I run a pitbull club and was sent the following correspondence. I would like to know if it's a scam or how to even check on a company it Thailand. Thank you.
email:
Hello,
I want to make a one-time non cash donation to a private organization
who may need a vehicle for transportation or a veterinary technician who may
need the tools given below.
I am offering to give away 1 pre-owned GMC Van 2006 model and the
veterinary equipments below.
1 Ultrasound
1 Medical Lighting
1 Autoclave
1 Monitor
2 veterinary tables & Tubs.
I am making this donations because I own a small private animal clinic
and preparing to pursue my studies in (Animal Transgenesis and Germ Cell
Research).
Are you familiar with these veterinary tools? give me a detailed
information about your work and why you need the vehicle or the
equipments listed above.
Sincerely,
Lucy Leigh
(Dr.Vet.Med).
Tel: 668-456-055-91.
Dear Lucy,
I started the Poplar Bluff Pit Club because of my passion for animals. What I've learned over the last few months is that Poplar Bluff needs a rescue shelter more than a Pit Club. A van would really help me out right now. I currently have several abused dogs that need to be picked up, and no way to get them all in the car. I am finding multiple pitbulls that need new families. Having a vehicle that would hold more than 1 dog at a time would be a blessing. We do not have enough transportation to haul the dogs to the vet without making several costly trips. I am not very experienced with the veterinary equipment you listed, and have no formal vet training. I am a dog trainer, and my plan is to rehabilitate these abused dogs and find them loving and acceptable families. Other animal shelters in this area will euthanize a pitbull instead of trying to save them, which i believe is cruel and unnecessary. As the owner of two pitbulls, who are well trained and socialized I simply cannot stand idle and watch their suffering. If chosen for your donation, I will use the vehicle (and equipment) for saving the lives of dogs in this area, and it would allow me to effectively help more dogs find good homes and get the care they desperately need.
V/r,
Amber Markham
Founder
Poplar Bluff Pit Club
Then she contacted me via a different email address and resumed this correspondence:
I applaud the good work you do for a non-profit cause, the veterinary table and tubs has been donated to a small animal center, but the Ultrasound and the Suv Van are available for donation and I am happy that you will use the Van in good faith. The running condition of the car is very good and the model is 2006 GMC Savanna 3/4 ton cargo van with 2500 Duramax Diesel engine. I am donating these because I own a small private animal hospital and currently preparing to pursue my studies in (Animal Transgenesis and Germ Cell Research). The Van will be shipped to your location and I will give you the contact information of the carriers and you deal with them directly, all I need to do is check in the van for shipping to your location. Get back to me for shipping arrangement and do click on the website below to visit me.
Have a nice day,
Lucy Leigh
(Dr.Vet.Med.)
Tel: 66-845-605-591
http://www.zyworld.com/lucyleigh1/Page3.htm Dear Lucy,
Thank you so very much for your generous donation! My home address is :
Amber Markham
625 Abbott St.
Poplar Bluff MO 63901
Is there shipping charges that I am required to pay when I pick up the vehicle? Please send the shipping arrangements to this email address. Thank you again!
V/r,
Amber Markham
Amber!
I just got off the phone with the carriers and was told that it would cost you $1750 to get the van delivered to your location. Would you like to contact the carriers and deal with them directly? I can pass on their Info.
Have a nice day,
Lucy Leigh
(Dr.Vet.Med.)
Tel: 66-845-605-591
http://www.zyworld.com/lucyleigh1/Page3.htm Lucy,
I would be happy to deal with them. Please send their contact info. Thanks!
V/r,
Amber
Here is the information of the shipping company.
Firstgate Shipping Company
Information & Logistics.
Tel - 66-845-267-543.
Fax - 66-256-619-41.
info@firstgateshipping.comWould you like me to send pictures of the van? I think itnis important to see what you are getting.
Have a nice day,
Lucy Leigh
(Dr.Vet.Med.)
Tel: 66-845-605-591
http://www.zyworld.com/lucyleigh1/Page3.htm Yes, please send pictures, if you have them of the inside and outside so I can see how the van is set up. Thank you!
V/r,
Amber Markham
Poplar Bluff Pit Club
Attached below is the pictures of the van, do get back to confirm that you received the attached pictures of the van.
