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Pause To Avoid A Puppy Scam

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Pause To Avoid A Puppy Scam

Pause To Avoid A Puppy Scam

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April 2013: Looking for a furry friend? Watch out – scammers continue to use cute and cuddly canines to pull on people’s heart strings and get them to part with their money.

SCAMwatch has received an increase in the number of scams involving puppies this year. This scam typically involves ads for non-existent puppies being placed in newspapers and online classifieds at suspiciously low prices. The ‘seller’ provides interested buyers with pictures of an adorable puppy and then tricks them into paying fees for transport, customs or medical costs before the dog can be delivered. Once the payment is made, the puppy and money vanish without a trace.

Scammers prey upon individuals and families who just want to give a dog a good home.

Don’t let your search for a furry friend be sidelined by a scammer – make sure the seller and the puppy are the real deal.
How these scams work

  • You visit a reputable newspaper or online classifieds website where you come across an ad offering a pedigree puppy for a really cheap price. The ad may include a picture of a very cute puppy and claim that it is registered and has been ‘lovingly raised’.
  • If you wish to buy the dog, the ‘seller’ will often claim that they have moved interstate or overseas and that you will need to pay for transport or medical costs before the puppy can be delivered. The ‘seller’ asks for payment to be made via money transfer.
  • If you pay, you will never receive the puppy or see your money again.
  • If the scammer claims that the puppy is overseas, they may pretend that non-delivery is due to customs or quarantine issues, and that further payment is due before the puppy will be released. Again, any further money sent will be lost and the dog will never be delivered.

Protect yourself

  • Be cautious – if the advertised price of a pedigree puppy looks too good to be true, it probably is.
  • Don’t trust the legitimacy of an ad just because it appears in a reputable newspaper or online classifieds website – scammers often use these.
  • Avoid any arrangement with a stranger that asks for upfront payment via money order or wire transfer – it’s rare to recover money sent this way.
  • Search online using the exact wording in the ad—many well-known scams can be found this way.
  • If you are in doubt, seek advice from someone in the industry such as a reputable breeders association, vet or local pet shop.
  • Remember: it is impossible to import a dog from overseas into Australia in a few weeks as quarantine procedures need to be followed. For details check the requirements with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.

Report
You can report a scam to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch or by calling 1300 795 995.
More information
For more information about how you can protect yourself, check out the upfront payment scams page on SCAMwatch.
SCAMwatch has also issued the following radars on puppy related scams:

Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov.

 

Awesome Avancer Appliances

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Avancer Home Appliances

Awesome Avancer Appliances

Avancer Home Appliances is a manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer all in one!
We will provide you with:
The highest quality products
Australia’s best price
Superior customer service
We use an efficient business model allowing us to ship directly from the factory to our warehouse ensuring that we can offer you the lowest possible price.
Our direct order system means Avancer products are the Best Value in Australia and the Right Choice for your Home.
There are many retailers who say that they are targeting smart shoppers and that they offer you the best possible deal.
Don’t take their word for it – Search online using Shopping comparison sites like Getprice.
We guarantee you that for an equivalent product we will always do our best to offer better value and more importantly a lower price! If you find a better deal then contact us.
What else is there to know?
All of our goods are stored in a local warehouse in Melbourne which means we can offer fast Australia-wide delivery.
We use Australia Post eParcel which is the most reliable delivery system allowing us to send our products to the far reaches of the outback.
Did we mention that we’re fully Australian owned and operated?
No need to navigate through different time zones just to get your questions answered.
Ever have a problem with one of our products?
No need to stress, you are fully covered by our standard 12 month warranty!
Rest assured, we back our products and want to make sure you enjoy them.
All items you buy from us include a full 7-Day moneyback guarantee allowing you to make a confident purchase.
All you need to do is contact us and say you want to return the item – It’s that simple, really!

