PetSitter.com Reports & Reviews

PetSitter.com Reports & Reviews (42)

Ok, we got the same emails and by chance, I Googled her phone number and found this. I'm curious, to what end are they doing this? What do they gain? They send a fake check, then what?

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they send the fake check and if you deposit it they ask you to transfer a portion of it to someone else and then a few days later after you've authorized the transactions the check bounces and you lose whatever you sent

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Looks like I got the same job as all of you did! Can’t believe it I almost got tricked. Doesn’t sound like things get fishy until they bring out the money, because the email is fairly legit. Anyway, everyone beware of “pregnant Naomi and her husband David.”

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Now that i have found these i will not be flashing their check when they send it. They are fraudulent. Thank you all for the help! I was sent the same exact emails! same exact photos as you all!

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Initial means of contact Not applicable

Their new email for means of this bs is: [email protected], they have the same number as listed on this site.

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I had Naomi Scott and her husband David Alan hulet do the same thing to me! I was so stupid, I cashed the check but then their account got closed? or something like that, I had just filed a complaint with pet sitter.com but I literally received the same photos and same messages as you all did... I am scared !

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were you able to get your money back? How do they keep doing this , I filed with petsitter too and they took down the account page

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Dont trust Naomi and her husband David for dog sitter. They must sent me a check for 2.480. When I started to ask questions she never replied.

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Scammer's phone 5852824453
Scammer's website N/A
Scammer's address “Somewhere in New York”
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Initial means of contact Email

So. This lady Naomi Scott and her Husband Dave whatever, they posted on my local pet sitter site they needed a pet sitter for their German Shepard named Jeff and Husky named Busta. She said Jeff was a “naughty dog.” They offered me $35 an hour to walk the dogs and brush them. She sounded legit. Even went ahead and sent me photos of the dogs. Said they’d be needing kitchen appliances, dog food and a dog brush before they came so they sent me a check worth $2480.00. I did deposit it, but I felt weird so I called and had it cancelled after finding other people complaining. They wanted me to cash app some dude handling the appliances as soon as the check cleared but absolutely needed this done immediately. They told me to keep some extra money for my trouble. I confronted her and she hasn’t messaged me back.

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Scammer's phone (585)282-4453
Scammer's website Petsitters.com
Scammer's address New York
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Employment
Initial means of contact Email

I originally emailed a poster on Petsitters.com as I was looking for a dog walking job. After several emails I was sent a check of $2480. This seemed fishy so I looked online and found others with the same experience.

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I was sent the same messages and pictures ! I cashed that check not knowing that people are [censored]ing psychos out there.

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- Ames, IA, USA

Scammer's address IA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location IA 50014, USA
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Employment

I found an online job posting for a dog sitter for a woman claiming to be "Naomi Scott". She claimed that she and her husband would be moving to my area from NYC (originally from South Africa) and would need someone to watch their two dogs, a german shepherd and a husky. We exchanged information about the job through email for a couple weeks until they were about to move in. The emails were legitament enough for an independent dog walker position and she sent convincing photos. Then, I received a convincing check in the mail for $2,480 from the husband's company (Pelliconi) when I was only expecting $200 to be my first payment. She informed me that the extra money was to pick up dog food and other necessities for their home to be ready when they arrived. She told me to deposit the check that day and to forward the money to a family friend so that I did not need to pick out the items myself. Cashapp recognized the scam immediately and blocked the nearly $1000 payment I tried to send initially but Zelle, through my bank (USAA), did not and I sent nearly $1000 before cutting off communication because I finally felt too uncomfortable with the situation. The check bounced the next week and the full amount was taken from my account plus a fee for the fake check. That was all the money I had, I was desperate for the job due to COVID and being a full time college student. Initially I expected my bank to help because I had been scammed before but I did not know that I would be held responsible for the fake check and zelle would not be able to retrieve the money. I feel violated and betrayed and I am worse off than when I was searching for the job.

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Victim Location 50036
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I saw an job posting for a pet sitter so I sent an email to the email that was listed ([email protected]). 5 days later they emailed me back and it was very long and detailed. The person emailing me was the wife, Naomi, and she described her husband, herself, and the dogs. They live in New York and her husband, Dave, got a contract with his company and they are relocating to "my area." Naomi is 6 months pregnant and have 2 dogs. She included a whole paragraph describing the dogs. They are gonna move in a few weeks and are delivering the dogs by air and they are driving from New York. The dogs are coming a day before them so she wanted me to buy dog food, brushes, etc. for the dogs. She then asked me about myself so I replied with more information about me. Then she sent another email that was long and even sent pictures of herself and the two dogs. They were gonna send a check that was more than the rate they were offering to pay, due to the supplies I would need to get. She then says that the financial clerk will need my address and phone number.

