Victim Location 80534
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was scammed & utterly broken about it. The email below is what alerted me that I was scammed. Here is every ounce of information I have on the scammers. I lost $360 to these supposed "breeders".
Link where I found them:
https://www.sallyteacuppugs.com/mobile/pugs-for-sale.html
The website I was given to show me an updated list of available puppies (which has already been taken down):
https://www.maggieteacuppugs.com/about-us
I texted back and forth between the breeder at (240) 270-1721. Attached is a copy of them text exchanged between the two of us. I sent the $360 over the Cash app. The original payment did not go through on $ryandaniels77 for Ryan Daniel Richard. That payment was returned (yes, confirmed returned in my account), so the updated payment of $360 was sent for Mary Stout at $marystout25. These payments occurred on Thursday, May 7th, 2020.
The email that I also used in conversing with the breeder was [email protected] I have also attached a picture of the email exchanged between the "breeder".
Lastly, below is a copy of the email I received requesting more, but from a "pet transportation service" for $300 for a "life insurance policy" and $450 for a "AC Temperature Regulatory Crate", so I can receive my teacup pug. This email was what finally woke me up.
Hindsight and all that, I see how naively trusting I was in the multiple colossally stupid mistakes I made. My only consolation is my vow to see people like this found & convicted, so they can’t do this to others.
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From: international petsmoves
Date: May 7, 2020 7:37 PM
Subject: >>
To:
Cc:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL PETS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
PETS DEPARTMENT- CUSTOMERS SERVICE
Your puppy is now ready for moving and home delivering services.But it should be noted that this process can not be carried out unless the fees for the Refundable Life Insurance and Electronic Crate of your puppy is paid. These pet will come alongside with two of our pet carriers who will be delivering the puppy directly to your house
We encountered a little problem.We wont be able to deliver your puppy because of the crate .
The crate that the puppy was delivered in was not a good crate is and manual crate that is being accepted by our services it lacked temperature regulator system and now that the weather has changed,
we will need to adopt the A.C crate( Air Conditional Temperature Regulatory Crate).
WHILE PROCEEDING WITH THE SHIPMENT , WE DISCOVERED THAT YOUR PUPPY HAS NO INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE LICENSE , AN ELECTRONIC CRATE AND IT’S AGAINST OUR POLICY AND VERY RISKY TO FLY AN ANIMAL WITHOUT THE LIFE OF THE ANIMAL BEING INSURED .WE ARE VERY SORRY THERE IS A LITTLE PROBLEM .
SO YOU NEED TO PAY $450 FOR THE ELECTRONIC CRATE BECAUSE WE HAVE REJECTED THE ONE YOUR SENDER BROUGHT AND YOU ALSO NEED TO PAY $300 FOR THE INSURANCE COVER OF YOUR PUPPY AND THE ($750) WILL BE GIVEN BACK TO YOU CASH UPON DELIVERY OF YOUR PUPPY TO YOUR HOUSE RIGHT .
REQUIRE CRATES FOR YOUR PET
ANIMALS MUST HAVE ROOM TO STAND UP AND TURN AROUND. DOGS AND CATS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO INCH CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TOP OF THEIR HEAD/EARS WILL STANDING IN THEIR KENNELS. >>>SNUB NOSE BREEDS AND SNUB NOSE MIXES MUST HAVE THREE INCH CLEARANCE ABOVE THE TOP OF THEIR HEAD/EARS WILL STANDING IN THEIR KENNELS. UNDERSIZED KENNELS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED BY PET AIR. KENNELS WITH DOORS ON TOP OF KENNEL ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. WHEN IN DOUBT USE LARGER KENNEL KENNELS MUST BE MADE OF HARD PLASTIC WITH VENTILATION HOLES ON ALL SIDES. COLLAPSIBLE OR METAL KENNELS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. CLAMP TOGETHER KENNELS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. SEVERAL AIRLINES NOW REQUIRE THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE KENNEL TO BE FASTENED TOGETHER WITH METAL NUTS AND BOLTS. CLAMP TOGETHER KENNELS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY OUR AIRLINES AND ARE NOT RECOMMEND FOR USE BY PET AIR, INC.
