Online pet purchase scam 2025 Reports & Reviews

Online pet purchase scam Reports & Reviews (207)

- Hagerstown, MD, USA • Sep 13, 2025

Scammer's address 400 s washington st, Winchester, VA 22601, USA
Country United States
Victim Location MD 21742, USA
Total money lost $550
Type of a scam Online Purchase

We purchased and cat for 800.00 and never received the cat. The lady told us to meet at her house and when we arrived the lady at the house said she didnt know what we was talking about. When I messaged the lady that was sale the cat said she was at the vet when I googled the vet it was 3 hours away

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- Brandywine, MD, USA • Aug 30, 2025

Scammer's phone (205) 390-3938
Scammer's address PA, USA
Country United States
Victim Location MD 20613, USA
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I saw on tik tok where people said thats where they got the puppy from them and I contacted them on their web page we text back and forth for three days then I was told to contact them on tik tok which I did I explained to them about being scammed they proceeded to talk a good talk then I Zelle them money I was ask when I want the dog I said the next day they proceeded to say they were busy because of holiday , Saturday morning they contacted me asking for money without me seeing the dog I go on to explain about seeing the dog but they kept begging for a deposit and proceeded to keep talking about I waisted their time my husband then steps in and they talk he sends them more money they go on to say they will deliver the dog we ask where and to meet us which they say ok and never showed up I have proof of all the messages

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- Lodi, WI, USA • Aug 24, 2025

Scammer's phone 1(215) 215-1359
Scammer's website chijuajuapuppybreeder.com
Scammer's address 322 Schocopee Rd, Milford, PA 18337, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location WI 53555, USA
Total money lost $600
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I saw a website for a puppy. They emailed the information for how the puppy would be shipped to me. They required payment. I used venmo to pay $600. The puppy did not arrive and they are not responding to email or phone call.

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- Putnam Valley, NY, USA • Aug 23, 2025

Scammer's phone (762) 343-8436
Scammer's address Philadelphia, PA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location NY 10579, USA
Total money lost $350
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I wanted to purchase a Chihuahua puppy and saw Joseph Harris name many times, I decided to reach out and buy a puppy. After I paid him, we set up a time for him to deliver the puppy. On the day of delivery, he claimed his daughter was sick in the hospital and that he would send her by courier and they would reach out to me. They reached out to me and told me I would have to rent or buy a crate for her to travel in and that they would reimburse me upon arrival, they requested $600.00 to rent or $1,000.00 to buy. I finally backed out and then he threatened me that they would give the dog to a rescue, and it was all my fault. These people pray on innocent people looking for a puppy to love.

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- Luray, VA, USA • Jul 22, 2025

Scammer's phone (706) 347-8504
Scammer's website Terryrottweiler.com
Scammer's address NC, USA
Country United States
Victim Location VA 22835, USA
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Looked online to purchase a dog and came across terryrottweiler.com, done some research and couldn’t find anything that seemed suspicious . After the initial conversation the animal in question was being purchased for $650 , at the time they ask for a $300 holding fee, well once the $300 is paid they change their numbers which is being used as an international line so within a couple of days someone that has no idea what’s happening gains that number , scammers even put you through their “cashier” and I process the payment , this website is not legit and is fake . Do not buy or send them money because you will not receive any answer back after it’s sent

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- Brooklyn, NY, USA • Jul 10, 2025

Scammer's website lakesidecockerspaniel.com
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location NY 11206, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

This person or group is using photos from reputable cocker spaniel breeders and attempts to lure victims into paying a deposit for dogs that they don't actually own.

For example, they have a dog named Cherie listed on their website for $650, but it's really a dog in the UK found here - ********************************************************************************...⇄ The exact same photos and descriptions were used.

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- Bronx, NY, USA • Jul 08, 2025

Scammer's website happytailsexotic.com
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location NY 10465, USA
Total money lost $109.70
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Wanted to buy pet snakes. I googled it, and came across the website. Communicated through whatsapp. To pay i had to zelle the money to one individual with a name and number he provided. Next day i get an email stating i had to pay mailing fees. I negociated the price down. Then, the same thing. I had to zelle the payments to another person different from the first person i zelled. Different name and number. They gave me a tracking number to follow the items in a link they provided. A few days later the link showed it was stopped at JFK airport because of insurance fees. I also got an email for the same thing. Communicated with the initial person through whatsapp. He said i had to pay for it. I decided to check the tracking link they provided. When i pressed on anything in the link it didnt have anything or it would take me back up to the top of the page. Thats when i realized i was scammed. Requested a refund and they never responded back. The website can really trick anyone. It was very well created.

