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Description

I tried to buy a cockatiel from the seller. When I asked about the pricing I was told 220. 120 for the bird and 100 for the SHIPPING. They told me they used delta cargo and after I had already paid the 220 they then said delta would contact me about insurance fees ( that were never discussed before initial payment) the seller told me they would be affordable. I get what seems to be a fake delta airline email saying I owe $399 more dollars. I contacted the seller again and said that I would not be paying that since it wasn’t discussed beforehand. The seller has now gotten very aggressive with me and is refusing to give me my money back even though I am saying they can keep the bird. They also sent multiple pictures and texts that ended up not lining up. I have still not received a refund.

Dollars Lost

$220

Targeted Person's Location

TN, USA - 37066

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Akron, OH

Mobile logo

(725) 772-9235

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Other

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Business name

Cockatiels for adoption

Date Reported

July 8, 2025

Scam ID

1011201


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