Pet and Puppy Adoption FRAUD Grows Internationally

Finally, after three years of WARNINGS, it seems that the very common adopt a Pet or Puppy SCAM is on the decline in the USA. Many people are becoming aware of this common SCAM, much like the EURO LOTTO email SCAMS that we all have seen. We have seen a significant decline in this type of FRAUD. Although these crooks still try to dupe people out of their money, there are now so many WARNINGS and so much information on the subject all over the web that people are becoming wise to this kind of FRAUD here in the United States. With this good news comes a bit of bad...Europe is now being targeted by these crooks. In the majority of instances we have seen in the last two months or so, just about ninety percent of these SCAMS are aimed towards countries other than the U.S. Phone numbers that start with a zero involving a Pet adoption are a SCAM. It is very common for these crooks to copy a site from the USA, phone number and all, and also provide foreign numbers like these examples (+237-7933-4578 or 01123777645485) If the phone number is not from the country that the criminal claims to be from, than it is a SCAM. FREE listing sites are a breeding ground all over the Internet for these SCAMS, all FREE AD sites are used by these crooks. Anytime MONEYGRAM or WESTERN UNION is the preffered method of payment for any kind of Pet adoption, IT IS A FRAUD, DO NOT SEND THEM YOUR MONEY. Please help to spread the word to others and put an end to this once and for all.

FRAUD on the Decline in the Pet Shipping Industry

The very common adopt a Puppy SCAM out of Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon and the like, has really been on the decline. Spreading the word about these kinds of SCAMS, blogging and web site Pet adoption WARNINGS, seem to have really been making a difference. These criminals now are trying to create fake Pet transport companies, rather than use real Pet shipping companies as the 'supposed' to be delivery service. In the past we saw more criminals pretending to be with real companies, now they seem to use variations of real company names or just make up fake company names completely. If only web sites like Kijiji.com and Craigslist.com would get on board, and help warn the unsuspecting public, we could be rid of this SCAM forever. The fact that mainstream sites and sites in general allow FREE listings (Ads) from anyone with no screening process at all, combined with the fact that Western Union and Money Gram let people send money to these crooks,when they are well aware of this SCAM and many other FRAUDS coming out of this part of the world, yet they are still allowing people to be taken. This is the only reason why this SCAM is still even out there at all. We have done everything to contact all of the companies and sites we have mentioned in this post, their actions prove that they feel no responsibility to anything. Which is why, if you are ever unsure about a Pet adoption that you found in a classified ad in a newspaper or a web site listing, you will know right away that it is a FRAUD, because at any time when payment is to be made by Western Union or Money Gram, you know it is a SCAM even if you found an ad in a Newspaper, or a site offering FREE pure bred Puppies for shipping costs, paid by these methods, it is a SCAM. Any site which allows classified ads is suspect, these criminals have even been known to use paid ads as well. Although things have really calmed down with this SCAM, it is still a real threat and is still found all over the Internet and publications worldwide. These criminals will stop at nothing to rip you off, remember, all of these SCAMS are out of African countries, make sure you talk on the phone in your countries language, beware of foreign numbers, incorrect use of language in emails, free email services like Yahoo, GMail, Rocketmail, Mail.com and the like, all signs of FRAUD. As always, if it sounds to good too be true, it is!

Pet Shipping Service Required by Airlines

Many airlines now require that individuals moving Pets into the United States, must use a third party TSA known shipper. Meaning, in order to move a Pet into the USA, a Pet shipping company would be needed to make the proper arrangements through the airlines. In these times the airlines seem to be leaning in this direction across the board including domestic Pet airline travel as well, preferring to deal with a "known shipper" someone who is known by the TSA rather than a random passenger. Although it is not yet required by airlines for domestic animal transport, it does seem to be trending toward that in the near future. Bad news for the prices of Pet airline travel, but really good news for public safety and airline travel in general.

Pet Shipping Company or Airlines

A pet shipping company is something to really consider when moving with a pet. The airlines have many restrictions and rules that must be followed in order to move a pet. The added cost of hiring a professional third party pet transport company, will prove to be well worth it in the long run. If you decide that you would like to handle the coordination of your pets move on your own, you must be sure to follow the rules and be properly prepared, airlines have strict guidelines which must be followed. Here are a few things that are required by airlines for your pet to travel. The proper size kennel is a must, a recent health exam and health certificate is also required, international transport of pets is certainly not easily executed. There are very specific steps that must be followed to gain entry into many foreign countries. Many airlines now require that passengers with pets traveling internationally, hire a pet shipping service to handle their pets relocation. Airlines also have many restrictions on pet travel, not knowing these restrictions can lead to disaster. Many times information provided by airlines over the phone is simply incorrect. This leads to people potentially showing up to get on a flight with a pet and being told that they are fine to fly, but their pet will not be permitted. Navigating the airport, knowing the routing, timing of flights, proper preparation, and weather are just a few more reasons to consider a pet relocation service to expedite your pets relocation. Preparation is always the key, hiring a professional guarantees all bases are covered.

Animals Away on TV WARNING of Pet and Puppy adoption SCAMS.

We have the interview we (Animals Away) did with UPN 9 news in NY (above), all about this SCAM . We also would like to talk about two other new twists in this SCAM, the first is a Newspaper ad that was running in Canada advertising, puppies, and parrots for adoption, both claiming that we (AnimalsAway) would be handling the shipping, both FRAUDS!! Another is an Email claiming a collaboration between AnimalsAway and Camairlines, this is a fake made up airline it is a FRAUD!! We (Animals Away) do not know these crooks!! This is a ploy to rip people off!! Please continue to leave any information here in the comment section to help to WARN others, as always if it sounds to good too be true, it is!!

