~ This is a chronic issue. I often wonder how many are actually financially taken by these scams?
ALDABRA TORTOISE BREEDER
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~ This is a chronic issue. I often wonder how many are actually financially taken by these scams?
I thought something about this sounded familiar. I remembered reading something about that name from years ago and found it here. http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-318753.html
It appears this person has been playing these games for a while. Total scamola. I feel for the people that fall for this stuff. Be careful out there!
Have you thought about putting your name on every picture you post? I've noticed a couple people do that to keep their images from being stolen.
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Now that I'm aware of how uncommon these little guys are I will have to start requiring proof of life.
I'm currently in contact with what I assume is either an importer and upstart farm or another scammer. They have claimed that their tortoises all come with a CITE permit, which indicates importer. I've asked for photos, which should help rule out most fakes. If they send me an image used elsewhere on the internet, it'll be simple to find the original. On the other hand, they could really have an aldabra and are simply not going to send it. The prices that they're asking seem legitimate; but they might just be well informed scammers. I'll be sure to share updated results, including their contact information as soon as I'm sure they're legitimate or not. I wish it were easier to get an Aldabra <.<
I'm currently in contact with what I assume is either an importer and upstart farm or another scammer. They have claimed that their tortoises all come with a CITE permit, which indicates importer. I've asked for photos, which should help rule out most fakes. If they send me an image used elsewhere on the internet, it'll be simple to find the original. On the other hand, they could really have an aldabra and are simply not going to send it. The prices that they're asking seem legitimate; but they might just be well informed scammers. I'll be sure to share updated results, including their contact information as soon as I'm sure they're legitimate or not. I wish it were easier to get an Aldabra <.<
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That didn't take long lol. Just as I posted the last comment, I received a response. Greg, it seems everyone is trying to sell me your tortoises!
Contact Information:
Name: Michael G Valdez
Email: [email protected]
Contact Information:
Name: Michael G Valdez
Email: [email protected]
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Yeah, like I believe that!
Looks like this guy has also been at the "using other peoples photos to sell animals which likely do not exist" game before as well. That's my opinion.
Here is a thread about him some folks may remember...
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/has-anyone-heard-of-this-person.98166/
Here is a thread about him some folks may remember...
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/has-anyone-heard-of-this-person.98166/
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Funny part is that he tried to deny it when I called him out. He feigned offense and claimed Greg had falsely used his image. when I linked him to Greg's original photos, he assured me he accidentally uploaded the wrong files. Sure, that isn't at all implausible <.<. He then proceeds to send more images, which came directly from http://www.tortoisesupply.com/baby-aldabra-tortoise-1/ . I called him out on that as well, but have yet to receive additional responses. I'm sure if and when I do, I will have a good laugh. Or who knows, maybe he will convince me to send him money! 
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i hope when I'm older i can breed aldabras! but it probably wont happen.
! but it probably wont happen.
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12-30-2014
This yearling is ready and will soon be delivered to its new keeper. Hatched on 01-01-2014 from Grace.
The new keeper is a forum member
This yearling is ready and will soon be delivered to its new keeper. Hatched on 01-01-2014 from Grace.
The new keeper is a forum member
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