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Proceed with caution: gj_snakemaster

Do these 3 pictures look like the same albino to you??

  • Yes, They are all the same albino.

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • NO WAY, they are 3 different albinos.

    Votes: 34 100.0%
  • Total voters
    34
And here is an email Joe Dembinski just sent me, he was able to locate one of the emails this scammer sent requesting the photo he eventually used to try to scam people with.... Notice the reference to a soda can. Makes sense considering that one stolen photo had the top of a soda can added into it for whatever reason... lol

POS Scammer
i am very interested, just get the pics that i asked, next to a soda can or bottle, how big is he/she?? sorry but ive been looking at a lot of ads. Please get me those pics today, do you accept paypal?/ thanks!!

Joe Dembinski
Hi,
I have no problem getting you the pics. But how serious are you ?? I had this guy sold 4 times now and needless to say, he's still available. Just dont feel like wasting anymore time if someone isnt ready to buy. Thanks, Joe.D

I can forward the actual quoted emails to anyone who wishes to verify, but I'm certain all of this is adding insult to MASSIVE injury at this point. lol :)

Another one bites the dust....
 
And another.... Looks to be the original inquiry from the scammer in regards to Joe's ad here on fauna for the REAL animal..... So hillarious. I love the quote... "sorry but Im sure you know what kind of scams go down on this site. Thanks!!"


POS Scammer
hello, i am very interested in your snake, could you please take a picture of the albino next to a soda can or bottle, just to confirm you actually have her, sorry but Im sure you know what kind of scams go down on this site. Thanks!!

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/pp_classifieds/showproduct.php?product=7146
 
"Heaven forbid he should request pictures of the animal on a current newspaper or something..."

Maybe he works for Pepsi...
 
Pay-pal has been notified of this guy!! Thanks everyone for your thoughts!!

Would you all like to see some of the emails that I got from him? Or is there already enough info here??

Thanks Erik
 
"Would you all like to see some of the emails that I got from him? Or is there already enough info here??"

I think they would be helpful.
 
Ok, More info.........Where do I start....................

First Email:
i currently dont have a scale, I bought her from my sis cheap. Im not sure I am looking for a het, I dont really breed snakes. If so do you have any proof she is a het?? Im looking for snakes that I know are worth what people way they are. In particular Im looking for an albino retic, if you can get your hands on of those consider her yours, even though the ball is worth more. We can work out a straight trade for that, otherwise im not sure exactly what im looking for. Mostly burm and retic morphs, some boa morphs too, but besides that, I need the cash. If you really want to work something out ill weigh her, i have to go to a friends to do that, Im guessing around 1700-2000 grams, but im not sure. Thanks!
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Then He told me what Retic morph that he wanted and all that boring stuff.............

Then he said that he finally weighed her:
she is around 2600 actually sorry, if online payment does not work for you i would be willing to accept mo or check. let me know asap please, i have many other offers. Thanks!!
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He tried to play it cool and told me how the check has to clear before he shipped her..... He also found the pair of retics that he wants to buy here on fauna!!!
ok, you have to understand that I have to wait for the check to clear before i can ship her out, just for my safety, you understand im sure. the last high end python I sold I recieved a check there was no hold put on it, but it was a CA bank, you are all the way in colorado so there might be a hold put on for a few days. Thanks for doing business, oh and by the way I found a good ad for albino retics, on fauna actually, its a guy selling a pair for 2000 so it works out great. Im going to probably breed them, for a hobby not a profit, and if your interested i would be willing to sell one to you pretty cheap, let me know and I can hold one for you when the time comes around. Thanks!!
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Then he started asking me questions about his NEW pay-pal account!!
yes that is ok, there may be a hold put on the funds depending on how you send it, what bank etc. But that is definetly ok. I was going to ask you, with just a regular account, it says that Im limited to withdrawing 500 a month to my bank account, after I put a debit or credit card on, willl that amount increase. Also does that limit apply to online purchases with the paypal debit card. Sorry for all of the questions but I am fairly new to this process. Thanks!
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Then he kept emailing me saying that he needs the money becuase other people are interested!!
oh and also I need to confirm that you do want the snake, there were a few other guys i lined up in case the deal falls through and they keep emailing you, I NEED TO KNOW FOR SURE if you want her, if your not sure, I will tell them that there is a chance. Please let me know ASAP. Thanks, I dont mean to sound rude or pushy, but when it comes to this money, I cant tell everyone no and then have a deal fall through. Thanks!
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Also a news update on pay-pal! They are doing an investigation on this guy!!

Thanks Erik
 
OH, Ya. I would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to the Moderators for banning this guy from this web-site!! Hopefully no-one got scamed by his other ad!

Thanks Erik
 
I've seen enough of these to know the ads get pulled by the scammer the second they catch any heat in a desperate attempt to save their ass. Either that, or the site owners catch wind and ditch 'em..

I plan ahead :)
 
EriksReptiles said:
OH, Ya. I would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to the Moderators for banning this guy from this web-site!! Hopefully no-one got scamed by his other ad!

Thanks Erik
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Did this happen?? I was under the impression that scammers were not being banned. I'm too lazy to look up the posts, but it was discussed with regard to The Fall From Grace
 
TopShelfExotics said:
I've seen enough of these to know the ads get pulled by the scammer the second they catch any heat in a desperate attempt to save their ass. Either that, or the site owners catch wind and ditch 'em..

I plan ahead :)
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I hear ya. I've got it too. I was just couldn't get my software open to size it down to post. I do a screen capture of all ads I consider participating in just in case.
 
hhmoore said:
Did this happen?? I was under the impression that scammers were not being banned. I'm too lazy to look up the posts, but it was discussed with regard to The Fall From Grace
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It may be due to the fact this person just recently registered and only participation here was to post the scam/ad in the classifieds.
 
hhmoore said:
Did this happen?? I was under the impression that scammers were not being banned. I'm too lazy to look up the posts, but it was discussed with regard to The Fall From Grace
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Well Under his name it says "banned"?/

Maybe he put that there himself!!

Thanks Erik
 
hhmoore said:
Did this happen?? I was under the impression that scammers were not being banned. I'm too lazy to look up the posts, but it was discussed with regard to The Fall From Grace
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I suggest you go read that again. This situation is not even remotely close to what you are infering.

This guy was banned by Ken. In this instance, this guy registered here recently and it is obvious his only intention was to scam. He is no different than the nigerian scammers we ban all the time.

What we do not do is a blanket banning of the "bad guys." It would serve no purpose and in the long run, if you stop to really think about it objectively, it would do more harm than good. Stop and think about how many of these bad guys come around and shoot their mouths off and continously drag their threads back to the top. They keep their own names fresh for everyone to see and be warned. That is why we don't do blanket bannings in addition to the other points made by Rich.
 
hhmoore said:
Did this happen?? I was under the impression that scammers were not being banned. I'm too lazy to look up the posts, but it was discussed with regard to The Fall From Grace
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I think the difference is that this guy used THIS site and its' classifieds to try and scam people.

Placing false ads here at fauna to try and rip people off would seen to me to be a site violation.... one worthy of a ban.
 
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