Pet Transport Services Under Attack

We continue to add new information as we come across criminal activity designed to steal money from innocent people. On October 22 2008 AnimalsAway.com did a lengthy interview with WWOR 9 news, all about this SCAM and Western Unions part in this SCAM. In this interview all aspects of the adopt a pet SCAM are addressed. From, fake Emails, toll free numbers, names of these crooks, companies that they claim to be with, web sites and Newspapers where these crooks advertise their "pets" for adoption, if you just pay shipping. We have also come across a crook who really seems to be one of the leaders in this SCAM, he uses the company name AnimalAwayintl (FRAUD,FAKE COMPANY) they claim to be in Louisiana and Austin Texas, THEY ARE NOT! THEY ARE IN CAMEROON!! They are using a toll free number it is 866-285-2753 or 1-866-285-2753 it is a SCAM!! This is also a FRAUD NUMBER BEING USED 1-866-427-8212 SCAM CRIMINAL TRYING TO RIP YOU OFF 866-427-8212 IS A FRAUD!!THEY WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY WE ARE IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THIS CROOK!!!

We have also found other crooks with "FREE PETS" for adoption they are using many different variations of our name, here are the FAKE COMPANY NAMES, ANIMALSAWAY PET MOVING SERVICE, ANIMALSAWAY PET CARGO DEPARTMENT,ANIMALSAWAY EXPRESS PETS DEPARTMENT (ALL ARE FAKE MADE UP COMPANY NAMES FRAUD) THEY ARE IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THE WEBS TOP PET RELOCATION COMPANY AnimalsAway.com, the crooks using the fake names claim to be in California in the U.S, they are not!! They are also in Cameroon. Here are the phone numbers they are using (00237)94266646 -Or- the toll free number for FEMA ? (this blog will not allow the FEMA number to be displayed in this blog,please click the FEMA link above to see if this is the fake number being used by these criminals to rip you off) they are using this email address ANIMALSAWAYPETDELIVERY@USA.COM.USA- FRAUD!!

Parrots seem to be preferred bait being used, Puppies are still being used (various breeds), Monkeys, Snakes, and Kittens are being used as well. So, if you have been contacted by any of these criminals or anyone else who is offering a free pet for adoption, please do not send them a Western Union payment. There is no real company named AnimalsAwayintl, in the USA!! AnimalsAwayintl is a FRAUD FAKE COMPANY


AnimalsAwayintl IS A CROOK IN CAMEROON TRYING TO RIP YOU OFF!!!! They are in no way affiliated with AnimalsAway.com!

I was interviewed by Brenda Flanagan of WWOR-TV and FOX 5 in New York, The interview will be shown in NY, in November. After this interview is shown on FOX and WWOR-TV, we will have it linked to this blog and the WARNING page of our site.

Please leave any information you can to help warn others in the comment section below!! Please also check back with us so you can see the interview as well. As always " If it sounds to good too be true, IT IS!!

Pet Transport International fraud update.

866-285-2753 if you have been in contact with someone using this toll free number THEY ARE TRYING TO SCAM YOU!! They will steal your money, DO NOT SEND THEM A WESTERN UNION PAYMENT!!! 1-866-285-2753 THIS NUMBER IS BEING USED BY A CRIMINAL TRYING TO STEAL YOUR MONEY!!!

A few new things to add to the fraud which is still happening on the Internet. First a quick recap. This is in reference to just pay shipping for Pets who are up for adoption from but not limited to, Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria and the like. Many of these crooks claim to be either from the USA, or from somewhere in Europe, they are not! They are all from Africa, mostly from Cameroon, and Nigeria. The story is almost always the same, they moved from the states, they are with the USO, or are with some kind of missionary group, and they can no longer take care of their precious pure bred puppy or puppies (pet) due to either the climate, or living conditions. Commonly used dog breeds are English Bulldogs, Yorkshire terriers, Labs, Maltese and Chiuaua's . Other types of Pets include Parrots and Monkey's,all do not exist, and the persons who are offering them for adoption are criminals. They advertise on web sites, and in Newspapers, they ask for Western Union, or MoneyGram payment, most of the time in the one hundred and fifty to three hundred and fifty dollar range. They do not use proper English in the Emails they send, they all have real sad stories to tell, they are all trying to rip you off! They make claims that real Pet transport companies will be delivering the Pets to you, here is a link to a blog that explains who we are , many times they use two or more real company names in the Emails they send, most of the time, but not always the Email addresses used are free ones like Yahoo, Gmail, Rocketmail, Deliveryman.com,Mail.com Hotmail or any other FREE Email address. Another dead giveaway is the foreign number starting with a zero like 07564356629. Now for the update and new tactics. Snakes and Kittens are new kinds of Pets they are using, and they are also claiming that different "BRANCHES" of real companies that do not exist are handling the deliveries. The real companies exist, but the made up "branches" these crooks use do not! If they are claiming that a particular company is handling the delivery of a Pet to you, and you search and find that company but the Email and phone numbers do not match it is a SCAM send them nothing they will steal your money! Please take a look at this link to find out all about Animals Away, and all of the ways to make sure you have been contacted by our company and not a crook! As always, if it sounds too good to be true, IT IS! Please always contact a legitimate Pet Shipping company to get the truth. Please help to stop these crooks and leave a comment with the email address, phone number, name used and any other information that would be helpful to warn others.