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- Lakewood, OH, USA

Scammer's phone 585 7107789
Scammer's address NY, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location OH 44107, USA
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I saw a posting on PetSitters.com and was told that her (Naomi Scott) and her husband (David Alan Hulet) were relocating from New York and her husband's company was paying part of the relocation costs including to bring me on as she was 6 months pregnant. I was then told, after I got a $2480 check in the mail to Zelle $2200 of it to an appliance store manager (Brandon Milanes) for new appliances and after thinking that the check had cleared I sent that access money and then found out the check had been returned as it was fraudulent.

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OMG I cannot believe I almost fell for the same thing. She told me the exact same story and I almost fell for it but I noticed something very strange in all our conversations so I backed out.
I'll be reporting this as well.

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- Rochester, NY, USA

Scammer's phone 315-359-4785
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location NY 14609, USA
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I signed up on petsitter.com and filled out the entire profile and hit a point that it asks for $23 to post your profile. Not a big deal I could make that in a day or two so I pay the $23. Low and behold within a few hours I have a message pop from someone who is interested, but it's not any of the people I have messaged that are local looking for care. Its a message from a woman named Hannah who lives in Florida who needs help with her pekingese. The messages from the app are mysterious gone but I have emails and text messages to share:

June 17th

Hello *.,

How are you doing today? glad to have gotten a response from you on the website, Yes, I need your pet sitting services.I am sorry I could not write back yesterday, I was exhausted after work.

Once again, my name Hannah Smith, sorry that I can't call, I can only text and email because I'm deaf. I recently got a contract with a company on a private research job, and I'm moving to your area. However I need someone that will help me in running some errands, house sitting, and pet sitting. I need you to work 3 days a week, I need someone reliable and punctual. You will take care of a 2 year old Pekingese for 3 days a week, starting from June 26th, and will have to take her on a walk, give her meals while I'm working.

Responsibilities will be to look after her, feed her meals,keep her clean and safe. My pet is my life so I hope I can entrust Cookie (her) to you to give her the best care, I understand you may have other commitments, please let me know what days/dates works for you, I hope we can both work something out.

Also, you do mail/newspaper retrieval, watering plants, sitting/walking the dog, and feeding.

Please confirm your interest and I'll give you more details about the job.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Hannah S.

Hi Hannah,

These all seem to be very doable tasks. I will be unavailable 6/27 5pm-9pm and I’m taking a week to go camping 7/28-8/4.

I just want to double check that you’re looking for care In Rochester NY or the surrounding areas, lol. I’m new to finding clients online and your profile said you were in Florida and you have said you were moving to my area but never specified the area.

If so I would love to meet you and Cookie as soon as you are ready!

Yours,

*. *.

XXX-XXX-XXXX. Feel free to text.

Hello there again *.,

Thanks for stating your interest.

I'll be needing your services on Tuesday,Thursday, and Saturday, and I appreciate you letting me know about your availability, I am certain we can work something out to suit both of us. I have not memorized my new address yet but I'll have it sent to you later, I'll be needing your services from after 3pm on those days.

This could be a temporary/permanent job really, It depends on what your schedule looks like but I do like to be sure if you are available the first month. I made some research on the wages for your service and I have decided to start with $380/week and as time goes on we can negotiate on a new pay as my dog gets along with you, I hope she does. I'll love to have an interview session with you immediately I arrive with my Dog.

Also, I'll like to include your pay to my payroll/financier for the period just to have you booked ahead and secure your services for Cookie(My dog). I will be needing the following information below to issue out your first week pay check to you , kindly get back to me with the requested information so I can have you fully booked for the job and arrangement can be made for other needed things. I hope my dog will have the best of time while she's in your care and I hope you'll treat her right.

Full Name, Address, and phone number.

Get back to me as I have a lot of things to put in place prior to my arrival. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Most importantly, I have contacted a supplier for the dog's cage, toys, blankets, food, bed ,and other things you will need to care for her, I will appreciate if you can perhaps attach a pic of yours, I've attached mine and Cookie's.

