YT ever been scammed?

[Amber_lv]

Originally Posted by Amber_lv

this is a great thread i was just thinking of this very topic due to a thread i just read. Please don't donate your money to new people asking for help there are other ways to help them if they need it find them links to organizations that will provide for them here is a thread where people were getting scammed and it was a heart wrencher! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ght=sick+puppy

And here is the link when they found out it was a scam please becareful i know we here have huge hearts but some just want to take advantage of it
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...hlight=kami999

[sexiixtc]

Originally Posted by Catrina

Ohh i know who you're talking about... i actually was one of the "lucky" few that did receive this woman's dog treats and it gave my dog the worst diarrhea for 1 week... so i had to throw all 4 lbs of it away...

ahh even I know who you are talking about.. I was just about to order from her.. but decided not to.. and then two days later the stories unfolded... poor babies.. all they wanted was a treat and they got stuck with the poopies

[txshopper73]

Don't know if you would call this a scam or not, but we still have one member that shows up every now and then. While I don't personally recall her ever asking for money, she comes on to ask for clothes for her dogs. Many people have sent clothes, whatever she asks for. She NEVER has once sent them a thank you or posted a thank you on a thread. She's never once even offered to show pics of these dogs (even though people have asked her numerous times)...rescues, I believe.

I have my own theory on it...but this has never sat well with me.

[sexiixtc]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

Don't know if you would call this a scam or not, but we still have one member that shows up every now and then. While I don't personally recall her ever asking for money, she comes on to ask for clothes for her dogs. Many people have sent clothes, whatever she asks for. She NEVER has once sent them a thank you or posted a thank you on a thread. She's never once even offered to show pics of these dogs (even though people have asked her numerous times)...rescues, I believe.

I have my own theory on it...but this has never sat well with me.

That's aweful.. I personally have sent a few members things I have used for Kayah when she was a pup.. or have never used because she didn't like them.. or even have gone out and bought people things they were looking for.. now. I do want to find out if they have received them.. I don't want them to make posts about it.. just a simple thanks for your time would be nice...
but I think I may know who you are talking about.. I'm not sure if I still have her screen name.. I would have to go back through my PMs and check

[Breeze]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

Don't know if you would call this a scam or not, but we still have one member that shows up every now and then. While I don't personally recall her ever asking for money, she comes on to ask for clothes for her dogs. Many people have sent clothes, whatever she asks for. She NEVER has once sent them a thank you or posted a thank you on a thread. She's never once even offered to show pics of these dogs (even though people have asked her numerous times)...rescues, I believe.

I have my own theory on it...but this has never sat well with me.

I know who you mean, and it's funny because she was one of the biggest defenders of the scam artist that got kicked off of YT a couple of months ago.

You know the old saying.... birds of a feather..... hmmmm.

[mojo]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

Don't know if you would call this a scam or not, but we still have one member that shows up every now and then. While I don't personally recall her ever asking for money, she comes on to ask for clothes for her dogs. Many people have sent clothes, whatever she asks for. She NEVER has once sent them a thank you or posted a thank you on a thread. She's never once even offered to show pics of these dogs (even though people have asked her numerous times)...rescues, I believe.

I have my own theory on it...but this has never sat well with me.

Hhhmmmm, I don't know this one but seems odd she would ask for clothes for her dogs...it's not like they really need them!!! LOL

[MyTrixie143]

Originally Posted by Amber_lv

And here is the link when they found out it was a scam please becareful i know we here have huge hearts but some just want to take advantage of it
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...hlight=kami999

How did I miss this one?? I don't know how I miss these threads, I am active member and go through all the posts everyday. I feel so out of the loop sometimes.

Unfortunately there have been a few scammers on YT. I almost got scammed with the treats and then the dresses but I didn't have a good feeling about either of them so I didn't buy anything. I am so glad I trusted my instincts. It is a shame people scam such great people out of their money. YT is full of such wonderful, caring, people and they don't deserve to be scammed.

[alaskayorkie]

I definitely see the potential. In fact, I'm so disturbed by the prospect that I would like to investigate. If you could all Paypal me $25, I will launch an investigative effort and chase the scoundrels off the Internet.

And, yes, I'm KIDDING!

I miss all the fun, though. I don't recall any scammers here.

[Grayson's mom]

Originally Posted by MsCheryle478

When I first joined it seemed like one scammer was just taking a hike. I don't remember all the particulars, but she supposedly had money woes and was going to sell Yorkie treats to raise money. Then some of the more generous members even sent donations. In the end, if I remember reading correctly, no one even got the doggy treats they ordered from her. She was going to lose her house or something catastrophic. Sad, but so many wonderful people here it seemed wanted to help her out when all she was doing was scamming - or so it seemed from what I read. You can never be to careful, but you also need to not be to careful. Does that make sense? LOL

Still to this date havn't got a dime back but other sellers I have purchased from on this site have been wonderful. That seller was a bad egg for sure!

[red98vett]

Everyonce in a while someone signs up with a sad story about a sick puppy.....my antenna goes up when they're brand new to the site & money is mentioned more than the actual problem with the dog.

there's one right now on the site I'm pretty sure isn't legit.....I just hope people use their common sense. With longtime members I never mind trying to help....but I learned my lesson with the people that are new and mostly looking for easy cash.

[Tinker'sMommy]

I've read a few stories Some people are just heartless and like to take advange of others What a shame

[margaritaville]

Would you be interested in taking up a collection to buy me more yorkies?

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Everyonce in a while someone signs up with a sad story about a sick puppy.....my antenna goes up when they're brand new to the site & money is mentioned more than the actual problem with the dog.

there's one right now on the site I'm pretty sure isn't legit.....I just hope people use their common sense. With longtime members I never mind trying to help....but I learned my lesson with the people that are new and mostly looking for easy cash.

Personally, I've been scammed TWICE on YT. One was banned the other one is still on here (she knows who she is-a long-time member at that). It is between her concience and I.

Unfortunately, as bad as this may sound, I hear the word donate, in need of, seeking, or something to that effect...........I RUN the other direction or simply avoid opening the thread.

It really hurts to be taken advantage of moreso than the $$. I know I work a job just for my pet's vet's and personal needs. I don't have much and when someone prey's on you it HURTS and it really messes up things.

The only place I donate now it to YT. I hope I don't come across as a bad person.........

[Pipersmommy]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Everyonce in a while someone signs up with a sad story about a sick puppy.....my antenna goes up when they're brand new to the site & money is mentioned more than the actual problem with the dog.

there's one right now on the site I'm pretty sure isn't legit.....I just hope people use their common sense. With longtime members I never mind trying to help....but I learned my lesson with the people that are new and mostly looking for easy cash.

It was that post that got me thinking, & your responce submitting that link was great. I saw it was a new person & they had never posted before. The spelling was horrible, but mine aint the greatest. LOL Just got me to thinking.

[Pipersmommy]

Originally Posted by Amber_lv

And here is the link when they found out it was a scam please becareful i know we here have huge hearts but some just want to take advantage of it
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...hlight=kami999

I completely missed this thread also. Thanks for posting Amber. I've gotten scammed by former friends before, borrowing money knowing they had no intention of ever repaying it. I'm very careful now.