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.
We responded to an ad for a puppy at an unusually low cost. The seller claimed that his wife was a breeder and had died, so he was selling the puppies to good homes to get them out of the house. He can only text or email, not speak on the phone. He claims he works on Sunday when we wanted to visit, and only has Mondays off. Yet, he was able to go somewhere to 'transfer ownership' of the animals on Sunday and make shipping arrangements. The person operated under the name George Bezos with the email [email protected]. Shipping was set up with a U-ship pet transportation services that happened to be in the same town where he was located. They sent an email requiring immediate payment of $500 by a method that gave me no protection. The money would be essentially gone once I sent it with no opportunity for recovery. Their web site was loaded with spelling and gramatical errors and the person that called my home barely spoke English. I see the same scam on here, with the same sob story with this shipping outfit that has been filed in the past.
They required that I leave my home immediately, go to a location they provided to purchase a 'reload pack' and give them numbers on the pack. I found the web site for the prepaid debit card they wanted to use, which had big warnings about using their service to move money in the exact way this outfit wanted.
I answered an ad for a Yorkie puppy on an website that advertised puppies for sale. I emailed only two ads and I received a reply from just one stating that he had a Yorkie puppy for sale but he was in Little Rock AZ. The person's name on the ad was James Roberson ([email protected]) He was interested in finding a good home for his puppy since he and his wife just had a baby and they did not have the time to spend with the puppy. It sounded like an ideal family. He told me that he wanted $400.00 for the puppy and it would be shipped with papers, a nice crate, had shots, and was trained. I know it sounded to good to be true but I threw all caution out the window because I really wanted another Yorkie for my sister-in-law. James continued to email me about who I was and whether or not Cassy would have a good home with me. Then he said that the shipper would be contacting me for the $400.00 and he would make the shipping arrangements with me. I though that USA Uship Pets Transporters was a legitimate company and I sent them the $400.00 without checking their credibility. The man I sent the money to was named IToe Constend in Douala Cameroon 00237 (Another red flag went off in my head but I really wanted this puppy). I truly blame myself for being too gullible.
The shipper called back and said something was wrong with the puppy. The puppy's temperate dropped and he needed four vaccinations at $200 apiece and the electronic crate would cost $250. A whopping total of $1050 to have the puppy shipped. He said that he had to get the vaccines and the crate before he could ship the puppy. I told him no way I'm going to pay for a decision he made before he even asked me. I also told him he could have called me that night if all of this was going on. I was expecting to have the puppy 8:30 in the morning, but he called at 8:00a.m. to give me this news. I told him I did not have that kind of money so please refund my $400 and keep the puppy. He said he couldn't refund my money because the had paid for transportation documents or some other type of documents.
At this time, I was getting very angry because I'm realizing that this is a scam. He called back and said that I didn't have to pay for the vaccines, just send him the money for the electronic crate and they will ship the puppy and it will be here at 4:30p.m. and he would return my money to me once I receive the puppy. I sent the money for the crate and once he received the money he said the puppy will be here at 6:45a.m. this morning (4/19/14). Needless to say, 6:45a.m. came and no puppy. I called the shipper several times with no response. I sent him an email stating that I wanted to speak to his supervisor or the owner of the company. He called me around 1:30p.m. saying that he needed another $150 for an "urgent" insurance document. Also, all the nice emails from the owner "James Robertson" stopped once the money was sent. I know that I don't ususally throw caution out the window, but I think I was just caught up in the hype of the new puppy. So, if anyone thinks that these puppies are so cute, listen to your inner voice, before you throw your money away like it did.
Although we've had zero success using uship to find legal transporters in the past, we recently posted a listing for a shipment from Bullhead, AZ to Bozeman, MT. http://www.uship.com/shipment/26%27-Pro-Line-Boat-on-new-Ez.../813923928/?i=1&p=50&s=236 Even though we've had no past success using uship, we decided to give it another try. The same shipment was listed simultaneously on other boards we use consistently successful results. As per uship's instructions, we requested each bidder provide their US DOT number and MC number for verification in accordance with uship's recommendation. We used the bid details Q & A to make the requests of individual TSPS. A couple TSPs already had their numbers listed in the profile section and those were quite easily verified. Many of the others simply did not respond to our request and their offers were subsequently declined. One particular TSP, BOATHAULINGINC. did reply and provided what appeared to be a legitimate US DOT number and an active MC#. However, the numbers crossed to another company in the FMCSA database. Being unsure of the procedure and not sure we weren't doing something wrong, we requested their assistance to determine if we were doing something incorrectly. We were assured (in the bid Q & A) by BOATHAULINGINC. that we were using the verification process correctly and they were affiliated with and had permission to operate under Apache Transport LLC's authority. With the innocent intent of confirming the facts, I contacted the owner of Apache Transport LLC advising them that BOATHAULINGINC had stated they were authorized to operate under Apache Transport LLC's authority. I was told by the owner of Apache Transport LLC that there was no affiliation between the two companies and BOATHAULINGINC. definitely was not authorized to use his company's authority to transport interstate. He advised me that he would contact uship and the appropriate authorities to ensure corrective