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Sindy Johnson ?? African Scammer?

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My name is Scott Pasqua and I would like your opinions on these ads here in the tortoise classifieds

I don't want to start bashing anyone, but please look at the 2 ads in the classifieds with the "Asian Star Tortoises"

I e-mailed the so called seller and judging by the responses and language, I think we may have an African scammer right under our noses.




They told me its a male (9 inch) lmfao Indian Star Tortoise and want $350.00 shipped. I have never heard of a female that big,never mind a male!
The writing below are some of the e mails I just got.

"hi,

its an Indian.the total cost is $350 as i earlier mentioned.please i will also need your full names, and phone numbers so i can rush to the delivery agency and register him.get back to me asap.thanks"


-------------- Original message from sindy johnson <[email protected]>: --------------

hi there,

its a male and about 25cm(9 inches)..all we will need is your full contact details such as

full names

house address

post code

phone numbers

nearest airport.

with this information, i am going to register him at the delivery agency for him to be delivered to you ok.He will be coming with a dairy and a daily menu.get back to me with this information asap.thanks
 
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