columbus,

Ohio

This scam is not just with horse sales on the internet. This was sent to my address on 3/1/03!

Subj: urgent reply  

Date: 2/28/2003 5:24:19 PM Eastern Standard Time 

From: hemia20@yahoo.com 

To: whinny@whinny.org 

Sent from the Internet (Details) 

hello,

i saw your advert via the internet and i am interested in the purchase

 of  the auto, i am a business man in West-Africa who is into buying and

importation of autos on request by my clients, i have a local shipper that takes care of my shipping so

 shipping is no problem, as soon as the transaction is completed my 

shipper  will come to pick it up.my only request is if you will accept

a cashier check drawn in American bank,  so if this is ok by you 

kindly let me know  the following information via the e mail, your last offer for the auto and your phone number.

expecting yo ur urgent response.

thanks,sam seaman.

I do not have a vehicle listed on this site, so the e-mail was sent to the wrong person. Luckily!!

{from seller}yes, please do. We reported it to the various agencies for what its worth, which may not be much.  Wendy

----- Original Message ----- 

Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 7:14 PM

Subject: Re: Fw: Draft cross gelding (Belgian/paint), coming 5, 16 hands

{from whinny}I wish there was something more that could be done to stop these scam artists! Since you are both in the legal system.....how about SCREAMING for all of us? I receive at least 2 e-mails a week from people who receive scam letters just like the one you received. There must be a better way to track these people down?? Thanks for sending this and would you mind if I added it to the "Horse Scam Alert" page on http://whinny.org?

Pat Banker

whinny.org

{from seller}In a message dated 1/5/2004 5:53:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, 

FYI- I just got the scam response also, from an ad I just posted on WHINNY

----- Original Message -----

From: "Wendy"
To: "steven collins" <royal_link@outgun.com>{scammer}

Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 5:31 PM

Subject: Re: Draft cross gelding (Belgian/paint), coming 5, 16 hands

> {from seller} as an aside, I'm an attorney and my husband is a DA

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: "steven collins" <royal_link@outgun.com>

> To: "Wendy" 

> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 3:18 PM

> Subject: Re: Draft cross gelding (Belgian/paint), coming 5, 16 hands>

> > Hello Wendy,Thanks for your response and photos.My client who needs this

> Draft cross gelding  is willing to pay me with a certified cashier's check

> issued on a U.S bank.I will want you to send me your full name,home

address> and phone number so that i can forward it to my client for the immediate

> issuing of the check to you.So i decided he send it to you so that you can

> help and clear it.But there is this favour i will like you to do for me

> please,my client who needs this Draft cross gelding will be paying for it

as> well as shipping,he has decided to pay me together with this.The amount in

> question is $4,000 meaning altogether $7,000 will be written on the

check.So> all i want you to do for me is to kindly accept it,clear it and send the

> remaining balance via WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER to my personal assistant> before they can give out instruction to my shippers who will come for pick> up of the Draft cross gelding .So kindly be of help to me and i promise you> good businesses in future because i've got lots of clients who needs your kind of Draft cross gelding .

> >  Thanks for your understanding and anticipated cooperation.

> > I await your response asap.

> > Regards.

> > Steven.

Received March, 2004

From: "Dolly Martins" <d_martins30@keromail.com>Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 3:02 AM

Subject: Payment & shipping arrangement [Horse]

> Hello,

>   Got your mail and for the information you passed to me concerning  the saddle ,i will send my shipper who is coming to the states to come for the  pick up at your place as soon as we seal this transaction.Moreso I will  instruct my asoociate who owes me $15500 that in UK to send you America check  for  the payment.If this is okay with you do get back to me immediately with  your full name, contact address for me to instruct my associate to issue the check in your name. Thanks for your understanding in anticipation.>

> Best regards, 

>  Danny & Martins...........

> Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:13:38 -0600

> To: "Dolly Martins" <d_martins30@keromail.com>

> Subject: Re: Enquiry ''''''''''''''  Horse> 

> > Up to date on all health. If you do buy these horses, I need a certificate

> > bank check or money order. Everything must clear the bank before any horses

> > leave the farm.

