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- Duncan, SC, USA • Apr 19, 2024
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I contacted a doberman pincher breeder in Miami Shores Florida about purchasing a 10 week old male by the name Captain. I sent my phone number in the email. The contacted me thru a text message regarding the puppy. Captain cost $650 on the website, but for them to send him to my home or the local airport would be $850. After puppy was purchased I was told that it would be taken to the airport the next morning. We had a full conversation about my full grown Doberman Pinscher who is 11. The next morning they text saying that they were going to register the puppy. Then they send me the tracking number and all the information I needed to have him delivered to his new forever home. I continue to speak with the breeders the second day after they gave me the tracking number. Continue to speak with them until he was registered at 8:45 that morning on April 18th 2024. After it was registered the shipping company contacted me through email saying that I needed pet insurance for him to fly and that he would be on hold until the insurance was paid. So I paid the $1,200 pet insurance to have him sent on the plane to be sent to South Carolina. About an hour after I paid for the pet insurance they came back and said that pet control rejected the kennel that the breeder brought the puppy in. They then proceeded to say that I would have to buy a new crate that has a/c in it, because the one that the breeder sent it in was wooden and had no AC The information that the breeder sent me has it confirmed that he had it electronic AC unit confirmed, With the registration papers. I had already gave him them $2050 and I had no more to give That's when we figured out it was a scam I called multiple times to the breeders and no answer. I spoke with the shipping company once and he hung up on me my husband called back from a different number he hung up on him he called him back he refused to answer the phone he was from overseas maybe Africa or India.

We then knew it was a scam.

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• Apr 29, 2024
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We were looking into purchasing a doberman pinscher from this breeder but the cheap quality of pictures of the dog we were inquiring about made it look very suspicious! I'm sorry you went through all that mess, hopefully your bank can reimburse your money. Thank you for sharing your experience with this non legit business.

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- Alpharetta, GA, USA • Apr 19, 2024
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We found the website only and contacted them through their site. They responded back by email and text. They sent me photos of the dog and claimed to be in Atlanta Ga. They said we could place a deposit of $500 on the dog and come pick it up. We told them it would be Sunday 4-21-24 and the transaction took place on 4-18-24. Once I sent them the money via PayPal, I requested a video phone call. Customer said once they go home off work they would. Never heard back and they stopped responding.

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- Johnson City, NY, USA • Apr 16, 2024
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Promised me a puppy and if I changed my mind I could have my down payment back. I got scared and asked for my money back. They blocked me

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- Whitehouse, OH, USA • Apr 11, 2024
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They have a fake website with AKC badges, hopefully they are caught

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- Catano, PR, USA • Apr 11, 2024
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The person introduces herself as a Cockapoo breeder, she tells me that she delivered to the entire US, that the procedure was half of the payment, the documents were filled out for her to sign, after receiving the signed documents, she had to send the other half of the pay. The total was $980 and included shipping the puppy first class. It all happened on Monday, April 8 and she was notifying me about the puppy and that she would receive the puppy the same day (from Fort Lauderdale to Puerto Rico) and that was strange to me. In the afternoon she informs me that they will send me an email from the agency that was transporting the puppy so that I can follow the trail. I received the email from Rapid Logistics Express ([email protected]). Then she writes to me that the company required a type of kennel, which is the company's requirements, and that I promised to take care of the puppy. I received the email that did not even have a phone number, which asked me for $700 to rent a special kennel, since the weather was bad and it was a danger for the puppy, or to pay $1,200 if I ended up keeping the kennel. She also indicates that if I rent, it would be returned to me once the puppy was delivered. I complained to the owner and the result was that she asked a friend or family member for money. We started arguing and he blocked me everywhere. I tried to call the delivery company and there was no one there either. This is the page https://rapidlogisticexpress.com/ and which this person is in cahoots with. I reported to Facebook, but according to friends, they tell me that they follow the page on Facebook. I also reported to Paypal, but they closed my case because the payment was authorized, but they do not understand that it was a fraud.

I told that person that she was going to report her and there she gave me another address, different from the one she had told me at the beginning. She had told me Fourt Laudale and then Jacksonville. I am from Puerto Rico, but the information you request does not give me the option to enter Puerto Rico.

