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tw4sw · 06-13-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by abbeysue

I am so bummed but my yorkie is not coming. This woman who told me that she would send him if I paid the shipping cost has taken my money and run. It is so weird but I am not mad at all...I am just so heartbroken. I have been given pictures of him, fallen in love with him, and now he is not coming. I wanted to bad to bring a Yorkie into our home and now with the money that we have given her I will not be able to afford to purchase a different puppy.

Just wanted everyone to be aware. Please be smarter than I was.

It sounds like maybe the breeder was in on this. Why else would she recommend someone so unscrupulous as this? I think you need to blow the whistle on that breeder too. I wouldn't be surprised if she and this person weren't one and the same...

txshopper73 · 06-13-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tw4sw

It sounds like maybe the breeder was in on this. Why else would she recommend someone so unscrupulous as this? I think you need to blow the whistle on that breeder too. I wouldn't be surprised if she and this person weren't one and the same...

tw4sw is absolutely correct on this! Something doesn't sound right. I would contact the police and file a report. Don't you have a phone number that you could contact her direct? I'd be all over this like white on rice!!!!!!

eensor · 06-13-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

tw4sw is absolutely correct on this! Something doesn't sound right. I would contact the police and file a report. Don't you have a phone number that you could contact her direct? I'd be all over this like white on rice!!!!!!

Or ugly on an ape!!

brosie1823 · 06-13-2005, 07:51 PM

I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to you! If you can think of anything that could be helpful to you, let me know and I am all over it. I feel so bad...I just wish I could do something (like wring someone's neck)!

Puppyperson · 06-13-2005, 08:10 PM

Where is the puppy flying from? I know to ship my puppy was $175. He didn't come from out of the country so I don't know if this "customs charge" is real or not. It all sounds fishy. If you do not hear from her I would contact the police or someone about fraud.

MyYorkieRox · 06-13-2005, 10:06 PM

I am soo sorry to hear this. How very sad. Call the police!! Dont hesitate. I will pray all this works out for the better!

Marie · 06-13-2005, 10:17 PM

Ohh wow, Im so sorry that this happened to you. Please report thenm to the police. To me that breeder was in it too. It sounds too fishy. Dont let it pass, fight it. This was a scam and fraud. Good luck. Please keep us posted.

Connie · 06-13-2005, 10:31 PM

I am so sorry to hear this story! You must be so heartbroken! Please pursue this...with the police, the better business bureau and any other place that can be of help! It is bad enough that you were swindled, but to tear your dreams apart really sucks! I'll be thinking of you and checking back to see what's happening! Maybe I'm being naive, but I'm hoping there's some way you will still get your little yorkie! Best wishes!

suzysmitt · 06-14-2005, 04:17 AM

I would call back the breeder, and ask if she knows whats going on. Please bring her to court. This is so sad.

Carters Mom · 06-14-2005, 04:21 AM

Which city & state does this person live in? Perhaps there is a YT member in that same area that could go check this out for you.

abbeysue · 06-14-2005, 05:09 AM

Now I really don't know what to do!!!!

She emailed me back and said that she was at the airport all day yesterday trying to get him on the plane. She said that she has to have the $200 customs charge to ship him. He is coming from Nigeria. That is where her job was relocated to. And she gave me her phone number and said that I should call her. I just am not sure.

Has anyone shipped their puppy internationally? Is there a custom's charge?

Abby

luzangela428 · 06-14-2005, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by abbeysue

Now I really don't know what to do!!!!

She emailed me back and said that she was at the airport all day yesterday trying to get him on the plane. She said that she has to have the $200 customs charge to ship him. He is coming from Nigeria. That is where her job was relocated to. And she gave me her phone number and said that I should call her. I just am not sure.

Has anyone shipped their puppy internationally? Is there a custom's charge?

Abby

Why don't you call the airport directly andthe airline (get the info from her)...and then find out exactly whats going on...you could even pay be credit card if there is an extra charge and cover your back...but I have heard of alot of scams that go on from Nigeria and some other countries (hope this is not one)..hope all goes well

Stitches29 · 06-14-2005, 05:16 AM

[QUOTE=abbeysue]I am so bummed but my yorkie is not coming. This woman who told me that she would send him if I paid the shipping cost has taken my money and run. It is so weird but I am not mad at all...I am just so heartbroken. I have been given pictures of him, fallen in love with him, and now he is not coming. I wanted to bad to bring a Yorkie into our home and now with the money that we have given her I will not be able to afford to purchase a different puppy.

