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The scammer sent me pictures of the puppy I was wanting to buy. She promised a 45 day money back guarantee. When I decided to go through with the purchase, I chose Paypal as my method of payment. She told me to make the payment on Paypal as "friends and family" and not as "for goods and services" since it puts the money on hold and she doesn't accept on hold payments. Once the money was sent, i got an invoice with tracking, so everything looked legit. But then the day after, I received an email from the shipping company stating that I would need to purchase a special crate before the puppy could be shipped. That's when I realized I was being scammed. I requested a refund, but never heard back from her.

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Replied to email, set up shipping receipt, cargo needed more.money to ship puppy. Shipping place did have easilier identifiable phone number or phyiscal address to contact only email that was not answered.

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Supposedly the seller's name is Blake Simmons, owner of Blakes Fur Family. We were looking to purchase a maltipoo from a recent litter. We completed an application for a puppy named Hannah. Blake emailed us back that we were approved and that the puppy would cost us $700. I began looking into flights to fly to South Dakota to pick her up. Flights were expensive, so we inquired about the cost to ship her to us. Blake told us that it would only cost an additional $200 to fly her to us. We agreed to pay a total of $900 for Hannah and she would be flown to us late August 2023. Blake emailed us a contract which I signed and returned to him. Blake provided us with a some videos of Hannah and a Zelle email: [email protected]

Name: Tamia simmons. We sent the $900 via Zelle through our bank. The bank stopped payment to the Zelle account because it was not a registered account and they felt that this transaction was possibly fradulent. I emailed Blake regarding the issues with the bank and he advised me to send a wire transfer directly into his bank account. At this point, I became suspicious and started looking into whether or not his website was legitimate. Then he provided me with his daughter's Zelle account, Email: [email protected], Name : Mabel Chacon Blake. I told him that Zelle was out of the question and that we would only be willing to pay for Hannah through Venmo or Paypal. Blake informed me that he did not have Venmo. Less than 5 minutes later he emailed me back the following Venmo info: Venmo name: Taniya Moore, Username: @taniyamoore1, Last digits: 7865. In the meantime we found a picture of the dog we wanted to buy from him on another website. I emailed the link to Blake and asked him why the dog we were looking to buy was on someone else's website from 2021. The only response we received was that that was not the same dog, even though the photos were identical. I want to shut down this person's website so that no one else gets scammed by him. I also provided him with some of my personal information such as name, address, phone number and my signature.

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He almost had me today ! I saw red flags --- he kept sending me pictures of Coco when i asked for Hannah. He didnt sign the contract. The email address was not the same. The contract didnt have blake furfamily logo. And he sent a suspicios link for payment : https://unlockt.me/v/6d66b6f27e and he was charging me less then he had quoted. So glad I googled the phone # ---- Reporting the website toooo. Good Luck finding your real furbaby -- Lola

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I am in process of trying to get a puppy from them too but I started thinking to myself, before reading your response, that it was a scam! I’m so glad I read this before I signed and sent them $! The contract was fishy to me! You just validated what I was afraid was happening!

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My fiance reached out to a lady by the name of "Susan Shemin" on Facebook in regards to a puppy for sale on the platform. She was in contact with her for a period of a few days. She sent her a deposit for the dog, then she received a flight number. Today (The day we were supposed to receive the dog) my fiance received an email saying that the dog needed a proper ventilation crate in order to travel. The lady keeps replying to her, so she is going to request a refund, but our hopes are low.

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Jeff Patrick posted about a litter of Doberman puppies he was selling. He posted this in the Doberman Pinscher Puppies for Adoption group on FB. This group has 7.5k members according to the page.

Link: https://m.facebook.com/groups/716999253158921/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

There were several posts of people claiming that they got a puppy from Jeff or heard he was the person to get a puppy from in addition to him being a moderator for the group and being very active in the group.

Jeff shared pictures of the puppies and the parents, pedigree information and we spoke to him on the phone. He provided a bill of sell and confirmed the date, time and location of pick. We paid a deposit which is standard to reserve a puppy. He was late to the initial time and changed the meeting location. Then proceed to say he was on his way for 2 1/2 hours to never show up.

