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- Berlin, WI, USA • Jun 29, 2023
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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 • Jun 29, 2023
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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 • Jun 27, 2023
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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 • Jun 23, 2023
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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 • Jun 22, 2023
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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 • Jun 22, 2023
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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 • Jun 22, 2023
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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 • Jun 20, 2023
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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 • Jun 20, 2023
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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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- Ontonagon, MI, USA • Jun 19, 2023
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I found their website claiming to be a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder. their services included puppy adoption and shipping the puppy. I contacted them through their online portal and they responded via text messages and then email. They required up front payment using online cash apps like Zelle, Cash app, Apple Pay, and Venmo. They sent me an adoption contract with details of the puppy and vaccinations and lots of pictures but they were unwilling to meet with me without payment first and when I requested a video conference call to see the puppy, they refused. The person I was dealing with had a name of Robert Peter and when i called and spoke to someone they were clearly foreign (not from USA) and when they sent me their VENMO handle, the name was Jeffery Helms. Things just weren't adding up and i research puppy scams and common scams we're described exactly what I was experiencing.

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• Jun 18, 2023
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Puchased a balinese cat that never arrived, they said it shipped out through a pet delivery service who then requested an additional $1000.00 for pet lige insurance that would be refunded upon delivery. That payment was not made, there was no reapo se from seller when questioned about this and no response from seller when refund was requested.

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• Jul 25, 2023
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My wife and I were just about ready to buy a kitten from this place. Did they want you to pay by Zelle? Did they provide a "sale agreement" They person that we dealt with was Morgan. Was this the same person you dealt with? Thank you so much for reporting this or we would have never known.

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- Panama City Beach, FL, USA • Jun 15, 2023
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Inquired about the dog on the website via form and email. Seller responded back stating Cody was available and requested info about me. I responded and she sent back a contract. I filled in the contract and sent back. She said I was approved and only accepted cash in person or money thru zelle. I started researching and found that the website was only 1 month old and was registered to party in Iceland. Found that several dogs were dogs taken from other online resources. 1 dog jojo was a dog by another name and was born in 2014 and was not a puppy.

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- Jacksonville, FL, USA • Jun 15, 2023
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In searched facebook to find baby ducks for my grandson's and granddaughter's birthdays. In the search box I typed baby ducks for sale near me. I site popped up ,had plenty of great pictures of baby ducklings, so I messaged the site ( it was the option that was offered to make contact). I first received a response back at 11:07am.. during the conversing it was texted to me that the ducklings are 3 hrs away, i responded that would search local, then it was suggested that the ducklings could be shipped..,the priced seemed reasonable that $20 could would ship 4 baby duckling, they were $12 apiece, which again to me seemed reasonable. So, in my mind it all sounded great. I asked how do I pay, I was texted back, to use pay pal, so I did, ( Personal home address was given.., and email).,I was told that the shipping company would send an email to give tracking number...it all went completely as a con game would. I received an email, confirming my home address for delivery.....then i get another email..,stating that 2 crates needed to be rented for the ducks to make it safely ,95% of the price of $200, (100 per crate) would be refunded. Im so excited about finding the ducklings that I let them scam me..I sent $200..to a cash app account ( ****** ******)....(I have requested a refund though the cash app..it's still pending)..Praying.

It seemed no sooner that the first $200 was sent out ,now comes a email the states that they need another $300 before they can proceed, for insurance fees and vaccines for the ducking..,

So as you can see,I was definitely scammed..., If these people normally work together, then the first person already knew there was no way that she could ship me 4 baby duckling for a $20 shipping fee and $12 per duckling. The second con, now makes no sense.., The con started with ******* ***** *** ********* ******* ** ****** ******

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- Murray, KY, USA • Jun 15, 2023
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Found kitten online. Contacted seller. Was forwarded a picture and video of the kitten I chose. Was told it would be $750.00 in total and they would send me papers to sign. I signed the papers and sent to them. A shipping company Boothdoor Pet Delivery, then contacted me and said they weren’t allowed to ship the kitten in crate provided. It had to be a thermal regulated crate and it would be $800.00, or $1,000.00, or &1,300.00 depending on which I chose and all but 50.00 would be refunded to me. They wanted me to send it via Zelle. I told them I didn’t have Zelle. They said I could send it PayPal but to send it “friends and family”. I told them I did not have an additional 850.00. They told me I needed to borrow it because they could only hold the kitten for 48 hours. If I didn’t then the kitten would be taken to a shelter by the government and I will be charged for abandonment which can give me jail time and cost me thousands of dollars, that they urge me to cooperate with them and get the crate.

