Victim Location 28150
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Saw an ad online for cockapoo puppies, I text the number listed to ask about the puppies and where they were located. Was told they were from St Paul, MN and then asked for the preference male or female of the puppy. I told them and they replied they had one and how soon would I want the puppy. Also stated they set up home delivery and each puppy would be $550 including the shipping and handling. I asked for the website to look at all available dogs and was given hypocockapoopuppies.com. I was then told the process of shipping the dog takes 10 hours and they flew via Delta."Payment is done through a walmart transfer and we shall provide you a tracking code and flight schedule of the puppy." I then informed them I was a little hesitant to buy a dog online I had never seen before. I was then told "we are home breeders and would make sure you receive the puppy healthy and safe." They then told me the 12 wk 3 day puppy was house trained. (yea right) After all of these red flags, I asked them if my husband who drove a truck could come by and pick one up, and I have yet to get a response. I figured it was a scam when they could fly a dog to me cheaper than you can buy one around home.
Victim Location 68901
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Looking for a English Bulldog Pup , found web site and asked to visit seller because the add listed the sellers in Kearney,NE which is 30 miles from where I live. Emailed back to say I would like to stop by and take a look at the pup in person.Got a text form a Florida area code stating they were emailing information. Email did come but it was a site selling cockapoo pups. Laid out prices targeting down payment ,transportation and total costs. Asked for a postal address and they responded stating they were in the business for 21 years and are located in Little Rock,AK but gave no postal or business contact information.
Looked a 904 area code that came up on my cell in the original text and it’s a Florida area code. Little Rock,AK area code is 501.