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- Wayland, MI, USA • Apr 11, 2024
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Seller of the puppy wanted $200. Agreed on an offer of $150. Puppy shots were to be all up to date before purchasing. The seller wanted credit card. Then they changed her mind to gift cards. Received a gift card through text messaging of $150 of going to Dollar General to pick up the Apple gift cards. Received text pictures of puppy shots that were for a male puppy and not a female that we agreed I would purchase. The parents and the puppies were to be AKC registered. Did not receive copies of the parent s or for the puppy. Received an AKC form to sign to put the puppy to transferred from ownership. Said that the puppy needed to be paid for in full that was owed another $50. Contacted the gift card. The gift cards have indicated that all three gift cards were completely clear of the $150. The gift cards were no longer available for me to get the money back. Seller of the puppy had told that they were going to send the the puppy to me with a delivery service called tradewinds logistic LLC and for me to contact the agency to follow up with the delivery service. Delivery service had text and said that it would be $300 and would get back 98% after puppy was delivered. $100 for an additional shot. Get back 98%. Said if there was any damages from the air-conditioned crate that there would be a $500 fee that I would have to pay in full and I would not get any of the $300 or the $100 back.

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- Mesa, AZ, USA • Apr 07, 2024
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I saw the puppies on his website. They were absolutely the most adorable puppies I have ever soon ( I just lost my precious Alix a few months ago if heart failure). So the timing was perfect. I really need a new pet; I have so much love to shower on them.

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- Graham, NC, USA • Apr 02, 2024
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Tried to purchase a dachshund puppy from this website. Saw reviews that seemed legitimate. However, turned out this seems to be a major scam. Reported to bank and bank credited the money back.

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- West Palm Beach, FL, USA • Mar 31, 2024
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This person: Ramson Ejime, wanted to sell a puppy to me, he asked for the deposit $300 that was transfered via Cashapp to Jaydin Johnson($d1Jadyn11). Then Ramson Ejime requested $200 for paperwork which was transferred via Cashapp to Jay ($Jay2rich30). Then Ramson requested $200 to pay for puppy’s vaccination which was sent via Zelle to Treyvon Watts. In the end he said the puppy was sick and needed $200 more for the vet which was transferred via Cashapp again to Jay ($Jay2Rich30). One last time he requested $200 to repair his car to bring the puppy which was transferred to Nadiyah Mitchell ($Nadiyaahv). Totaling $1100 for a puppy that never even existed.

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- Vidalia, GA, USA • Mar 23, 2024
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Inquired about purchasing a golden doodle. Sent $340 for a deposit. Was told to sign a puppy contract. Signed and returned the puppy contract yet never received an updated contract. Was told I need to to send the rest of the money ($400) in order to prepare dog for pick up on Sunday (3/24/24). After sending the money contact was minimal even after several attempts. After asking for a refund due to unprofessionalism and thought of possible scam, breeder refused to refund money stating that the money was non refundable. However, the puppy contract does NOT state anything about money being nonfundable in the event of non purchase.

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- Henderson, NV, USA • Mar 22, 2024
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Person was selling puppies on Facebook. Placed our deposit first through Zelle which was unsuccessful. Then via PayPal, but scammer didn't like that I chose goods/services instead of Friends and Family. They refunded it. Then I made the deposit through Venmo. Was promised the puppy would be delivered. Before they left with the puppy, they wanted the balance because of unforeseen medical bills with their mom. We refused. We went to pick up the puppy at the address given and nobody answered and we were immediately blocked from the Facebook group and on Facebook. Requested deposited back from Venmo and they declined.

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• Mar 21, 2024
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Leonard teacup puppies homes
[email protected]
I pay $600.00 (SCAM)he send the puppy with (SAFE AIR PET RELOCATORS) I pay them with Debit card Walmart (10,000) they never delivered, that money was going to be refunded when they deliver the puppy at home his phone (. 15345006770 the phone the owner 12622942633 and he keep selling the puppy on line (thies) Be careful with these.

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- Salem, OR, USA • Mar 21, 2024
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I purchased a puppy from a breeder online but they did not deliver and kept asking for more money after I paid the puppy fee and vet fee .. I realized it was a scam when they delayed delivery by 2 days and kept asking for more money

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- Canyon, TX, USA • Mar 21, 2024
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I saw an ad on facebook for Yorkie puppies. i emailed the person on the ad and was told to get a Walmart card for $190 for the puppy. The seller, Kelly Noella, said she was 4 hours away and would bring it to me. The day she was to deliver the puppy she had a flat tire and recommended shipping.. At a later date I was told to get a Walmart money card for $200 for a shipping crate. Then the shipping company said they would not ship unless I paid another $600. I paid the first two amounts but not the $600. The seller, Kelly Noella is not returning calls or emails.

