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Does anyone know this breeder -- Eden Valley? I saw an online ad for a Yorkie that was obviously a scam (I am not looking to buy one, and wouldn't buy this way, I just get curious). They gave a website address ( ryansbullies.tk ), and I just went to look at it out of curiosity. On the scammer's website, ryansbullys.tk, they used the name "Eden Valley Yorkshire Terriers." Nosey rosey that I am, I googled "Eden Valley" to see what I could find. That brought me to a completely different website, and it looks to be the website of a very legitimate breeder and exhibitor. Not only is the scammer using this breeder/exhibitor's kennel name, they have totally copied entire sections of text (plagiarized) from her site. Oh, but they do manage to add, at the bottom of the page, that the text is copyrighted by Eden Valley, just so we are aware that it is illegal to copy it without permission! And ... the scammer displays the YTCA logo on their website. Compare for yourself: Scammer: ryansbullies.tk Eden Valley: Yorkshire Terrier Breeder for 38 years Does anyone know this breeder? She needs a "head's up." The nerve of some people. |
OMG that's terrible :eek:. I don't know this breeder, but maybe someone does. I would suggest using the contact info on her website and send her what you found out. That way you know for sure she knows what is going on. |
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So, I don't know what is going on. |
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I thought "reputable" breeders didn't advertise their championships? Does it really matter who got the championship?The original owner or the past owner? Either the dog is a champion or has champions in its line or it is not. Not trying to start an argument, just seems like there are different rules for different people, as such hard to tell what's really right. There are all sorts of ways to say: "Champion Bloodlines" and "breeding champions since ..." is just another way of saying it (IMO) |
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::shrug:: Either tell her or don't. It really doesn't affect me any. I just hate to see someone screwed over that's all. I'm not even sure what you're talking about. |
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I just want to make it clear that I am not blaming the REAL Eden Valley for anything. I think someone has stolen this copyrighted text from Eden Valley's website, along with the Eden Valley name, and are using it for fraudulent purposes. Imagine if someone buys a puppy from the scammer, then gets no puppy and tries to pin it on the legitimate Eden Valley, files reviews on rip-off reports, etc., it could cause Eden Valley some problems and smear their name. This is one of the scammer's ads (out of 19 that they have placed): Cute T-cup Yorkie Puppies For Adoption - Houston Chronicle Classifieds I found an email address of her's on shooterdog.com and sent an email, but unfortunately it came back as undeliverable. |
Thread progressed without me! Ignore this :P |
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I know of Delores and of her lines as she was pretty well known in the 60s and 70s, nice lines. |
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If the email fails we could always try that route if it is deemed necessary. |
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That email was different from the one I found, so hopefully it will work. That web address with the ".tk" in the suffix means that it is hosted in the south pacific island of Tokelau, so the scammer could be literally anywhere in the world. ( Pacific island cashes in on website domain - Telegraph ) I have no idea what she can do about this. I could only think of two suggestions: I gave her a link for reporting internet fraud online, and even though the FBI doesn't have jurisdiction in Camaroon, at least this will document the problem. And I also suggested that she put a disclaimer on her own website to warn people about the other website and establish that she is in no way connected. I hate scammers. |
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The owner of edenvalleyyorkies.com should follow the instructions above to report them. Also, you can (probably) get them delisted from google by following the instructions here: Report copyright infringement : Remove information from Google - Web Search Help |
The way I read that, the scammer isn't in the Netherlands, dot tk is, the service that he went through to get a web address. Dot TK: Dot TK - Renaming The Internet Dot TK - Renaming The Internet It looks like I can use the "copyright@dot.tk" to report copyright abuse, though. I have tried every which way to google the scammer's website, and I can't get it to show up on a google search. I can find his ads, but the website itself doesn't seem to be "googleable. I don't see anything there for them to "delist?" |
The way I read that, the scammer isn't in the Netherlands, dot tk is, the service that he went through to get a web address. Dot TK: Dot TK - Renaming The Internet Dot TK - Renaming The Internet It looks like I can use the "copyright@dot.tk" to report copyright abuse, though. I have tried every which way to google the scammer's website, and I can't get it to show up on a google search. I can find his ads, but the website itself doesn't seem to be "googleable". I don't see anything there for them to delist? |
That is the strangest thing I've seen. I don't understand why he would lift whole blocks from her site. He is basically saying he is she. ???? Are we sure this is NOT another site that belongs to her? It does say under construction at one point. But then the .tk would not make sense would it? Hope you can get a hold of her to alert to the situation. Great sleuthing! We have some of the sharpest eyes around here at YT! If I ever need a Private Detective, I will start with y'all first. :D |
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Many fine top breeders have web sites to show what they have achieved. I refer to their sites to see photo's of what's new in the ring and enjoy pic's of old champions I have seen in their career. I see nothing unethical about a breeder simply stating...."pets for sale to approved homes" when they have pets...how else can the public buy from reputable breeders if they can not find reputable breeders...I do not think there is a need to list the pic and prices, with paypal check out like an ebay purchase..but let the public know there are options besides a pet shop. PS..many top breeders perfer advertizing wins in breed magazines.. |
The email that I sent over 10 hours ago wasn't rejected, so it's a good one. (Thanks, Mardelin). I haven't received a response yet, so the ball is in her court. At least she has the details and can pursue it if she wants. |
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Several, well known exhibitors have websites to show case their dogs accomplishments. Most have no pics of pups, and only stating pups available occassionaly. |
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