Scammed on Puppyfind... :( - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Brittie123 · 01-25-2006, 03:00 PM

Oh ok Villette, well at least you weren't violated! That makes me feel a little better...

Sherry Lynn · 01-25-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brittie123

I dont even care about the pictures, I just dont want someone paying good money thinking they were getting little Emmy and then getting scammed!

I'm with ya. It just seems that puppyfind isn't very responsible when it comes to weeding out the scammers. I know other sites seem to be more vigilant...

Gina1978 · 01-25-2006, 03:06 PM

So,say someone buys the pup that is Emmy..what on earth do they get instead? It would be hard to find another pup with that face so the new owner would soon find out...then what? Cant something be done before that happens?

jesscruz · 01-25-2006, 03:07 PM

i think something needs to be done, can't we suggest that there be a right cick enabler installed here and on dogster, i think it

will help alot..

megan_kat22 · 01-25-2006, 03:10 PM

shouldnt that be illegal? like false sales. there has to be somewhere on the site to turn these people in. i mean come on! that is insane.

YorkieRose · 01-25-2006, 03:10 PM

The buyer pays $450 for a puppy and that includes shipping...I have a feeling they do not get anything..it is a scam to have money sent to them..you have to join the site to read the details, but there was an ad like this from Brazil...it always saiad..Homeless puppies.

red98vett · 01-25-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

The buyer pays $450 for a puppy and that includes shipping...I have a feeling they do not get anything..it is a scam to have money sent to them..you have to join the site to read the details, but there was an ad like this from Brazil...it always saiad..Homeless puppies.

I agree with you Pat - the prices are MEANT to grab someones attention and if they're using fake pictures - you can bet there is NO puppy either...

pretty sad

hunniebunnie · 01-25-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by megan_kat22

shouldnt that be illegal? like false sales. there has to be somewhere on the site to turn these people in. i mean come on! that is insane.

it is TOTALLY ILLEGAL! they're stealing pictures then stealing people's money. unfortunately puppyfind is not very good about cracking down on these. in fact, they just continue to accept membership fees from these scammers and allow them to operate at will, despite reviews and reports of what these scammers are doing.

i really wish there's some way to make puppyfind more liable for ads on their site, especially when they receive scam reports from other users.

i just found and contacted the owner of the toy poodle on the same seller's lisst of ads. she's very distressed and is sending a complaint to puppyfind.

Patti · 01-25-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hunniebunnie

it is TOTALLY ILLEGAL! they're stealing pictures then stealing people's money. unfortunately puppyfind is not very good about cracking down on these. in fact, they just continue to accept membership fees from these scammers and allow them to operate at will, despite reviews and reports of what these scammers are doing.

i really wish there's some way to make puppyfind more liable for ads on their site, especially when they receive scam reports from other users.

i just found and contacted the owner of the toy poodle on the same seller's lisst of ads. she's very distressed and is sending a complaint to puppyfind.

How do you find the real owner? Do you know the toy poodles's owner? I wonder why Puppyfind can't find these scammers. This is so wrong to scam people who would have no idea and puppyfind doesn't have any responsibility!!

LittleMsScruffy · 01-25-2006, 03:34 PM

Wow I was wondering how realiable the site was....from the looks of this post not very reliable huh?

Yaremis

hunniebunnie · 01-25-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

How do you find the real owner? Do you know the toy poodles's owner? I wonder why Puppyfind can't find these scammers. This is so wrong to scam people who would have no idea and puppyfind doesn't have any responsibility!!

i just searched for a toy poodle with the name "muffy" based on the profile's nickname. and sure enuf muffy came up.

i'm sure puppyfind can identify the scammers based on their payment information. in order for non-paying registered member to see an ad, the seller must have a paying account. so puppyfind KNOWS who they are, but just chooses not to do anything about it.

Francie · 01-25-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brittie123

I dont know what to do! I just found out this seller is using Emmy's picture (she's Miky) and also a friend of mine's Beijinho and Menina (they are save and timmy). They even used Beijinho & Menina's dogster profiles! ANd Viky looks a lot like Villette's Cheri as a puppy!

http://www.puppyfind.com/l/?acct_id=...fb1b8899a7df77

Oh Lordy...here we go....I think a lawyer should contact Puppyfind...and threaten to put a boot where it hurts...their pocket.. That they can throw up their proverbial hands and say...Not Our Problem!..is ridiculous!

Francie

Francie · 01-25-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I have an identical pic of the 3rd pic and that DOES look like Cheri but those others aren't mine

Oh...Villette! She was SO adorable when she was a niblet!

Francie

BabyFidgette · 01-25-2006, 04:47 PM

Man...this people need to GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!

txshopper73 · 01-25-2006, 05:52 PM

That's a DAMN shame!

Looks like we need to watermark everything!

01-25-2006, 03:07 PM	#19
jesscruz YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 1,763	i think something needs to be done, can't we suggest that there be a right cick enabler installed here and on dogster, i think it will help alot.. __________________ mommy's little baby coco bear

01-25-2006, 03:10 PM	#20
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	shouldnt that be illegal? like false sales. there has to be somewhere on the site to turn these people in. i mean come on! that is insane. __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

01-25-2006, 03:10 PM	#21
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	site The buyer pays $450 for a puppy and that includes shipping...I have a feeling they do not get anything..it is a scam to have money sent to them..you have to join the site to read the details, but there was an ad like this from Brazil...it always saiad..Homeless puppies.

01-25-2006, 04:47 PM	#29
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Get A Life!!!!!!!!!!! Man...this people need to GET A LIFE!!!!!!!! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

01-25-2006, 05:52 PM	#30
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	That's a DAMN shame! Looks like we need to watermark everything! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

01-25-2006, 03:00 PM	#16
Brittie123 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 288	Oh ok Villette, well at least you weren't violated! That makes me feel a little better...

01-25-2006, 03:06 PM	#18
Gina1978 BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Majorca Posts: 163	So,say someone buys the pup that is Emmy..what on earth do they get instead? It would be hard to find another pup with that face so the new owner would soon find out...then what? Cant something be done before that happens?

01-25-2006, 03:34 PM	#25
LittleMsScruffy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 26	Wow I was wondering how realiable the site was....from the looks of this post not very reliable huh? Yaremis