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- Grosse Pointe, MI, USA • Jan 16, 2026
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EverHome Labradors posted on two Facebook groups advertising dogs that they are raising for sale, as well as specifically one of two dogs they raised which were subsequently returned back- Milo. The breeder requested that I complete an online form with questions about our home and routine, as well as answer some high level questions regarding my level of dog expertise. The breeder then requested 250 dollars sent via Zelle or Apple Pay to their accountant to hold the dog, with a total payment of 650 due at the release of the dog. They sent a contract and then later demanded a transfer of ownership to occur prior to the dog being released.

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- Surprise, AZ, USA • Jan 06, 2026
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Wanting to rescue a puppy but they kept asking for more money

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- Terre Haute, IN, USA • Nov 22, 2025
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I found a Shih Tzu puppy on a site with 43000 people and looked up the name of the breeder that was recommended! The name was Cassidy Wat. I paid $550 and was scammed.

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- Seminole, FL, USA • Sep 29, 2025
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*Labrador "lilly" 600.00 + ship by plane WS . Pay upfront.

*When asked to speak to owner by web. They texted she had a stroke and couldn't speak. No in-person contact possible.

*when asked for the vet # to verify the shots we were removed and blocked from further interactions

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• Sep 22, 2025
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Bought a dog and this person was supposed to be making delivery. The one I bought the dog from was a scam also that was Aspen shepherd Home. His numbers (614) 864-3944

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- Port Sanilac, MI, USA • Sep 15, 2025
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I had the same experience as the previous complaint. Even using the exact same language. I was hooked until the part about Apple gift cards and scratch off the number. That’s when I researched and found the previous complaint. Except the phone numbers were different they gave Zelle # as 872-463-3190. Name TaVonne Small and then or to use an Apple Pay # of 262-323-7525.

This seems to a sophisticated set up for scam. Do not fall for it.

Thanks to the previous person for sharing their experience, though sorry for you loss.

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- Winter Garden, FL, USA • Sep 14, 2025
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On September 13, 2025, I found a Golden Retriever puppy named “Duke” on the website claudiagoldenretrieverpuppies.com. The seller asked me to provide my personal details and then requested payment of $800 USD via Zelle to Yavin Jones ([email protected]

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They claimed the puppy would be shipped to me the next day through Delta or American Airlines. Shortly after, I received an email from a fake shipping company (Pets Shippers International Transport Company) with a nonexistent tracking number. The company’s contact information and phone number were invalid, and they requested additional money for a “crate rental” and a “caution fee.”

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• Sep 09, 2025
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Contacted lady about getting a puppy after sending payment for the puppy. She message back and said that it would be an extra 500 for the vet bills sent that then she said that the puppy would be delivered via air freight gave me the website and I suppose tracking number once there you had to contact a Chatbot who said that I would need to send an extra $700 for a ventilated crate to ship the puppy and that would be refunded once the puppy was delivered then I received another message two hours later saying that it was on hold because I needed to pay for insurance that would also be refunded that I did not sendthat’s when I knew it was a scam.

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- Coloma, WI, USA • Sep 08, 2025
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I had purchased a puppy through a so called breeder out of IL, and they were said to be using global logsistics transport express to deliever rhepuppy to my address. The seller of the puppy said that delievery was included in the price of my deposit. However upon breeder "dropping" puppy off at facility, they proceed to email me asking for another $500 or $800 to purchase an AC crate to transport dog. The business has no working phone number, no address for tge state of IL, the emails are full of typos with random links in them to try to get you to click on them. Once i realized the breeder was a scam this "company" continues to harrass you for payment. Doing further research there are many many claims of scam breeders using this company and scamming folks out of $2000+ dollars.

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- Palm Bay, FL, USA • Sep 04, 2025
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Contacted breeder Santiago Bordon of Divine Springers concerning a English Springer Spaniel puppy. Paid $1000.00 and never received the puppy

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- Satellite Beach, FL, USA • Sep 01, 2025
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made fake posts about golden retriever puppies they had for sale, stated they would try to meet us half way for the puppy, got a deposit of 250 dollars and blocked us on everything

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- Valrico, FL, USA • Aug 19, 2025
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On July 19 2025 we saw a picture of a puppy for sale on Facebook.

We were asked to PM the person on line. We proceeded to continue the discussion through text on messenger. We decided on a price and delivery. He asked for all of our personal information because he was going to pay a service to deliver the puppy. He then required a 50% deposit which we made through Zelle. We received the receipt that the money was received. Through our own stupidity the money was sent to a Keaneshia Fairley 681 661 8116 and that should have been a huge red flag. Wanting the puppy made us soooo stupid. We were supposed to get some additional information and pictures which never happened. Tried to contact Jordan on 7/27 on Messenger and all the page said was This person is unavailable on Messenger. The transaction ended there??

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- Jewett, TX, USA • Aug 19, 2025
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Advertising puppies for sale, gives bogus address for pick up of puppy purchased

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- Hattiesburg, MS, USA • Aug 18, 2025
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I just wanted a puppy for protection as a single mom. Now I’m blocked

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- Ladson, SC, USA • Aug 08, 2025
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Dollface Darlings Haven is a website that claims to sell Maltese puppies. I found the website for my mother, and she fell in love with one of their puppies. They sent my mother the application to purchase the puppy and paid them $800 with Zelle. The company was supposed to ship the puppy today to her. After the company was paid, they went silent and would not return any phone calls or emails to my mother. They are a complete scam company, and their website should be taken down.

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- El Paso, TX, USA • Aug 06, 2025
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Exact same message as previously reported on the Home to Home website...Omar C. Z very lovely. I am very much interested etc. etc.

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- Aylett, VA, USA • Jul 06, 2025
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Elizabeth Sophia Scarlett, [email protected], Elizabeth's dachshund haven on FB, https://www.facebook.com/share/175aojrMyJ/. She worked hard to convince us she had puppies, but there was one red flag after another. Also her delivery services [email protected] and [email protected] had a ton of undisclosed fees to finish transporting. This woman sent messenger chats to me for weeks about a male minature dachshund, cost $600 with $50 delivery turned into $1200 in unddisclosed fees. I sent her a zelle deposit of $300 and received a receipt. I also sent the delivery company $100 using zellle. It was never enough money. They kept wanting more and tried to hold the dog for ransom.

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- Clanton, AL, USA • Jun 19, 2025
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I ran across a website listing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for $550, marked down from $995. I cannot remember the website name, but I filled out a questionnaire with my Information, including my name, phone number, and the dog I was inquiring about.

I received an email and a text message the next day telling me I could purchase “Sophie” for $550, a discounted rate due to more puppies about to arrive. I was also offered air transport for $150. I was asked several additional questions about my purpose for the puppy.

I started to get suspicious due to the grammar inconsistencies in the email and text wording, so I looked up the phone number. That is how I found the fraud notice related to the phone number on here for “puppy fraud”.

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- Avon Lake, OH, USA • Jun 02, 2025
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They are pretending to sell yorkies. It is a total scam. I was scammed once before buying yorkies. This website almost got me for $800 this time. The website looks so litigant. Until I called and talked to someone about these yorkies they could barely speak English to answer my questions. I knew right away it is a scam. The same thing happened to be before about 10 years ago for $2000.00 which they got. They are still out there. They must be stopped. I will help in any way I can. Thank you!

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- Dubois, WY, USA • May 29, 2025
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They appear to operate under two

They pose themselves as a husband and wife company but they feel very computer generated in responses and appear to

operate under different company names. Aloha teacup pomeranian puppies

https://alohateacuppuppies.com

They said they recently located to Los Angleas.

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