Puppyfind Scam ad alert! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkiegal719 · 05-10-2007, 11:04 AM

A friend of mine just saw her kennel name, pictures of her dogs, website all advertised on puppyfind for an ad for a dog. The only problem is that she has not listed any dogs. The only difference is that they have placed a different phone number. http://www.puppyfind.com/view_listin...2526page%253D1
If any of you place ad there, please make sure that they are not being used for others than yourself. It's been reported but it's still a shame...

Rhapsody · 05-10-2007, 11:10 AM

Very sad; incredible. I looked at the ad, and they were wanting only $450.00 for a female of obvious high quality. Crazy. . . also if they are trying to pass off those pictures as 9 week old puppies. . . well, obviously those pictures are 9 week old puppies.

Good catch; glad your friend spotted it. Hopefully no one has lost their money to these criminals yet.

Sugar's Mom · 05-10-2007, 11:37 AM

i was looking at the site today. i could have sworn someone is using TY's picture and posting him as a female. background was different but it looks like exactly the same picture I have posted on here before. that picture was never on there altho i do sell my puppys there sometimes. it has only been on here.

Kelz · 05-10-2007, 12:46 PM

that's terrible

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-10-2007, 03:51 PM

I have sent an "interest" e-mail to them and am going to play scam the scammer...

However, the e-mail that I have received from them is NOT your typical "scamming e-mail" it wouldn't be very hard for a new puppy owner to get trapped into this pretty much "professional" e-mail.

I'm wondering if they stole this e-mail from your friend, as well??

Hello Dr. Ben Dover,

Thank you very much for your interest in our little girl. We are also thanking you for your patronage and we assure you that you will get the best services from us.
PuppyDetails..
She has a travel crate (included in the shipping cost) and she has been veterinarian approved to travel by air. All medical documents will be included in the shipment. Shipment will be made directly to your doorstep via our reliable courier partners .Delivery time will depend on your location in relation to me.The Puppy is AKC registered and has all of her current shots. She needs to be provided with a good home. She enjoys to be pampered and will be excited to receive individual attention. She has a 1 year health guarantee.

She has a elegant silky coat and the sweetness of their face makes them undeniably gorgeous!
Every of our puppys are de-wormed on a timely and appropriate schedule.We feel that it is necessary to de-worm puppies even if their fecal sample is negative, as most fecal testing is only about 75% accurate.Yorkies are just too small to have an intestinal parasite as they would get too sick too quick!
We strive to produce puppies that will mature to at least 4 lbs. Most of our puppies average at 4-6 pounds as adults.
Espe temperament is one filled with love, dedication and intelligence.We are completely in love with Espe playful,
cuddly and loyal little personalities.
Puppy Price and Shipment Details:
Espe cost is $450.00 and the shipping cost is $150.00 within Ohio and outside the state is $250.00, but if we are delivery to your doorstep within Ohio the shipment fee is $150.00 and outside the state is $200.00, if we are shipping to your nearest airport within Ohio the shipment fee is $120.00 and outside the state is $190.00.
The form of payment that we accept is Western Union Or Money Gram and we want to assure you that all transactions are processed via our secure servers, so you have nothing to worry about, so if we confirm your payment, then in 8 hours after payment confirmation you will receive your puppy. Also After you make your payment your puppy will be delivered directly to your home or if you want it delivered to the nearest airport to you. We also give health and safe delivery guarantee on all of our puppies. If you would like to purchase a your new puppy now(Espe) please respond with the following, so that we can process your order and start the packaging of the shipment of your puppy to you:

1. Full name
2. Address
3. Phone number
4. nearest airport
Payment Information:
Also if you are ready to purchase your puppy now, we will send to you the information which you will use in making the payment through western union or money gram after confirming your willingness to purchase your new puppy in your next email.

Personality: She loves to be held.
Comes with: AKC registration papers, Shot Records, Vet. Papers.

Please contact me with questions

gardenyorkies · 05-10-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

I have sent an "interest" e-mail to them and am going to play scam the scammer...