Numbers he used during the process:

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On 7/29/2023, I had sent a message to this company, Tea cup puppies for rehoming and adoption near you! I was looking for a puppy for my son and he fell in love with this one puppy from this company! I received a message back from them and the person introduced themselves as Andy! I asked how much and they said 297 and that is all! That included shipping, owner transfer change and adoption! So i was like wow okay! I sent the 297 through Cash App, but it didn’t work, on their end supposedly! It was already out of my account, and I explained that to them! So then I sent it through Zelle with the information they gave me! Once I paid, they said I should receive the puppy later that day! They said they sent the puppy to the shipping company (Shepherd’s Logistics), and that they will contact me! So I received an email with the tracking number! Now a little bit later I received another message from this shipping agency saying that the crate they brought her in was not suitable for travel and that I needed to rent another crate! They gave me 3 choices, 950 for first class, 650 second class and 350 for third class! So I bought the third class option! Now I was also told that I will be refunded for the crate when the puppy gets here! So my son was extremely excited and we waited and waited and then I received another email stating that the puppy needed 2 vaccines before they could put her on the plane! That was 300, and I was told that I would also get that money back! So now that is 650, this doesn’t include the 297 x 2! Okay then I asked when will the puppy get here and do I pick it up at the airport or how does that work! They said the puppy would be here the next morning and they will bring her to my door! Okay, next morning nothing! Kept messaging them about where the puppy was and that the tracking kept saying “on hold”! They messaged back and said that I needed to purchase something else! That’s when I told them that I didn’t have anymore money! Now they supposedly had a Nanny with the dog and I had to pay for that service! So my son gave me the money and I had to get an Xbox gift card! I did it like an [censored] but after that I didn’t give anymore money! I said for them to send me my puppy! The next day I received another email stating I needed to purchase pet insurance for 145 and then the puppy would be on its way! I told them I did not need to purchase pet insurance that I can do that through my vet! I also told them to cancel the whole thing and give me my money back! I messaged the people who I adopted her from to give me my money back! I kept getting we can do this! Just pay the 145 and I told them I have no more money and no dog! Then they kept asking how much I could give them! I told them again to refund my money! I have all the emails and messages! I called my bank and sent them 83 pages for fraud and they declined my claim stating I authorized it! Well I thought I was getting a puppy! So then the bank said they will try to get the money back since I didn’t receive the product! Well that fell through, them saying they couldn’t get through the get my money! So I am out 1277.

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Dude tried to sell us a puppy then kept making excuses why we couldn’t meet

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This is a puppy scam. Initial payment for Mike, a Havanese puppy pictured as available for purchase on the website, was sent to Ivory using the Zelle app. This was $650 for the puppy and included a $100 processing fee for shipping. Then I was contacted by US Fastest Pet Shipper advising me that the original shipping crate for the dog to travel via airlines called Ocean Logistic was inadequate and needed to be upgraded to a crate costing $1500. They assured me the fee would be returned upon delivery of the puppy to our home. This money was sent in two separate payments via Zelle and Cash App to Reyes and Queentine. The next morning, I received a call telling me the puppy could not travel unless we purchased pet insurance in the amount of $2000, which was also refundable. At that point, I researched puppy scams on the internet and confirmed this was a known scam. When I refused to send any further money, I was threatened with dog abandonment proceedings. Apart from the humiliation, the worst part is they broke my young daughter's heart with disappointment. Their email is listed on the site as [email protected].

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Person advertised 10 week old red poodle puppy for sale $550 plus shipping of $265. Seller name Fomvi Mulang. He did not wany credit card payment even if we pay his charges. We finally ageed to pay with pay pal but when he realized the transaction was to be for goods and services, he exploded! We think we have cancelled in time but won't know for sure for 3 business days. This is a scammer.

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Found website for a tea cup yorkie puppy and they wanted 500 for the puppy and 200 to ship puppy. Then the freight company wanted 1000 for a special shipping crate to ship the puppy and would refund 950 when the puppy arrived. They wanted Venmo or Chime, which I do not have and would not take a credit card. I did not send an American Express cash credit card to shipping company but did send one to the breeder. And I let the breeder know I would drive the 8 hour trip to pick up the puppy, he will not send me his address. The shipping company is Interstate Logistics Shipping

