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I inquired about a puppy through the website. I received an email with more information about the puppy I desired along with contact information. I texted the person and told him I was interested in the puppy and wanted to know what the next steps were. He needed my name, address, phone number, email and nearest airport. He only shipped the puppies on certain days of the week and the next day was considered one of those days. We went along with the payment that he requested of $500 through Zelle. He needed an additional $100 for shipping but Zelle would not let me send any more money that day. He said that was fine and he would get it the next day. He kept me updated on everything he was doing throughout the day. This included sending me paperwork for transfer of ownership. He told me he would get things finalized and update me in the morning. He texted me the next morning and said he was on his way to the pet delivery service. He sent me all of the tracking information, along with a picture of the flight ticket. He requested the $100 dollars that was still needed but wanted me to send to a different email and person. $100 did not go through again. He then said he was at the pet delivery service and needed me to pay for a refundable pet insurance policy. He sent me the email through Skyway Express Delivery. It stated that $995 would have to be sent for insurance or they couldn't ship the puppy. I texted him and told him I was not paying that and that was something that should have been discussed up front. I never got another text after that. I received a call from a different number I had been texting. The person on the other end said they were from the delivery service and needed the money. I told him this is a scam and we were done.

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"Catherine Laina Maltese" at [email protected] offered to sell us Winnie, a maltese puppy for $850. She said that shipping was included because she had a coupon to cover travel. However, she never disclosed extra charges to include buying a kennel. She refused to talk by phone, but after asking for payment agreed to contract signing first.

After signing a contract and receiving a signed copy back, we paid 850.00 by Zelle to her account ("Fatima Kanu", registered as 'fatmata'), she said that we would soon hear from the shipper.

Shortly thereafter, 'American Pet Lines' sent us an email saying that in order to ship the puppy, they we would have to buy a special temperature-controlled kennel for $1950 (or rent it for $1495 and receive 98% of it back later.) [We noted that a previous purchase of a puppy, we did not have to make such a large purchase for a kennel in order to ship a puppy - so we called American Airlines Cargo and confirmed that this would not be necessary. Rather a simple $300-400 kennel purchase would be expected to be necessary.

We called American Pet Lines at the number they specified and talked to Shawn (whose name was listed on the email). He refused to change the conditions for shipment.

We asked Catherine to change the shipping to another method/company, which she refused. In fact, she tried to loan us $500 if that would make the $1950 expense / $1495 rental possible.

She continued to refuse to speak on the phone.

We decided that we could not trust this transaction. So we asked for a refund and requested the same through Zelle. She has not complied.

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Fee for the dog was 1.245 includes shipping upon shipment they requested 4k to a AC crate and the airline woukd not accept as is. We declined as knew it was a scam at this point.

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My grandmother believed she was purchasing a kitten from a North Carolina breeder online. She received "confirmation" yesterday that the kitten was hers and was set to be delivered today (7/11/23). She was told that the kitten was set to depart at 10:15 and received word from the supposed shipping company at 9:20 that the breeder had sent him in a crate that wasn't approved by the airline, so she was told she had to rent a crate. They told her she was to go buy AmEx gift cards in the amount of $1,000 and send photos of them front and back, as well as the receipt showing that she had purchased them. After she had sent this, they informed her that they needed $1,500 more for insurance and promised a refund once the kitten was delivered to her home. It was at this point that she asked for proof that the kitten was on its way and that the company was legitimate, which they were unable to provide. Upon failure to provide proof of legitimacy, she cut off contact with the scammer.

