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Complaint Review: U-Ship Pets Transport - Nationwide

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U-Ship Pets Transport Divane Prido, Michael Parks, Duke Fernando, Mrs. Chris Chambers Puppy scam on dogsnow.com. Multiple names, no address, U-ship demanded a lot of money. Many bad reviews. Nationwide

*Consumer Comment: Pet Scam

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Went to dogsnow.com to look for puppies for sale. Came across adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies selling for 400.00 located 2 hours away. Contacted to seller via text and they emailed me the next day telling me they were selling the dogs because their wife just died and that were now in Utah. They asked questions like "where are you located, why are you interested" things like that. They even attached pictures of the puppies. I emailed them back saying I was still interested. They said since we were far away, they would make arrangements to have the puppy shipped. In the email, I also mentioned our availabilty, but the seller kept pushing to have the puppy shipped within the day.

*note: off the bat I was suspicious because there were two ads on dogsnow.com with the same photo, same price, and same phone number. I became even more suspicious when the gmail name and the name left at the end of the email was different. Using gmail, the person's name was "Michael Parks" but at the end of the email, it said "best regards, Divane". I figured he just used a nickname. ALSO, his number was an Arizona number, but the listing was for Wisconsin and Michigan, but he moved to Utah.

 

Regardless, I was still excited. The shipping company contacted me. Once again, right off the bat I became suspicious because their spelling and sentence fluency didn't seem appropriate for a "nationwide shipping company". They also didn't include a phone number. I had to ask the seller what their number was. Their phone number was a Florida number. I thought it was weird because in the email, it said it was the Salt Lake City, Utah Branch...

They gave us instructions to go buy a reload it card. Again, I was suspicious because I thought they usually take credit or debit card. Regardless, dumb me shrugged it off.

After paying $550.00 for the dog and shipping cost, I thought we were all set. They told me the dog was to arrive tomorrow morning at 9:45.

3 hours later, I recieved another email saying that the puppy got a vaccination costing us another $115. They assured that it was for the puppy's health. Then they said that the seller's crate wasn't a good crate and said we needed to pay for an air-pressured crate costing $1400.00 and that they will refund the 1400 once the puppy was delivered. I got even more suspicious because the bill just kept adding up and because I have purchased dogs before, it wasn't supposed to be so complicated!

I decided to go look at reviews for the shipping company. All I found was dog scams. I emailed them saying they were a scam and that I wanted them to refund my 550.00 back. I also stated I couldn't pay the 1400.00. They said they will pay 700.00 for it and I pay the other 700.00. They assured me they will refund that 700.00. I told them no.

Now I wasted 550.00, for something I could've prevented by listening to my brains.

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#1 Consumer Comment

Pet Scam

AUTHOR: Beckie - (USA)

POSTED: Saturday, March 21, 2015

I too have almost been scammed by this person. Last night I was looking for pekinese puppies and it came up on petfinder.com.  The puppy was suppose to be located in Katy, Texas a few hours drive from me. I texted the number like it said then this morning, I got a text stating to give them my email address and they would send me pictures and information.  Here is a copy of emails in order

#1-

Hello Dear,
Thanks so much for the mail and interest in our puppies, we have a male and female now available and they are 11 weeks old, they have
very good temperament with kids and other pets,they are very playful,love to play around with toys and kids,they are health
guaranteed and AKC registered......they are up to date on all their shots and they will be coming alongside their health papers and vet
records...... First i wish to let you know that we are selling these puppies because my wife just died. She was located in UTAH where 
all of us are presently ..She was the owner of these cute little babies. Since she is now of late , We can't keep these puppies here in such condition because each time we see them we keep thinking of her .So we want to sell them out to a lovely and caring home,where they can be treated as such and keep us up dated on monthly progress.Sothese puppies will be coming from UTAH.But if you would be able to come over here for pick up in person, we shall be very grateful,if you not then we can make arrangements for the one you love to shipped down to your location right at your doorsteps.The shipping fee
will cost you $150. Below are just some few aspects we would love to know about yourself; Where are you located? Do you have kids ? Have you ever owned a pet before ? Have you ever owned this breed before? Why are you interested in this breed? Which sex are you interested in? How soon do you need this pup over? Sorry for all the question but we just want to be sure that these puppies go to the right home where they will have all the love and attention they need.We are selling each of these puppies for $400, So please if you are interested just get back to me so that we can proceed with the necessary arrangement for the puppy.Attached to this email are some photos of both puppies available including their names(Cindy which is the female and Jasper which is the male) please do let us know the one you would love to have. Thanks Awaiting your soonest response. Divane

