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bjh · 08-04-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brent462

my wife and i are looking for a baby ... we were recently scammed out of 1200.00 dollars .. we contacted a lady over the internet she said she would send us a puppy if we sent her the money and we did nothing came .... we are a little bit wiser and a lot more carfull the only thing is she took all the money we had saved for the baby. its a shame what people will do for money.

I am sorry you were scammed. It seems like that is happening a lot. I heard of someone the other day that had the same thing happen to them. The person they were getting a puppy from had them pay with a Green Dot card. I have heard there are a lot of scammers using those for payments now. What name did this person use? How was the payment made. I wish there was a way to crack down on these scammers.

brent462 · 08-04-2010, 06:59 AM

the name of the scammer if its her real name was amber johnson. we paid with a money order which i know we shouldnt have done but we did... she seemed very legit but like i said we are a little wiser... and will never buy anything off the internet again or from someone selling something off the internet. i think we are just going to have to put our hopes for a yorkie on hold for a while since most rescues want any where close to 450 per dog which i understand but just cant do right now

deonk1 · 08-04-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brent462

the name of the scammer if its her real name was amber johnson. we paid with a money order which i know we shouldnt have done but we did... she seemed very legit but like i said we are a little wiser... and will never buy anything off the internet again or from someone selling something off the internet. i think we are just going to have to put our hopes for a yorkie on hold for a while since most rescues want any where close to 450 per dog which i understand but just cant do right now

What about getting approved as a foster home until you can afford the fee for adoption? Not sure how the process works, but it's a possibility.

yorkie_mama22 · 08-04-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by brent462

the name of the scammer if its her real name was amber johnson. we paid with a money order which i know we shouldnt have done but we did... she seemed very legit but like i said we are a little wiser... and will never buy anything off the internet again or from someone selling something off the internet. i think we are just going to have to put our hopes for a yorkie on hold for a while since most rescues want any where close to 450 per dog which i understand but just cant do right now

If I were you I'd stick around and gather as much info as I can. Learn as much as you can, and educate yourself so that when the time is right you know exactly what to ask and what to look for. Who knows maybe you will find that yorkie on here. Even if you save a bit of money and put it away, or put a deposit on a pup.

I found my yorkie on YT and I am so happy with him and I didn't pay a fortune for him, he was a year old and neutered right before he came to live with me.

Vinniedoggy · 08-04-2010, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent462

my wife and i are looking for a baby ... we were recently scammed out of 1200.00 dollars .. we contacted a lady over the internet she said she would send us a puppy if we sent her the money and we did nothing came .... we are a little bit wiser and a lot more carfull the only thing is she took all the money we had saved for the baby. its a shame what people will do for money.

Please, please, please consider adoption!! We have had three Yorkies, all of whom were rescues. Our first little guy we adopted when he was 10 from the shelter here in DC. He was such a sweetheart and we had him for 7 years before he passed away at the age of 17.

My little guy Vinnie was also adopted from the DC shelter (he was probably around 2 when I adopted him).

The most recent addition to our family, Alex, was adopted from a local rescue group (Rescue Me - Yorkie Rescue: Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue). He has been through quite a few homes, but he's here to stay with us forever.

Ladym · 08-04-2010, 10:45 AM

Hi,
I wasn't even looking for a yorkie but there he was. I adopted him 2 years ago from our local animal welfare. He cost me $150. He was on meds for ear infection, lyme disease, had 2 teeth removed, neutered and microchipped. Now that's a deal!!!! He was only 2years at the time. He is the love of my life. No one that meets him can resist him. He loves everyone. And when I tell them about how and where I got him they can not believe it. There are so many wonderful dogs just waiting for homes. So many people have had to give their pets for so many reasons. It couldn't hurt for you and your wife to start there while you save for a puppy.. but who knows you just may end up with the one that makes your home complete.

