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MyTrixie143 · 07-06-2006, 01:31 AM

I have seen alot of posts recently about people talking about getting their hopes up only to be scammed. So I thought I would post this for everyone who is buying a puppy over the interenet or is having the puppy shipped to them.

In today's world there are many scammers out there who just want your money. Among those scammers are puppy scammers. They will "sell" you a puppy for real cheap, but in all reality you are paying for a puppy that does not exist and you won't get a puppy that you paid for.

Here are some things to watch for:
~They will say the puppy is free and all you have to do is pay for shipping
~They want payment through Western Union
~They won't let you pick up the puppy and the puppy must be shipped
~They usually have bad english
~They are missionaries who can no longer take care of their puppies
~They were praying for someone to give their baby a loving home
~They can't give you detailed information on the puppy and it's backround
~They say they no longer have any puppies but can refer you to a friend who is doing missionary work

If you are buying a puppy off the interenet or having a puppy shipped to you please do the following:
~Ask for a new picture of the puppy with your name and date on a piece of paper in the backround
~Go through an escrow company such as www.puppyescrow.com
~If possible, ask for references or have someone check the breeder out
~Have all guarantees, contracts, and papers written in agreement as to what the terms are.

~Have the puppy inspected by a vet in the time period permitted

What is puppy escrow and how does it work??

Puppy escrow is the safe and easy way of buying a puppy off the interenet or someone you don't know. The buyer will get the puppy that was agreed upon and the seller will get his money. The puppy is tracked throughout the whole shipping process. By using puppy escrow, neither the buyer or seller are able to be scammed. Puppy escrow is accepted all throughout the United States and many other countries.

This is how it works:
1.) Buyer and seller agree to terms. They register with puppy escrow and agree on a contracts, shipping costs, puppy that is to be received, vet inspections, etc..

2.) Buyer pays puppy escrow. Both the seller and buyer will be notified when the payment is made. The payment will then go into an escrow account and seller is notified to ship the puppy.

3.) Seller ships puppy to buyer using the approved shipping methods disscussed in step one. Buyer is required to enter shipping details to puppy find so that the whole shipping process will be tracked and recorded.

4.) Buyer accepts the puppy. Once the buyer receives the puppy, they must notify puppy escrow within the agreed inspection time period set from step one that they accept the puppy. If the puppy is not accepted, buyer must notify puppy escrow immediately so arrangements can be made to ship the puppy back.

5.) When the buyer accepts the puppy, the funds will then be released to the seller in the chosen payment method.
Everyone is happy and no one got scammed.

Sorry I know this long, I just want everyone to know how to have a great and safe transaction without the worry of being scammed.

icy · 07-06-2006, 02:20 AM

Great post

Thanks for the info.

lisatodd · 07-06-2006, 03:23 AM

this is wonderful....where did you find this information??

Yorkie3 · 07-06-2006, 03:25 AM

red98vett · 07-06-2006, 03:58 AM

Great reminder - I'd LOVE to see this as a sticky in the For Sale/Wanted Section ...

sylvan · 07-06-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Great reminder - I'd LOVE to see this as a sticky in the For Sale/Wanted Section ...

Tophersmom · 07-06-2006, 07:15 AM

Excellent advice!!

There ARE some ligitimate breeders who do sell over the internet (that's how I got Topher), but the dishonest ones have one interest and one interest only....the money...so it seems to be the main topic of their emails/conversations. These people are true thieves and have no puppies to sell.

One other piece of advice that my mother always told me....'trust your instincts'....'go with your gut'. So many people that I know who got scammed said that they had a 'feeling' that something wasn't right. We have to learn to trust that instinct that we have. It's usually right.

JCarlson2004 · 07-06-2006, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98vett

Great reminder - I'd LOVE to see this as a sticky in the For Sale/Wanted Section ...

chattiesmom · 07-06-2006, 07:25 AM

Great Post! It serves as a reminder that it is so much better to do business with honest reputable people.....

ssmiles1980A · 07-06-2006, 07:36 AM

thank you so much for that info .

