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- Cordele, GA, USA
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On 03/30/23 I was looking for a Teacup Yorkie puppy. In a Facebook group for Yorkies someone mentioned using Katherine Teacup Yorkies and listed a hyperlink to her FB page. On her FB page there is a link to her website https://katherineteacupyorkies.com. I was interested in a puppy so I clicked on the buy me tab for the puppy named Melo. https://katherineteacupyorkies.com/contact-us.php?name=Melo. A contact page appeared and I entered my personal info along with a message that I was interested in a puppy. Awhile later I received a text from 470-236-2473 saying they got my email about the puppy. Since this number isn’t the number listed on the website (+1 (469) 301-1389), I text that number and asked if they had text me using a different number. I was told yes, it was her husband. I text back and forth with the husband about going to their home in Atlanta to meet the puppies, pick one out and bring it home. I was told they needed a $400 deposit. I thought it was a little odd, but I knew I definitely wanted one of the puppies. I was told to pay via Zelle using [email protected]. That's her email for zelle registered as Katherine Nyla Barbiee. I attempted to pay via Zelle but was having issues so I pad via Venmo instead. I was told to use; @Destine-paula. The $400 deposit was made from our joint checking acct. and we set a day and time to meet at their home. We decided on Sat. April 1, 2023 at noon. The address supplied to me was: 3261 Wellington Walk SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. My husband and I live 2 1/2 hrs away and we’re stuck in traffic. I text the seller saying we were stuck in traffic and would be late. We later received a text asking if the exchange could be made at the car because of COVID. I asked if 2 of the puppies could be brought outside so I could choose one and he said yes. 10 minutes before we arrived we received a text saying ‘When y'all get here you can just remain in your car complete payments so I can confirm on the computer and I will bring both puppies and paperwork to your car okay’. We replied with ‘We would like to physically see the puppies and then we'll pay. You will hold the puppies and confirm payment and then bring us the one we choose. Ok?’. The husband replied with ‘ Ma'am we have been attacked here twice it's nothing against y'all it won't take me UpTo 10seconds to be with y'all or you can cancel payments. That's how we have been operating’. Looking back now we realize the red flags but this seller had been recommended, we were at her house (supposefly) and we had been driving for over 3 hours. We agreed and arrived at 1:22 pm. I text indicating we were there and he advised saying he saw us. (There is a camera pointing at the driveway). I paid the $600 balance via Venmo and the husband said he would be out in a few minutes with the puppies and paperwork. After 5 minutes I text back asking if he was coming out. He said he would be right out. I tried texting and calling both the husband and the sellers and received no response. We left and drove back home. I have the complete email chains from the husband and the seller and can send them separately. I am attaching pics of the website and my Venmo. Thank you.

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- Washington, PA, USA
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Elaine is supposed to be a dog breeder. She had on her webpage a Yorkshire Terrier "Angel" that she was trying to 'rehome'. I applied for the possibility of purchasing this tea cup Yorkshire Terrier which was supposed to be a lost little girl that Elaine found in the front of her home. I asked if I could purchase her and how much ($427.). Elaine wanted a deposit of $250. before she would ship the Yorkie. I told her that I would buy a POSTAL MONEY ORDER for the deposit. Elaine would not accept my method of payment. She wanted a non-reloadable card from Walmart or from American Express, zelle, or a cash app. I don't do any of the methods of payments that she recommends. I feel that this is a scam. I did not get the Yorkie and I did not send any money. I feel she is avoiding the reporting of income to the IRS. This is why she is only accepting her method of payment.

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- Overland Park, KS, USA
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I was looking for a Siberian Husky puppy. I came across this website. The photos the dog was sent to me in an email. I also talked to the person. He asked us to send the money via Zelle which we did. He messaged me and told me he is going to agency to ship the dog. He also sent the tracking number. I checked the tracking number and everything seemed legit. Till received and email from the shipping agency asking for extra money for a crate. I was lucky I did more research and did not send the money. Please do not trust this website or this man.

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- South Amboy, NJ, USA
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Zelle account: MalikS******[email protected]

3/29/23 $150.00 03/29/2023 - Open case with Santander bank ZELLE MALIK ********* ** **RD PURCHAS

This site was recommended to me for a puppy adoption. I was definitely scammed. It's the principle now. I am always so careful! I want this person shut down. Thank you for anything you can do.

Zelle MalikS******[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/572949927558030

Havanese Puppies For Adoption And Rehoming

Nancy Birkholz

Admin

Charlotte Amelia

Admin c***********[email protected]

other names associated: Liviah ********** Ntabo

https://www.facebook.com/gatienruben*********a

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- Philpot, KY, USA
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Try to get an extra 1200 dollars for a controlled environment Kennel after paying 830 dollars for shipping and all else.

