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08-04-2010, 05:45 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pickerington
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| scammed out of a baby my wife and i are looking for a baby ... we were recently scammed out of 1200.00 dollars .. we contacted a lady over the internet she said she would send us a puppy if we sent her the money and we did nothing came .... we are a little bit wiser and a lot more carfull the only thing is she took all the money we had saved for the baby. its a shame what people will do for money. |
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08-04-2010, 05:47 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | So sorry to hear that happened to you. There are a lot of internet scammers out there.
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08-04-2010, 05:50 AM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pickerington
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| thanks.. yeah there are i hate to say it but they should all be put in jail for a long time ... its not just the financial but the emotional part you have to get over... we thought we would have a new yorkie but i guess we will have to wait |
08-04-2010, 05:54 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | If you are comfortable with it, you might want to put up a thread in the Breeder Review section detailing what happened. That way, if someone googles the name, your experience will come up and be a warning for them.
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08-04-2010, 05:56 AM | #5 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Im sorry you were scammed. You have to be very careful if you buy over the internet. I hope you find your baby soon
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08-04-2010, 05:58 AM | #6 |
Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada
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| I'm really sorry what happen to you. That is just aweful. 1200$ is ALOT of money and to get nothing in return. I can just imagine how devastated you are. Please don't let this set you back because there are good breeders out there who won't take advantage of you. YOu need to build a relationship with your breeder first and make sure they are established. My Lola was a rehome but Zach came from a breeder. We talked back and forth for a month before I took him home. We got to know each other well and she was so helpful. She told me every detail about him and he was everything she said he was! She even gave me references from previous people who got puppies from her. We still talk very often and I send pictures of him to let her see how he is doing. It's true you buy your breeder first. It's so nice to have someone to email or call if you have a question about your new baby. My breeder even says she will take him back if for any reason EVER I can't keep him. That's a good breeder! |
08-04-2010, 06:00 AM | #7 |
Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member | Im sorry to hear that. There really are some horrible people out there who will do anything for money, and there are so many scams on the internet its hard to know who you can trust. Hope you find your perfect baby soon, have you tried rescue?
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08-04-2010, 06:04 AM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pickerington
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| havent tried rescue thats not a bad idea just have to sell it to my wife |
08-04-2010, 06:09 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Sorry to hear that you were scammed - it is awful that some people have no concience when it comes to the almighty dollar. My Bridget was a rescue and she is an absolutely wonderful baby. I wish you all the luck in the world in your search for your new baby!
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08-04-2010, 06:12 AM | #11 | |
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In the future, thoroughly research a breeder before committing to a purchase. Never pay the full price of the dog until it is in your hands. Breeders typically require a deposit of less than half the purchase price, usually a quarter of the price. | |
08-04-2010, 06:23 AM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pickerington
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| already done.... no trace of this ladythe address she gave there is no building there the numbers are disconnected and cant find the origional post any longer |
08-04-2010, 06:26 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN
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| I am so sorry that happened to you. I can't imagine how horrible you must feel. There are so many internet scams out there and I have gotten messages even on YT that have been scams. It's amazing what people will do.
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08-04-2010, 06:27 AM | #14 |
and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington
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| I'm so sorry you were scammed... My advice would be to never buy online. Purchase from a reputable breeder where you can visit her home and see both parents and the puppies. Also, rescues are great places to search for yorkies... There are a lot of dogs out there searching for homes
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08-04-2010, 06:33 AM | #15 |
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| So sorry to hear that happen to you...I too looked for my bella baby on the internet and seen all the scammers out there, same as you they wanted me to send my money and they would send me a puppy...I never would do that cause I wanted to see and pick out my baby and have my baby in my hands before they got my money...cause you don't know what kind of puppy they will send you or as you know if you will even get one...there are alot of breeders out there that breed for the money and not the health of the pup...I didn't want a so called teacup puppy that wasn't going to get over 3lbs thats a runt that will more than likely have a lot of health problems and won't live that long...my advice is find a good breeder that breeds standard Yorkies 4-7 lb or bigger go to him/her house visit with them get to know them see how they live and how well they care of there dogs...any good breeder will invite you over no problems and answer all you questions and than some...I drove 250 miles 4 hours just to see the puppies and see how she lived. I got luck that day and came home with my Bella baby...Bella was 10 weeks old when I got her she weighed 3.5 lbs and now she is 2 years old 8.6 lbs very very healthy girl. Hope this will help on you next search good luck!
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