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- Balsam Lake, WI, USA
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I was searching the internet for samoyed puppies and found this website, i saw a puppy that really caught my attention and sent a request for it. I had already been on high alert as the website had a few spelling errors but my emotions got the best of me. After sending the email, they sent me a message that seemed pretty promising with extra photos but after reverse image searching the photos it turns out they got every photo from an instagram page using posts that date back to 2017. I then reverse searched every photo on their website and found another dog’s instagram page and another instagram page of a supposed “reviewer”. i followed their email with my own answering some questions that they had asked just to see where it how it would play out. They ended up asking for my address and in return they would give me my chosen payment method. They told me shipping would cost $250 which seemed extremely low and told me they would send the puppy to me by air even going as far as to then drive him straight to my doorstep. i didn’t end up paying as i caught onto their scheme and read online that there are countless websites just like this one. so i’m hoping that you guys could try doing something about this one. NO contact info on their website.

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We found a website online that seemed to have great reviews for a German shepherd puppy. The apparent breeder, “Greg Azoulay” stated that he had puppies available that he could ship to us from Halifax NS to Edmonton AB. We filled out all the breeding contracts and puppy questionnaire, and were told that the puppy would be shipped to us that week. A few days later I received an email from a bogus Pet shipping company, Pet Thriver Logistics stating that it would be $1505 to crate the puppy and ship him to us. Stating that the puppy was at the airport and in their care. I got suspicious and started researching the said shipping company, whom has their own website as well. I found out that the shipping company was a complete scam, and I found the breeder’s IP to be located in the USA. I then reverse image searched the puppy photos used on the website, and found out that all the pictures were stolen from back in 2021 off an online forum.

The seller, “Greg” refuses to refund the money. He is clearly the same guy, slightly changing the name of his puppy breeding business every few months, as he keeps scamming people.

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- Dayton, PA, USA
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I contacted Claudia Torres concerning a dapple Daschund, I paid her $200 to pay for transport, she took the puppy to a transport company that has had the puppy for a week because they keep requesting more money. They say the dog is on its way then say we’ll pay this and you’ll have by the end of the day now, they want another $1500 for customs. The puppy is coming from MI to PA.

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- Miami, FL, USA
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My mom searched and ultimately found AMBERFAMILYPASSION.site looking for a papillon puppy. The email address shown on the site is invalid but there is a ‘contact us’ section where you put your information and which puppy you would like and then send the ‘email’. She was supposed to receive her puppy within 2 weeks. My mom was told the puppy would be coming from Texas with an ‘escort’ to ensure safe travels and delivery. A week and a half passed with no communication from the ‘breeder’. When my mom tried to contact them again, her emails were kicked back with ‘this email address does not exist’ or ‘invalid address’.

On the site’s Contact Us page, there is only an invalid email address. There are no phone numbers, addresses or other valid information.

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- Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA
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The scammer has a Facebook page selling maltipoo puppies, called Maltipoo Puppies for Adoption and Rehoming. The group administrator was a Loli Daniela. There were approximately three (3) breeders, one of which being a Tracy Led. There were pictures of this Tracy Led with puppies. A $300 deposit was required, which we paid via Apple Pay. She wanted confirmation of the payment, which we sent. Prior to our going to pick up the puppy, I messaged confirming date and time. She responded asking for additional funds to get the puppy vaccinated. At that point I knew something wasn't right. I messsaged her, asking her to call me, which she did not do, nor did she answer my message. After that I noticed the site and wasn't there.

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Scammer pretend to sell Australian shepherd dogs.

As were located in Canada, he assures us that he can ship the dog anywhere in the world.

Once contacted he asks for a money transfer to be done for the sale, including shipment.

When money is finally received he promise the shipment to happen shortly.

Then asks for a 1500$ refundable fee for a crate for the dog to ship.