> > > > 

> > ----- Original Message ----- 

> > From: "Dolly Martins" <d_martins30@keromail.com>

> > Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 1:12 PM

> > Subject: Re: Enquiry '''''''''''''' Horse> > 

> > > Got your mail and the price.The price is okay with me and i will be

> > responsible for the shipping and handling.I will make an arrangement with

> > the shipping agent who will come for the pick up at your place.Please

> > provide me  information on it health.

> > >  Thanks for your busdiness.

> > >  Danny & Martins> > >

> > > ----- Original Message -----

> > > > > > Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:39:51 -0600

> > > To: "Dolly Martins" <d_martins30@keromail.com>

> > > Subject: Re: Enquiry ''''''''''''''  Horse

> > >

> > > > Hi,> > > > Horses are $9500.00.

> > > > S.

> > > > ----- Original Message ----- 

> > > > From: "Dolly Martins" <d_martins30@keromail.com>

> > > > Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 6:18 PM

> > > > Subject: Enquiry '''''''''''''' Horse > > >

> > > > > Hello friend,

> > > > > I came across your advert i learn you have 2003 fillies and 2

> > stallions> for sale and i would be pleased to buy it, kindly provide me with your

> > least offer for it and it present condition , and i'll like to know the Part

> > of the United state you are located as at present.I'll be responsible for

 the shipping and handling, i will instruct my shipper to pick it up at your

 location (Going to loving home).Looking forward to your respond.

 Best regards, Danny & Dolly Martins...... 

*No further contact was made by seller.

October 25, 2004

OK,,,,,,,,,,,,,I WILL LIKE TO TELL YOU THAT I WILL BE PAYING WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK,SO KINDLY GET BACK TO ME WITH YOUR FULL DETAILS SO THAT I CAN ISSUE THE CHECK WITH NO FURTHER DELAY,AND ALSO I WILL LIKE TO TELL YOU THAT I HAVE MY OWN SHIPPING COMPANY THAT WILL COME FOR THE PICK UP OK?SO I WILL GIVE YOU A CHECK OF $6,500 SO AFTER THE CHECK CLEARS IN YOUR ACCOUNT YOU WILL NEED TO TRANSFER THE $2,000 SHIPPERS FOUND TO THEM OK? YOU MAY BE WANDERING WHY THE SHIPPERS FOUNDS IS TOO MUCH THEY WILL BE SHIPPING SOME OTHER GOODS FOR ME WITH THE HORSE TRAILER,SO KINDLY GET BACK TO ME WITH YOUR DETAILS SO THAT I CAN MAIL OUT THE CHECK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE,

JURG

Person@aol.com wrote:

The least price is $4,500. I have someone coming to look at it at 9:00 am tomorrow morning. It may not be for sale after then. 

In a message dated 10/24/2004 2:30:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, jurg000@yahoo.co.uk writes:

Thanks for your mail, Am sorry for the late response kindly get back to me immediatelly with the least price of it.Your quick response to this will be highly appreciated.

regards           jurg

PLEASE TELL ME NO ONE OUT THERE IS DUMB ENOUGH TO FALL FOR THIS GARBAGE??? THIS WAS RECEIVED 10/31/05

DEAR FRIEND,

I SINCERELY APOLOGISE FOR INVADING YOUR PRIVACY AND CRAVE YOUR INDULGENCE TO READ THROUGH MY REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL AND RISK FREE TRANSACTION.