BENEFICIARY ADDRESS:
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State…………………………XX
CITY…………………XXXXXXXXXXX
Names……………….XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Post Code……………………………..XXXXX
Home Address…………. XXXXXXXXXXX
Department…………………….Pet Transport
Cell Phone……………..(XXX) XXX-XXXX
NOTE THAT : THIS SUM OF MONEY IS JUST TO COVER THE LIFE OF YOUR PUPPY WHILE IN TRANSIT SO THAT IN CASE OF ANY DAMAGE INCURRED , YOU WILL BE FULLY COMPENSATED BY THE COMPANY AND YOU HAVE TO ALSO NOTE THAT YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU CASH ONCE WE BRING YOUR PUPPY TO YOUR HOUSE RIGHT
YOUR MONEY $750 WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU BACK IN CASH UPON DELIVERY RIGHT . THE MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU CASH ONCE WE BRING YOUR PUPPY TO YOU .
WE ARE SO SORRY TO TELL YOU THAT YOUR PUPPY CANNOT BE SHIPPED TO YOU WITHOUT AN ELECTRONIC CRATE BEING PROVIDED FOR THEM DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE ARE HAVING A VERY SEVERE WEATHER CONDITION UNLIKE YOUR OWN WEATHER CONDITION OVER THERE WHICH DOES NOT PERMIT THESE PUPPY TO FLY BECAUSE IT MIGHT END UP CATCH FEVER IN THE COURSE OF THE TRIP OR IT MAY EVEN CAUSE THE PUPPIES DEATH
SO AS TO INSURE THIS PUPPY,YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE SUM OF $750 USD THIS SUM OF MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU CASH UPON DELIVERY OF YOUR PUPPY TO YOUR HOUSE .
THIS SUM OF MONEY IS JUST TO COVER THE LIFE OF YOUR PUPPIES WHILE IN TRANSIT SO THAT IN CASE OF ANY DAMAGE INCURRED , YOU WILL BE FULLY COMPENSATED BY THE COMPANY AND YOU HAVE TO ALSO NOTE THAT YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU CASH ONCE WE BRING YOUR PUPPIES TO YOUR HOUSE RIGHT .
ALL WE WANT IS THE BEST FOR YOUR PUPPIES AND OUR PRIORITY IS TO SEE THAT YOUR PUPPY ARRIVES YOU IN GOOD HEALTH AND EXCELLENT CONDITION .
OUR PRIORITY IS TO SEE THAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SERVE AT THEIR OWN CONVENIENCE , SO THAT’S WHY WE ARE SO CONCERN ABOUT THE WELL BEING OF YOUR PUPPIES
SO FAR , THE ONLY IMMEDIATE ALTERNATIVE MAJOR THAT WE HAVE COME UP WITH TO MAKE YOUR PUPPY FLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND SAFELY IS TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRONIC CRATE THAT MODERATE THE SEVERANCE OF THE WEATHER ON YOUR PUPPY AND IT WILL COST YOU THE SUM $450 FOR THE ELECTRONIC CRATE THAT WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU WHEN YOUR PUPPY ARRIVES YOUR HOME , SO YOU WILL BE REFUNDED THE TOTAL SUM OF $750 IMMEDIATELY THE PUPPY IS BEING DELIVERED TO YOUR HOUSE .
Some services are down due to COVID-19
we accept payment only via CASH APP , ZELLE OR GOOGLE pay
AMOUNT:………………………..$750 US
CASH APP PAYMENT
CASH APP…………………$brianlof
PURPOSE ………………….insurance
make sure you split the money in to two 400 and 350
This payment should be done as soon as possible so that your puppies can be shipped to you on time today,if the fee is not provided the puppies will not be dispatched from our detention until the manager confirms the payment of the $750 USD for the refundable life insurance of your puppy .
Immediately the payment is confirmed , then the complete flight details as well as the flight receipt will be issued to you in order to ensure a 100% assurance for the transaction..
Testimonials
" Mitzi & Bailey arrived safely in Munich Monday evening." A BIG thanks to you and the French Pets Team. I’m very happy and impressed with the service’. Again, thanks a lot for an outstanding door-to-door hassle-free service!
Thanks
CARRIER DETAILS
Name of carrier………………………………….Mrs Jessica Wayne
Registration………………………… #93-H-0002
Agent Number…………………………………….AFID .8655
Flight and Details;…………………………………………….. (NOT ACTIVATED)until payment is confirmed