However, the e-mail that I have received from them is NOT your typical "scamming e-mail" it wouldn't be very hard for a new puppy owner to get trapped into this pretty much "professional" e-mail. I'm wondering if they stole this e-mail from your friend, as well??

Hi folks! I would like to take the time to thank Theresa for posting this for us!...We have been working very hard to prevent anyone from losing any money or having their heart broke due to this scam!

We did contact Puppyfind Immediately and they have removed the ad and banned the user...The email used by the scammer was an email that they made to closely resemble our email addy..These scammers took the time to read several of our web pages and incorporate the info into their return email...

Thank you YT members for helping to protect the yorkie community!

~Laura & the Jala Yorkies

scrapindee · 05-10-2007, 05:10 PM

This is unfortunately another example, of being very careful, and the buyer needing to beware--talk to the sellers, get a mailing address, double check everything.

Sorry this happened but it is again a reminder to all of us.

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-10-2007, 05:59 PM

They got back to me with these pictures...are they your babies??

daisy mae06 · 05-10-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

I have sent an "interest" e-mail to them and am going to play scam the scammer...

However, the e-mail that I have received from them is NOT your typical "scamming e-mail" it wouldn't be very hard for a new puppy owner to get trapped into this pretty much "professional" e-mail.

I'm wondering if they stole this e-mail from your friend, as well??

Hello Dr. Ben Dover,

Thank you very much for your interest in our little girl. We are also thanking you for your patronage and we assure you that you will get the best services from us.
PuppyDetails..
She has a travel crate (included in the shipping cost) and she has been veterinarian approved to travel by air. All medical documents will be included in the shipment. Shipment will be made directly to your doorstep via our reliable courier partners .Delivery time will depend on your location in relation to me.The Puppy is AKC registered and has all of her current shots. She needs to be provided with a good home. She enjoys to be pampered and will be excited to receive individual attention. She has a 1 year health guarantee.

She has a elegant silky coat and the sweetness of their face makes them undeniably gorgeous!
Every of our puppys are de-wormed on a timely and appropriate schedule.We feel that it is necessary to de-worm puppies even if their fecal sample is negative, as most fecal testing is only about 75% accurate.Yorkies are just too small to have an intestinal parasite as they would get too sick too quick!
We strive to produce puppies that will mature to at least 4 lbs. Most of our puppies average at 4-6 pounds as adults.
Espe temperament is one filled with love, dedication and intelligence.We are completely in love with Espe playful,
cuddly and loyal little personalities.
Puppy Price and Shipment Details:
Espe cost is $450.00 and the shipping cost is $150.00 within Ohio and outside the state is $250.00, but if we are delivery to your doorstep within Ohio the shipment fee is $150.00 and outside the state is $200.00, if we are shipping to your nearest airport within Ohio the shipment fee is $120.00 and outside the state is $190.00.
The form of payment that we accept is Western Union Or Money Gram and we want to assure you that all transactions are processed via our secure servers, so you have nothing to worry about, so if we confirm your payment, then in 8 hours after payment confirmation you will receive your puppy. Also After you make your payment your puppy will be delivered directly to your home or if you want it delivered to the nearest airport to you. We also give health and safe delivery guarantee on all of our puppies. If you would like to purchase a your new puppy now(Espe) please respond with the following, so that we can process your order and start the packaging of the shipment of your puppy to you:

1. Full name
2. Address
3. Phone number
4. nearest airport
Payment Information:
Also if you are ready to purchase your puppy now, we will send to you the information which you will use in making the payment through western union or money gram after confirming your willingness to purchase your new puppy in your next email.

Personality: She loves to be held.
Comes with: AKC registration papers, Shot Records, Vet. Papers.

Please contact me with questions

The part in Red IS a major RED FLAG.

This is so sad.

gardenyorkies · 05-10-2007, 06:35 PM

We also sent them an email and recieved the same email as you!..We went a step further and returned their email telling them we were interested in purchasing their girl...They sent us the following email!

----------------------------------------------------------

Thank you so much for your interest in our baby Girl,

I understand that you would like to visit our home, but my schedule time is very tight at the moment.