#2-
Hello Dear

We are very happy to read from you again and thanks for lettingus know a few details about yourself. we are sure you are going to loveand spoil her with lots of love,cuddling and attention and also provide her with all her needs. We need Cindy to go to a lovely andcaring and a forever home.To let you know more about Cindy, She is vet examined and vaccinated health/vet records till date and all papers.We do want the best for little Cindy and really want her to go to a good and forever loving home. She very sensitive and possesses the following qualities:
-She is home and potty trained.
-Shedoes not bark a lot.
-She eats 2 times daily .
-She's been well socialized with kids and other house hold pets
-She is a portable baby.
-She loves to be carried a lot and be spoiled.
-She loves to be kissed .
-She gets angry when yelled at, so please don't do that.
She will be coming alongside all details of vaccination , De-wormed and microchip. Since we have made up our mind to let
this baby into your home,we do hope you will keep us up dated with monthly pictures so we can know how Cindy is doing with you.
Since you guys are not so close to us, we would make arrangements for Cindy to be delivered at your home address that you will
provide to us. Also we would require all your details to do the change of ownership papers and arrange for the delivery aswell, and the details we need of you include: Your Names Home Address Zip code State/City Home Number Mobile Number Nearest Airport As soon as we have the above details off you, we would prepare the change of ownership papers before we do the shipping registration. Do get back to us with the details so we can prepare the change of ownership papers and do the shipping registration as soon as possible.As explained in our previous email it will cost you $400 for little Cindy while the shipping fee will cost you $150 which gives a total of $550 for both shipping and re-homing fee and you shall be making thepayment directly and upfront to the delivery agency so that they issue and as well activate a delivery ticket for Cindy before she will be fit and approved for delivery to your home. Best Regards. Divane
#3-
ok then i will help ok.you will pay 500 ok.o i will be needing your delivery details for the registration and the classic home delivery thereafter.
Below are the details needed:

Your full names....?Your Home address..?Your City/Zip code.....?Your Mobile/ landline numbers...?The nearest airport to yourhome..? Once i have all this infos consider Cindy delivered to you okay.Please don't forget to take very good care of her when she arrive your home and keep me
updated with monthly pics of her.
Thanks and waiting for the above details.

***This is when I really started having suspicions. I emailed him stated I would pay $400 with shipping
#4OK i will help you ok.do get back to me with your full contact details so icould proceed with shipping arrangements right away.Best Regards.
I email again asking how would this be done #5-OK i will help you ok.do get back to me with your full contact details so i could proceed with
shipping arrangements right away.Best Regards.
Like a stupid I gave my name, address, phone and nearest airport. but no financial info:
#6-
Hey Irene,i just received your full contact details required for the delivery arrangements.Yes tomorrow ill b perfect for delivery okay,so first thing tomorrow morning i will drive down to the delivery agency and get Cindy registered for delivery.Once i am done with the
registration the delivery agency will contact you to let you know h*o the delivery will be arranged and also they would give you 
directives on how you shall b making the payment directly to them.Once you sort out the payment they are going to activate a delivery ticket for Cindy,after which they would let you know the departure and arrival time of Cindy at your home.Do enable to stay
close to your phone because at about 8 am tomorrow i must have been done with the registration,after which the delivery agency will contact you ok Best Regards. Divane

 Here is my reply to him

My name is Rebecca. Not Irene.  You know of course that I will have to ensure the company is not a scam.  You have to understand where 
I'm coming from. But if all works out, we can't wait to get Cindy

Here is his reply:
Yes i no okey.thanks very much for understand.

Then I emailed him that I found out he was a scam and I have not gotten any reply.

please please becareful of this man.

here is his number and email

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