Just wanted everyone to be aware. Please be smarter than I was.[/QUOTE

I'm beginning to believe that the pictures of the puppy you fell in love with, probably never existed. It does for sure, sound like a scam. Authorities must be notified.

Brutus'mama · 06-14-2005, 05:21 AM

So sorry about this!! It really sounds fishy. Keep us updated!

YorkieRose · 06-14-2005, 05:27 AM

Nigeria is the dog scam capital of the world...breeders get emails daily asking for dogs..but they want to pay with a check thatneeds your bank account number or you have to cash it and send the balance...DON'T FALL FOR IT!!!!!!

06-13-2005, 07:51 PM	#19
brosie1823 Linus - Master & Commander Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 917	I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to you! If you can think of anything that could be helpful to you, let me know and I am all over it. I feel so bad...I just wish I could do something (like wring someone's neck)! __________________ Linus on Dogsterhttp://www.dogster.com/?150058 Lucy on Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?150061 Check out our bows! www.littledogbows.com

06-13-2005, 10:17 PM	#22
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Ohh wow, Im so sorry that this happened to you. Please report thenm to the police. To me that breeder was in it too. It sounds too fishy. Dont let it pass, fight it. This was a scam and fraud. Good luck. Please keep us posted. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

06-14-2005, 04:21 AM	#25
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	Which city & state does this person live in? Perhaps there is a YT member in that same area that could go check this out for you. __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

06-14-2005, 05:16 AM	#28
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	[QUOTE=abbeysue]I am so bummed but my yorkie is not coming. This woman who told me that she would send him if I paid the shipping cost has taken my money and run. It is so weird but I am not mad at all...I am just so heartbroken. I have been given pictures of him, fallen in love with him, and now he is not coming. I wanted to bad to bring a Yorkie into our home and now with the money that we have given her I will not be able to afford to purchase a different puppy. Just wanted everyone to be aware. Please be smarter than I was.[/QUOTE I'm beginning to believe that the pictures of the puppy you fell in love with, probably never existed. It does for sure, sound like a scam. Authorities must be notified. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

06-14-2005, 05:21 AM	#29
Brutus'mama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,767	So sorry about this!! It really sounds fishy. Keep us updated! __________________ ~Carolyn~ Brutus' Video Montage

06-13-2005, 08:10 PM	#20
Puppyperson Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 43	Where is the puppy flying from? I know to ship my puppy was $175. He didn't come from out of the country so I don't know if this "customs charge" is real or not. It all sounds fishy. If you do not hear from her I would contact the police or someone about fraud.

06-13-2005, 10:06 PM	#21
MyYorkieRox BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 194	I am soo sorry to hear this. How very sad. Call the police!! Dont hesitate. I will pray all this works out for the better!

06-13-2005, 10:31 PM	#23
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I am so sorry to hear this story! You must be so heartbroken! Please pursue this...with the police, the better business bureau and any other place that can be of help! It is bad enough that you were swindled, but to tear your dreams apart really sucks! I'll be thinking of you and checking back to see what's happening! Maybe I'm being naive, but I'm hoping there's some way you will still get your little yorkie! Best wishes!

06-14-2005, 04:17 AM	#24
suzysmitt Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,150	I would call back the breeder, and ask if she knows whats going on. Please bring her to court. This is so sad.

06-14-2005, 05:09 AM	#26
abbeysue Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 12	Now I really don't know what to do!!!! She emailed me back and said that she was at the airport all day yesterday trying to get him on the plane. She said that she has to have the $200 customs charge to ship him. He is coming from Nigeria. That is where her job was relocated to. And she gave me her phone number and said that I should call her. I just am not sure. Has anyone shipped their puppy internationally? Is there a custom's charge? Abby

06-14-2005, 05:27 AM	#30
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	scam Nigeria is the dog scam capital of the world...breeders get emails daily asking for dogs..but they want to pay with a check thatneeds your bank account number or you have to cash it and send the balance...DON'T FALL FOR IT!!!!!!