I am embarrassed to admit the red flags I ignored, but here they are...hopefully it will help...
1. They requested a money gram. I was unaware that I was not protected using that method.
2. They kept rushing me. Gave me a sense of urgency the entire time.
3. The change of ownership document had the wrong color and no birthday. Also the issue date was 6 months before the dog was born.
4. The website had a lot of typos and mixed up information in the descriptions. Totally out of order.
5. According to the website, and phone number on there, they were located in Nashville, TN. The person I sent money to was in Ohio. And the name was different.
Everything was consistent with a website hack.
6. They were never able to communicate
the phone.
7. They never sent updated "non-stock" photos despite multiple requests.
8. I received an email from the "transportation company" saying i needed to send $600 for a crate, then I would be refunded 99% upon return of the crate. I forwarded it to the "breeder" and she said well then go hurry and send it. I refused and she told me I was abandoning the puppy. That's when I realized I had been scammed.