Joseph Anthony Reyes has attempted several scams in CO, trying to sell English bulldog puppies. He uses PayPal and insists that you pay him under family and friends section. He gets hostile if you suggest paying in person and refuse to pay him online. I have attached his picture he sent me along with the add and PayPal account he was using. He has promised the same dog to multiple people. The number he is currently using is 206-472-7199.
Victim Location 37219
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Joseph of Cutest French Bulldog is trying to scam individuals looking to purchase a French Bulldog into sending money via Zelle Bank Transfer or Cash App. He reaches out to those who submit contact information via text message and asks for money transfer via Cash App at $santos237 (name: Emmanuel Ebeh). I did not carry through with purchase, but asked for references and other means of contact, along with ways to meet or virtually meet a puppy before purchasing a puppy without success.
According to the website Whois.com, this company’s website was registered on May 31, 2020 and the address is for a private residence.
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