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I found a precious puppy on a website "miniaturepuppies.su" and that should have been my first clue. I put an inquiry in and receive correspondence with additional information and even 30+ photos of said puppy. After several days of communication, we proceeded with the purchase and sent $820, $500 for the puppy and $320 for the transportation. I felt fine and received an email confirmation from the "delivery company" stating that puppy was receiving final vet check before being delivered. However, today I received another email from the transportation company asking for more money in the amount of $1,889. I've pasted email below:

Dear Client Robert & Lauren Casey,

Accept greeting from the entire staff of BRIGHT WAY DELIVERY SERVICES,

This is a report regarding your Male Miniature Dachshund Puppy (TOBI) which is to be shipped and delivered at (3408 Mark Twain Blvd, Flower Mound, TX 75022). Visit the tracking page on our website at: https://www.brightwaydeliveryser.com/tracking/ to track your package and also confirm your delivery details. Your tracking number is: WPC08630920

Your puppy has been checked at the Pets Department and all the registration papers, healthy certificates, and passport are correct.

Due to the poor weather conditions, you are now required to Rent (Hire) a different crate for the safe delivery of your puppy.

Reasons for a change of Crates !!

1: The Delivery crate of the puppy has to be changed from a Basket crate provided by the senders to an Electronic Thermal Crate. The Basket crate does not contain potty pet space, a water bowl, or a food cane to help the puppy on the flight.

2: The crate is too small for the relaxation of the puppy on the flight. Due to the above reason, the crate has to be changed from a Basket crate to an Electronic Thermal Crate.

3: We are experiencing unfavorable weather conditions and transporting the puppy in the Basket crate will be detrimental to the health of your puppy

4: We need a Thermal Electronic crate during this period of shipping because it has a TEMPERATURE REGULATOR (HEATER) which will be regulated according to your puppy's body temperament thereby maintaining a constant body temperature

For the above reasons, the puppy can not be transported in the original crate. The crate has to be changed and we have to use an Electronic Thermal crate to ensure the safety of the pets on the flight to your location. We have these crates here at our agency in different varieties and PD (power drive ). Here are the various available Electronic Thermal crates listed below:

Thermal Electronic crate 0150 PD -------$2,489.00

Thermal Electronic crate 088 PD--------$1,889.00

Thermal Electronic crate 024 PD--------$1,790.00

We do not sell the crate to our customers but we offer them for hire or rental terms to safeguard your puppy on the flight. The money paid for the rental of the crate will be 100% Fully Refunded Back to you by the delivery agent bringing the puppy and he will refund back the money to you in cash or check when collecting the puppy at your home address. Since the sender sent the puppy using a basket crate when you will be picking up the puppy at the airport or directly at your home address, the delivery agent will come along with the Ventilated crate, to do the changes and have your money paid back. We requested that you make a choice from the above list of crates and choose the type of crate you will like your puppy to travel in, for safety.

DUE TO THE TEMPERAMENT OF YOUR PUPPY, WE ADVISE THAT YOU USE THE

Thermal Electronic crate 088 PD--------$1,889.00

Note: The higher the PD, the more safety and guarantee the Puppy has on the flight.

All payments will be done using our cashier's information which will be provided to you

NOTE: Once the puppy arrives at your home, the total amount of $1,889.00 will be refunded back to you

OUR OBJECTIVE:

SWIFT UNFRONT DELIVERY AGENCY: Courier is committed to providing a safe and comfortable travel experience for all of our customers, including pets. Our pets' flights are relatively stress-free. Our major objective is safe delivery for our customers and pets as well. For safety reasons, we prefer you choose the most direct flights to your destination; this will help reduce the stress on your pet. If warm temperatures are a concern, pets are flown preferably early in the morning, or evening or overnight flight used. We also issue a kennel/carrier for small-sized pets, there is enough room for the pet to stand and sit in a natural position, turn around, and lie down. The kennel door also closed securely. But for the larger animals, as seen in one of our pet travel planes, a kennel is not required, Many families are always afraid of our onboard facilities so we make it our priority to talk about journey comfort

JOURNEY COMFORT

*Pets are in the main cabin Not in the cargo hold

*A Trained Pet Attendant is always monitoring your pet.

*We make sure there is plenty of fresh, cool air at all times.

*Pets are never left unattended in a warehouse or on a ramp.

*Peace of mind that your pets are in the hands of pet professionals.

*If you’re delayed, don't worry; your pet is in good hands.

*No hot or cold weather restrictions that prevent pets from traveling.