Once paid, he then asks for an insurance proof for the dog. The one we provided didn’t seem to be sufficient so he asked for another 1500$ for an insurance contract which company is in Africa. We did pay that with a credit card, which was billed to LOGISTICS.COM.

He then provided a shipment tracking number with Happy tail logistics, which seems legit (https://happytailslogistics.org/track-your-pet/). We saw movement on the website from Kansas to NY. He then asks for another 1800$ for Permits, that he says is refundable.

We initiated the purchase process on December 21st 23. The dog has supposedly arrived in NY on January 25th 24. We’re now Feb 7 and the dog is still not here.

I called Happy tail logistics and they were unable to provide information. Probably part of the scam as well.

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- Danbury, CT, USA
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Scammer promised to sell me a Doberman Dog for $840.00 and never delivered it.

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- Mc Lean, VA, USA
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We came across instagram account cuddlegoldendoodles inquiry about buying a puppy from them. We dealt with someone Taylor Williams , agreed to send them $750 to purchase via Zelle to someone named Kayla smith to buy a puppy. Come to find out they duplicate the real instagram account and pretend to be them. They even give us fake tracking , fake carrier service and got scammed by them

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He offered the pup for 700 dollars. I accepted this and sent a deposit of 300 in a gift card (MasterCard) He wanted Apple but I live in a small town and could,nt get one. Then he sent me a contract. I was to sign the contract and send another 300 by Apple gift card. I did this. He wanted then to set a date for delivery and we agreed on Monday January the 29th 2024. We waited all day. Finally we got an e-mail from Grace Cargo telling us our shipment had made it thru customs but can't go any further as he doesn't have insurance. We were to send 750 dollars via apple card. I said no. I would e-transfer the money. They finally agreed and I sent the money. At 4:30 that afternoon they had their money but had put the pup in quarantine for 24 hrs. I contacted the breeder Ervin Reid and asked what was up. He assured me this was all ok. Very normal. I asked why he hadn't paid the previous to shipping, he said it usually is between the buyer and the transporter. We would get it back as soon as the dog was delivered. Then we heard nothing from Grace Cargo till Feb 1, 2024. The breeder said I was ignoring the e-mails. So I e-mailed them to find out what was up. Three times the e-mails came back "Undeliverable". I sent another e-mail on the 1st of Feb telling them again I wanted to know what was up. The answered this morning Feb 2, 2024. Wanting another 3500 for an new crate or I could rent it for 2200. I would be reimbursed if I rented. I wrote back and told them I was not the client I was the recipient. so they needed to get Ervin Reid to pay. Both Ervin Reid and the transport Company are working together. I don't believe at this time there was even a pup.

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- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Had a Facebook Group selling boxer puppies. Reached out via messenger. They were $450. If I paid $250 now, cash upon delivery - which was suppose to be free. All of a sudden I get an email from this crystal logistic asking for crate rental fees of $650, $750, or $1,000 before they would bring the puppy. And supposedly 96% of the fee would be returned somehow after delivery. I started asking questions and the Man - Christopher Rayfield started getting rude and not making any sense. In other words, I got ripped off :(

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- Newark, DE, USA
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I was trying to purchase a dog, and he wanted all the money up front without seeing the dog. I got him down to 1/2 price for the paperwork and the paperwork does not line up with the AKC or with you.

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- Cape Coral, FL, USA
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I place the hold deposit of $400, then when made the finally deposit of $400, I was informed it was $500 due to puppy getting their 10wks shots. Breeder informed me she had shipped the puppy through [email protected] | (575) 200-1381 Tracking Number: HTL05201

https://happytailslogistics.org/track-your-pet/ and then they proceed to ask for an additional $1700 for a special travel crate due to the cold weather, which I complied. Now, this courier to telling me they are holding the puppy until pet travel insurance is met $1000. My bank account is depleted, so I started looking online and seeing scams of both business all over internet. I spoke to the breeder and they informed me this courier is credible as they’ve used it for 4yrs

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- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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We put a down payment on a puppy in Nov of 2020 and was strung along for an entire year, then we were passed off to a family member that was a supposed breeder that had a pup for us and never heard from them! There is no website to this business so I can’t leave a review, nor is there a way to leave a review on Google! I never did get an address city or zip code so ScamPulse.com is not allowing me to file a scam report. Tho it’s taken me this long to report, I am still furious that this mother/daughter supposed breed house got away with defrauding us!