However, I have contacted my Delivery Agent (Mr. Glenn Noll) who is in charge of the delivery of our baby girl and I informed him to process your order and start the packaging of the shipment of your puppy to you Already we have several buyers for our baby girl but I can see that you have shown seriousness and interest to make paytment.

Please kindly visit any Western Union Agent around you and make payment to

Name: Glenn Noll
Location: Lebanon, Pennsylavania 17046
Total payment is $450.00

We charge $150 for delivery to your door step but If you decide to come over for the pick up yourself then you make only the $450 payment via Western Union Money Transfer.

Please kindly attach and email me a copy of the payment slip from the Westen Union agent that you made the payment from or email me in details the transfer information such as the MTCN (Money Transfer Control Number) Sender's Name? Sender's Location?

Your puppy will be delivered to your door step in 4 hours after payment is received.

Thank you

Shawna Carter.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

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They got back to me with these pictures...are they your babies??

Yes, those are pictures taken from our webiste of our dogs!...We tracked them from our website and they are from Nigeria...They spent time there again this eveing taking these pictures!...We posted a warning on our front page of our website...We Hope nobody got scammed!

If anyone knows how we can take any further actions against these people we would love to know how!...They stole our pictures, our words and worst of all are out there trying to take folks are earned money!

~Laura & the JaLa Yorkies

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-10-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

The part in Red IS a major RED FLAG.

This is so sad.

Oh yea, definitely, but it's not like the "typical" scamming e-mails that you can hardly understand the "English."

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-10-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gardenyorkies

Yes, those are pictures taken from our webiste of our dogs!...We tracked them from our website and they are from Nigeria...They spent time there again this eveing taking these pictures!...We posted a warning on our front page of our website...We Hope nobody got scammed!

If anyone knows how we can take any further actions against these people we would love to know how!...They stole our pictures, our words and worst of all are out there trying to take folks are earned money!

~Laura & the JaLa Yorkies

That is so sad

I'm SO sorry that this has happened to you.

I'm with you, I hope no one actually got scammed

Dior'sMom · 05-11-2007, 02:12 AM

Its amazing to see the distance these scammers will go to get your hard earned money. Very happy to see they got caught.

CO_yorkie_momma · 05-11-2007, 06:58 AM

I would definately be wary of anyone that only uses western union or money gram for payment. Also any time they will "get your package" ready as soon as they receive the payment is a red flag to me. I am sorry this happened to this breeder and it goes to show that we all need to keep an eye out for these losers that have nothing better to do that scam innocent people that are just wanting a little puppy to love.

francis53 · 05-11-2007, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

I would definately be wary of anyone that only uses western union or money gram for payment. Also any time they will "get your package" ready as soon as they receive the payment is a red flag to me. I am sorry this happened to this breeder and it goes to show that we all need to keep an eye out for these losers that have nothing better to do that scam innocent people that are just wanting a little puppy to love.

I fell for this scam once myself. I was so anxious to get a cute little yorkie over the internet. Supposedly from Brooklyn, NY. I lost $900 and never heard from the guy again! The Western Union lady I talked to over the phone even warned me it might be a scam, but I didn't listen. So be very wary of anyone wanting you to use western union or money gram.

05-10-2007, 11:04 AM	#1
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 603	Puppyfind Scam ad alert! A friend of mine just saw her kennel name, pictures of her dogs, website all advertised on puppyfind for an ad for a dog. The only problem is that she has not listed any dogs. The only difference is that they have placed a different phone number. http://www.puppyfind.com/view_listin...2526page%253D1 If any of you place ad there, please make sure that they are not being used for others than yourself. It's been reported but it's still a shame... __________________ Theresa & The Boys +1 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue

05-10-2007, 11:10 AM	#2
Rhapsody And Tiger, too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,568	Very sad; incredible. I looked at the ad, and they were wanting only $450.00 for a female of obvious high quality. Crazy. . . also if they are trying to pass off those pictures as 9 week old puppies. . . well, obviously those pictures are 9 week old puppies. Good catch; glad your friend spotted it. Hopefully no one has lost their money to these criminals yet. __________________ Jess, Rhapsody,Tiger,& sweet Ocean Blu! Rhapsody's Dogster & Tiger's Dogster Huge Pee Pad Salewww.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