I AM MR.PAO, I AM MOVED TO WRITE YOU THIS LETTER ,THIS WAS IN CONFIDENCE CONSIDERING OUR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCE AND SITUATION. I ESCAPED WITH MY WIFE AND CHILDREN OUT OF SIERRA- LEONE TO EUROPE WHERE WE ARE NOW PRESENTLY RESIDING ON TEMPORARY POLITICAL ASYLUM. HOWEVER DUE TO THIS SITUATION I DECIDED TO CHANGE MOST OF MY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS DEPOSITED IN SWISS BANK AND OTHER COUNTRIES INTO OTHER FORMS OF MONEY CODED FOR SAFE PURPOSE BECAUSE THE NEW HEAD OF STATES AHMED TEJAN KABBA MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE SWISS GOVERNMENT AND OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TO FREEZE ALL MY TREASURES DEPOSITED IN SOME EUROPEAN COUNTRIES,HENCE I AND MY WIFE ALONG WITH MY CHILDREN, DECIDED LAYING LOW IN A TEMPORARY POLITICAL ASYLUM TO STUDY THE SITUATION TILL WHEN THINGS GETS BETTER,SINCE PRESIDENT TEJAN KABBA TAKING OVER GOVERNMENT AGAIN IN SIERRA-LEONE ONE OF MY CHATEAUX IN SOUTHERN FRANCE WAS CONFISCATED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT,AND AS SUCH WE HAD TO CHANGE OUR IDENTITY SO THAT OUR INVESTMENT WILL NOT BE TRACED AND CONFISCATED. I HAVE DEPOSITED THE SUM OF THIRTY MILLION,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS(US$30,500,000)WITH A SECURITY COMPANY FOR SAFEKEEPING.THE FUNDS ARE SECURITY CODED TO PREVENT THEM FROM KNOWING THE ACTUAL CONTENTS. WHAT I WANT YOU TO DO NOW IS TO INDICATE YOUR INTEREST THAT YOU WILL ASSIST ME AND MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY BY RECEIVING THE MONEY ON OUR BEHALF. THE ACCOUNT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT CAN EITHER BE PERSONAL,COMPANY OR AN OFFSHORE ACCOUNT THAT YOU HAVE TOTAL CONTROL OVER,YOUR AREA OF SPECIALISATION WILL NOT BE A HINDERANCE TO THE SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION OF THIS TRANSACTION.ACKOWLEDGE THIS MESSAGE,SO THAT I CAN INTRODUCE YOU TO MY FAMILY AS OUR FOREIGN TRUSTED PARTNER WHO SHALL TAKE CHARGE OF OUR INVESTMENT ABROAD WHERE WE NOW PLAN TO SETTLE. I WANT YOU TO ASSIST US IN INVESTING THIS MONEY,BUT I WILL NOT WANT OUR IDENTITY REVEALED.I WILL ALSO WANT TO BUY PROPERTIES AND STOCKS IN MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES AND TO ENGAGE IN OTHER SAFE AND NON SPECULATIVE INVESTMENTS. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT OF HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL TURMOIL,HENCE WILL NEED YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND ASSISTANCE. MAY I AT THIS POINT EMPHASIZE THE HIGH LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY WHICH THIS BUSINESS DEMANDS AND HOPE YOU WILL NOT BETRAY THE TRUST AND CONFIDENCE WHICH WE REPOSE IN YOU.I SHALL PUT YOU IN THE PICTURE OF THIS BUSINESS,I.E TELL YOU WHERE THE FUNDS ARE CURRENTLY BEING MAINTAINED AND ALSO DISCUSS OTHER MODALITIES INCLUDING REMUNERATION FOR YOUR SERVICES. I SHALL INFORM YOU WITH THE NEXT LINE OF ACTION AS SOON AS I RECEIVE YOUR POSITIVE RESPONSE. IS THIS PROPOSITION ATTAINABLE?IF IT IS,PLEASE KINDLY FURNISH ME IMMEDIATELY BY E-MAIL WITH YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS TO ENHANCE THE CONFIDENTIALITY WHICH THIS BUSINESS DEMANDS.

BEST REGARDS   MR.PAO

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D0 YOU BELIEVE THIS ONE?? THE SCAMMERS ARE NOW TRYING TO SAY THEY ARE SENDING YOU THEIR 14 YR OLD CHILDREN FOR "SEVERAL MONTHS" ....WOULD ANYONE BE DUMB ENOUGH TO FALL FOR THIS ONE?

Hello,

I am Mr Bill from UK. My son Jeff is coming to stay

for some  couple of weeks in the USA and he loves

music, I want you to help me teaching him Horse

Riding. I got your profile from a Horse Riding

Teaching directory.Note:- my son Jeff is just 14 years

old and he is a beginner. So, please teach him well.