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- Catlettsburg, KY, USA • Jun 13, 2023
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Found website offering Bullmastiff puppies at low price, contacted breeder via website, instant reply, then received phone call from a Colorado number about the dog. Once payment was made contact with the seller was slow to contact, this made me suspicious and attempted to research for online reviews, only thing I found was information from a pet scam website that listed the website was set up in September of last year and they've received one complaint.

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- Palmetto, FL, USA • Jun 12, 2023
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https://forestpawssiberiancats.com/get-to-know-us; CLAIMING to be a Siberian cat breeder

Initial contact will be through the website as you fill out the information and they will get back to you.

Erin ****** will email you back using the email [email protected] to get your name, address, why you want the kitten, and then ask for a $700 Zelle deposit.

500 for the cat, 200 for shipping.

The email (Which is now suspended) you will send the Zelle to is [email protected]

After you have paid this Zelle your cat’s flight is ready to be set up and the cat is ready to fly.

You then get an email from [email protected]. They claim the crate is not good and you need to rent another crate. They give you three options ranging from $850-$1300 thermal crate.

This is the first time they claim this is 100% refundable upon delivery.

https://www.boothdoorpetsdeliveryservice.com/

From here they keep asking for more money.

$1500 for pet insurance,

$950 because the cat got sick and needed to see a vet.

All to be payed through Zelle, Apple pay, Pay pal, or send them a gift card.

Together I lost $1600

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- Albany, NY, USA • Jun 11, 2023
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B O and his wife, A L are running a puppy scam on FB. I believe there are several other people on the page working with them.

I was told $750 which includes puppy, papers and shipping. I asked for his tail to be docked, another $150.

After messenging on FB we agreed the pup would be shipped at a later date so that his tail can heal. He sent a message and said his father died and he had to fly to Canada and was shipping the puppy in 2 hours.

He used some agency his sister used for shipping. The agency contacted us with a tracking number. And sent an email saying we owe $595 for shipping. I said there is a mistake because the seller is paying the shipping. He said it was for insurance and we will be refunded once the pup is delivered. I said I did have the money and he called with a foreign accent and I could hardly understand him. He was aggressive saying we better pay or we will be charged with puppy abuse. He sent a text saying they will quarantine the dog and I will be fined and will go to jail and he hope I have a good lawyer. B O called and he also had a foreign accent, so his picture on FB I believe is not him. He is telling me to pay and I will get refunded. I told him he should pay to get refunded.

He said he was grieving because his father died and didn’t have the money and that I should pay and the delivery agency is charging him $400 to get the puppy back.

I asked for a refund. He said he didn’t have because he used it to pay bills.

After further research, I found the same puppies that he is selling on other sites.

He blocked all my calls and he blocked me on FB. I am out of $900 and my husband is monitoring his page. He said the guy is still selling fake puppies.

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- Atlanta, GA, USA • Jun 09, 2023
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Puppy and shipping scam.

After contacting the "breeder" via website, they reach back out via email. All communications were either via text or email. They refuse the answer the phone.

They asked for the paying via Zelle, claiming that they are a small family business.

Once the Zelle transaction were complete the "Breeder" sent an e-mail to with information to a shipping company called "PenmLogistic" along with a tracking number. A few hours letter the shipping company sent a text message saying that the puppy require special climate control crate before the puppy can be shipping. Once we completed the transaction for the crate, within a few hours, they shipping company reaching out saying that in order the ship the puppy, we are require to purchase a "Cite Permit" for $2800.

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- Bethel Island, CA, USA • Jun 06, 2023
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I am on a website on Facebook Yorkshire puppies for rehoming and had a 6mo old

Puppies for me for a 1000. I paid and was bringing Mia out to me. They used shippingallianceltd and they wanted me to give them 1500 in gift cards

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- Malvern, AR, USA • Jun 06, 2023
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Offering exotic parrots and eggs for sale

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