A series of worldwide financial
scams involving buying items, including horses, dogs & other items is
reported to be on the increase
It would appear that the scam
involves the bogus purchaser sending a cheque for the purchase price plus
the freight charges to the seller, who is then asked to forward the freight
money on to a bogus freight company. However, the seller is asked to forward
this money fairly soon after receipt of the cheque & the cheque is then
stopped prior to clearance
Check very carefully the
authenticity of any e-mail from abroad (particularly African countries)
purporting interest in purchasing a horse or pony - Check their credentials
very carefully and do not ship a horse prior to ensuring all monies are paid
in full - Ensure any cheques / money orders are not counterfeit & have
cleared fully - Consult your bank if in doubt about cheque clearance
IF YOU WISH TO AVOID THIS ENTIRELY,
DO NOT INCLUDE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR ADVERT