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- Anderson, SC, USA
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I first contacted Zariah Jones ([email protected]) and Endayshwa Eatmon ([email protected])

On their website regarding puppies for sale. I was told the purchase and delivery would cost $770. I agree to pay $500 then the rest upon delivering the puppy. A day later husband contacted me requesting $1300 for electronic cage. I didn't fall for it and refused to pay. Puppy was not delivered and I lost $500 in the process.

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- San Jose, CA, USA
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The person communicated by text messages posing as a dog breeder, where he asked us for a value of 800 dollars for the puppy and 200 dollars for shipping, 1000 dollars were transferred from the zelle account to the email that he provided us, which is [email protected] He said he would ship the puppy today Monday and all we got was an email saying we should pay an extra $750 because the box the puppy came in was too small, they use multiple Gmail accounts to impersonate the shipping company as well

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- Saint Paul Park, MN, USA
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We were in search of a male bullmastiff puppy. We looked up online ones that were for sale and came across the website that is listed in the info. Emailed them for more info about the puppy. They were very quick to reply and sent pictures and a lot of info on the puppy….so after going back and forth through emails and texting, we thought they were legit. Even signed a fake contract about the puppy. So after making the payment through Apple Cash…the next day they supplied us with info that the puppies flight would be @11am and we would get him @5:45pm. Well not to long after I get a call saying the puppy can not be delivered in the crate due to temperature whatever..so they required more money for the crate or the puppy wouldn’t be shipped..we paid for the crate….7pm comes around and no puppy..they even had fake tracking info..we tried to call the numbers multiple times, but no luck. We then realized it was scam. I do believe the address that was given is a of person that has no connection to the situation..sad sad world we live in.

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- Lakeland, FL, USA
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I was ask to buy two American Express gift cards from CVS 1 for $280 and the other for $500. Get the cards and have them activated take a very full and clear Picture of the Purchase Recipe of the cards. You will take out the card from the package and take a clear picture of the front showing the card's numbers and Expiration date. You will turn the cards and take another clear picture of the cards showing the CVV code of the cards.

This was a huge RED Flag and I politely told them that I wouldn't be purchasing their puppies after all.

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- Brackney, PA, USA
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We searched online for Yorkshire Terrier Puppies. Jayson Pupplies Inc sent us photos of puppies for sale and Puppy Reservation form. We sent a down payment of $300 on a $800 dog. We were to pick up the doge in Pittsburgh PA on 5-22-2023. I texted seller to confirm time and address and he said because he had so many bookings for the weekend we would need to send $200 more to get a pickup time confirmed. I said I would have the balance cash $500 at time of pickup but would not send any additional money. I have called him 3 times and texted numerous time for confirmation but no response.

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- Hampton Bays, NY, USA
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I was looking to buy a mini schnauzer puppy. They showed me photos but would not FaceTime me or show me a video. They didn’t give their names or even answer the phone number. They also contacted me via email at weird hours.

I asked them to email me a video and they said they don’t do that. Again, I asked their name as I could not read it on the contract they sent & they failed to give it. I told them I think they are scammers & never heard back.

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- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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I thought they were legitimn. ate dog groomers selling a border collie. So I reached out. They gave me a ton of information. Plus cost of puppy $800 plus transportation $200. I didn't reply to the email. Then a day later I received an email from them saying that he and his wife think i am the perfect candidate and that I just need to send $200 for transportation. I thought there was a mistake so I asked for their number. He gave a number. I didn't call. But I decided to look further into their business and found out that they are a scam.

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- Henderson, NV, USA
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I found a group on Facebook called Yorkshire Puppies for Rehoming run by a man named Mk Daniel Thompson. I contacted multiple other people in the group to confirm it was legitimate and they said it was and they have good experiences/reassured me it wasn't a scam. I sent him $500 through Zelle on 2/21/23 and he said someone would drive the dog to me on 2/23/23. He said I was sending the money to the owner of the rescue, a man named Kevin Riley associated with TMJ Logistics who's email is [email protected].

On 2/22/23 Mk Daniel messaged me on Facebook and said the driver's mom had a heart attack and couldn't make the drive so I became concerned and asked for my money back. He apologized profusely and offered to have the dog sent through a delivery service who then asked me for $1,500 to release the dog. He apologized again, said he didn't know they would do that (the delivery service was obviously another scam of his) and convinced me to board a plane to pick up the dog only to suddenly cut off all communication. I am elderly and this man was very convincing, sent me pictures and videos of the dog and I tried to confirm it wasn't a scam before I sent the money. The people in the group I contacted previously cut off communication as well and I am unable to get my money back or contact anyone who can help me. This group needs to be shut down as there are almost 50,000 members. I have created multiple Facebook accounts trying to get in contact with him or the group and they are sophisticated enough to be able to block everything.

