Scott Shih Tzu, https://scottshihtzus.com/ the website does not list where the company is located. When you speak to them they say the puppy will come from New Jersey. They ask for you to send payment via Zelle. After deciding on a puppy and ready to send puppy, Philip Buches, [email protected], said that he had too many transactions to his account and to send to his daughter’s, Elisha Etta, [email protected] After payment you are supposed to send a screenshot of the Zelle payment confirmation. After payment did not hear from him. Sent many texts and called. Finally the next day he said sorry, was really busy and need to wait 24 hours for Zelle payment to be finalized. This is not true as Zelle is sent real time. A shipping company is then supposed to reach out for transportation arrangements. After searching online, found that this site was previously Jack Shih Tzu Home, which has since shut down. There are many scam reports on that site. The pictures of the puppies on Scott Shih Tzu are the same from the Jack Shih Tzu Home site. Another search found that the transportation company that they use is: https://www.americanairlogisticsmovers.com Please do your research before purchasing a puppy. There is also no AKC info on them, which you should be able to find as they claim to have this certification. And, as of today, the website registration is 1 week and 3 days old. Help bring these scammers to justice!
Victim Location 33710
Total money lost $650
Type of a scam Online Purchase
These people have a website, and FB page showing puppies for sale. Once interested, they send you a contract for you to sign. After payment they are to “ship” your puppy with an agent until final destination for $650.00. The money is paid by Zelle. After the money is paid, the “shipping co.” Sends an email and phones from 732-436-0802 to request “payment” for a thermal crate for two AE gift cards totaling $1000 prior to shipping your puppy.