Rhetts_mama · 08-04-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by brent462

the name of the scammer if its her real name was amber johnson. we paid with a money order which i know we shouldnt have done but we did... she seemed very legit but like i said we are a little wiser... and will never buy anything off the internet again or from someone selling something off the internet. i think we are just going to have to put our hopes for a yorkie on hold for a while since most rescues want any where close to 450 per dog which i understand but just cant do right now

Take your time and look around. Some rescues do have higher fees because they are spreading out the cost of the vetting for all of their rescues. Other members here have found their yorkies through the good old humane society and paid less than $100.00 in adoption fees, which included spaying/neutering. We've got a houseful of rescued yorkies between my mom and myself. They all came to us at under 4 months of age. We love them to pieces, and if we decide to add anymore, we will return to looking at rescues again (but maybe a slightly older dog 'cause all this potty training is killing us! LOL)

As for the scammer, did you contact her over the internet at all? Any emails exchanged? If so, there are federal laws against what she has done. Even if she has closed down that email address, the authorities may be able to track her down through ISP addys. I know there are some online forms to fill out, maybe one of the other members here remembers the site off the top of their head.

xoxJuliexox · 08-04-2010, 08:05 PM

You really should consider adopting a yorkie from a rescue organization, i think all you have to pay is a small rehoming fee, not only is it less expensive but you are saving a life

I am thinking of adopting one myself so my furbaby will have a sibling.

nana911 · 08-04-2010, 09:38 PM

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That is the website for reporting internet crime to the FBI.

I saw a short piece on ET tonight where a celebrity is helping take small dogs from California pounds/shelters to Edmonton, Alberta CA. They've taken 300 so far. One was 2hrs from being PTS and was adopted by the private jet's pilot.

Evidently there is a huge overflow of small, lap size dogs in California pounds and so they are being euthanized at a phenomenal rate, however there is a shortage of adoptable lap dogs available for adoption in areas of Canada. So, this lady uses her jet to gather up dogs in CA and transport them to Canada. Amazing that she sometimes gets these babies just before they are about to end their lives and takes to where they are wanted and given new chances. BTW, the celebrity that was helping was Kevin Costner, not my fave...but...

RachelandSadie · 08-06-2010, 08:11 PM

We got Bentley from a resue. he was $350 which included all shots and neutering. That alone saved us over $500 from the vets because shots and a neuter are NOT cheap. We have never been happier and he is the most well rounded adjusted dog on earth. He's sweet, he's cute and he's well behaved. He loves all dogs and people and he just fits in whereever he goes. He's a wonderful pup so i'd save the money up again and when you have enough i'd go to www.petfinder.com and find me the perfect match!!

Sandee · 08-06-2010, 08:25 PM

That is such a sad story. When you are ready again, go to the breeder and do not pay until you see the puppy, fall in love and go home with it that same day.
I am so sorry you had to go through this.
You should spread her name around on the breeders' board, so others will know.

mojo · 08-06-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

We got Bentley from a resue. he was $350 which included all shots and neutering. That alone saved us over $500 from the vets because shots and a neuter are NOT cheap. We have never been happier and he is the most well rounded adjusted dog on earth. He's sweet, he's cute and he's well behaved. He loves all dogs and people and he just fits in whereever he goes. He's a wonderful pup so i'd save the money up again and when you have enough i'd go to www.petfinder.com and find me the perfect match!!

I would just be careful as I don't think everyone on petfinder is legit. I do agree a rescue is the way to go, as stated shots/spay/neuter/vet check not cheap.
People have even found yorkies at the pound. You never know. And I truly am a believer in you will find the dog meant for you.
Really sucks what happened to you and I hope somehow this women is caught.

Keno · 08-06-2010, 08:31 PM

SUZYQ15 · 08-06-2010, 09:23 PM

I'm so sorry for what happened to you,but i to almost got scammed. I went on line as well not knowing you should never buy online. . I was speaking to a lady who said she was from africa from camaroo to be exact and she did not want any money for the puppy all she cared about was that the puppy was going to a good home. the only thing she would ask was for airfare because she wanted to know that the puppy was going to travel safely. I knew it was to good to be true but she had already sent me a picture and i had fallen inlove with her.the good thing was that, that same day i had gone to my friends house and told her about my new puppy i was getting. much to my surprise her husband told me he had seen a scam on 20/20 about people scamming from africa especially from camaroo. he also told me to never send anything western union because there was no way of tracing it back. so when i told them i was on to them and that i had reported them to the police they started threatning me telling me they had my info and they were going to kill me!! needless to say i will never ever do that again.