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• Mar 20, 2024
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385-381-1632 is a scam. Do not give them any information. Staffordshirertails.com
They use stock photos found online as their listings.
Staffordshiretails.com is a scam

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- Franksville, WI, USA • Mar 17, 2024
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The website has a contact option which opens a page to fill out information. They get back to you via [email protected]. They ask you to send them payment over Zelle, Apple Pay, cashapp, and Chime. Once I replied that for security reasons I would need them to go through a third party financial company that would hold the funds until the company received proof of delivery of the animal, then it would be released to them to both protect us and them, they immediately stopped emailing back.

This was after they were emailing back almost instantly to every reply. This website is also listed on https://petscams.com/puppy-scammer-list/choppersden-com/ as a scam site. There is no contact info on the website.

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- New Palestine, IN, USA • Mar 17, 2024
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They try to sale a puppy. Wanted money sent. Said the puppy will ship. Said puppy shipped and got a message saying puppy was at airport and needs special create to complete journey. For 720 more I could rent it and get repaid.

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- Chicago, IL, USA • Mar 17, 2024
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So I wanted to buy a dog.

A pug specifically because I saw another website and they were selling a pug for $4000 and I wanted. a cheeper one and I encountered this website and they were selling a pug for $500 and I was like that’s pretty cheap. So I contacted them and I got an email and gave me questions. After they were telling me how the payment works. Like if i want the dog shipped to my home that would be 600. If I want to pick it up a the nearest airport that would be 500. So I picked the nearest airport. Then they said I could choose my payment plan which would be Zelle ,Apple Pay and this other payment I don’t really understood to go to Walmart or cvs. But I told them if I could do PayPal and they said yes. They went by their name Zachary Lilley. But a good thing that I didn’t have my bank account connected to PayPal. Oh but before that I told them that if it wasn’t a scam and they got so defensive say oh why would I do that like I have a family and I’m not a fraud and I would never take money from people who earn their money and that they are Christian and things like that. And that made me believe them. They asked for my full name and address and fell for it. They also wanted me to print a fake certificate and sign it . They were going to use my signature for their frauds. Like i can’t believe I fell for it. And now I’m scared for my life because I gave my home address to those cold hearted people.

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- Oceanside, CA, USA • Mar 15, 2024
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Started off with the website, was scammed in buying a dachshund from “breeder” then once the puppy was “shipped” the shipping company scammed me for the other amount of money saying they needed pet insurance to deliver the pet then they still tried to extort me for more saying it was not being shipped because it didn’t have a ventilated carrier? didn’t pay them after that because i started to have a belief that it was a scam and they then called me the shipping company and they said they would place the puppy in quarantine and fine me for animal abuse for not paying for a ventilated crate that the breeder should’ve known it needed to be sent in?

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- Roberts, MT, USA
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Supposed to be a website for akc staffordshire terriors. Had puppys for sale. I submitted email, and name for them to email me. I asked for puppy photos and video which was sent. I then requested photos, and video which was sent. Then he texted me, I asked q's about health, vetting, both puppys, and parents. That was good sounding. He then sent me a contract to sign and email bk. He then requested pmt of 1050.00 for dog, and delivery. I then checked cost of flights that seemed about right. So I went ahead and PayPal the moneys. PP for some reason was down. I sent him a copy of the decline page. Then he started getting pushy, and wanting me to use another way. I said I do not use anything but PayPal as I do not put any personal banking info out there. PP is strictly off a seperate credit card. Didnt tell him that part. At this point the alarm bells are chiming insanely. Told him, maybe her to call me when I got a message recording. Didnt hear back. Got a message from a friend that what little paperwork he had was plastered all over my FB page. Luckily nothing damning was on it. I still have all the emails, and texts from this mess. Tring to figure out where I go next to hopefully have him arrested. Disgusting person. There was also a seperate email where he wanted the funds sent, I questioned that, he said it was his sons. Since pp wasn't on the list of pmt options to me made sense. That acct is

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• Mar 20, 2024
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I was in communication with them, but saw red flags immediately. Claim they’re in GA, but phone number they used to contact me was from Utah. They text you with your full name, then seconds later text “are you there”.
The current photos they use as listings are easily found on the web from years ago using google image search.

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