action was taken. I ask for and did receive copies of emails sent to uship's Matt, Mickey, and Heather. These emails informed uship of the attempts of fraudulent use of Apache Transport LLC's numbers and demanded immediate contact information so Apache Transport LLC could pursue legal action and report the offender, BOATHAULINGINC. to the appropriate authorities. I have no futher documentation of whether uship cooperated in any effort to report to the legal authorities or not. However in subsequent emails and phone conversations with the owner of Apache Transport LLC, I was told that uship had responded by saying they would only provide that information to law enforcement authorities making the request. To me that seems quite assinine since that makes uship an obstacle by not providing the information. How can a company report illegal use when uship denies their access to the alledged offender's identity and contact information? So rather than be constructive and assisting in the investigation of these reported offenses of illegal use of another company's authority, uship becomes an impediment. Today I checked the profile of BOATHAULINGINC. and it is still displayed as an active TSP. I'm certainly no legal expert, but it would seem to me that at a minimum uship would suspend BOATHAULINGINC. and prohibit them from participation until an investigation was completed. The documentation is obviously there and uship is in receipt of the complaint from Apache Transport LLC and has access to verify the legitimacy of that company. This will certainly be our last attempt to use uship services and uship may feel free to remove our account completely. We choose not to do business with a company so obviously void of ethics and apparently more inclined to be an obstruction to justice than one of honor. We also prefer not to be insulted by BOATHAULINGINC.'s false accusations of dishonesty on our part when it is obvious and documented that they are a fradulent company operating illegally. Uship still allowed this to happen and has taken no apparent action. It would appear that uship condones this kind of conduct since they have demonstrated no visible effort to intervene or investigate BOATHAULINGINC. nor assist an honest and honorable company's (Apache Transport LLC) effort to clear their name and publisize the fact that they have no affiliation with BOATHAULINGINC. Below are the details of the bid Q & A including BOATHAULINGINC.'s final insult and denial. They were caught, it was documented in BOATHAULINGINC.'s own responses and the legitimate company's complaint, still uship takes no action to preclude it from being repeated by the same TSP. http://www.uship.com/popups/bid_details.aspx?ID=1270039 Shipment Title: 26' Pro-Line Boat on new Ezze load trailer Service Provider: boathaulinginc (0) Timeframe: Service Provider is flexible on pickup dates. Service Provider is flexible on delivery dates. Can do within your timeframe, no problem! Mode: Trucking Service Type: Other Tow on your trailer behind our power unit! Vehicle Type: Other Additional Info: Above payment terms are acceptable. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please review our profile, you will see that we have 17+ years in the industry. (New to uShip, not the industry!) Can provide references upon bid acceptance. I know we are not the lowest bid you have, however, we are well worth the cost difference. Questions for this bid:Click below to report a uShip Rules violation Date Asked Shipper Question Answer 9/7/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you again for your interest and offer of service. The lowest bid is not necessarily the determining factor in this selection. I do appreciate your experience in the industry and we will consider your offer and terms. We require valid motor carrier authority is for our insurance purposes. Please reply with your assigned motor carrier authority number (MC#) for further consideration for selection. Thank you for your interest in our bid. Our numbers are DOT#1256358/MC#492537. We look forward to hearing from you soon. 9/7/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you for the response and for providing your DOT & MC numbers. We'll be making the selection within the next couple of days. Based on your expereience stated, your offer will receive serious consideration. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you and form a working relationship. Thank you 9/7/2008 Jroy96 (0) Perhaps I'm doing something wrong and you can help me get it right. When I use the uShip procedures to verify your DOT and MC numbers, it comes up as Apache Transport LLC, not Hauling Boats inc. Is that your company too or do you just have permission from Apache to use their numbers for interstate transport? Any help or information you can provide will be appreciated. You are not doing anything wrong. We are an associate of Apache Transport and run under their authority. Thank you very much. 9/8/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you again. I talked, by phone, with the owner of Apache Transport LLC last evening. He stated that he had no knowledge of your company and you were not authorized to submit or use the motor transport authority (DOT#1256358/MC#492537) you submitted representing them as yours. He emphatically stated there is no affiliation between Apache Transport LLC and any company DBA "Boat Hauling inc. He also advised that he would be reporting the fraudulent use to state and federal authorities today. He further stated he would be contacting uShip to report the incident and he will be filing complaints of internet fraud to federal government's Internet Fraud Complaint Centers, i.e. IFCC, IC3 and FTC, in addition to seeking supoenas for your personal contact information from uShip.com to further both criminal investigation and civil actions. I will call Doc and get this straightened out. Thank you! 9/8/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you Sir, As I stated, I will call Doc and get this straightened out with him. I know him well and I know that he did not and would not say everything that you are claiming. I would also like to say that I am withdrawing my bid for your transport due to the fact that you have 1) violated uShip rules by contacting outside of uShip and 2) I refuse to deal with dishonest people that and if you are going to violate uShip rules and then lie about what was said then you are obviously a dishonest person. Have a good day! Owner op anytown, Connecticut.
I HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED PERMANENTLY BECAUSE SOMEONE SET ME UP I HAVE 100% POSITVE FEEDBACK AND NEVER A BAD WORD FROM 1 OF MY CUSTOMERS. I HAVE BEEN ON THE SITE VIRTUALLY SINCE DAY ONE AND HAVE HAD A FEW SUSPENSIONS IN THE PAST FOR ACCUMULATED RED FLAGS FOR VOICING ABOUT NON-LICENSED OR ILLEGAL OPERATORS AND WHAT THEY DEEM TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THEIR MUZZLE AND GAG POLICY!!!!! I HAVE HAD SEVERAL COLLEAGUES REMOVED BECAUSE OF SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THEY ARE CLAIMING I MADE A SECOND PROFILE USING MY OWN PERSONAL INFO THAT WOULD LEAD THEM STRAIGHT TO ME. ANYONE CAN SEE THAT IT IS A STRAIGHT OUT ATTEMPT TO MUZZLE ME AS I INDICATED TO THEM THAT WE CAN PROVE I DID NOT MAKE THE PROFILE AS IF YOU CHECK THE IP ADDRESS IT WILL NOT BE MINE. THE PROFILE STATES THEY ARE LOCATED IN QUEBEC AND I AM IN THE LOWER MAINLAND. USHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO CLEAR MY NAME AND I HAVE ALSO FILED A POLICE REPORT FOR FRAUD AND USHIP STILL MAINTAINS I DID IT. WHY ON EARTH WOULD I CALL THE POLICE ON MYSELF AND WHAT PURPOSE WOULD I START A SECOND PROFILE UTILIZING MY SAME INFO WHEN I AM ALREADY IN GOOD STANDING WITH 100% POSITVE FEEDBACK WITH NEVER A NEGATIVE ON OVER 65 TRANSPORTS?????? TOTAL COVER-UP!!!! THEY ARE INVOKING THEIR CLAUSE 22 WHICH STATES THEY DON'T HAVE TO HAE A REASON TO REMOVE ME FROM THEIR SITE. WHY ON EARTH WOULD THEY REMOVE A SOLID AND IMPECCABLE CARRIER WHO IS 100%LEGAL ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER AND OPERATES WITHIN THE LAW UNLIKE THE MAJORITY OF THE "FLY BY NIGHTERS"WHO I WAS IN COMPETITION WITH WHO RUN ILLEGALL!!!! PRETTY OBVIOUS THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL THE FREIGHT RATE AND DRIVE DOWN THE PRICES TO ATTRACT MORE BARGAIN BASEMENT LISTINGS AND TRY TO SELL THEMSELVES AS THE LOW COST WAY TO MOVE YOUR FREIGHT. I INFORMED THEM COUNTLESS TIMES AS I HIRED A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TO CHECK MULTIPLE NEWBIES WHO ONLY 1 OUT OF THE APPROX. 20 WE CHECKED INTO WERE EVEN PARTIALLY LEGAL. I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL POLICE AGENCIES AND THEIR COMMENT IS NOT OUR JOB IT'S THE CVSE'S JOB. CONTACT THE CVSE AND THEY SAY WE ARE TOO BUSY UNLESS THEY COME THRU THE SCALE AND WE SEE THEM. GUESS WHAT GENIUSES THEY DONT GO OVER THE SCALES OR THEY DIVERT AND" FLY BY NIGHT" AS THE SAYING DICTATES SO THEY DONT GET CAUGHT. I EVEN POINTED OUT A CARRIER WHO IS ATTACHED TO SEVERAL PROFILES AND COMPANIES LINKED TOGETHER AND GOT PROMPTLY SUSPENDED FOR 30 DAYS FOR MY TROUBLES. I WONDER WHY. ONE OF THE MOST TROUBLING ASPECTS IS THEY DECLARE THEY ARE NOT BROKERS ! WELL BROKERS HAVE TO BE LICENSED AND HAVE INSURANCE AND AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR PROVIDING A SERVICE OF SETTING 2 DIFFERENT ENTITIES TOGETHER TO MAKE A DEAL FOR TRANSPORT GUESS WHAT YOU ARE A BROKER IN EVERY SENSE OF THE DESCRIPTION. WHY IS IT NO BROKERS OR CARRIERS ARE JOINING TOGETHER TO GET RID OF THIS SCAM!!!!!!! WE SHOULD ALL UNITE AND FORM A CLASS ACTION SUIT AS I FOR ONE AM TELLING ALL AND EVERYONE WHO WILL LISTEN SOCIAL MEDIA,TV,RADIO,I WILL TRY TO GET A SPOT ON SIRIUS RADIO TRUCKERS CHANNEL,I AM CONSULTING A LAWYER AS THIS AMOUNTS TO SLANDER AND DEFAMATION OF MY COMPANY'S REPUTATION AND MY PERSONAL REPUTATION. HOW CAN A COMPANY GET AWAY FROM ANY OF THE CIVIL LIBERTIES WE HAVE SOLDIERS DYING FOR ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!! WE ARE AFFORDED RIGHTS THAT THIS COMPANY THINKS IT CAN TRAMPLE ALL OVER BECAUSE THEY MAKE UP THEIR OWN RULES AND DECLARE THEIR SITE A FORUM AND THUS CAN DO AS THEY PLEASE . I BELIEVE THEY ARE STILL UTILIZING BANDWIDTH OR AIRWAVES WHICH ARE