Saw this posted at Equine Niagara News

"These criminals are based in Cameroon, Africa, and target animal lovers usually listing expensive breeds for low prices to attract interested victims. Then they tell some tall tale (tail?) about how they can no longer care for a dog, cat, or horse and they want them to go to a loving home. You just pay the transportation company directly. And yes, the company must have pre-payment sent to Africa, of course."

http://www.equineniagaranews.com/f_horsefraud.html