I’ve encountered them and their scam just two days ago (July 5, 2020). After filling out the contract, everything was a red-flag. I realized just before paying them.
Key words: “% off/marked down for next litter,” “$200 for pup nanny,” “travel days Monday, Wednesday, Friday or whatever day works better for you,” and so on.
Here are some identifying information they are now using:
Fake website: https://jamilschnauzershome.com
Correspondence email for luring details: [email protected]
Zelle name: Bai
Zelle email: [email protected]
Phone number that they NEVER answer: (412) 701-1788
Email they are really sending from: [email protected]
They even emailed a video of “my pup” doing tricks. Just cruel!
WATCH OUT for them and beware in your future transactions. Call and verbally speak with breeder. Also ask to see the pup on Zoom or the like. Ask for a picture with your name on a piece of paper next to the pup. Be very vigilant and careful. There are some heartless people doing shady stuff. This was our contract:
Posting dogs for sale online with pictures stolen from individual’s social media accounts. Scamming potential buyers by taking deposits for the puppy. I transferred money through Zelle for a puppy and of course there was no puppy. I cannot receive a refund from my bank, because they had to request a refund from the other financial institution and of course there were no funds in the account. They are a total scam and I fear they have changed their web page and are preparing to scam others out of more money.
Victim Location 78229
Total money lost $620
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Hi! I want to report a Fraud case. I made the transaction in good faith and believed that they were legitimate and I made a money transaction through Wester Union and made the proper claim with them.
I include the information:
They have an online website https://hunterridgeschnauzers.com/ with the phone number (412) 701-1788 and email [email protected]; names: Brett Tomsons and Max Juan.
Victim Location 84780
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Posting dogs for sale online with pictures stolen from individual’s social media accounts. Scamming potential buyers by taking deposits for the puppy.