REGULATED ALONG WITH ALL OTHER MEDIA SO YOU STILL FALL UNDER THE CHARTER OF RIGHTS ANDALL ARE AFFORDED DUE PROCESS. YOU CANT JUST MAKE ACCUSATIONS WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROOF AS EVEN MURDERERS AND RAPISTS AND ANYONE IS SUPPOSED TO BE AFFORDED THE RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES AGAINST THEIR ACCUSER AND TO PERUSE AND REFUTE ANY PROOF IF THERE IS ANY TO BE PRODUCED. THIS COMPANY REFUSES TO ADDRESS ANY CORRESPONDENCE TO ALLOW ME TO CLEAR MY NAME AND DISCOVER WHO SET ME UP. MY OPINION IS USHIP SET ME UP THERE IS NO OTHER REASON THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST EITHER MYSELF OR THE RCMP IN THE INVESTIGATION. THEIR SOLE CLAIM IS WORDS USED TO MAKE DUPLICATE PROFILE WERE SAME OR SIMILAR TO MY PROFILE THATS THEIR PROOF!!! ANYONE WHO KNOWS A PERSON CAN ULTIMATELY THEN MAKE A PROFILE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S NAME AND IMPERSONATE THEM EXCEPT IN MY CASE A PERSON NEED ONLY SEARCH THE FMCSA GOVERNMENT SITE AND THERE IS ALL MY COMPANY'S INFO TO VIEW. SO I TOLD THEM WHY NOT ASK FOR PHOTO ID WHICH WILL UNDOUBTEDLY CLEAR ME IN A HEARTBEAT BUT NO RESPONSE WHY??? BECAUSE IT WILL LEAD TO THEIR CONSPIRACY AND PROVE WITHOUT A DOUBT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF MY CLAIMS I OPENLY AND FREELY DISCUSS HERE. ANY ONE CURIOUS ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW MANY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS THIS COMPANY IS HIDING FROM THE VARIOUS COUNTRIES THEY OPERATE IN DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THEY PAY TAXES IN THE USA FOR REVENUE THEY ARE GARNERING FROM CUSTOMERS AND CARRIERS IN CANADA? AND VICE VERSA AS THEY CLAIM ALL THE FEES COLLECTED ARE TO ADMINISTER THEIR FORUM SITE. HAHAHA YA RIGHT WHAT DO THEY REALLY SUPPLY TO CHARGE THE EXORBITANT FEES THEY COLLECT. NO INSURANCE AND TOTAL DENIABILITY ONCE SOMETHING GOES WRONG WITH A SHIPMENT . I BELIEVE THEY CALL IT PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY!!!! I WILL BE FORMING A WEBPAGE FOR PEOPLE TO AIR THEIR ISSUES ABOUT THIS SCAM OF A COMPANY WHO IS CELEBRATING THEIR 10TH YEAR RIPPING PEOPLE OFF AND TRYING TO MAKE YOU BE QUIET ABOUT IT. THEY PAINT YOU OUT TO BE A BAD CARRIER WELL THEY JUST SLANDERED AND REMOVED ONE OF THEIR BEST AND I HAVE REPEATEDLY PROVED THIS FOR OVER 8 YEARS ON THEIR SITE AND HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YRS I DID NOT GET HERE BY BEING STUPID OR MAINTAINING A BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR MY CUSTOMERS. MAYBE THIS WILL FINALLY GET OUT THERE AND STRIKE A CHORD WITH SOME PEOPLE AND WE CAN BRING DOWN THIS TRAVESTY OF AN INSULT TO ALL US LEGAL CARRIERS WGO HAVE GOTTEN SCREWED OVER BY A "FLY BY NIGHT BROKER POSING AS A FORUM SITE" . HELP ME EXPOSE THESE SHYSTERS EVEN POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS YOU ARE GETTING SCREWED OVER AS THEY CONTINUALLY ADVERTISE YOU CAN LIST FOR FREE AND LOW COSTS BUT AS SOON AS THEY GET YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER AS THEY ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE THEIR PAYMENT SYSTEM OF FULL PAYMENT UP FRONT OR THEY COLLECT THEIR MONEY UP FRONT AS SOON AS YOU MATCH THEN IF YOU CANCEL IT IS JUST LIKE THE CLASSIC BAIT AND SWITCH MOVE. THEY WILL TELL YOU THEY WILL GIVE YOU A CREDIT FOR THE REFUND AND YOU CAN RELIST WITH THEM AND USE WITHIN A YEAR. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DONT EVER RELIST AGAIN OR ITS A COUPLE YEARS MONEY'S GONE. HOPE YOU ALL WILL POST YOUR ISSUES WITH THIS COMPANY JUST LIKE I HAVE ALL THE BAD EXPERIENCES NEED TO BE HEARD THKS FOR READING THIS LONG BLURB BUT WE NEED TO GET THE WORD OUT!
Uship Reviews
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.