Paws For Thought

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Paws for thought

Paws For Thought

Your pet is a beloved member of the family so it can be a tough call when it comes to food. Your four-legged friend gazes longingly at what you’re eating and, no doubt, you’re tempted to share with them. But the chances are that, if you do, you won’t be doing your pet any favours. In fact, food that may be find for humans can unfortunately be hazardous for our furry friends.

Foods that can harm dogs, cats and other pets:

  • Avocado contains persin, which causes respiratory distress and fluid build-up around the heart in birds. It also causes mastitis and heart problems in rabbits and other rodents. In dogs it can cause an upset stomach.
  • Caffeine found in tea, coffee, soft drinks and chocolate stimulate an animal’s nervous system and can damage the heart, lungs and kidneys.
  • Chocolate abounds around the Easter season. It contains both caffeine and theobromine, a chemical compound that makes humans feel good but which causes sickness in dogs and cats. Even small amounts cause dogs to vomit and have diarrhoea, in larger doses it can be fatal
  • .Cooked Bones splinter and are very sharp. They can puncture the digestive tract anywhere from the mouth onward, or get stuck and cause an intestinal blockage.
  • Grapes, Raisins and Sultanas can cause vomiting, lethargy and depression in dogs.
  • Macadamia Nuts contain a chemical that in some dogs causes muscle weakness, joint swelling and paralysis.
  • Onions and garlic damage red blood cells in dogs, producing a sort of anaemia that can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.
  • Stonefruit, especially apricots have seeds that are just the right size to get stuck in a dog’s gut. Corn cobs are also notorious for getting stuck.
  • Sugar free products may contain xylitol which is an artificial sweetener that stimulates a dog’s pancreas to produce extra insulin. This can lead to seriously low blood sugar and liver damage in dogs within just 30 minutes. Ferrets are also susceptible to adverse reactions from xylitol.
  • Easter Lilies are deadly for cats. The leaves, flowers, stems and even the pollen of plants in the Liliaceae family lilies cause life-threatening kidney failure in cats. If you have a cat, the best idea is to ban lilies from your home and garden. If you think your cat has mouthed or eaten a lily, go straight to the vet as your cat will need intravenous fluids and other support.

So when you get the puppy dog eyes, offer your pet a toy or a liver treat while you indulge in “human” food.  Keep the whole family happy and healthy, fur-babies and human babies!

Source:   http://blog.coles.com.au/2013/04/01/paws-for-thought/

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Moose Caboose Flapjacks

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Moose Caboose Flapjacks

Moose Caboose Flapjacks

Pajamas not only make the wish for a goodnight sleep true but also guarantee a smile when you wake up to a brand new day!
We know how happy and care free someone feels when lounging around in jammies.
The pajamas store brings to you that very happiness and comfort in a great variety!
PajamaMania.com is the place to find your favorite pajamas, sleepwear and more.
We are your online one stop for sleepwear, slippers, pjs, loungewear, robes, and much more!
If you are looking for brand names like Bedhead, PJ Salvage, Tepper Jackson, Frankie and Johnny, Carole Hochman, Karen Neuburger, and many more, you are in the right place.
We not only offer a wide selection of pajamas brand, but also offer a wide variety of fabrics to meet anyone needs, from Cotton, to Modal, to flannel, we are your one stop pajama store.PajamaMania.com offers something for everyone.
From newborn to the great-grandmother, the sleepwear store has something that will work for you and make leisure and lounging extra comfy.
We also have a wide price range that will accommodate anyone, including the mom on a budget all the way to the lux customers that only want the finest.
From the shopper looking for fun novelty pjs prints (cat, dog, book lover) to the shopper who enjoys the simplicity of solid Jammies or the nostalgic shopper who wants pajamas with some good old school charm PajamaMania.com has something for one and all.