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- Kirby, AR, USA
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We've been looking for a Frenchie for 5 years now seen a group on Facebook Frenchies to re-home or adoption seemed legit it said they had a list of reputable breeders if they weren't on the list it was a scam and this woman Casey Savin's was on the list as reputable so got in contact with her via messenger spoke for 3 days she said she had a male 10 week old we can pick up on the 4 of July the 3rd of July they asked for a 500 holding fee through cash app we tried but our bank denied it then she said try apple pay through her husband's phone Autumn Holmes well again denied so she said just bring the cash upon pick up she even sent us a food list and a menu for the puppy along with a 4 page contract that stated the puppy would be 4000 for breeding or 2000 if he was a pet only it also stated that we needed to get pet insurance by a certain date the end of contract it said it was court binding so we thought ok this is legit she sent us the address we left our home at 450 am we live in Arkansas they were in Oklahoma I contacted her half way there to let her know where we were she stated she was waiting for us when we arrived to the address she gave us 504 Banner ave. I let her know we have arrived she stated my husband is home and I said well I'm with the owners of the house she blocked me and deleted everything on Facebook book well the address was legit but the poor home owners had no idea there address was used in the scam as well so 11 1/2 hour drive I was heart broke and I do believe she's back at it with a new page and going under a new name Frenchies to re-home or adoption. I'm glad my bank denied the down payment but the long drive and emotional part was terrible she strung us all the way 299 miles unbelievable people get how people can get away with this beware of some of these groups cause we did a lot of research and those scammers were good.

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- Lake Alfred, FL, USA
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I thought I was getting a Maine C o o n kitten delivered to me today, July 1, 2023, by the seller. Instead, said seller supposedly handed over the kitten to a pet courier, Smooth Moving Logistics, who managed to get $1500 out of me before I finally said enough was enough. I am on disability and had advised the seller and supposed pet courier of the matter. I have saved all the emails that transpired between me and the supposed pet courier. I have also got most of the conversation with the supposed seller via Facebook Messenger saved as well.

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- Coal City, IL, USA
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My daughter reached out to Keilani Boston Terriers thru their website. Once she found a dog the person tried everything they could to get her to buy the dog. We agreed on the dog and started the process. Everything on their website looked legit. We signed a contract for the dog and they said they were using Pacific Pet Carriers to transport the dog. The day the dog was supposed to be on the flight we get an email saying that we had to pay 600.00 for a temperature controlled dog kennel to fly with. We read online these were a real thing and were fine with paying the 600.00 as the person showed us that it was 98% refundable. Once we paid them they kept saying they didn't get the money. The next day we were told they did receive the money and gave us a new itinerary for the dog to be shipped. Later that morning we emailed them with no response right away. So with bad thoughts in mind I got worried and we realized after a few more hours that we were scammed by this company. We lost a total of $1400.00. This company needs to be stopped. Shut down the website and go after the names involved.

PAYPAL NAMES: MARY KAMANDER - DORIS GEORGE - CHRISTINA DESANTIS

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- Schaumburg, IL, USA
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Hello, I need your help. Here's the thing. I was online to adopt a puppy and found the seller. Then I paid the seller 600 plus 200 for shipping. The total is 800. When I paid, the seller gave I asked me to contact the carrier with a shipping number. When I was waiting for my puppy to arrive home, the carrier contacted me and said that the dog's box did not meet the air freight regulations and asked me to pay 1350 yuan for the rental box. They said that when the dog arrived, it would be fully charged. The money was returned, and then I paid the money, and when I waited again, they contacted me and asked me to pay the dog's insurance fee of 1550. Then I paid the seller for this fee, but when I transferred I didn't receive any dogs. I found out that I was scammed. This is a scam. Fake seller, fake carrier, I used zelle to transfer, I desperately need your help right now. I will put all the evidence to you to help me.

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- Daly City, CA, USA
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I saw and purchase a kitten trough a website with good reviews. The day they were going to send the pet, they told me i had to rent a cage for the $1,500, the transportation company did not accept credit cards just Zelle.

I requested money back from the breeder but said it takes 21 days for refund.

Red flags everywhere. I did not continue with the purchase but lost money already.

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- Charlotte, NC, USA
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I was speaking to the breeder via text message (they are using the names Cody Finch and Shirley Fish) that I got from a private facebook group claiming they do corgi adoptions. I was told they needed a $100 deposit to secure the dog which I did. They then claimed they did not receive the venmo and asked to resend. I explained how i didn't feel comfortable with that and I received the notice on my end that it was sent and I sent the screenshot of the transaction. So they asked to send it again and they would take off $100 from the final payment. The following day they then ask for $275 for vet fees for vaccinations which was not told to me in the initial conversation. I explained that I would pay that fee upon arrival in cash, that i already paid the deposit, and they said they cannot move forward without it. I then agree and send the last venmo for the vaccinations and explain I will no longer send money via a cash app and will pay final payment upon arrival in cash. They agreed. I leave my home to travel 2 1/2hours to receive the dog and half way there i receive a message from them stating they won't give me the dog unless i send the rest of the cash via venmo BEFORE i arrive which is not what they agreed to. I refused and returned home. They have not and will not refund the money I have already spent. I tried to reach out to them by phone and they would not pick up. I am reporting not to get my money back, I was foolish for following through, I would just like to report it so another person will not be scammed. I lost a total of $475 ( almost $1,075) and have no dog to show for it. They are able to be found on Facebook and when googled I also found their Facebook group for corgi adoptions.