We responded to an ad for a puppy at an unusually low cost. The seller claimed that his wife was a breeder and had died, so he was selling the puppies to good homes to get them out of the house. He can only text or email, not speak on the phone. He claims he works on Sunday when we wanted to visit, and only has Mondays off. Yet, he was able to go somewhere to 'transfer ownership' of the animals on Sunday and make shipping arrangements. The person operated under the name George Bezos with the email [email protected]. Shipping was set up with a U-ship pet transportation services that happened to be in the same town where he was located. They sent an email requiring immediate payment of $500 by a method that gave me no protection. The money would be essentially gone once I sent it with no opportunity for recovery. Their web site was loaded with spelling and gramatical errors and the person that called my home barely spoke English. I see the same scam on here, with the same sob story with this shipping outfit that has been filed in the past.
They required that I leave my home immediately, go to a location they provided to purchase a 'reload pack' and give them numbers on the pack. I found the web site for the prepaid debit card they wanted to use, which had big warnings about using their service to move money in the exact way this outfit wanted.
Fortunatley, no money changed hands.
I answered an ad for a Yorkie puppy on an website that advertised puppies for sale. I emailed only two ads and I received a reply from just one stating that he had a Yorkie puppy for sale but he was in Little Rock AZ. The person's name on the ad was James Roberson ([email protected]) He was interested in finding a good home for his puppy since he and his wife just had a baby and they did not have the time to spend with the puppy. It sounded like an ideal family. He told me that he wanted $400.00 for the puppy and it would be shipped with papers, a nice crate, had shots, and was trained. I know it sounded to good to be true but I threw all caution out the window because I really wanted another Yorkie for my sister-in-law. James continued to email me about who I was and whether or not Cassy would have a good home with me. Then he said that the shipper would be contacting me for the $400.00 and he would make the shipping arrangements with me. I though that USA Uship Pets Transporters was a legitimate company and I sent them the $400.00 without checking their credibility. The man I sent the money to was named IToe Constend in Douala Cameroon 00237 (Another red flag went off in my head but I really wanted this puppy). I truly blame myself for being too gullible.
The shipper called back and said something was wrong with the puppy. The puppy's temperate dropped and he needed four vaccinations at $200 apiece and the electronic crate would cost $250. A whopping total of $1050 to have the puppy shipped. He said that he had to get the vaccines and the crate before he could ship the puppy. I told him no way I'm going to pay for a decision he made before he even asked me. I also told him he could have called me that night if all of this was going on. I was expecting to have the puppy 8:30 in the morning, but he called at 8:00a.m. to give me this news. I told him I did not have that kind of money so please refund my $400 and keep the puppy. He said he couldn't refund my money because the had paid for transportation documents or some other type of documents.
At this time, I was getting very angry because I'm realizing that this is a scam. He called back and said that I didn't have to pay for the vaccines, just send him the money for the electronic crate and they will ship the puppy and it will be here at 4:30p.m. and he would return my money to me once I receive the puppy. I sent the money for the crate and once he received the money he said the puppy will be here at 6:45a.m. this morning (4/19/14). Needless to say, 6:45a.m. came and no puppy. I called the shipper several times with no response. I sent him an email stating that I wanted to speak to his supervisor or the owner of the company. He called me around 1:30p.m. saying that he needed another $150 for an "urgent" insurance document. Also, all the nice emails from the owner "James Robertson" stopped once the money was sent. I know that I don't ususally throw caution out the window, but I think I was just caught up in the hype of the new puppy. So, if anyone thinks that these puppies are so cute, listen to your inner voice, before you throw your money away like it did.
Although we've had zero success using uship to find legal transporters in the past, we recently posted a listing for a shipment from Bullhead, AZ to Bozeman, MT. http://www.uship.com/shipment/26%27-Pro-Line-Boat-on-new-Ez.../813923928/?i=1&p=50&s=236 Even though we've had no past success using uship, we decided to give it another try. The same shipment was listed simultaneously on other boards we use consistently successful results. As per uship's instructions, we requested each bidder provide their US DOT number and MC number for verification in accordance with uship's recommendation. We used the bid details Q & A to make the requests of individual TSPS. A couple TSPs already had their numbers listed in the profile section and those were quite easily verified. Many of the others simply did not respond to our request and their offers were subsequently declined. One particular TSP, BOATHAULINGINC. did reply and provided what appeared to be a legitimate US DOT number and an active MC#. However, the numbers crossed to another company in the FMCSA database. Being unsure of the procedure and not sure we weren't doing something wrong, we requested their assistance to determine if we were doing something incorrectly. We were assured (in the bid Q & A) by BOATHAULINGINC. that we were using the verification process correctly and they were affiliated with and had permission to operate under Apache Transport LLC's authority. With the innocent intent of confirming the facts, I contacted the owner of Apache Transport LLC advising them that BOATHAULINGINC had stated they were authorized to operate under Apache Transport LLC's authority. I was told by the owner of Apache Transport LLC that there was no affiliation between the two companies and BOATHAULINGINC. definitely was not authorized to use his company's authority to transport interstate. He advised me that he would contact uship and the appropriate authorities to ensure corrective