Folks - Below is an email I just received from some clown claiming to be John Sullivan?? The email address he sent the message from, is listed below too. Anybody ever receive something like this, and does anyone know how to track down the origin of this message, from the email address?? I don't even know if this is a legit inquiry or what, but I'm REAL CERTAIN I don't know any local taxidermists in Ireland. And I'm certain, that's not where he received my email address either. My guess is its someone just trying to purchase rhino horn, likely not from Ireland, and not named John Sullivan! He copied someone else on the message, but the ID was blocked. And it may just be a hoax, I have no idea?


"Hi, this is john Sullivan here from Ireland, im having a grand theme opening of an African seen here in my hotel in Kerry, Ireland. The thing is I’m having grate trouble in locating a rhino head or horn in Ireland and a local taxidermy told me to email u on the off chance that u might be able to locate this item for me.

It would be very much appreciated if u could get back to me with good news within a week or 2 as the grand opening will be on 4/9/2010 and we really need this item."

Kind regards john

soskj10@gmail.com

sounds like a scam to me!! someone is pulling your chain hard. Run forrest Run

Scam !!! "that's all I have to say about that."

Guys - Obviously I AM NOT planning to help the guy! But I did send him a rather colorful email, and surprisingly enough, he responded?? See below.



"i think ur after picking me up very very wrong,i for 1 am all for rhino conservation and other in dangered animals,what im looking for is a wall hanging with the head or horn on it,im looking for everything above board including all legal doc and papers with the item,i have been referred to buy another taxidermist by email only Min's ago that there is an auction in Tenants in rayburn in england and they have 8 items up for auction today,thanks for ur help and sorry if u picked me up wrong"

regards john

It might have been a total scam or a sting by law enforcement.

Next time, suggest a replica horn.

George

Where did he pick up that pidgen English? Sounds a lot like the email I receive from Nigeria offering to gift me with millions, if only I send banking info.

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Originally posted by Bryan Chick:
Where did he pick up that pidgen English? Sounds a lot like the email I receive from Nigeria offering to gift me with millions, if only I send banking info.

Ya, thought that too! And like GeorgeS suggests, maybe a scam from law enforcement, who knows? Either way, I am fairly certain from my first reply, they got the message.

the english sounded like a govt official. check & see if it was from nancy pelosi

Aaron,

He could always go hunt his own horn.

rhino hunt

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Next time, suggest a replica horn.

George

+1

I thought that I have seen complete shoulder mount rhino replicas.

Aaron,
I received the same email yesterday. I thought about suggesting a replica but then thought, to hell with it. I deleted the email without a reply. David

Certainly sounds Irish. And drunk too.

also got the same email and was debating on offering the guy a "competitively" priced rhino hunt
but then lost interest and just deleted it.
Makes one wonder where these guys troll for emails.

There's no end of dodgy bastards floating round looking for rhino hunts and/or dodgy rhino horn just now.... I'm glad to say one of 'em recently got banged up here :

The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is pleased to see that wildlife crimes such as rhino poaching are being taken seriously and addressed through appropriate sentencing by the South African courts. We are especially pleased to see that on Wednesday the 30th June 2010, Magistrate Prince Manyathi convicted and sentenced Mr. Xuan Hoang, a Vietnamese citizen, to ten years imprisonment, with no option of a fine at the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. Xuan Hoang was arrested at O.R. Tambo International Airport on the 29th of March 2010, whilst in possession of seven rhino horns (16 kilograms) representing four poached rhino and worth approximately R900 000.00. The South African Revenue Service officers assisting the Organised Crime Unit (HAWKS) as well as the Environmental Management Inspectors (EMIs) of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) during the investigation of the case, are of the opinion that the street value was probably closer to R2 million.

10 years in an african clink? That chinaman ain't going to forget those 4 rhino horns for a looong time ....if he survives!

I got the same email. Deleted.

Holy Shit.. I sent him 6 rhino horns, 2 bald eagle skins, and a whooping crane cape. He seemed like a great guy to me Aaron. Now I'm wondering?

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Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
Holy Shit.. I sent him 6 rhino horns, 2 bald eagle skins, and a whooping crane cape. He seemed like a great guy to me Aaron. Now I'm wondering?

Please tell me you held onto the Unicorn horn. Please!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dave Fulson:
Holy Shit.. I sent him 6 rhino horns, 2 bald eagle skins, and a whooping crane cape. He seemed like a great guy to me Aaron. Now I'm wondering?[/QUOTE.

Ya, damn law-breaking Texans!!!

Aaron,

You can use the link below to find who sent you that message.

Email finder

mine came in today's morning dump of e-mail.

I got the same one yesterday! As they go i think this is a decent bunch to be spammed or scammed with!

Best regards
Mike Ohlmann
Mike's Custom Taxidermy Inc.
4102 Cane Run Rd.
Louisville KY 40216
502-448-1309
Mike@mikescustomtaxidermy.com
www.mikescustomtaxidermy.com