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- Shiloh, OH, USA
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I was and still am looking for a Labrador Retriever puppy. Facebook has multiple groups advertising Lab puppies. I contacted the group, Labrador Retriever Puppies For Adoption. I received a message, via Messenger, from someone by the name of Monica Pearson. I was asked multiple questions by Monica regarding puppies and my past pets. Made an appointment to choose and purchase a pup. Monica requested a down payment through Zelle or Paypal. I told her online payment wasn't a good idea and I was given a gift card option. I purchased a gift card, added $300 to it and took a photo of the card. I questioned Monica whether or not this was some type of scam and she sent multiple testimonials through Messenger. Photo was sent to Monica and I received the address where to pick up the pup. The address was real, but there was no Monica, The address was 1433 Abers Creek Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15239.

I have all the Messenger correspondence still on my phone. If I was dumb enough to fall for this scam I do not deserve my $300 back. However, I see this scam is still taking place on META and I would like to prevent anyone else from getting screwed. The name on this group now appears to be Rita Lawson and not Monica Pearson.

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- Barrington, IL, USA
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DO NOT CONTACT THIS WEBSITE! From the start, the website is very sketchy, they have no contact information and I had to ask for their name and number over email. They refused to accept me sending money via PayPal as a business(so my money is protected) and INSISTED I send it as friends and family. They refunded my money because I sent it as a business and refused to accept it any other way. Even went as far to suggest using a visa gift card. Claimed they tried working with a way I felt comfortable with, but they were indeed not making me comfortable. I’m glad my money was rejected because this is a complete scam. And kept avoiding my questions. Their PayPal info did not match their name they gave me either and tried having me send it to an email that would convert to British pounds.

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- Torrington, CT, USA
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I went on the website https://muglestonpitbullfarm.com/ to find a pit bull puppy. They told me I had to put a down payment on the dog to reserve it , I then put $350 at first and then this week I paid $500 for the rest of the dog . I was then told I had to pay a $60 fee for them holding onto her for 2 weeks , for food and taking care of her . Then they told me I wasn’t allowed to drive and get her they said she had to be shipped and I was told that wouldn’t cost me anything at all . I then get told the dog is in the state of Connecticut . They sent me a tracking number that said she was shipped . I then get a call the next day from a guy in Oklahoma saying the dog is at the airport and couldn’t be shipped out because it cost $450 for the dog to be insured and it would be 100% refundable once she arrived at my house . And then today I was told I had to pay another $200 for the delivery service drop her off , I never received her . Below is the shipping information, I have many more screen shots and videos as proof of them scamming . The name of the pet service is MRW pet service. Mugleston pit bull had me pay them first threw Apple Pay for the $350 , and then I had to use Zelle threw Union savings bank . MRW pet service I had to pay them threw Zelle , and then a American Express visa gift card . And again the MRW pet service website is http://mrwpetservice.com/

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- Tomball, TX, USA
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They are probably not in OKC selling Teacup poodles but because they ask where you are from first when feeling out the form they then offer to deliver to your doorstep for $150 pretending they live near by but not close enough that you can go to them…I’m in Texas and offered to go to them and they said no which I then realized it was a scam and they would not FaceTime with the puppy

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- Hudson, FL, USA
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I found the website and emailed them about a cat they had for sale.

Originally, they texted me and told me to check my emails that I got a video and information about the adoption of this cat. They said since they had to ship the cat it would be $700 all together. Once they got my payment they never gave me a confirmation number and I did not receive a cat

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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buy a puppy, they will ship it to you... once you pay then they need a special crate. The crate you need is not in stock for 500 so you need to pay 1000, then the puppy gets to a state that needs a permit not for an additional 1500.00 I called the airlines and that where it stopped for me. But if not it would keep going for an additional monies for this and that. and they tell you if you don't pay the nanny is 85.00 a day additional.

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Cavapoo listed on FB Marketplace. The puppies name is Lily. They wanted $950 to purchase her and another $250 to transport/fly. They asked for Amazon Gift cards since relative does not have online banking. Also asking them to take photos of the gift cards; front/back. Our relative asked additional family what they thought. Upon researching, we found multiple ScamPulse.com complaints in regards to this location/same dog name/same dog age/same email address.

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