 

Kids Coveralls And Boots

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Kids Coveralls And Boots

Kids Coveralls And Boots

Top Gear At Great Prices
Founded in 1995, The Working Person’s Store rapidly grew to become a major destination for quality, name brand work apparel and footwear, while serving a wide spectrum of working people throughout the country.
By 2001, business continued to grow at a very rapid pace and we responded to the needs of our more distant customers, to provide a more convenient online catalog to serve repeat ordering needs.
After the opening of WorkingPerson.com, we were very pleased to begin serving an even wider array of customers on both a national and international basis, with ever increasing demand for our goods and services.
Then, in 2005, we continued our expansion with the acquisition of our new Technology Center, as well as a dramatic increase in the size and scope of our team.
Since that time, the WorkingPerson.com site has become the number one, world-wide destination for work clothing, work footwear and safety gear, serving customers on five continents daily.
We’re dedicated to the needs of working people everywhere, based on the proposition that quality isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Why?
Because we’ve learned from experience that buying quality may cost a little more to start with, but it’s a bargain in the long-run.
Thus, our customers shop with confidence knowing the brands and products found at WorkingPerson.com have passed stringent requirements for quality, durability, comfort and outstanding value.
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Jack Russell – Today’s Furry Friend

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Jack Russell – Today’s Furry Friend

Jack Russell - Todays Furry Friend

In brief

• Smart, playful, charming, and energetic

• Requires plenty of stimulation and exercise

• Relatively free of genetic and health problems

 

Origins

Today’s Jack Russell Terrier is a descendant of the fox hunting terriers bred in England by the Reverend Jack Russell in the mid 1800s. As an avid sportsman, Rev. Russell had his own pack of hounds, however, his wish was for a smaller, agile dog that could keep up with the pack, and have the smarts to outfox foxes. Intent on making his vision come true, Rev. Russell began his breeding program with a small tan and white terrier bitch called Trump, who went on to become a legend in the Jack Russell lineage – her portrait still hangs today at the British Royal Family’s Sandringham estate.

 

Personality, characteristics and temperament

Intelligent, athletic, fearless, vocal, bold, plucky, spirited, active, alert, confident, tough, charming, friendly, outgoing, cheerful, brave, eager, and tenacious: these are some of the adjectives used to describe the Jack Russell Terrier.

 

This is a dog with the kind of intelligence that needs to be challenged on a daily basis, not just with physical exercise but mental stimulation, as well. The Jack Russell’s acuity is what makes it a highly trainable dog, which makes the breed a standout in dog competitions – the more you give a Jack Russell to learn and do, the happier it will be.

 

The flipside is that boredom is its worst enemy. Leave a Jack Russell to its own devices and it will eventually wreak havoc, partly as a result of separation anxiety, and partly for something to do. With this breed often referred to as ‘a large dog trapped in a little dog’s body,’ the Jack Russell is not the best pet to keep in an apartment.

Read more:  http://www.friendsfurever.com.au/FurOPedia/jack-russell.aspx

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Corporate Clothing And Outerwear

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Corporate Clothing And Outerwear

Corporate Clothing And Outerwear

Top Gear At Great Prices
Founded in 1995, The Working Person’s Store rapidly grew to become a major destination for quality, name brand work apparel and footwear, while serving a wide spectrum of working people throughout the country.
By 2001, business continued to grow at a very rapid pace and we responded to the needs of our more distant customers, to provide a more convenient online catalog to serve repeat ordering needs.
After the opening of WorkingPerson.com, we were very pleased to begin serving an even wider array of customers on both a national and international basis, with ever increasing demand for our goods and services.
Then, in 2005, we continued our expansion with the acquisition of our new Technology Center, as well as a dramatic increase in the size and scope of our team.
Since that time, the WorkingPerson.com site has become the number one, world-wide destination for work clothing, work footwear and safety gear, serving customers on five continents daily.
We’re dedicated to the needs of working people everywhere, based on the proposition that quality isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Why?
Because we’ve learned from experience that buying quality may cost a little more to start with, but it’s a bargain in the long-run.
Thus, our customers shop with confidence knowing the brands and products found at WorkingPerson.com have passed stringent requirements for quality, durability, comfort and outstanding value.
Honesty In All We Say and Do.
Low Prices All The Time