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- Piscataway, NJ, USA • Jul 07, 2025

Scammer's phone (631) 290-9191
Scammer's address N/a, Long Island, NY, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location NJ 08854, USA
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I messaged the LLC business and inquired about a dog on 7/1/2025. Sent $200 deposit for a female cavapoo 14 weeks. Once I sent the money I tried several times to confirm a location and time because this business was in Long Island NY, I live in NJ 1.5-2 hours away. 7/4 was confirmed but now location and date. Day of I constantly reached out the business and it’s social media, just to be told they would no longer sell me the dog because contacting them “several time was unnecessary”. Haven’t got money or the dog.

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- Romeoville, IL, USA • Jun 20, 2025

Scammer's website brawnydobermanrotihome.com
Scammer's address 9308 Arlington Ave, Manassas, VA 20111, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location IL 60446, USA
Total money lost $1,060
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I made a Zelle payment for doberman puppy this company never responded to. I made a complaint never receiving puppy, framed website and shipping website. These people wanted to solicit money after payment was completed alerting me to the scam. I already contacted my bank and they are investigating this situation. Please they have a full operational website that is still active.

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- Bronx, NY, USA • Jun 17, 2025

Scammer's phone (952) 798-7908
Scammer's website velvetpups.com
Scammer's address MN, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location NY 10452, USA
Total money lost $950
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I inquired about a dog for $300. I was replied to via text and told total would be $400 due to delivery. I sent $400 via Zelle. Then, I was told that I had to pay another $250 for dog handler and again I sent money via Zelle. I was continuously asked for more money and given different names to send money to every time. On date of delivery, the person told me that I needed to send more money because payment was reversed. I asked to see proof and the refused. They just kept telling me to send more money or they would cancel. They took all of my money and I have nothing to show for. I asked for the lawyers number that they threatened me with and they refused to provide.

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- Laurel, DE, USA • Jun 02, 2025

Scammer's phone (615) 275-8267
Scammer's website bellamyshepherds.com
Scammer's address 407 N Duke Street, Millersville, PA 17551, USA
Country United States
Victim Location DE 19956, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

https://bellamyshepherds.com is a SCAM! He used "Campbelle's Shepherd Puppies" before "Bellamy Shepherds". I looked for location information on the website, with no luck so I submitted an inquiry via the website. The website looks legit. He, "Cameron W", texted me from 615-275-8276, and carried on normal conversation. When I asked about a day to pick up the puppy, he stated he was only available on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. After that text, he claimed he needed a $400 deposit (fine, not abnormal) but requested it via Apple Pay and no other way which threw a red flag. I did not pay him due to not having Apple Pay, and kept conversation going to figure out if this was real or not. I googled the site and phone number, he scammed a male in CA out of $1100 for a dog he never received. I messaged the male on Instagram, as he posted the SAME number and same name of "Cameron" saying he was scammed with a fake puppy, confirming this is a scam.

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• May 28, 2025

Type of a scam Online Purchase

Pet scammers

They send pictures and exchange messages.

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- Bethpage, NY, USA • May 14, 2025

Scammer's phone (805) 322-4591
Scammer's address NY, USA
Country United States
Victim Location NY 11714, USA
Total money lost $550
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I paid her for a German Shepherd puppy that was supposed to be delivered to my house. The puppy was never delivered, and she stole my money.

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- Scranton, PA, USA • May 13, 2025

Scammer's phone (480) 719-1912
Scammer's website Tii
Scammer's address Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location PA 18504, USA
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I contracted Kyle Crow about her Dachshund puppies. She sent me pictures, and I picked one. I sent the first $100 vis Venmo to RUSSO7412 Dawn Russo. The second $100 was going to Providence Shipping to deliver the puppy, however they wanted to be paid in gaming gift cards. And they wanted me to scratch the numbers off the back of the card making it useless. I told them that I would pay they $100 in cash when they delivered the puppy. They refused. We went back and forth for a week. Finally, I told them that I did not want the puppy, and I wanted my money returned. I was told that they did not have it.

They are scamming people out of their money.