100% COMFORT DURING THEIR JOURNEY. THAT IS WHY ALL OUR DELIVERY BOXES CARRY FRAGILE.

Your reservation is pending approval until we confirm payment from you for the Air Conditioned Pet Travel Crate before we can proceed with shipping and delivery of your puppy. We have your puppy at the animal/pet reception; They will be prepared for shipping and delivery just after we confirm payment from you, go ahead with the delivery.

NB; The payment is needed as soon as possible so that the puppy can be confirmed for take off, so all the shipping documents can be processed on time for your shipping receipts. Kindly get back to us for more details about payment.

WE WILL WORK WITH YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH US AND ALSO DO AS SAID AND EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE YOU WILL HAVE YOUR PUPPY DELIVERED TO YOU AND ALSO THE MONEY FOR THE CRATE RENTING AS WELL WILL BE GIVEN BACK TO YOU.

THE MANAGEMENT.....

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This individual had another website which has been shut down last week, www.crisspydachshund.com. I was scammed for $650 and they have tried to get another $3200 from me for the shipping of the puppy. I noted the puppies pictures on the site are the same as the old ones. They have another website for shipping, which is www.haplytailtravel.com. I just want to inform so the new website can be shut down.

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She's claiming to sell chihuahua puppies

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Contacted via website to inquire about dog purchase

Contacted via text and email for all details including purchase price, shipping, care, AKC registration

Agreed on purchase price of $550

Used Zelle to complete transaction

Next day contacted from shipping agency to pay additional $800 for insurance, did not, asked the breeder to pay, he refused

Called Skyway Express Delivery to request waiver (why would I pay $800 for insurance for $550 dog?)

Royal website (https://royalteacupyorkiepuppieshome.com/) and Skyway Express Delivery website (https://skywayexpressdelivery.com/) appear bogus

Skyway contact number (+1(405)335-5856)

After refusal of insurance was told told dog would be quarantined at my expense, received quarantined tag from the Ministry Of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

Request refund from Royal and was refused

Contacts name at Royal is Sam Simpson

ALL email and text documentation is available for review if required

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I was sent an email after inquiring about a puppy with all information about the puppy, weight age etc. Then I was sent a text message asking if i got the email. I said yes and advised i can pick the pup up in Omaha instead of shipping. I was told they needed a deposit to hold the puppy. So i paid them 250.00 and they said i could contact them when i got to Omaha for an address for pickup. The day before i arrived and everyday for six days i tried to contact them with no response to where my puppy was.

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They are operating on the website listed below and are using the cashapp tag $kxy16161 under the name Sasa who also may be the same scammer on Instagram @sasaebk

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Selling Rottweiler puppies sent money for for dog only to be told a special crate $550 was needed then hour and half before the puppy was to be delivered I was then contacted by Global Logistics that an additional $700 needed for "temporal insurance" on the puppy.

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Scammer tried to sell me a puppy for $1,250 plus delivery fee ($1,450 total) - very pushy about the money - puppy was adorable but something in my gut just didn't feel right because she was so pushy about money and I was extremely busy at the time working from home and she just wouldn't let up calling me ma'am I asked how old are you? 41 - then why are you calling me ma'am - red flags all over the place - when I tried to Zelle the money my bank rejected it - I think because of her email address - thank God and when I asked her for her phone number she was reluctant to give it to me - another red flag!!! This morning I googled her phone number and found puppy scams and ScamPulse.com scams - I knew my gut was telling me something - how disgusting making money via animals - I let her know I'm on to her and I was reporting her!!!

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The scammer has a website. I originally contacted the website about the purchase of a puppy. From there the scammer “Anthony” contacted my phone. We communicate through texts and calls. I sent the deposit. He continued the scam until day of delivery when he called early in the morning asking for last payment. Which was more than what the website said. When told that I would not send money until I received the dog. And if he didn’t agree to the terms to return my deposit. He texted ok. Then stopped all contact. The phone number is a “Google #” will not answer or text back. When I try to communicate through the website. And use the chat feature… he disabled the chat.

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I put a deposit down on a Teacup Chihuahua and was told I could pick the puppy up in Omaha Nebraska. When we arrived I attempted several times to get an address to pick him up and have gotten no response. I have called, texted, emailed several times eveyday and no response

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