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- Chicago, IL, USA
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Was told puppy would cost total of $850 including shipping. Before shipping date asked for additional $200 to be sent for care of the dog before shipping. Told them I would give a additional $100 upon delivery of dog.

sent tracking number ASG09942798AWB glscourierservice.com/track-a-shipment Mr. Michael Plei 631-533-5196 who then asked for additional 1700.00 for insurance on shipment. I refused to pay so no dog and out $425 along with lots of mental abuse.

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- Berlin, WI, USA
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I became a part of some groups on Facebook in order to find a reliable Maine C o o n breeder. After much research, I found one that I thought was legitimate. Alicia Katherine was the administrator of the page and others had given her rave reviews. She sent pictures and talked with me throughout the process. I should have known that the price she was giving me was too good to be true. I told her that I only lived a few hours away and would be willing to drive to meet her. She asked for a deposit and I gladly sent it. The next thing I know, she stated that she wasn't able top comment on the FB messenger anymore, and she sent me a "phony" phone number to text back and forth. She had then stated she had taken my kitten to the courier, even though I told her I wanted to pick the kitten up, and they would be in touch. Two days later I was contacted by Top Quality Logistic, and told that I would need to pay the remainder of the fee to Alicia, before the kitten could be shipped. I have screen shots of all of the conversations. I told her that I wouldn't pay until I had the kitten in my procession. She said that she was unable to get the kitten back from the courier. She sent me her Venmo and the Cash app information from her son, or SO, who had a Latino name. I sent the money and then later was contacted by the courier company to pay an additional $1500 for insurance, stamps and all sorts of other nonsense. I physically spoke with the driver, who was also a Latino gentleman, which seemed sketchy to me, especially when I received an update saying that the kitten would be delivered to my home at 0800 on March 29. The driver asked for gift cards in the amount of $1500 and sent me a picture of the type of gift card that he wanted with a clearly visible bedspread or towel in the background. I refused to send anymore money to either of these people. After I told her that I would not be sending anymore money, she stopped messaging me. I lost money, and I am angry about this, but if I can prevent this from happening to anyone else, it will be worth it. I also asked Alicia for a full refund and never heard from her again. It has taken me this long to get over it and write a calm complaint. I was never given an email address for this person, and when I went back to find her on Facebook, her account and the FB group was gone.

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- Rockford, IL, USA
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Offering Maltipoo for sale out of Ohio. I searched the pictures of the puppies and they show the same picture but out of China or Korea.

I asked for the website to review and they couldn't provide it to me.

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- Orange, TX, USA
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I found the referenced breeder on Facebook and made a deposit on a Scottish Fold Kitten. The arrangements agreed to were $500 “rehoming fees” with a $250 deposit which I paid on June 15. I paid through Zelle to [email protected]. On June 16, 2023, they emailed me the purchase agreement stating the same information as above ($500 total with $250 deposit, balance due upon delivery of kitten). They specifically stated that the kitten was AKC registered. The contract terms state $250 deposit with balance due upon pick up of the kitten. The pickup date was in the contract - June 29, 2023 at 531 Renaud Drive in Lafayette, LA. Then they urgently messaged me and asked for a vet fee of $150 to be paid immediately to a completely different email address of [email protected] which I refused because this vet fee had never been mentioned in any of our conversations. I did tell them I would pay the balance due at pick up per the contract. Once they realized I wasn’t paying any additional money via the internet they blocked my conversations on Facebook and have not answered any of my emails. They have not contacted me since and did not refund my deposit.