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- Brisbin, PA, USA • May 08, 2025

Scammer's phone (312) 549-7425
Scammer's address 3043 Vista Street, Washington, DC 20018, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location PA 16620, USA
Total money lost $14,400
Type of a scam Online Purchase

The original price was $400.00 with $200.00 shipping. Then they kept coming up with all these extra charges they needed for a crate, vaccinations, vet bills and license. I paid with Apple gift cards and a lot of times they said there wasn't any money on them

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- Warwick, RI, USA • Apr 16, 2025

Scammer's phone (276) 288-3115
Scammer's website majesticlabradorpuppies.com
Scammer's address 8409 Cleveland Bay Court, Gainesville, VA 20155, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location RI 02888, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I contacted this breeder about the potential purchase of Vino. The man was extremely rude to me when I refused to hurry up and purchase the puppy and asked that we do a telephone call or a zoom call so that I could see the puppy in real time. He wanted money up front and told me I was bothering him with all my questions. I did a search of the website and the "parents" that are supposedly breeding the puppies is an image stolen from another website.

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Apr 10, 2025

Scammer's website Sugar-butte-farms.localline
Scammer's address Lowell, OH, USA
Country United States
Victim Location PA 19136, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Was interested in purchasing baby chicks from them! They quoted $100 for 8 baby chicks! I purchased a gift card for that amount and sent them a picture of said gift card! They then stated I would need a special crate for shipment which would cost an additional $200! Purchased the gift cards for that amount and sent a picture of said cards! They then stated that I needed two crates for and additional $200 because I would need the two crates! I then requested to cancel my order and was told I couldn’t cancel and to just send the additional $200!

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- Deer Park, NY, USA • Apr 02, 2025

Scammer's phone (210) 761-3121
Scammer's website topelitelabradorretrieverpuppies.com
Scammer's address MO, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location NY 11729, USA
Total money lost $2,488.72
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I went to google to inquire about purchasing a puppy for my husband who has stage 4 cancer for support. I tpyed top labrador retriever puppies and the 1st one that come up was top elite labrador retriever puppies adverstising puppies for $600 to ****. (site still active & should be shut down ASAP) I have several emails and proof of all conversations and cell phone #'s as proof. fist he tells me $600 and send to apple pay to his account ********** or Zelle to caleb Taylor [email protected], then he tells me there is a $200 fee to have puppy delivered to my house so total $800,

I sent him apple pay, next i get an email from Comfort clouds shippers J. Watson pet customer transportation dep, Minneapolis, minnesota, Nationwide phone# 507-200-0005 stating the puppy needs special crate fee of $980 which $950 is 100% refundable once I get the puppy, he provided me with apple pay # ********** (transaction ID#************) or Zelle Enosh Sapong [email protected]. I sent apple pay to him and then I recieved another email from Enosh Sapong stating puppy now needs insurance to travel and it's another $890 which again is 100% refundable as gives me another apple pay # **********. At this point I felt something wrong. I went back and forth with both people & called them out that this is fraud and calling police, they insisted it not and continued to email me (have all proof), I called my bank (**) and told them what was going on and filed fraud. So I am out of money and no puppy for my husband. These people knew my situation and still continued to scam me!! I want this website to be removed from google and am going to press charges. I do not want anyone else to go through what I haveand still going through. It's insane that they got away with this. I have proof of all this with emails, text, bank documents .

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- Jamaica, NY, USA • Mar 25, 2025

Scammer's phone 1(210) 370-7328
Scammer's address TX, USA
Country United States
Victim Location NY 11432, USA
Total money lost $3,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I was trying to purchase a mainecoon kitten, for my brothers birthday, I was recommended by GOOGLE to a certain website and through that website I was scammed for the cats price of $800, then then the rest i was scammed for for so called cat shipping prices that should have been “refunded when the cat arrives “ which never arrived the kept delaying and delaying until I realized they are scammers but I realized to late

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- Easton, PA, USA • Mar 20, 2025

Scammer's phone (215) 792-6277
Scammer's website fantasticteacupyorkiehome.com
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location PA 18045, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

They advertised teacup yorkie puppies. They said they would deliver them anywhere in the United States. They sent me information to my email but asked that I answer the questions in a text. They said they needed the money before I got the two dogs. When I called their phone # it said the number cannot be reached as dialed. When I called again it said it was not in service.

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