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- Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Bought kitten thru Zelle at my bank. Later was told they need $2000 for a temp controlled crate. Rent with reimbursement. That's when I stopped. They got my *** though.

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- Bridgeport, WV, USA
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Tried to see puppies and they insisted on money down just to come see the puppies. We were not allowed to view puppies unless we paid them half of what they were asking for puppies.

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- Lancaster, OH, USA
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I was on the website and indicated interest in a dog, Stella. The "seller" responded in email about my interest in the dog, then later he texted me. I responded that I did not wish to pay the amount they were asking, which was either 800 or 1000, at the time it may have been listed differently than on the web site currently. we agreed on $700 and a date to ship the dog. We paid $400 on one Visa Vanilla card, then the following week another $300 on another similar but different Visa Vanilla card. I have copies of the cards and our receipts for the payments. We were instructed that the dog would arrive the next day after the final payment. I later that evening received a message from the shipping company to confirm to send the dog, which I responded affirmatively. The next morning after I had heard nothing from the seller, I contacted him and no response. Then another communication from the shipping company about needed more money for a special air conditioned crate for the dog. I contacted the seller again and he responded this time, that he had also received the message. I told him I was told and confirmed in the contract that we paid the full price and that shipping was included, in the contract, and was not going to pay any more. He started with he would check, and then it was no deal we needed to pay, he would help, but "could not" pay the full amount. I told them to forget it and, per the contract, I would expect the refund withing 14 days. It went downhill from there and as I have contacted him several times, have not gotten any response, or refund. I am uploading documents to support my complaint.

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- Carson City, NV, USA
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Wanted to purchase a Siamese kitten from website named Leo. Sent money to Jesus Augustine in two payments 300.00 and 400.00. On December 8, 2022 Leo was supposed to be shipped. LEO was to be shipped through a company called Rokaways Pet Transportation. I will be filing a complaint against them as well. According to American Airlines the mode of transportation, no live animals were on any flight out of Charlotte. North Carolina. Thus, I realize this is a scam.

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The Seller/Scammer told me to use Zelle and give them a deposit of $500 to secure the kittens we wanted. We paid that and they wanted another $370 for shipping and delivery, plus another $500 for the total ($1370) for both kittens and shipping. I asked for a picture of each kitten with todays date. They have not sent any other texts or emails. I lost $500 for being trusting to some Loser piece of crap human being.

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I "purchased" a french bulldog from a "breeder" in texas. Their website is frenchbulldogfamily.net. I paid them $1200 and have the contract. They then shipped the puppy to me using United Express shipper. United express Shipper contacted me by email and text saying they needed $1180 for an electric crate. They guaranteed once the puppy was delivered I would get my money refunded. I spoke with the breeder by text who guaranteed this company was good so I paid that. Once the dog got to Tampa, they then contacted me wanting another $998 to pay for pet insurance which I did not pay. Since then I still have not received the money back or the dog.

 

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Sent pictures of the dog even use a pacific air cargo to send me a tracker that seems legit. Reassured me and send me many photos

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I contacted the “seller” that I was interested in adopting one of their puppies. They contacted me through email, provided me with all the information about the dog and the process of flying him out to me. He said it would cost $759 total, and that a $400 deposit was required to hold the dog. So I paid him through Zelle, he gave me his information, Nathan Neymbo. Then I paid the other $300 4 days later but he said he was having a hard time receiving the money the first time so he gave me another Zelle account, the name was Larry Davis. Then today 11/19/2022 I was told he had made all the arrangements to fly the puppy out and that the agency would contact me with the flight information. The “agency” contacted me over email and told me that due to climate conditions they needed to upgrade to crate to a temperature controlled crate that would cost an extra $780-1300. That’s when I started getting suspicious, then the agency called me and the number came from a Colorado number and the guy who spoke could barely speak English.

