Lubbock Maltese Farm

Victim Location 35976

Total money lost $1,611.24

Type of a scam Online Purchase

My family began corresponding with  https:/lubbockmaltesefarm.com about Maltese puppies that were shown on their website.  Family members corresponded by email and text Wednesday-Monday when my family decided on a particular puppy.  The only forms of payment accepted by Lubbock Maltese Farm was the app Zelle and Cash App.  I did not have either app but my teenage daughter did(but since she was a teenager, the app would only allow her to send money in $100.00 increments), so she sent $100.00 by Zelle.  She was only able to send another $100.00 by Zelle.  So, I downloaded the Zelle app and sent $100.00.  My daughter then sent $100.00 by the Cash app.  I then sent the final payment the morning of Monday, May 19, 2020 for a total of $500.00. Shipping the puppy was going to be $200.00 but I convinced the seller to let the shipping charge to be paid upon arrival of the puppy.  I was told that the puppy would be shipped Tuesday and should arrive at my house Tuesday afternoon. The shipping company then contacted me Tuesday and said that there had been a delay and the puppy would not arrive until 8:45-9:00 p.m. I have tried to contact the seller by phone and email to no avail.  I have also tried to contact the shipping company without success. (which will be another complaint).

I have had the same thing happen. I am out $700 because I would not pay for the crate for shipping