JillandJack · 07-06-2006, 08:42 AM

This is great information. I had searched the internet before finding Jill and contacted several sellers only to figure out, thank god, that there was something suspicious about them. I decided then that buying on the internet was not an option I was willing to take and took to finding one by other means.

Keeping newbies informed of this is a wonderful idea. Once you are on YT for any length of time you find this out. Unfortunately for some they find this site after the fact and come here looking for help.

JillandJack · 07-06-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Great reminder - I'd LOVE to see this as a sticky in the For Sale/Wanted Section ...

This is a perfect idea!

baby03 · 07-06-2006, 09:54 AM

It is sad but true that people will lie, cheat and steal to further themselves. Thank you for the info.

MyTrixie143 · 07-06-2006, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98vett

Great reminder - I'd LOVE to see this as a sticky in the For Sale/Wanted Section ...

That is a great idea, how would I get it to become a sticky??

candybaby · 07-06-2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I have seen alot of posts recently about people talking about getting their hopes up only to be scammed. So I thought I would post this for everyone who is buying a puppy over the interenet or is having the puppy shipped to them.

In today's world there are many scammers out there who just want your money. Among those scammers are puppy scammers. They will "sell" you a puppy for real cheap, but in all reality you are paying for a puppy that does not exist and you won't get a puppy that you paid for.

Here are some things to watch for:
~They will say the puppy is free and all you have to do is pay for shipping
~They want payment through Western Union
~They won't let you pick up the puppy and the puppy must be shipped
~They usually have bad english
~They are missionaries who can no longer take care of their puppies
~They were praying for someone to give their baby a loving home
~They can't give you detailed information on the puppy and it's backround
~They say they no longer have any puppies but can refer you to a friend who is doing missionary work

If you are buying a puppy off the interenet or having a puppy shipped to you please do the following:
~Ask for a new picture of the puppy with your name and date on a piece of paper in the backround
~Go through an escrow company such as www.puppyescrow.com
~If possible, ask for references or have someone check the breeder out
~Have all guarantees, contracts, and papers written in agreement as to what the terms are.

~Have the puppy inspected by a vet in the time period permitted

What is puppy escrow and how does it work??

Puppy escrow is the safe and easy way of buying a puppy off the interenet or someone you don't know. The buyer will get the puppy that was agreed upon and the seller will get his money. The puppy is tracked throughout the whole shipping process. By using puppy escrow, neither the buyer or seller are able to be scammed. Puppy escrow is accepted all throughout the United States and many other countries.

This is how it works:
1.) Buyer and seller agree to terms. They register with puppy escrow and agree on a contracts, shipping costs, puppy that is to be received, vet inspections, etc..

2.) Buyer pays puppy escrow. Both the seller and buyer will be notified when the payment is made. The payment will then go into an escrow account and seller is notified to ship the puppy.

3.) Seller ships puppy to buyer using the approved shipping methods disscussed in step one. Buyer is required to enter shipping details to puppy find so that the whole shipping process will be tracked and recorded.

4.) Buyer accepts the puppy. Once the buyer receives the puppy, they must notify puppy escrow within the agreed inspection time period set from step one that they accept the puppy. If the puppy is not accepted, buyer must notify puppy escrow immediately so arrangements can be made to ship the puppy back.

5.) When the buyer accepts the puppy, the funds will then be released to the seller in the chosen payment method.
Everyone is happy and no one got scammed.

Sorry I know this long, I just want everyone to know how to have a great and safe transaction without the worry of being scammed.