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I have text messages where they stopped responding and wanted me to send more money

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I was looking for a young female African Grey bird, I was chatting with another person who also was selling but they seemed like a scam as well, then talking with the other the one who did scam me, the way they talked at first seemed like they were reputable, till they said something about some paperwork that was the big flag telling me there scamming me, by this time I had given the $130. When they started to ask for more I said No & for them to please give my money back, to prove they weren’t scamming me they refused, so there is a very good Chance the address they gave me is fake. I just want these people caught and stopped, this is not the first time I have been scammed. I thought I could avoid it happening again, But they got me again. Hopefully never again

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Purchased a dog from their perosn online talked over the phone amd thru emails. Cash appears him 750$. The next day was told we needed to pay for a create to ship the dog in by the pet relocation company in Oklahoma. It was 1500.$

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The website had kittens for sale. I contacted them about a kitten I was interested in and we began the transaction. The original cost of kitten was $550, plus $150 for shipping and handling. They asked for Zelle payment. I don’t use that so told them I could use Venmo. My first transaction was put on hold for 21 days, due to how I did it I think, so I sent them another $700 that went through. I have not received the kitten. I will now submit a report on the shipping company.

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The lady is running a FAKE PUPPY SCAM. She tried to get me for $800.00 dollars. Enclosed is the fake bill of sale.

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We went to a online site and bought two frenchie puppies for 1399 they emailed us promptly every time we talked and seem very legit but was not when it came to a crate we needed to buy for there shipment which cost 992 so all that money is gone now no dogs no nothing. All this money went throw Zelle

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I was looking for a puppy - found what seemed like a reputable guy on FB. Yup sounds bad now that I write it. His name is Francis Mvoto and he has a Teacup Poodle FB page. He and the shipping company want me to give an 800.00 “refundable” insurance fee.

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I was looking to buy a teacup poodle. I saw one that I liked and picked one poodle puppy to purchase. I was told that a delivery service would deliver the puppy because the puppy was in Florida. I checked out the delivery company Door to door gurus and it checked out as credible. So I purchased the puppy and Oliver’s Poodles sent me an email later for tracking the puppy. I was told that it would be a next day delivery. The next day door to door gurus contacted me and said that the puppy needed a special crate for $*** dollars to protect the puppy from extreme temperatures. In the end I asked Oliver’s Poodles for my money back and got no response.

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This company posted on Facebook marketplace as sellers of teacup Chihuahuas. I clicked on an image and they quickly sent an inbox message to me. They claimed to live in Little Rock Arkansas and we proceeded to message back and forth about the puppy I wanted. It was 3:30 p.m. and we agreed that I would pick up the puppy at 6:00. Then the seller wanted personal information and for me to pre pay $150 of the $600 dollar price. I told them I couldn’t do that because there are too many scammers. They kept pressuring and I finally said if they kept insisting that I prepay I would look elsewhere for the puppy. They said no just come now to pick up the dog. They gave an address in Little Rock. We left still suspicious but we hoped. Our suspicions were right the address was a single home and the residents knew nothing about dog sales. I have screenshots of all the communication if needed.

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I was looking for a companion pet. I live alone and am a senior living rural and not much contact with others. They sent me multiple pictures of a French bulldog puppy that would be perfect, collected my money by Zelle , account- info@ billingsbiztrucking.com

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Seller went by the name of Debbie Heather and had an elaborate Facebook page with testimonials. They had pictures of many cats that were for adoption. When I emailed them they initially sent me a picture of a Pitt bull grey puppy. Then when i reminded them it became 2 male kittens then i went to their Facebook page and there were 2 others, when i asked one had been sold and the other was available. When asked me if i wanted them i had to hurry so his wife could pack his things and get him to the airport. I messaged carriers that delivered animals and couldn’t find a courier less than $600. And this guy offered $ 200 for his courier. He then asked zell, Apple Pay, pay pal. I said zell and he gave me the address of Brandon’[email protected]. Then I changed my mind and wanted pay pal he gave me the name of Laban Boen with an email of [email protected], was resistant and wanted a screen shot of finished transaction. When i told him I wasn’t comfortable, he said this is How he feeds his family and was mad because I didn’t trust him. Finally i said i was kicked out of my bank and the transaction and communication ended quickly.

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Purchased puppy for $660, once paid, received email from shipper needing crate fee of $810, after that was paid, puppy was flown to Kansas, then received another email for additional vaccine (puppy didn't do well during flight, needed shot to calm dog down) and permit fee for $790, I only paid $500, they paid balance and was told there would be no further fees required. After that was paid, puppy was supposed to arrive, but never did. Received a text from "Ariella" there was an "expired insurance" fee now due of $790, which I finally refused to pay. Spent two days going back and forth about this fee needing to be paid so dog would arrive in my home, but did not pay and now out over $2,000 and no puppy! Stay away from Ariella Teacup Yorkies!!

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