action was taken. I ask for and did receive copies of emails sent to uship's Matt, Mickey, and Heather. These emails informed uship of the attempts of fraudulent use of Apache Transport LLC's numbers and demanded immediate contact information so Apache Transport LLC could pursue legal action and report the offender, BOATHAULINGINC. to the appropriate authorities. I have no futher documentation of whether uship cooperated in any effort to report to the legal authorities or not. However in subsequent emails and phone conversations with the owner of Apache Transport LLC, I was told that uship had responded by saying they would only provide that information to law enforcement authorities making the request. To me that seems quite assinine since that makes uship an obstacle by not providing the information. How can a company report illegal use when uship denies their access to the alledged offender's identity and contact information? So rather than be constructive and assisting in the investigation of these reported offenses of illegal use of another company's authority, uship becomes an impediment. Today I checked the profile of BOATHAULINGINC. and it is still displayed as an active TSP. I'm certainly no legal expert, but it would seem to me that at a minimum uship would suspend BOATHAULINGINC. and prohibit them from participation until an investigation was completed. The documentation is obviously there and uship is in receipt of the complaint from Apache Transport LLC and has access to verify the legitimacy of that company. This will certainly be our last attempt to use uship services and uship may feel free to remove our account completely. We choose not to do business with a company so obviously void of ethics and apparently more inclined to be an obstruction to justice than one of honor. We also prefer not to be insulted by BOATHAULINGINC.'s false accusations of dishonesty on our part when it is obvious and documented that they are a fradulent company operating illegally. Uship still allowed this to happen and has taken no apparent action. It would appear that uship condones this kind of conduct since they have demonstrated no visible effort to intervene or investigate BOATHAULINGINC. nor assist an honest and honorable company's (Apache Transport LLC) effort to clear their name and publisize the fact that they have no affiliation with BOATHAULINGINC. Below are the details of the bid Q & A including BOATHAULINGINC.'s final insult and denial. They were caught, it was documented in BOATHAULINGINC.'s own responses and the legitimate company's complaint, still uship takes no action to preclude it from being repeated by the same TSP. http://www.uship.com/popups/bid_details.aspx?ID=1270039 Shipment Title: 26' Pro-Line Boat on new Ezze load trailer Service Provider: boathaulinginc (0) Timeframe: Service Provider is flexible on pickup dates. Service Provider is flexible on delivery dates. Can do within your timeframe, no problem! Mode: Trucking Service Type: Other Tow on your trailer behind our power unit! Vehicle Type: Other Additional Info: Above payment terms are acceptable. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please review our profile, you will see that we have 17+ years in the industry. (New to uShip, not the industry!) Can provide references upon bid acceptance. I know we are not the lowest bid you have, however, we are well worth the cost difference. Questions for this bid:Click below to report a uShip Rules violation Date Asked Shipper Question Answer 9/7/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you again for your interest and offer of service. The lowest bid is not necessarily the determining factor in this selection. I do appreciate your experience in the industry and we will consider your offer and terms. We require valid motor carrier authority is for our insurance purposes. Please reply with your assigned motor carrier authority number (MC#) for further consideration for selection. Thank you for your interest in our bid. Our numbers are DOT#1256358/MC#492537. We look forward to hearing from you soon. 9/7/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you for the response and for providing your DOT & MC numbers. We'll be making the selection within the next couple of days. Based on your expereience stated, your offer will receive serious consideration. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you and form a working relationship. Thank you 9/7/2008 Jroy96 (0) Perhaps I'm doing something wrong and you can help me get it right. When I use the uShip procedures to verify your DOT and MC numbers, it comes up as Apache Transport LLC, not Hauling Boats inc. Is that your company too or do you just have permission from Apache to use their numbers for interstate transport? Any help or information you can provide will be appreciated. You are not doing anything wrong. We are an associate of Apache Transport and run under their authority. Thank you very much. 9/8/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you again. I talked, by phone, with the owner of Apache Transport LLC last evening. He stated that he had no knowledge of your company and you were not authorized to submit or use the motor transport authority (DOT#1256358/MC#492537) you submitted representing them as yours. He emphatically stated there is no affiliation between Apache Transport LLC and any company DBA "Boat Hauling inc. He also advised that he would be reporting the fraudulent use to state and federal authorities today. He further stated he would be contacting uShip to report the incident and he will be filing complaints of internet fraud to federal government's Internet Fraud Complaint Centers, i.e. IFCC, IC3 and FTC, in addition to seeking supoenas for your personal contact information from uShip.com to further both criminal investigation and civil actions. I will call Doc and get this straightened out. Thank you! 9/8/2008 Jroy96 (0) Thank you Sir, As I stated, I will call Doc and get this straightened out with him. I know him well and I know that he did not and would not say everything that you are claiming. I would also like to say that I am withdrawing my bid for your transport due to the fact that you have 1) violated uShip rules by contacting outside of uShip and 2) I refuse to deal with dishonest people that and if you are going to violate uShip rules and then lie about what was said then you are obviously a dishonest person. Have a good day! Owner op anytown, Connecticut.
I HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED PERMANENTLY BECAUSE SOMEONE SET ME UP I HAVE 100% POSITVE FEEDBACK AND NEVER A BAD WORD FROM 1 OF MY CUSTOMERS. I HAVE BEEN ON THE SITE VIRTUALLY SINCE DAY ONE AND HAVE HAD A FEW SUSPENSIONS IN THE PAST FOR ACCUMULATED RED FLAGS FOR VOICING ABOUT NON-LICENSED OR ILLEGAL OPERATORS AND WHAT THEY DEEM TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THEIR MUZZLE AND GAG POLICY!!!!! I HAVE HAD SEVERAL COLLEAGUES REMOVED BECAUSE OF SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THEY ARE CLAIMING I MADE A SECOND PROFILE USING MY OWN PERSONAL INFO THAT WOULD LEAD THEM STRAIGHT TO ME. ANYONE CAN SEE THAT IT IS A STRAIGHT OUT ATTEMPT TO MUZZLE ME AS I INDICATED TO THEM THAT WE CAN PROVE I DID NOT MAKE THE PROFILE AS IF YOU CHECK THE IP ADDRESS IT WILL NOT BE MINE. THE PROFILE STATES THEY ARE LOCATED IN QUEBEC AND I AM IN THE LOWER MAINLAND. USHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO CLEAR MY NAME AND I HAVE ALSO FILED A POLICE REPORT FOR FRAUD AND USHIP STILL MAINTAINS I DID IT. WHY ON EARTH WOULD I CALL THE POLICE ON MYSELF AND WHAT PURPOSE WOULD I START A SECOND PROFILE UTILIZING MY SAME INFO WHEN I AM ALREADY IN GOOD STANDING WITH 100% POSITVE FEEDBACK WITH NEVER A NEGATIVE ON OVER 65 TRANSPORTS?????? TOTAL COVER-UP!!!! THEY ARE INVOKING THEIR CLAUSE 22 WHICH STATES THEY DON'T HAVE TO HAE A REASON TO REMOVE ME FROM THEIR SITE. WHY ON EARTH WOULD THEY REMOVE A SOLID AND IMPECCABLE CARRIER WHO IS 100%LEGAL ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER AND OPERATES WITHIN THE LAW UNLIKE THE MAJORITY OF THE "FLY BY NIGHTERS"WHO I WAS IN COMPETITION WITH WHO RUN ILLEGALL!!!! PRETTY OBVIOUS THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL THE FREIGHT RATE AND DRIVE DOWN THE PRICES TO ATTRACT MORE BARGAIN BASEMENT LISTINGS AND TRY TO SELL THEMSELVES AS THE LOW COST WAY TO MOVE YOUR FREIGHT. I INFORMED THEM COUNTLESS TIMES AS I HIRED A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TO CHECK MULTIPLE NEWBIES WHO ONLY 1 OUT OF THE APPROX. 20 WE CHECKED INTO WERE EVEN PARTIALLY LEGAL. I HAVE CONTACTED SEVERAL POLICE AGENCIES AND THEIR COMMENT IS NOT OUR JOB IT'S THE CVSE'S JOB. CONTACT THE CVSE AND THEY SAY WE ARE TOO BUSY UNLESS THEY COME THRU THE SCALE AND WE SEE THEM. GUESS WHAT GENIUSES THEY DONT GO OVER THE SCALES OR THEY DIVERT AND" FLY BY NIGHT" AS THE SAYING DICTATES SO THEY DONT GET CAUGHT. I EVEN POINTED OUT A CARRIER WHO IS ATTACHED TO SEVERAL PROFILES AND COMPANIES LINKED TOGETHER AND GOT PROMPTLY SUSPENDED FOR 30 DAYS FOR MY TROUBLES. I WONDER WHY. ONE OF THE MOST TROUBLING ASPECTS IS THEY DECLARE THEY ARE NOT BROKERS ! WELL BROKERS HAVE TO BE LICENSED AND HAVE INSURANCE AND AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR PROVIDING A SERVICE OF SETTING 2 DIFFERENT ENTITIES TOGETHER TO MAKE A DEAL FOR TRANSPORT GUESS WHAT YOU ARE A BROKER IN EVERY SENSE OF THE DESCRIPTION. WHY IS IT NO BROKERS OR CARRIERS ARE JOINING TOGETHER TO GET RID OF THIS SCAM!!!!!!! WE SHOULD ALL UNITE AND FORM A CLASS ACTION SUIT AS I FOR ONE AM TELLING ALL AND EVERYONE WHO WILL LISTEN SOCIAL MEDIA,TV,RADIO,I WILL TRY TO GET A SPOT ON SIRIUS RADIO TRUCKERS CHANNEL,I AM CONSULTING A LAWYER AS THIS AMOUNTS TO SLANDER AND DEFAMATION OF MY COMPANY'S REPUTATION AND MY PERSONAL REPUTATION. HOW CAN A COMPANY GET AWAY FROM ANY OF THE CIVIL LIBERTIES WE HAVE SOLDIERS DYING FOR ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!! WE ARE AFFORDED RIGHTS THAT THIS COMPANY THINKS IT CAN TRAMPLE ALL OVER BECAUSE THEY MAKE UP THEIR OWN RULES AND DECLARE THEIR SITE A FORUM AND THUS CAN DO AS THEY PLEASE . I BELIEVE THEY ARE STILL UTILIZING BANDWIDTH OR