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the latest one I received

by Forum Member » Tue May 29, 2012 7:37 am

Hello ,

I'm Dr Theresa,I would like more info about your service,I will be attending 2weeks conference in your city on 25th of June-2nd of July to some groups of disable student(deaf).I will like to know if you offer Daily check up/walk,cleaning of the dog environs and feeding service.

I've two 9 weeks old Shih Tzu puppies , all vaccines are up to date and the puppies are registered with the kennel club papers. The last time i took them for check ups, they weigh 12 and 13 pounds respectively...

I will need your service 3hrs a day and 5 days per week or do you offer Private dog boarding in your home.Kindly let me know your charges per hr and details about your service.

You can mail me directly on
Tcollins01@myself.com


Await your reply.
Dr T Collins

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by Forum Member » Tue May 29, 2012 8:56 am

I received one this morning from a Dr. Theresa, however, the "Dr." misspelled inquiry as enquiry and I deleted without reading it.

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by Forum Member » Tue May 29, 2012 6:16 pm

I heard from her today too.

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by Forum Member » Wed May 30, 2012 8:05 pm

Yeah I just got that one this morning. A fellow pet sitter I know gets them all the time. She says they are getting lazy because it the same exact messages exept for the name. these people need to get a life.

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by Forum Member » Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:38 am

Thanks for posting! Just got this message too. Glad I didn't waste my time responding.

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Thanks for posting "Dr. Theresa Collins" scam

by Forum Member » Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:09 pm

It saved me time & effort. Glad to avoid scams. This brought me to the forum, for the 1st time. Good to use it finally. I've been a member for 9 months. I'd forgotten about this perk.'
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9 week old Shih Tzu puppies

by Forum Member » Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:11 pm

Wow, her puppies are FAT for 9 weeks old. I'd like to see them.

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by Forum Member » Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:12 am

lol on the fat puppy comment! :smt046
9 week old shih tzu's ... at 12 lbs?

Hmm, maybe 12 oz would work, though

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by Forum Member » Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:50 am

I am brand new(haven't had my first client yet) and I just got that e-mail. I have to admit that even though I new something was wrong I cautiously went along briefly. I really wanted my first client. Luckily,my better judgement kicked in and I deleted it. Now I know to keep my guard up.

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by Forum Member » Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:40 pm

These are so easy to spot. If the English usage is atrocious then I figure it's a scm. Other give always for me would be a "conference in my city". Not much chance and very easy to check out! In the scams they always offer way too much info for a first inquiry!

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by Forum Member » Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:22 am

Also they want to book long hours or walks to get the fee up.

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