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- Fresno, CA, USA
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Scammer scan me pomeranian Puppy. I paid for it and never received and when send payments them and the delivery man they demand and fee after fee even tho they claims its refunds when delivered thats when its give me a bad vibe and its been 2 weeks and still no puppy here and scame stip replying but will constantly post new puppy on there page. And today i check on there tracking number and tracking number no longer work. Please help get rid these scammer or prevent this from happening again.

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- Roosevelt, NY, USA
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I was told told total cost was $700 which I sent with Zelle.. The Maine C o o n kitten was then aken to BoothDoor Pet Delivery Service which then said crate kitten was brought to them in couldn't be used. I need to pay amiunts from $850-$1300 which $50 would be kept and the balance refunded. This payment would need to be sent with AMEX Gift cards. Next, when kitten is suppose to be at BOS Transit Airport the kitten needs insurance which is $1500 which is fully refunded when she is delivered to me. This payment must be made the AMEX Gift Cards. While there a infected puppy comes and now there is a 5 hour mini quarantine. After quarantine is over there is a 100% refundable $950 quarantine fee. What is pet insurane for, I asked and asked to see how kitten is doing. I'm still waiting a response. I've told both that my address is incorrect but they never changed it.

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- Henderson, NV, USA
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Person sold me a kitten said they would ship me kitten after money was paid. I paid and ever received the kitten

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- Yorktown, IN, USA
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Trying to buy Kody puppy from New Dawn German Shepherds and they never talk over the phone, demand payment by Zelle or fast method (risky types). Now, my pup cannot be shipped unless I give another $1,000 to rent an aircraft crate. Also transport company Together Hands Logistics won’t talk on phone. Now, my son will not have his puppy.

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- Winamac, IN, USA
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The following is a copy of my conversation via email and a photo of the website homepage:

Hi, You don't need to be nervous about getting a puppy from us. OK. We are 100% reliable and trusted.

Just give a try and you will never regret it.

We do not accept PayPal at the moment.

We only accept Zelle or Cashapp at the moment.

Thanks

On Tue, 20 Jun 2023, 16:31 ********* ****** ***************** wrote:

Neither Zelle or CashApp are insured. I can submit thru PayPal or with a credit card.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 20, 2023, at 11:23 AM, Gorgeous Cavalier King Charles <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi, OK. Perfect. We are going to use your names and address for flight reservation of the puppy.

The puppy will be shipped and delivered to you at your home address.

Yes, we can ship the puppy to you tomorrow if we get the money today.

We accept payment via Zelle or Cashapp.

Do you have Zelle or Cashapp so that we can send you our details for payment?

Thanks.

On Tue, 20 Jun 2023, 16:06 ********* ****** ***************** wrote:

Full names: **** * ****** * ********* * ****** Home address: *** * *** ** ******** *** ***** Phone numbers: ************ * ************ Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 20, 2023, at 10:43 AM, ********* ****** ***************** wrote:

?May I pay with a credit card?

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 20, 2023, at 10:16 AM, Gorgeous Cavalier King Charles <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi,

We are very happy that you want to give Lucy a loving and caring home.

I am Anderson from Gorgeous King Charles puppies home.

We are not scams and will never be. We are a Christian family and all we need from you is your trust and confidence and we promise you are going to get your puppy shipped to you.

You can check references on our testimonial page. OK.

The puppy will come along with all her health paper's, vaccination papers, playing toys, blanket and a health guarantee certificate for one year.

All you are going to pay is $780 and she will be shipped to you at your home address.

We will be needing the following information from you which we will use for the flight reservation of the puppy:..

Your full names ? full home address ?

city/postal code and your phone number ?

We will be using the above information at the delivery agency for the flight registration and reservation, after which the delivery will send you the confirmation email with the full flight details.

Kindly talk with your husband and let us know when exactly you are ready for the puppy.

We can ship the puppy tomorrow.

Are you ready to receive the puppy tomorrow?

You can pay the $780 now so that we can start the delivery arrangement immediately.

Thanks.

On Tue, 20 Jun 2023, 15:01 ********* ****** ***************** wrote:

We will be keeping her name the same.

Closest airport is ***** ****.

