johny mark morgan johny mark morgan (doesnt exist) Gypsy Vanner SCAM salt lake city, Utah

Hello

Thanks for the inquiry.  Got your mail in regards to the friesian gelding horse up or adoption, this it to let you know wht the horse is still available.  He is called billy, Please let me tell you some details about billy, he lives with me under a shed of a mix yard behind my home.  He was born on Oct 23,2003.  billy has been worked with from birth and has wonderful manner, ground, stable, and saddle.  He has been trail-ridden extensively, and crosses water, Covered bridges, rides alone or with othersl  Billy was trained to drive by me when he was just 2 year old.  He is 16.2 HH; he is very calm and adores playing with kids, adults and other house-hold pets.  He loves taking rides, he loves people and enjoys being groomed and bathed.  He does everything you asked of him.

W are presently here in Utah for a 9 months church project and we just rented a home here at 955 w Genesee Ave Apt M, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 We have plans on staying here for sometime.  You are more than welcome to visit us at any moment.  We are a very welcoming family.  I am giving the horse up for adoption because my 18 yrs old daughter (Cole Tyra) who was taking care of him and make me breed himfrom when he was two months old but she (Cole) passed away months ago through a car accident when she was on her way back from her piano classes and I'm really tired of staying around with billy.  I thought having billy always around me will replace the place of my daughter but it does not seem so and right now, I'm willing to give out billy to anyone that wishes to own a beautiful friesain horse like him.  Moeover the occupying nature of my job does not permit me to keep billy and I will like to start a new life without horses in my llife again.  Giving billy out to another home will be a way of wiping Cole's memories from my head which is making me distrubed each time I think of her.  To adopt billy, I will like to know this from you.

Are you a breeder?  Have you had a horse before?  Will you be willing to send me some regular pictures of billy so we can see his progress?  How soon will you want to have him transported to you if you find difficulties to come for the pick-up?  Have you own a horse before???  Have you any plans of owning him of to resell him to someone???  Where do you live that is you full name, state,city, postal code, home address, phone number?

As for your futher training of billy, I will also be sending you some Basic guidelines to you via email, so that you follow as soon as he arrives you.  If you have any more question to ask, just let know.  I will also like to know when you will like to have him transported to you or you will come for his pick up.  Do have a nice day and get back to me at you convenience.  Stay blessed like I said if I have to deliver him to you, he will be safe as he will come along with people who will take great care of him as he gets to your home, billy will just be so comfortable.  You are to pay just $400 as his transport charges to have him to your home address  Each time I try to give billy out, I feel so bad and hurt due to my daughter's death now and all I wish for now is someone with good future of billy.  Sorry if this bothers you but I most tell you that I'm in tears already writing this mail.  I will like to leave now, just get back to me.  I had made arrangements in respect to billy's delivery to you if we decide that you will bewcome the new owner of billy.  So you need not be bothered about how to receive him if we choose you to own him.  I will be expecting to read from you soon.  Please I will like to know more about you and your experiences with horses and how best you can provide billy with the best home.  Thank.  I could always sen you pictures if you ask for.

This person is now using the alias "Anna Ragas" with the same address of 955 W Genesee Avenue, Apt B, Salt Lake City Utah. We were almost taken in by this scam last week (11/12/10). Here is the ad from Horsefinders.com:

King Williams Breed Galice�o Gender Gelding Age 4 y.o. Height 15.2 hands Color Pinto Price $1,000 OBO (USD) Contact Anna Ragas Phone 000-000-0000 Location Farmington, KY Country United States. Description King williams is a talented willing Gypsy Horse geldings.He is just under 15.2hh at four and a half years old. He is a very loving boy and will do anything to just be around people. He also gets along well with other horses. If you want bone, this boy has it. He is also very flashy.He would make the perfect child's horse. He has a friendly and loving personality and is fun to ride.King williams is one of the BEST trained Gypsy Vanner geldings we have had for western riding. He has had 1.5 years of professional western training. This horse needs to be in the show ring to follow in his father's "hoof steps". He is a reining horse, and he does sliding, etc. we are unable to look after King williams now due to the death of our lovely daughter and the ill health of my husband. we are willing to give out King williams for a free home adoption to any caring horse lover. we care about his new home and so we need someone serious in owning him. Disciplines Dressage Western Pleasure Endurance Riding Beginner/Family Jumper Trained Champion Prospect Trained Trained.

I was looking up the address under Mix yards at this address in my search engine, and the first report listed here is what came up. Thanks so much for posting it! They wanted money up front for transportation and that's when I knew for sure it was a scam. They asked for $1,000 upfront for transport before they even knew where we live. We had a Clydesdale gelding transported from Saskatchewan, Canada, last New Year's Eve, and it was only $600.00 plus $150.00 border crossing fees and we were not expected to pay until the horse was delivered (of course, that was a reputable company).  My husband was so disappointed. We have since bought a draft cross gelding that is perfect for him. Thank you all again for reporting this scam. I would love for these people to spend a lot of time in jail for what they are doing.