Another one is they are out of the states OR they are in Africa

GOOD POST

07-06-2006, 01:31 AM	#1
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,961	Thinking about buying a puppy over the Internet, READ THIS FIRST!! I have seen alot of posts recently about people talking about getting their hopes up only to be scammed. So I thought I would post this for everyone who is buying a puppy over the interenet or is having the puppy shipped to them. In today's world there are many scammers out there who just want your money. Among those scammers are puppy scammers. They will "sell" you a puppy for real cheap, but in all reality you are paying for a puppy that does not exist and you won't get a puppy that you paid for. Here are some things to watch for: ~They will say the puppy is free and all you have to do is pay for shipping ~They want payment through Western Union ~They won't let you pick up the puppy and the puppy must be shipped ~They usually have bad english ~They are missionaries who can no longer take care of their puppies ~They were praying for someone to give their baby a loving home ~They can't give you detailed information on the puppy and it's backround ~They say they no longer have any puppies but can refer you to a friend who is doing missionary work If you are buying a puppy off the interenet or having a puppy shipped to you please do the following: ~Ask for a new picture of the puppy with your name and date on a piece of paper in the backround ~Go through an escrow company such as www.puppyescrow.com ~If possible, ask for references or have someone check the breeder out ~Have all guarantees, contracts, and papers written in agreement as to what the terms are. ~Have the puppy inspected by a vet in the time period permitted What is puppy escrow and how does it work?? Puppy escrow is the safe and easy way of buying a puppy off the interenet or someone you don't know. The buyer will get the puppy that was agreed upon and the seller will get his money. The puppy is tracked throughout the whole shipping process. By using puppy escrow, neither the buyer or seller are able to be scammed. Puppy escrow is accepted all throughout the United States and many other countries. This is how it works: 1.) Buyer and seller agree to terms. They register with puppy escrow and agree on a contracts, shipping costs, puppy that is to be received, vet inspections, etc.. 2.) Buyer pays puppy escrow. Both the seller and buyer will be notified when the payment is made. The payment will then go into an escrow account and seller is notified to ship the puppy. 3.) Seller ships puppy to buyer using the approved shipping methods disscussed in step one. Buyer is required to enter shipping details to puppy find so that the whole shipping process will be tracked and recorded. 4.) Buyer accepts the puppy. Once the buyer receives the puppy, they must notify puppy escrow within the agreed inspection time period set from step one that they accept the puppy. If the puppy is not accepted, buyer must notify puppy escrow immediately so arrangements can be made to ship the puppy back. 5.) When the buyer accepts the puppy, the funds will then be released to the seller in the chosen payment method. Everyone is happy and no one got scammed. Sorry I know this long, I just want everyone to know how to have a great and safe transaction without the worry of being scammed. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey & the gang Destiny Scampers Harmony Brownie Buster Trixie~Sugar~Peppi~Daisy

07-06-2006, 02:20 AM	#2
icy YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 473	Great post Thanks for the info. __________________ Yorkies, Yorkies and more Yorkies

07-06-2006, 03:23 AM	#3
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,459	this is wonderful....where did you find this information?? __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

07-06-2006, 03:25 AM	#4
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07-06-2006, 03:58 AM	#5
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07-06-2006, 07:15 AM	#7
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	Excellent advice!! There ARE some ligitimate breeders who do sell over the internet (that's how I got Topher), but the dishonest ones have one interest and one interest only....the money...so it seems to be the main topic of their emails/conversations. These people are true thieves and have no puppies to sell. One other piece of advice that my mother always told me....'trust your instincts'....'go with your gut'. So many people that I know who got scammed said that they had a 'feeling' that something wasn't right. We have to learn to trust that instinct that we have. It's usually right. __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

07-06-2006, 07:25 AM	#9
chattiesmom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,711	Great Post! It serves as a reminder that it is so much better to do business with honest reputable people..... __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

07-06-2006, 07:36 AM	#10
ssmiles1980A My Yorkie Angels Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plantation Florida Posts: 2,889	thank you so much for that info . __________________ Aubrey Nessa & Bridget Spanky & Rocky RIP my sweet baby girl ella http://www.ytrainbowbridge.net/

07-06-2006, 08:42 AM	#11
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,103 Blog Entries: 1	This is great information. I had searched the internet before finding Jill and contacted several sellers only to figure out, thank god, that there was something suspicious about them. I decided then that buying on the internet was not an option I was willing to take and took to finding one by other means. Keeping newbies informed of this is a wonderful idea. Once you are on YT for any length of time you find this out. Unfortunately for some they find this site after the fact and come here looking for help. __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

07-06-2006, 09:54 AM	#13
baby03 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us Posts: 2,243	It is sad but true that people will lie, cheat and steal to further themselves. Thank you for the info.