Victim Location 70075
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was trying to purchase a puppy from a Mr. Paul Brooks. I found the puppy on Pet Classifieds on the Internet. After receiving pictures of the 14 week old puppy playing with Mr. Paul Brooks daughter and wife? I sent a deposit to hold the puppy and to get the process started of having the puppy transported to my home. After Mr. Paul Brooks received my deposit, almost immediately I was sent a email by Globaltrsnival Pet Mover (Airport) that they needed a fully refundable deposit in the amount $815.00 for a special cage and vaccines to protect the puppy when flying. This email was a form letter. (Things were spelled wrong and the bred of dog was wrong). I texed Mr.Paul Brooks, a Christian, that this was not right. Mr. Paul Brooks got aggressive and suggested that I calm down. I contacted Money Gram. Thanks to Money Gram, they had a Lock on sending any tranfers to this address. (Globaltrsnival) Money Gram explained to me what was going on. The next day I received another email with another form letter asking me for a fully refundable deposit of $1600.00 for more vaccines for the puppy. I ended all communications with this entire process. I want everyone to now that the Pet Classified.com is a magnet for these scammers. After going back and researching this web site I notice a women selling puppies with the exact same ad as Dr. Paul Brooks. Almost word for word. I am still receiving emails from Globaltrsnival Pet Mover suggesting that I don’t care about this puppy. I did suggest that if they are legit to send me the puppy and I would pay what needs to be paid regarding the care of the puppy. Time will tell! Please-Everyone Beware of these Scammers!