Victim Location 55304
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I wanted to purchase a puppy. This scammer asked me some questions including my address and phone number. She said she was looking for a great home for her puppies and was not charging for the puppy, but I would have to pay shipping of $500/ $900 for 2. She said that I would have to pay by MONEY GRAM through Safe Pet Movers and gave a phone number of 509-414-1723. This turns out to be a company out of India. Upon learning this information, I sent an email and text asking for another method of payment as to track my money. The contact from Rebecca ended at that point.
Victim Location 06489
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found the site because I was searching for yorkie terror puppy. So I requested more information by filling out a form on the site. They texted me letting me know they emailed me. Which was a little strange but ok. I opened the email and find more pictures of the puppies from the puppies from the site. They ask to give some info so I talk a little about why we want a dog and request them to talk over the phone. They replied again telling me I will get a puppy but I have to pay for shipping. Again I request to talk over the phone and no info. The text in the email is also strange.
I have more pictures and videos. They fake site needs to be taken down.
Victim Location 55445
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found the website by searching for available Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Sale in MN. On their website, i clicked on the puppy and filled out an online form. I was later contacted via email. The email stated that the puppies were available and that "Rebecca and Ryan" had made decision to not sell their last litter and instead find them perfect homes for free. All we needed to pay was a $500 shipping fee. All my communications with Rebecca were via email and via text. When I called her she claimed to be at work. After emailing her and letting her know that I would be wiling to pay she proceeded to make the "shipping" arrangements with a company that is also fake, Bowtie Animal Courriers. She stated that she delivered the puppy to the shipping company and they would contact me with the details. I called them and received an email from them where they stated that they were undergoing auditing and no payments could be made directly to the company. In the email they stated we should send the money to a "friend" to expedite the shipping process. This is the name we were giving: Adonis Anelka, Findlay, OH 45840.