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It started with a local add that my wife had found. She contacted someone she thought was giving up a puppy for adoption. They told her they had to move and could no longer keep the puppy and wanted it to have a good home.
They used a copy of the English G.K. Airfreight's web site and told her she would be making a payment in the amount of $125.00 (USD) for the airfare to G.K. Airfreight.
I did some quick research, verified that G. K Airfreight was a legitimate pet shipping company read a lot of good reviews about the company and thought no more of it. Unfortunately I didn't look good enough. The airfare sounded reasonable because they told her the puppy was in the USA. That should have triggered something in my mind then, but they sent pictures and everything. I guess she got a little excited. I should have checked the G.K. site a little further; there are places to get quotes, etc. I would have found out then it was a scam. Long story short, I didn't, because there a others forums on the Internet that give G.K. nothing but good reviews. If I should ever be in need of their service in the future, I would not hesitate in the least to use them. I have nothing but the utmost confidence they provide nothing but the best of services.
The so called owner asked that we use Western Union to transfer the funds to someone we were led to believe was a Cashier for G.K. Air. Once again, I should have known something was up, but it was not that much cash. The following morning they contacted my wife and told her they would need an additional $275.00 (USD) for vaccinations and $400.00 (USD) for an "electronic crate". These guys were apparently clever enough to know it was cold where we were at. This "electronic crate" would keep her warm and safe. The $400.00 (USD) would be refunded by the Air freight company upon arrival. Needless to say, that did not make any sense to me, and I needed to talk to someone. This is when I began what I should have done in the first place, and that was to find a way to contact someone at G.K. In the original email that my wife received (attached), there were phone numbers and I called one. That's when the story got even stranger because the person I spoke with told me they were a large company and he had to find out where her puppy was. A little more investigating and I realized the number that was listed was a telephone number in Cameroon. I did an Internet search on "Cameroon Pet Scam" and realized what happened. It amazed me to see how long this scam has been going on.
I am usually a very cautious person when it comes to making purchases online. I am somewhat angered at myself for falling for this but haste got he best of me this time. As I said, I am glad to see that the warning was on the German Site. Had it been on the English Site I would have known at hat point not to proceed any further. I guess it goes to show that just about anyone could get caught in a scam. I will do everything I can to stop any more of these. It's nice to know that at the very least Companies like G.K. are taking it upon themselves to help people avoid scams like this.
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 The G.K. Airfreight Servie expands its Animal Transport Service for all pet and zoo animal shipping. The customer hoping to assure that his pet is in particularly safe hands during transit can now book his very own escort at G.K. Airfreight Service. Your favourite four-legged friend can now be picked up on site and upon your request personally escorted to the airport via excess baggage. Your pet is then immediately taken into custody after landing and brought directly to his new home.
Customers increasingly demand the VIP transport (Very Important Pet). This particular transport service varies greatly from the normal animal-cargo transport service and usually is directed at domestic pet owners who want to feel assured that their pets are in safe hands during transit. A personal service of the likes is of great importance for some such customers.
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Major Expansion in Southern Germany, Animal Transport Services Vastly Expanded
Effective immediately, April 2012, G.K Airfreight Services GmbH, the leading pet and animal air transport shipping service will now also have a Munich Airport administrative and operations presence at Munich’s Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
Operations began April 10th, 2012, when GK’s seasoned animal transport specialists opened the new office which is located in Module F, Room #125, in the first floor of the Munich Airport Freight Terminal.
GK’s customers in those parts of Germany and other nearby countries will benefit from GK’s petshipping services in the new Bavarian location given the reduced distances to the Munich site as transient animals will enjoy shorter travel distances prior to flying to international destinations.
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Here, you find an overview on our recent special animal transportation projects.
| Animals |
Weeks |
Destinations |
120 Kanarienvögel
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2
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Kuwait |
1 Basset Hund
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2
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Hong Kong
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3 Rasse Katzen
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2
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London
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2 Hauskatzen
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2
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Shanghai
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3 Nager
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2
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Edinburgh |
2 Vierzehen-Landschildkröten
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1
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Houston
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1 Hauskatze
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1
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London
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1 Mischlingshund
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1
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London
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1 Katze
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1
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Shanghai
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1 Hauskatze
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1
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Shanghai |
1 Degus
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1
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Edingburgh
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 For G.K. Air it is plain to see that with WAZA, the umbrella organisation for zoos, zoological gardens and aquariums, we have a significant partner at our side with an agglomeration of professional experience in all of their members.
Our team at G.K. Air like very much to work together with zoos since their professionalism makes the whole execution of the processes involved in the transport of animals so much easier as well as being much quicker in their reactions when possibly unexpected things occur. This warrants that the animals get the maximum care and attention possible and furthermore that the essential documentation for the animal transport is complete and up to date.
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GK AIRFREIGHT SERVICE, GRADLYN KENNELS GMBH was founded in 1968. By now, we look back on 40 years of specialization on live animal transportation.
 Initially, Gradlyn Kennels provided their services to the members of the US Armed Forces to transport their pets to and from Germany. Over the years, this service was then expanded to all animal species, to all countries and to all kinds of customers.
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At G.K. Airfreight Service, we offer a pick-up and delivery service for your pet all over Europe using state-of-the-art vehicles and specifically trained drivers. Each driver has got an authorisation pursuant to Article 11 paragraph 1 of Councill Regulation
(EG) No.1/2005 of 22.DEZ 2004 on the protection of animals during
transport from: Hessian State Laboratory, Border Inspection Post, Germany. They are perfectly instructed and trained, most of them belonging to our GK Airfreight Service team for more than 10 years. Their experience on the road as well as in caring for pets during long distance tours guarantees the safe and sound arrival of your pet.
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