The arrangement for his accomodation has already been

made near you , so that the lesson will be confortable

for the both of you. He will arrive there on 27

February, 2006. Let me know your charges cost for one

month in other for me to arrange for his payment

before he travells down to your side.

The payment will be made with check or money order

from my associate. I have even made preparation for

his personal Horse he will be using priavtly at home

after class practise. He will be staying there for one

months and I want him to learn for that one months

starting from February, 2006.

Please Advise back on:

1.The cost for the lesson (For the one months)

2.The complete details for the payment(Name, Address

and Cell Phone #)

I look up to your reply regarding that.

Best Regards,

Received 5/12/06

Good morning-I thought I would send this to you.  You might want to warn people who are placing ads to sell their horses.  This guy contacted me about [horse] (the guy is from Canada) and was going to send me $3000 sight unseen for him.  Obviously, I was a bit skeptical, and since responding back to him (see below), I have not heard back from him.  This is very disconcerting, because some people need the money and might sell their horse thinking he is going to a good home. 

Deb

-----Original Message-----

From: [Deb}

Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 2:05 PM

To: 'Mark Benedict'

Subject: RE: Address Needed!!!

Mark-I am sorry but I am not willing to send my horse off without having a better understanding of exactly where he is going, what he is doing, and what sort of home he will have.  This is not about the money for me, it is about making sure my horse would have a good home, how he would be cared for, and what you would do with him if he could not be ridden any more.  I am certainly not trying to be difficult, but there are too many people out there who will take an older horse and sell him for the horse meat.  I am not willing to take that chance.

Feel free to call me, otherwise, without having a good understanding, I will not sell [horse] to you.

Sincerely,

Deb 

-----Original Message-----

From: Mark Benedict [mailto:mark_ben_2006@yahoo.ca] 

Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 11:08 AM

To: Deborah 

Subject: Address Needed!!!

Hello Deb,

   Sorry i was unable to call you,i been out of town for some busniess.I got your email and the price is okay of the horse.Send me your full name and address inculding phone number to which payment would be made to. the pick up location for the Willy since i am arranging the shipping myself.I am located in Canada.well my plans for hin to to love and care for him.He will be so happy to be in my home and become a new member of my family.

I will be waiting to hear from you today.

Regards,

Mark...

Deb> wrote:

Mark-

[Horse}is 19 years old.  We are currently treating an absess on his left front leg that is almost healed, but a portion of his hoof blew out when the absess popped.  He has a special shoe on that foot.  We are weaning him off of shoes on his back legs.  My price for [Horsey] is $3000 but I would have to approve the home that he would go to.

What would your plans be for Willy?  Where are you located? Did you see my ad on whinny.org?  

If you are still interested, please call my cell phone at 555-555-5555  I am leaving for a horse show this morning and will not be back until Sunday night.  I will not be checking email until sometime on Monday.

Deb

-----Original Message-----

From: Mark Benedict [mailto:mark_ben_2006@yahoo.ca] 

Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 6:42 AM

To: deb

Subject: 19 YEAR OLD BAY QUARTER HORSE FOR SALE.

Hello, I am Mark Benedict.I am interested in your Item  i searched, Please i would like to know 

1.Its present condition.    2.Its current price.  3.Method of Payment (Cashier's check)If thats ok by you.i will like 
you to send me your full name,contact address,and your phone number as well. 

Shipment would be taken care by my shipper. Please get back to me fast on this and let make a good start.

Thanks 

Benedict...

Lovely pony Horse on Free Adoption/Rehoming

NJ My lovely pony horse Tracy is currently 11hh tall and weigh 350 lbs . She is a 6 yo Welsh pony who can be used as a schooling,show pony, and to ride . She has had recent vet checks , Coggins tests and flexion tests and is healthy, sound and jumping 2'6''on average but can reach a maximum of 3'5 now . Tracy is an easy keeper. She has a typical sassy pony attitude, but is generally sweet ,safe and an all rounder. She needs a home where she will be loved and used.

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