05-10-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	that's terrible __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

05-10-2007, 03:51 PM	#5
PuppyLovinNurse Chloe's Mommy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cornwall, ON Posts: 1,968	I have sent an "interest" e-mail to them and am going to play scam the scammer... However, the e-mail that I have received from them is NOT your typical "scamming e-mail" it wouldn't be very hard for a new puppy owner to get trapped into this pretty much "professional" e-mail. I'm wondering if they stole this e-mail from your friend, as well?? Hello Dr. Ben Dover, Thank you very much for your interest in our little girl. We are also thanking you for your patronage and we assure you that you will get the best services from us. PuppyDetails.. She has a travel crate (included in the shipping cost) and she has been veterinarian approved to travel by air. All medical documents will be included in the shipment. Shipment will be made directly to your doorstep via our reliable courier partners .Delivery time will depend on your location in relation to me.The Puppy is AKC registered and has all of her current shots. She needs to be provided with a good home. She enjoys to be pampered and will be excited to receive individual attention. She has a 1 year health guarantee. She has a elegant silky coat and the sweetness of their face makes them undeniably gorgeous! Every of our puppys are de-wormed on a timely and appropriate schedule.We feel that it is necessary to de-worm puppies even if their fecal sample is negative, as most fecal testing is only about 75% accurate.Yorkies are just too small to have an intestinal parasite as they would get too sick too quick! We strive to produce puppies that will mature to at least 4 lbs. Most of our puppies average at 4-6 pounds as adults. Espe temperament is one filled with love, dedication and intelligence.We are completely in love with Espe playful, cuddly and loyal little personalities. Puppy Price and Shipment Details: Espe cost is $450.00 and the shipping cost is $150.00 within Ohio and outside the state is $250.00, but if we are delivery to your doorstep within Ohio the shipment fee is $150.00 and outside the state is $200.00, if we are shipping to your nearest airport within Ohio the shipment fee is $120.00 and outside the state is $190.00. The form of payment that we accept is Western Union Or Money Gram and we want to assure you that all transactions are processed via our secure servers, so you have nothing to worry about, so if we confirm your payment, then in 8 hours after payment confirmation you will receive your puppy. Also After you make your payment your puppy will be delivered directly to your home or if you want it delivered to the nearest airport to you. We also give health and safe delivery guarantee on all of our puppies. If you would like to purchase a your new puppy now(Espe) please respond with the following, so that we can process your order and start the packaging of the shipment of your puppy to you: 1. Full name 2. Address 3. Phone number 4. nearest airport Payment Information: Also if you are ready to purchase your puppy now, we will send to you the information which you will use in making the payment through western union or money gram after confirming your willingness to purchase your new puppy in your next email. Personality: She loves to be held. Comes with: AKC registration papers, Shot Records, Vet. Papers. Please contact me with questions __________________ Sara & Chloe

05-10-2007, 05:10 PM	#7
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	This is unfortunately another example, of being very careful, and the buyer needing to beware--talk to the sellers, get a mailing address, double check everything. Sorry this happened but it is again a reminder to all of us. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

05-10-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	i was looking at the site today. i could have sworn someone is using TY's picture and posting him as a female. background was different but it looks like exactly the same picture I have posted on here before. that picture was never on there altho i do sell my puppys there sometimes. it has only been on here.

05-11-2007, 02:12 AM	#13
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	Its amazing to see the distance these scammers will go to get your hard earned money. Very happy to see they got caught. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

05-11-2007, 06:58 AM	#14
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,260	I would definately be wary of anyone that only uses western union or money gram for payment. Also any time they will "get your package" ready as soon as they receive the payment is a red flag to me. I am sorry this happened to this breeder and it goes to show that we all need to keep an eye out for these losers that have nothing better to do that scam innocent people that are just wanting a little puppy to love.