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Flame Resistant Clothing

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Flame Resistant Clothing

Flame Resistant Clothing

Top Gear At Great Prices
Founded in 1995, The Working Person’s Store rapidly grew to become a major destination for quality, name brand work apparel and footwear, while serving a wide spectrum of working people throughout the country.
By 2001, business continued to grow at a very rapid pace and we responded to the needs of our more distant customers, to provide a more convenient online catalog to serve repeat ordering needs.
After the opening of WorkingPerson.com, we were very pleased to begin serving an even wider array of customers on both a national and international basis, with ever increasing demand for our goods and services.
Then, in 2005, we continued our expansion with the acquisition of our new Technology Center, as well as a dramatic increase in the size and scope of our team.
Since that time, the WorkingPerson.com site has become the number one, world-wide destination for work clothing, work footwear and safety gear, serving customers on five continents daily.
We’re dedicated to the needs of working people everywhere, based on the proposition that quality isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Why?
Because we’ve learned from experience that buying quality may cost a little more to start with, but it’s a bargain in the long-run.
Thus, our customers shop with confidence knowing the brands and products found at WorkingPerson.com have passed stringent requirements for quality, durability, comfort and outstanding value.
Honesty In All We Say and Do.
Low Prices All The Time

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Adidas And Nike Jackets

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Adidas And Nike Jackets

Adidas And Nike Jackets

Top Gear At Great Prices
Founded in 1995, The Working Person’s Store rapidly grew to become a major destination for quality, name brand work apparel and footwear, while serving a wide spectrum of working people throughout the country.
By 2001, business continued to grow at a very rapid pace and we responded to the needs of our more distant customers, to provide a more convenient online catalog to serve repeat ordering needs.
After the opening of WorkingPerson.com, we were very pleased to begin serving an even wider array of customers on both a national and international basis, with ever increasing demand for our goods and services.
Then, in 2005, we continued our expansion with the acquisition of our new Technology Center, as well as a dramatic increase in the size and scope of our team.
Since that time, the WorkingPerson.com site has become the number one, world-wide destination for work clothing, work footwear and safety gear, serving customers on five continents daily.
We’re dedicated to the needs of working people everywhere, based on the proposition that quality isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Why?
Because we’ve learned from experience that buying quality may cost a little more to start with, but it’s a bargain in the long-run.
Thus, our customers shop with confidence knowing the brands and products found at WorkingPerson.com have passed stringent requirements for quality, durability, comfort and outstanding value.
Honesty In All We Say and Do.
Low Prices All The Time.

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Harley Davidson Boots

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Harley Davidson Boots

Harley Davidson Boots

Top Gear At Great Prices
Founded in 1995, The Working Person’s Store rapidly grew to become a major destination for quality, name brand work apparel and footwear, while serving a wide spectrum of working people throughout the country.
By 2001, business continued to grow at a very rapid pace and we responded to the needs of our more distant customers, to provide a more convenient online catalog to serve repeat ordering needs.
After the opening of WorkingPerson.com, we were very pleased to begin serving an even wider array of customers on both a national and international basis, with ever increasing demand for our goods and services.
Then, in 2005, we continued our expansion with the acquisition of our new Technology Center, as well as a dramatic increase in the size and scope of our team.
Since that time, the WorkingPerson.com site has become the number one, world-wide destination for work clothing, work footwear and safety gear, serving customers on five continents daily.
We’re dedicated to the needs of working people everywhere, based on the proposition that quality isn’t a luxury, it’s an absolute necessity. Why?
Because we’ve learned from experience that buying quality may cost a little more to start with, but it’s a bargain in the long-run.
Thus, our customers shop with confidence knowing the brands and products found at WorkingPerson.com have passed stringent requirements for quality, durability, comfort and outstanding value.
Honesty In All We Say and Do.
Low Prices All The Time.

Check Our More Great Gear