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- Miami, FL, USA
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This delivery company has a puppy that I paid for. Without my knowledge or permission, the breeder gave the puppy to this delivery service. I had made arrangements to pick up in person from breeder. This company wants me to rent a crate for 490.00. The email they sent to me to send payment is to a private person and not a company. They refuse to explain why this is. They say the money is refunded when puppy delivered. That’s not how rentals usually work. They sent me pictures of the wrong puppy but later sent pictures of the right puppy but the picture doesn’t look like it’s from a delivery service. They are threatening me that I can’t refuse this puppy because they have all my information. I have no contract or signed agreement with them. Can’t find their business in a google search or thru the better business bureau

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- Miami, FL, USA
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I bought a Boxer puppy from Rebecca Machado. I made arrangements to pick up in person. She text me on Saturday and said she gave the puppy to a delivery service without my knowledge or consent. She stated her daughter was deathly sick and in the hospital. She sent me a picture that was not an emergency room picture.. it looked like an office visit. No gown, no gurney, no monitors etc. now the delivery company Dynamic Shipping Express is trying to get 490-1090 for a crate rental which they say is 100 per cent refunded on delivery of puppy. When I asked Rebecca why she didn’t pay for the crate she said she has bills and no money. She was paid 800 thru pay pal.

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- Kanab, UT, USA
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I paid the Winning Teacup Poodles vender $640.00 for a puppy and delivery to our local airport. Then the shipper tried to extort another $1000 from me for a "thermal crate." I refused to pay more and no puppy was delivered. The vender tried to convince me to pay more to the shipper, but I told him he was responsible to deal with the shipper since I had already paid the vender for shipping, and the vender hired the defective shipper. Now the vender and shipper are silent. No offer of refund or receipt of product has happened.

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- Vincent, OH, USA
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I payed 600 for a yorkie puppy, signed the contract. shipping sent me an email telling me i needed insurance it was 500 to protect myself and puppy. They email me again telling me they gave the puppy 5 shots to keep her safe and they needed 1000 refundable dollars and they would deliver my puppy. I did not send the money and did not get my puppy. Swift cargo and relocators were the delivery company. Ilovelogistics [email protected]

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- Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Contact on FB, Pictures and commentary believable. Website on godaddy.com appeared legit.

contract, application, etc. deposit, electronic. seemed professional. was professional scam.

Lost deposit, travel time to site, approx 2hours and the exasperation of being humiliated. Did not receive

communication after arrival on site confirmation. Not even the humiliation of a fooled you symbol. Reported to Real

Estate listing agent as the house was in fact for sale and empty. Police wouldn't even take a report. No evidence

people lived there commited a crime.

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- Kanab, UT, USA
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Sold me Molly (10 week old white teacup poodle) for $500 and $140 to ship to Page, AZ airport. The vendor also claimed to be a Christian in an attempt to get me to trust him more. Shipper demanded $1000 more to ship in a "Thermal" crate. I declined and then the vendor, John West, tried to convince me to pay the extra fee. Now he (John West) and the shipper have gone silent, and Molly has not arrived as promised. Also, I found out that the Page Airport doesn't even have flights that arrive at the ETA promised by the vendor.

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- Fairport, NY, USA
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Neighbor saw a listing for puppies from “*** ******” he’s a real person - has criminal record. He blocked after they sent payment. I’m worried he’s doing this to more than just them. Is there a way to hold him accountable or get the money back? His page shows he works for Rochester Regional Health

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