I will have to discuss this with my husband as to when we can have her shipped.

How do I send you the money?

There are a lot of scammers out there so I’m somewhat apprehensive about this.

Can you get me in touch with other adoptive families who have purchased pups from you?

Thank you,

********* ****** Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 20, 2023, at 7:33 AM, Gorgeous Cavalier King Charles <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hello, thanks for your email with all the info.

Ok great. We are going to ship the female puppy to you. (Lucy).

She will be a great addition to your family.

She will make a very good companion especially with kids and other house pets.

She has a very loving and outgoing temperament. She is highly intelligent and learns quickly.

She enjoys outdoor moments on a leash and loves to play outside in the safety of an enclosed area.

We are going to ship the puppy to you and she will be shipped to you via plane which will take approximately 3-4 hours which is not stressful on the puppy.

Moreover, the puppy will be shipped under the care and supervision of the animal care service in the plane and they will take good care of the puppy right to your home without any problem.

The transport agency offers home delivery services. The puppy will be deliver to you at your home for an extra $30.

All you are going to pay is $750 which includes shipping charges + extra $30 for home delivery, the puppy will be delivered to you at your house address.

Will you change the name of the puppy?

how soon do you want us to ship the puppy to you?

is there an airport close to your house?

Thanks.

On Tue, 20 Jun 2023, 05:32 ********* ****** ***************** wrote:

My nephew won’t be able to get her for me, so: How does shipping work and what is the cost of shipping? I can get Lucy into my veterinarian within the week to clear her for us taking responsibility for her. Just let me know what all I need to do to get the ball rolling. I’m so excited about getting our new puppy!!!

Thank you,

********* ****** ??

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On Jun 19, 2023, at 11:36 PM, Gorgeous Cavalier King Charles <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi, Thanks for all the info and your interest in our puppies. OK. Fine. Lucy will be yours if everything goes smoothly.

Kindly call and talk with your Nephew and let us know. OK.

Thanks

On Tue, 20 Jun 2023, 00:11 ********* ****** ***************** wrote:

My husband and I do not have children, but we do have Golden Retrievers. We were breeding them, but we are retiring our stud and dames this year. Our Veterinarian is ***** *** ****** ** ****** **. We have had all our dogs genetically tested and OFA certified which is very important to us. We had a Cavapoo named ******* that passed away last month due to a second stroke. He had eye diseases and so health of the puppy is extremely important to us.

I maybe able to arrange a pickup in North Carolina as my nephew lives is ***** ******** and travels back and forth often.

I’ll have to call him and check back with you.

Thank you,

********* ****** Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 19, 2023, at 4:23 PM, Gorgeous Cavalier King Charles <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi , Thanks for your interest in our puppies.

Lucy is still available and she is 11 weeks 4 days old current on all required Shots and potty trainefd.

Potential: Perfect house Pet

Health: They are AKC registered, micro chipped, vet check and coming with all papers.

Temperament & Personality: Perfect temperament and great with kids and

other pets.

Puppies will come alongside with:

# Health certificate.

# 1 year health guarantee

# Complete medical record

# Food menu

# Playing toys

# And a puppy kit starter.

We are currently giving them out for $750 each including shipping nation wide which is 50% of the Original price since we are expecting a new litter.

We are located in ( Asheville, North Carolina ) with the puppies.

We can arrange for the puppy to be shipped and delivered to you at your home address.

Where exactly are you located?

*Can you tell me more about your self ?

-Do you have kids or pets at home?

-Do you have a VET around you where these puppies will be taken for checked up?

Attached are pictures of Lucy.

Thanks.

On Mon, 19 Jun 2023, 21:06 ********* ****** <[email protected]> wrote:

Name

********* ****** Email

*************** Phone Number

********** City / State

******** ** Name of Puppy

Lucy

Message

I am extremely interested in your 11 week old Lucy. Please contact me as soon as you are able. Text or call. I’d like to know where you are located.

Sent from Gorgeous King Charles puppies home</[email protected]></gorgeouscavalierkingcharles@g...⇄

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- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
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They used the name primesafetymovers.com as the shipper of the dog. They asked for insurance money then asked for a crate deposit. They wanted it all in bitcoin payments.

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