AIRWAVES WHICH ARE REGULATED ALONG WITH ALL OTHER MEDIA SO YOU STILL FALL UNDER THE CHARTER OF RIGHTS ANDALL ARE AFFORDED DUE PROCESS. YOU CANT JUST MAKE ACCUSATIONS WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROOF AS EVEN MURDERERS AND RAPISTS AND ANYONE IS SUPPOSED TO BE AFFORDED THE RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES AGAINST THEIR ACCUSER AND TO PERUSE AND REFUTE ANY PROOF IF THERE IS ANY TO BE PRODUCED. THIS COMPANY REFUSES TO ADDRESS ANY CORRESPONDENCE TO ALLOW ME TO CLEAR MY NAME AND DISCOVER WHO SET ME UP. MY OPINION IS USHIP SET ME UP THERE IS NO OTHER REASON THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST EITHER MYSELF OR THE RCMP IN THE INVESTIGATION. THEIR SOLE CLAIM IS WORDS USED TO MAKE DUPLICATE PROFILE WERE SAME OR SIMILAR TO MY PROFILE THATS THEIR PROOF!!! ANYONE WHO KNOWS A PERSON CAN ULTIMATELY THEN MAKE A PROFILE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S NAME AND IMPERSONATE THEM EXCEPT IN MY CASE A PERSON NEED ONLY SEARCH THE FMCSA GOVERNMENT SITE AND THERE IS ALL MY COMPANY'S INFO TO VIEW. SO I TOLD THEM WHY NOT ASK FOR PHOTO ID WHICH WILL UNDOUBTEDLY CLEAR ME IN A HEARTBEAT BUT NO RESPONSE WHY??? BECAUSE IT WILL LEAD TO THEIR CONSPIRACY AND PROVE WITHOUT A DOUBT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF MY CLAIMS I OPENLY AND FREELY DISCUSS HERE. ANY ONE CURIOUS ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW MANY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS THIS COMPANY IS HIDING FROM THE VARIOUS COUNTRIES THEY OPERATE IN DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THEY PAY TAXES IN THE USA FOR REVENUE THEY ARE GARNERING FROM CUSTOMERS AND CARRIERS IN CANADA? AND VICE VERSA AS THEY CLAIM ALL THE FEES COLLECTED ARE TO ADMINISTER THEIR FORUM SITE. HAHAHA YA RIGHT WHAT DO THEY REALLY SUPPLY TO CHARGE THE EXORBITANT FEES THEY COLLECT. NO INSURANCE AND TOTAL DENIABILITY ONCE SOMETHING GOES WRONG WITH A SHIPMENT . I BELIEVE THEY CALL IT PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY!!!! I WILL BE FORMING A WEBPAGE FOR PEOPLE TO AIR THEIR ISSUES ABOUT THIS SCAM OF A COMPANY WHO IS CELEBRATING THEIR 10TH YEAR RIPPING PEOPLE OFF AND TRYING TO MAKE YOU BE QUIET ABOUT IT. THEY PAINT YOU OUT TO BE A BAD CARRIER WELL THEY JUST SLANDERED AND REMOVED ONE OF THEIR BEST AND I HAVE REPEATEDLY PROVED THIS FOR OVER 8 YEARS ON THEIR SITE AND HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YRS I DID NOT GET HERE BY BEING STUPID OR MAINTAINING A BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR MY CUSTOMERS. MAYBE THIS WILL FINALLY GET OUT THERE AND STRIKE A CHORD WITH SOME PEOPLE AND WE CAN BRING DOWN THIS TRAVESTY OF AN INSULT TO ALL US LEGAL CARRIERS WGO HAVE GOTTEN SCREWED OVER BY A "FLY BY NIGHT BROKER POSING AS A FORUM SITE" . HELP ME EXPOSE THESE SHYSTERS EVEN POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS YOU ARE GETTING SCREWED OVER AS THEY CONTINUALLY ADVERTISE YOU CAN LIST FOR FREE AND LOW COSTS BUT AS SOON AS THEY GET YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER AS THEY ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE THEIR PAYMENT SYSTEM OF FULL PAYMENT UP FRONT OR THEY COLLECT THEIR MONEY UP FRONT AS SOON AS YOU MATCH THEN IF YOU CANCEL IT IS JUST LIKE THE CLASSIC BAIT AND SWITCH MOVE. THEY WILL TELL YOU THEY WILL GIVE YOU A CREDIT FOR THE REFUND AND YOU CAN RELIST WITH THEM AND USE WITHIN A YEAR. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DONT EVER RELIST AGAIN OR ITS A COUPLE YEARS MONEY'S GONE. HOPE YOU ALL WILL POST YOUR ISSUES WITH THIS COMPANY JUST LIKE I HAVE ALL THE BAD EXPERIENCES NEED TO BE HEARD THKS FOR READING THIS LONG BLURB BUT WE NEED TO GET THE WORD OUT!