Have a nice day,
Lucy Leigh.
DVM.
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Thank you Lucy, I did receive the pictures.
V/r,
Amber Markham
Poplar Bluff Pit Club
TO FIRSTGATE SHIPPING'S EMAIL ADDRESS:
Hello,
I need the information for a donation from The Lucy Animal Hospital to the Poplar Bluff Pit Club. It's a 2006 GMC Savana 2500 Duramax Diesel cargo van. When will it be arriving? I was told it was being shipped to my address. Thank you,
V/r,
Amber Markham
Poplar Bluff Pit Club
FirstGate Shipping Company
9th floor, Firstgate Building.
122 Rama 3 Road,Bangkok 10120,Thailand.
Tel - 66-845-267-543.
Fax - 66-256-619-41.
info@firstgateshipping.comhttp://www.firstgateshipping.comBUSINESS HOURS:
Monday through Friday
(8 AM to 7 PM).
Saturday - (8 AM to Noon).
Sunday - Closed
Dear Amber Markham,
This secure email confirms the receipt of your shipping inquiry, please be informed that we do not have any request for shipping of a van to your location, the lucy animal hospital only made a shipping cost inquiry to your location.
In order to provide you with accurate shipping information , we would need the full address information of your location.
Yours in service,
Nucharee Rungjang.
Customer Service Manager
Logistics/Information.
CC:logistics@firstgateshipping.com
AFTER I GAVE THEM THE FULL ADDRESS THEY SENT ME THIS EMAIL:
<br /><strong><u>FIRSTGATE SHIPPING COMPANY</u></strong><br />9th floor, Firstgate Building.<br />122 Rama 3 Road,Bangkok 10120,Thailand.<br />Tel - 66-845-267-543.<br />Fax - 66-256-619-41.<br /><font color="#0000ff">info@firstgateshipping.com<br />www.firstgateshipping.com</font><br /><br /><strong><u>BUSINESS HOURS:</u></strong><br />Monday through Friday<br />(8 AM to 7 PM).<br />Saturday - (8 AM to Noon).<br />Sunday - Closed<br /><br />Dear Amber Markham,<br /><br />This secure email confirms your inquiry for shipping a GMC Van from Bangkok,<br />Thailand to 625 Abbott St. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. It takes 2 weeks to get the<br />shipment delivered to your location and we offer safe, reliable, and professional auto<br />shipping services, in today's global economy international shipping and moving has become part of mainstream. Relocating overseas means you need to choose a shipping company with knowledge, experience and an established global network. Moving International is what we specialize in, all types of cargo can be shipped with us. The cost of shipping and handling is $1750.<br /><br /><strong><u>GUIDE TO SHIPPING YOUR VEHICLE WITH FIRSTGATE SHIPPING COMPANY</u></strong><br /><br />From origin to destination, Firstgate Shipping Company takes care of your vehicle<br />shipment every step of the way.<br /><br /><strong><u>_ SURVEY:_</u></strong><br /><br />The start of our engagement with you begins with a complete survey of the vehicle. The<br />survey is done so both parties are aware of the condition of the vehicle at origin. Our<br />qualified surveyors generally take five minutes to complete the process. The shipper can<br />drop off the van for survey and we can store the van until shipped to your location,<br />paper works such receipts, vehicle condition and identification report is sent to you by<br />fax prior to shipping.<br /><br /><strong><u>_ REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPPING._</u></strong><br /><br />A) Complete shipper's detail, full name, address, telephone number ,passport number or<br />TAX ID number , Certificate of Title.<br />B) Complete consignee's detail, full name, address, telephone number, passport number or TAX ID number.<br /><br />We accept payment by bank wire only.<br /><br />Thank you for your inquiry and we look forward to being of good service.<br /><br />Yours in service,<br /><br />Nucharee Rungjang.<br /><strong><u>Customer Service Manager</u></strong><br />Logistics/Information.<br />CC:<font color="#0000ff">logistics@firstgateshipping.com</font
I DID NOT REALIZE THE ADDRESS WAS OVERSEAS PRIOR TO GIVING THEM MY ADDRESS, AND THE BANK WIRE ONLY SOUNDS FISHY TO ME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON THIS. THANKS!