Another Warning about Scamming Breeders - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Amazing Yorkies · 03-10-2008, 01:47 PM

Thought I would share this, just in case.
This just happened Thursday to a breeder I know.
A guy called on Wednesday, wanted a pup on Friday for a gift. Had been searching for the "right" pup. Found him with her.
He transferred money from his Credit Union on Thursday. She was a little leary about giving her information out, but her Banker told her it would be fine. The Breeder had him call her from the Credit Union and she talked to the lady, at the Credit Union, gave her the banking information. The Lady told her since it was after 2pm the transfer would occur on Friday. The Lady gave her a confirmation number, and hung up.
She shipped on Friday, and had to leave at 5am to ship, too early to see if the money made it to her account before she shipped. She talked to him Friday morning, he got the pup, loved him, the surprise was great and everything seemed to have worked out.
Needless to say, no money ever showed up in her account.
Today, she is in tears! Called the guy, and now his phone is disconnected....
Now she is so worried about her puppy, out the money and even paid for the shipping.
I send and receive wires all the time. But I do wait until the money is in my account before the puppy goes anywhere. Even if it ruins the surprise. And I ask lots of questions. I once had a guy ask for something similar to this, I started asking questions, he hung up.. LOL

patty58 · 03-10-2008, 01:51 PM

I am so sorry for your friend....and the puppy. Scammers just make me ill.

tjdmom · 03-10-2008, 01:53 PM

That stinks! I hate scammers.

jp4m2 · 03-10-2008, 02:02 PM

I feel so bad for the breeder, I don't blame her for being so upset.........Sometimes we get so caught up in not wanting to appear "mean" or unkind that we ignore our gut feelings....I hope this never happens to her or anyone else again.....

Sugar's Mom · 03-10-2008, 02:03 PM

thanks for the warning. I would not have shipped him until the money was in my hand. but, I don't ship much anyway.

MyFairLacy · 03-10-2008, 02:07 PM

That's aweful... The transaction seemed a little speedy..it seems like a breeder would want to take more time to get to know the buyer first and selling a puppy that is meant as a gift is never a good idea.

littlewhip · 03-10-2008, 02:19 PM

Thats a down right shame...

NanaDtreasures · 03-10-2008, 02:23 PM

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I just had to say Your furbaby is soooooooo cute in her St Pattys day dress!

MyFairLacy · 03-10-2008, 02:25 PM

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I just had to say Your furbaby is soooooooo cute in her St Pattys day dress!

Thank you

Jody Renfroe · 03-10-2008, 02:26 PM

This is terrible!!

NanaDtreasures · 03-10-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

thanks for the warning. I would not have shipped him until the money was in my hand. but, I don't ship much anyway.

I warned my daughter.
Shes already gotten a couple of these scam letters.
And she is so new to the internet.
I dont ship puppies ever.
They have to come meet me...sit for awhile and chat...
If they dont care to do that.
I dont care to sell them a puppy.
I have had people drive hours and just last week my last puppy went on a plane WITH her new Mommy.
And I talk to these people LOTs via emails and phone calls before I would even do that....lol
Picky about my babies !

yorkiekist · 03-10-2008, 02:44 PM

Flippin' SCAMMERS!!!!!

I Love Bailey · 03-10-2008, 02:57 PM

How horrible for the breeder & the puppy!

CardsGrl · 03-10-2008, 03:44 PM

omg i feel so bad for your friend hun. i dont ever let a pup go until i have money in hand also just a safe practice... Hope she can get her money somehow...

jencar98 · 03-10-2008, 04:05 PM

OMG.....I'm sorry your friend got scammed like this. And, I'm hoping she did file a report with the police.....this is a crime, theft and possibly bank fraud. I would at least get it on record with the police, even if she doesn't stand much chance of getting either the puppy or her money back.

03-10-2008, 01:47 PM	#1
Amazing Yorkies YT Featured Breeder Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,552	Another Warning about Scamming Breeders Thought I would share this, just in case. This just happened Thursday to a breeder I know. A guy called on Wednesday, wanted a pup on Friday for a gift. Had been searching for the "right" pup. Found him with her. He transferred money from his Credit Union on Thursday. She was a little leary about giving her information out, but her Banker told her it would be fine. The Breeder had him call her from the Credit Union and she talked to the lady, at the Credit Union, gave her the banking information. The Lady told her since it was after 2pm the transfer would occur on Friday. The Lady gave her a confirmation number, and hung up. She shipped on Friday, and had to leave at 5am to ship, too early to see if the money made it to her account before she shipped. She talked to him Friday morning, he got the pup, loved him, the surprise was great and everything seemed to have worked out. Needless to say, no money ever showed up in her account. Today, she is in tears! Called the guy, and now his phone is disconnected.... Now she is so worried about her puppy, out the money and even paid for the shipping. I send and receive wires all the time. But I do wait until the money is in my account before the puppy goes anywhere. Even if it ruins the surprise. And I ask lots of questions. I once had a guy ask for something similar to this, I started asking questions, he hung up.. LOL __________________ Deb Sillers 816-261-8734 Cell ~ www.Amazingyorkies.com ~

03-10-2008, 01:51 PM	#2
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I am so sorry for your friend....and the puppy. Scammers just make me ill. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-10-2008, 02:02 PM	#4
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I feel so bad for the breeder, I don't blame her for being so upset.........Sometimes we get so caught up in not wanting to appear "mean" or unkind that we ignore our gut feelings....I hope this never happens to her or anyone else again..... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

03-10-2008, 02:07 PM	#6
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	That's aweful... The transaction seemed a little speedy..it seems like a breeder would want to take more time to get to know the buyer first and selling a puppy that is meant as a gift is never a good idea. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

03-10-2008, 02:19 PM	#7
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Thats a down right shame... __________________

03-10-2008, 01:53 PM	#3
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	That stinks! I hate scammers.

03-10-2008, 02:03 PM	#5
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	thanks for the warning. I would not have shipped him until the money was in my hand. but, I don't ship much anyway.

03-10-2008, 02:23 PM	#8
NanaDtreasures YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 1,321	[QUOTE=MyFairLacy;1839062]QUOTE] I just had to say Your furbaby is soooooooo cute in her St Pattys day dress! __________________ Debbi ~Follow the 3 R's~~~ Respect for self...Respect for others ...Responsibility for all your actions

03-10-2008, 02:26 PM	#10
Jody Renfroe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	This is terrible!!

03-10-2008, 02:44 PM	#12
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	Flippin' SCAMMERS!!!!!

03-10-2008, 02:57 PM	#13
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	How horrible for the breeder & the puppy! __________________ Michele & Bailey Angel 7/06-9/12

03-10-2008, 03:44 PM	#14
CardsGrl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern, Illinois Posts: 416	omg i feel so bad for your friend hun. i dont ever let a pup go until i have money in hand also just a safe practice... Hope she can get her money somehow... __________________ Cindy

03-10-2008, 04:05 PM	#15
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	OMG.....I'm sorry your friend got scammed like this. And, I'm hoping she did file a report with the police.....this is a crime, theft and possibly bank fraud. I would at least get it on record with the police, even if she doesn't stand much chance of getting either the puppy or her money back. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~