Talk soon.

Hannah S.

You have my name and phone number from petsitter.com, but as a reminder *. *.

I run everything through my business __________ located at _______ Ave Rochester, NY 14XXX.

I accept Apple Pay, Android Pay, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Cash. You can tap, dip or swipe. :)

I don’t require payment for security of services.

Cookie is absolutely stunning! I hope to hear from you soon!

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I'm very happy to know you want to care for my dog, and help out, I just want to make sure Cookie is fine, she has no allergies. The wage is $380/week, also I'll like to know if we can meet on the 25th, at the nearest restaurant of your choice, kindly provide me with the address where we can have a short meeting to conclude on other arrangements and discussion about Cookie's needs and activities before work commences.

I just want to make it clear, The check I'm sending will come in the amount of $2250, $380 goes for your first week upfront payment to have you secured for this position and you remember I mentioned errands, it's not something much, you'll just help me pay for the dog's utility supplies.

Here's the breakdown... $380 for you

$1800 for the utility supplies.

I will provide you with the suppliers information as soon as you get the payment. But I'll like to confirm your information before I proceed to mailing the check. Kindly confirm that the information is correct so I can forward it to the Financier/payroll department for immediate processing of your check, and please send me your name, I didn't get it. I'll be looking forward to your email soon to ensure everything is clear so I can forward your information.

I hope to hear from you as soon as possible.

Thanks.

Hannah S.

This isn’t making sense, the amounts don’t add up correctly and I’m not sure what pet supplies you would need that add up to $1800.

I would gladly help you if you would like to meet in person on the 25th when you arrive. I have no doubts that I would be able to obtain the items you need for Cookie within an hour or two of our meeting.

The restaurant I like to meet at is called ______ *** XXX * *** Rd, Rochester, NY. We can meet in the 25th just let me know what time. Please hang on to the check until we meet in person.

Thank You,

*. *.

I have never heard from her again. I did however before finishing this conversation start with this next one and then I quickly realized I had been duped and this is a scam site and all the legitimate jobs are listed on other pages that's why they never reply.

Hello,

My name is Celia (31 years) and my husband's name is Joshua (39) he's from South Africa, we are easy going and very kind. I'm a bit hard of hearing but I hear pretty well with my cochlear implant. We need a caregiver for our two Dogs (Alpha and Scott), this position could be permanent or temporary depending on your availability. I'm moving with my husband to your area, he just got promoted and transferred from his place of work, and I won't be able to do some things with my Fur Babies because I'm 6 Months pregnant, I and my husband have been married for 6 years and this is going to be our first child and we want everything to move smoothly till I put to bed. Our furry babies are friendly, Alpha (1 years, 2 months) is a German shepherd, Josh got him in London and he is considered our first child while Scott is a Labrador Retriever, 1 years 8 months, he's friendly and loves to play our second child. They are not aggressive and not temperamental around other dogs but Scott can be naughty sometimes.... Lol, they are quite spoiled and very adorable but Alpha has a run that he is hooked up to when the chickens are out but when they're roosting he has a free range of many miles. They both receive Bark-boxes every month and allowed on all furniture in our home despite Scott's shedding. They've truly been one of the greatest blessings in my life and I'm very fortunate that Josh loves them as much as I do.

We'd need you to brush their coats and take them for walks at least once a week, they are well trained and won't give you any problem, I can manage with their feeding and when ever you come around you can also feed them. We would be happy if you'd love them like we do. They're quite adorable, our babies will be arriving a day before us and my husband wouldn't mind to pay you to secure your service before our arrival as well as for you to get some dog food, brush and other things needed for them.

You'll be working for 3 days a week for at least three hours a day/ 9 hours a week, we'd prefer to have fixed days but we can be flexible if your weekly schedule changes, just let us know ahead of time. You'll be coming to our house to look after the dogs.. We are willing to pay $35 per hour for both dogs. We'd need to know the days you'd be available.

What is your zipcode so we can calculate your transportation cost if needed?

Terms - 3 DAYS FOR THE TOTAL OF 9 HOURS WEEKLY (3 HOUR DAILY)

Between 3pm and 10pm

I hope you have read and understood all I have written as I want things to be done with sincerity and done the way I ask you to please, I'm very pleasant and show people around me that same gesture. I'd love to know more about you.

However, you can let me know the time and days you will be available..

I will be waiting to hear from you.

Regards

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