Help! Please!

[Honey Rose]

Thanks very much Patti!!! I'm really learning a lot from YT!!! I'm so glad I found this forum! Thanks you guys and I sure do will update you if we've found our baby!!!!

[Honey Rose]

MyTrixie143, we've got almost the same story. But you know what, the other one said to me that if I'm not sure that I could take care of his baby, I shouldn't consider replying back to him coz he's finding the right parents for his baby. And the other one says things like "promise me to take very good care of my baby and make sure to send me pictures and updates about my baby" I can't believe I almost fall for it! sshheesshh!! Am I that naive???

[Honey Rose]

Thanks JeanieK! That was a long thread, but very very helpful for the likes of me.....Thanks very much!

[Honey Rose]

Guys, last one...I think I made a stupid mistake again!!! Being so trusting, I gave them my info, meaning my address and phone #! Can they do anything about it? Or does it or doesn't it matter?? gggrrrr....I'm starting to hate myself now!

[MyTrixie143]

I am so glad you came here first. There was a thread just recently about someone who fell for the scam and paid the money and got no puppy. It is really sad that they do this and they should be stopped!!!


I am not sure what you can do if you give out info. Some of the scammers will leave you alone once you say you are not intrested. On the other hand, others will call and harass you and give you a hard time. I don't really know what to tell you to do.

Oh and I am not sure if you know this, but I will tell you anyway. If you ever do decide to buy a puppy over the interenet, use www.puppyescrow.com. It is used all over the U.S and many other countries. This way you know you won't get scammed and you will get a puppy and the puppy you agreed on. It is the best way to go and it is really safe and easy to use. If they live in the US then they have no excuse not to use this. Western union or money gram has no guarantee you will get a puppy but this guarantees you will. Just something to keep in mind if you ever do decide to buy a puppy over the internet!!!

[Honey Rose]

Thanks! That's a big help...but I really hope I would not need to buy from the internet, you know I think I developed some kind of phobia because of those scammers! LOL!!!!

[Baby Blessing]

Originally Posted by Honey Rose

Thanks! That's a big help...but I really hope I would not need to buy from the internet, you know I think I developed some kind of phobia because of those scammers! LOL!!!!

I have a recording on our answering machine which simply says, "ALL CALLS are received through our answering machine please leave a message and we will call back." We have it programmed to pick up a call on the second ring. Lot of times I am not able to pick the call up so this really helps, also it is a way of screening unwanted calls. You might think of doing this if you have an answering machine. I don't think they will bother to phone you cause they are too busy doing this with so many people.

[newmommy]

if it sounds too good to be true then more than likely it is. please be careful gettin a free yorkie or any breed pup from anyone. you get what you pay for. why would anyone who believes in their lines and can garuntee health give a puppy away?? just a thought. most breeders dont even break even when they SELL their puppies. i just dont see how any one would just give a puppy away without at least doing a home check and vet check and all that.

[Cares4Dogs]

If you gave your name and address maybe you should put a fraud alert on your credit report in all 3 bureaus....you never know what they can do with just your name and address....

I was one of the people playing the scam the scammers--they got soooooo persistent and they figured out I was using two email addresses trying to fool them. I got scared and quit. Im the one that had "balldraggin" the teacup jackass on the post named "scam the scammers". I do recall on a "scam" post that they get credit cards in Americans names and use those to pay for their ads online.

Anyway-nobody would have to advertise a "cheap or even free" yorkie....they'd be gone in a second!!! Then that makes you wonder-why would they be breeding them again next summer or whenever if they had a hard time finding homes in the first place and had to just give them away?

If you cant find any locally-just wait.....some will come along eventually, just do your homework-I promise it will be worth the wait.

Good luck in your search and be sure to post pics when you do find your new fur friend.

[woofshepherd]

I agree with everyone on here, there are several ads even in newspapers and online with these scammers, the usually offer free to christian home and or really cheap yorkies, english bulldogs, french bulldogs, chihuahuas, and several expensive breeds of dogs, these ads NEVER put a phone number to be reached at this is a great way of telling the breeders from the scammers.

[Honey Rose]

Thanks so much to everybody! I learned my lesson! And the one who's in Nigeria, after I told him that my officemat gave me her Yorkie because she's moving out to Texas, he didn't bother me anymore I will post updates if we got a new baby....hopefully soon!!!!

[Sadie's Mom]

It's sad to say, but yes they DO use GOD's name for a scam like this. But I'm glad you found us first & were able to get good information before you sent them money or anything. Too often it happens the other way around.