suda · 08-06-2010, 10:27 PM

Sorry you were ripped off, do not give cash until you have baby in your arms

08-04-2010, 09:38 PM	#24
nana911 threadkillin' 6 pack Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,242	Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) \| Home That is the website for reporting internet crime to the FBI. I saw a short piece on ET tonight where a celebrity is helping take small dogs from California pounds/shelters to Edmonton, Alberta CA. They've taken 300 so far. One was 2hrs from being PTS and was adopted by the private jet's pilot. Evidently there is a huge overflow of small, lap size dogs in California pounds and so they are being euthanized at a phenomenal rate, however there is a shortage of adoptable lap dogs available for adoption in areas of Canada. So, this lady uses her jet to gather up dogs in CA and transport them to Canada. Amazing that she sometimes gets these babies just before they are about to end their lives and takes to where they are wanted and given new chances. BTW, the celebrity that was helping was Kevin Costner, not my fave...but... __________________ lorelei, wife to gerry , momma to bear , baxter ,baby and bug

08-06-2010, 08:31 PM	#28
Keno Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sunny CA Posts: 789	__________________ Dogs are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms, they do not borrow money, they only beg for food and love.

08-06-2010, 09:23 PM	#29
SUZYQ15 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: alamo,tx Posts: 98 Blog Entries: 11	scammed out of a baby I'm so sorry for what happened to you,but i to almost got scammed. I went on line as well not knowing you should never buy online. . I was speaking to a lady who said she was from africa from camaroo to be exact and she did not want any money for the puppy all she cared about was that the puppy was going to a good home. the only thing she would ask was for airfare because she wanted to know that the puppy was going to travel safely. I knew it was to good to be true but she had already sent me a picture and i had fallen inlove with her.the good thing was that, that same day i had gone to my friends house and told her about my new puppy i was getting. much to my surprise her husband told me he had seen a scam on 20/20 about people scamming from africa especially from camaroo. he also told me to never send anything western union because there was no way of tracing it back. so when i told them i was on to them and that i had reported them to the police they started threatning me telling me they had my info and they were going to kill me!! needless to say i will never ever do that again. __________________ SUZYQ

08-06-2010, 10:27 PM	#30
suda YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,039	Sorry you were ripped off, do not give cash until you have baby in your arms __________________ I'm so in love with my little boy George

08-04-2010, 06:59 AM	#17
brent462 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pickerington Posts: 8	the name of the scammer if its her real name was amber johnson. we paid with a money order which i know we shouldnt have done but we did... she seemed very legit but like i said we are a little wiser... and will never buy anything off the internet again or from someone selling something off the internet. i think we are just going to have to put our hopes for a yorkie on hold for a while since most rescues want any where close to 450 per dog which i understand but just cant do right now

08-04-2010, 10:45 AM	#21
Ladym Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CT Posts: 167	Hi, I wasn't even looking for a yorkie but there he was. I adopted him 2 years ago from our local animal welfare. He cost me $150. He was on meds for ear infection, lyme disease, had 2 teeth removed, neutered and microchipped. Now that's a deal!!!! He was only 2years at the time. He is the love of my life. No one that meets him can resist him. He loves everyone. And when I tell them about how and where I got him they can not believe it. There are so many wonderful dogs just waiting for homes. So many people have had to give their pets for so many reasons. It couldn't hurt for you and your wife to start there while you save for a puppy.. but who knows you just may end up with the one that makes your home complete.

08-04-2010, 08:05 PM	#23
xoxJuliexox Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 176	You really should consider adopting a yorkie from a rescue organization, i think all you have to pay is a small rehoming fee, not only is it less expensive but you are saving a life I am thinking of adopting one myself so my furbaby will have a sibling.

08-06-2010, 08:11 PM	#25
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	We got Bentley from a resue. he was $350 which included all shots and neutering. That alone saved us over $500 from the vets because shots and a neuter are NOT cheap. We have never been happier and he is the most well rounded adjusted dog on earth. He's sweet, he's cute and he's well behaved. He loves all dogs and people and he just fits in whereever he goes. He's a wonderful pup so i'd save the money up again and when you have enough i'd go to www.petfinder.com and find me the perfect match!!

08-06-2010, 08:25 PM	#26
Sandee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tri state area Posts: 186	That is such a sad story. When you are ready again, go to the breeder and do not pay until you see the puppy, fall in love and go home with it that same day. I am so sorry you had to go through this. You should spread her name around on the breeders' board, so others will know.