Victim Location 78251
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was contacted via email and asked for $500 for a female yorkie puppy. I sent the money through zelle he requested cash app but the transfer failed 3x. He then had me sign change of ownership papers and said puppy would be shipped to my door within 4 hours. I then received email from
US ALIVE PETS EXPRESS ANIMAL CARGO
(PETS COURIER DELIVERY DEPARTMENT)
CONTACT OUR HEAD OFFICE VIRGINIA BRANCH
Customer Service Help
LANDLINE NUMBER ONLY: +1237 691924419
Requesting $1600 for insurance and crating fees which would be fully refundable upon delivery. I became suspicious and did not send any more money. They are now accusing me of animal abandonment. I looked and found the 237 area code is in Cameroon.