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Baby Galapagos. So I'm just going to say it's a scam. Babies fetch 4-5k so a small rejoining fee wouldn't be so. Especially for a galap. Somebody should see what they want. It also could be a USFW sting to violate the Lacey act. But I'd be betting it's a scam.
 

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Baby Galapagos. So I'm just going to say it's a scam. Babies fetch 4-5k so a small rejoining fee wouldn't be so. Especially for a galap. Somebody should see what they want. It also could be a USFW sting to violate the Lacey act. But I'd be betting it's a scam.
This is exactly what I thought. That's why I posted this, to hear what others say.
 

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Ok sorry saw the other 2 pics. That's an Aldabra. The 1st pic(which I thought was the only only one) showed eyes set like a galap. But that's an Aldabra. At least from my phone it is. Ha.
 

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Ok sorry saw the other 2 pics. That's an Aldabra. The 1st pic(which I thought was the only only one) showed eyes set like a galap. But that's an Aldabra. At least from my phone it is. Ha.
Yeah, but either way it's a scam.
 

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Yeah I can't tell on my phone. It's probably a scam either way. Both Aldabra/Galapagos just don't get rehomed. I'm curious to find out what they say though.
 

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I thought it was an Aldabra too and for sure a scam. Even a complete idiot could find out that this is not a box turtle, or whatever they called and that it is a very expensive Aldabra. After all, we do know they have Internet.
You should respond, just too see what they say. You know, play with them a bit and get them excited that they have a bite. Then slam them with knowing they are scammers and also spam them on the CL.
 

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Okay, I'm in the mood to jerk around someone, so I called them. No one answered, but I did leave a message and my phone number. I will let ya know when and what I hear from them.
 

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We are very fortunate to have someone like you on this forum, Wellington. Those scammers need to be put in their place.

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I have heard plenty about this scam before....it's been going on for a while. Isn't it again some sort of federal law , sort of like using the phone to make a deal? Bringing girls across state lines for nothing good, all that's against some law. This scam must be too... There's got to be an organization to work on that and get'em.
 

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We are very fortunate to have someone like you on this forum, Wellington. Those scammers need to be put in their place.

T.G.

Haha, thanks, but I just like jerking with these people. Its fun and it lets me release some of my German temper:p:D
You should hear me with the telemarketers.:D
 

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Hahaha, If I had either of those tortoise I would sell one of my lungs before I just 'rehomed' them... I hope they call back :D
 

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Hahaha, I just clicked on the add and it has been deleted. Geez, I didn't even get to play. I guess someone else beat me too it. I'm sure I won't hear from them.
 
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