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I GOT SCAMMED!!
Online breeder took my money but no dog.
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Posted: 4:25:50 PM 6/6/2006
I am SO PISSED(excuse me). A while back I came on here asking for advice about my breeder and after speaking to her vet I decided to get the dog from her and sent her the rest of the money for him. Anyway she emails me a reciept and told me she's going to get health certi. Today so he can leave on Saturday. Well I havent heard from her and after emailing her I checked her website she now has him up for sale again.
What to do I have her address, phone number and all of the corresponding emails, I don't want to let her get away with taking my money.
Posted: 4:36:34 PM 6/6/2006
However much they've taken from you, give them 10X that in aggervation. Make it cheaper and easier for them to send the dog.

Other than that, I'd recommend some really bad vandalism, but I don't want to get anyone in trouble. Do you have a check or receipt of the purchase? Who were they? Are they still selling dogs?
Posted: 4:37:23 PM 6/6/2006
I would contact authorties in her state for theif. Maybe...I have never been in this situation so I am not sure what to do.
Posted: 4:41:18 PM 6/6/2006
I agree with R, call the police. And have these people charged (if you can). This is a terrible shame, a smack in the face for every breeder that tries to run a good kennel.

Don't let them get away with it!
Posted: 5:41:46 PM 6/6/2006
maybe you are jumping the gun just a little ? you said he is not supposed to be shipped until saturday correct ? she sent you a reciept for the payment so it doesn't sound tome like she is trying to scam you. scammers take the money and run.. i doubt they send reciepts to people .

i would just try calling her and ask why your pups picture is up on her website as for sale again before freaking out.
Posted: 4:06:52 AM 6/7/2006
I'm with scout...maybe she simply hasnt went to the site and changed it yet....I doubt she would have sent the reciept of proof of payment if she planned to scam you.
Posted: 8:31:11 AM 6/7/2006
That's why everyone should attempt to seek out a responsible breeder...

sorry about your $$ loss...
Posted: 10:55:00 AM 6/7/2006
I would wait until Saturday before you do anything. She did send a receipt so it sounds like maybe the website hasn't been up dated yet. If you have the phone #....call. Don't just email. Sometimes people don't get their email right away.

I'd give her the chance to explain and find out what is really going to happen with the dog. If you don't get the dog...then report her. Let us know what happens.
Posted: 11:45:30 AM 6/7/2006
I am with scout too. I have purchased 2 dogs over the internet (from the same breeder, at different times) and after I paid her the puppy ended up being listed for sale for 2 days after I paid her. We had set up a ship date and everything, and I did not get worried at all.

Call her and ask to see what is going on. Don't get defensive about it. Just state to her that you notice your puppy is still listed for sale, and was wondering when he would be changed to sold. Maybe she does not update the site herself, maybe she has someone hired to do it for her, and in that case, that person probably has others ahead of her requests to get done before her.

Wait until Saturday before anything is done about it. You may make yourself look like an a$$ if you jump the gun and may miss out on a great opportunity to own one of her puppies.
Posted: 2:33:30 PM 6/7/2006
I did call I even called today four times and she had him marked as sold before and after I payed she changed it back. I don't know what's going on but I'm going to wait until Saturday if I don't hear from her by then I'm going to take some major steps! Just don't know what they are yet!!!
Posted: 2:33:34 PM 6/7/2006
I did call I even called today four times and she had him marked as sold before and after I payed she changed it back. I don't know what's going on but I'm going to wait until Saturday if I don't hear from her by then I'm going to take some major steps! Just don't know what they are yet!!!
Posted: 3:57:27 PM 6/7/2006
So sorry you are going through this. Something surely sounds off on the sellers part. Why would she have him marked as sold but as soon as you send money put him back up for sale...If I give you my email addy will you email me the website? I wannna see something that may or may not give you piece of mind and see whats going on.
Posted: 4:19:53 PM 6/7/2006
I know what Rebel is up to.....good idea though!


Did you get a machine when you called and left a message?

***Edited By: lpn169 on 6/7/2006 4:20:55 PM***
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Posted: 7:59:30 PM 6/7/2006


Well I would be a little suspicias anyway most of the airlines I deal with when shipping puppies don't ship them on weekends. Only monday though Friday.

She may get back to you tomorrow or Friday to let you know about the flight and stuff.

Did she let you know that shipping the puppy could be hard to do. Due to the weather. Not sure what airlines she is dealing with, but a lot of them have heat restrictions.

Good luck. Hopefully it was just an over sight on her part and she marked the dog back up for sale my mistake.

The authorties won't really do anything until after Saturday anyway. They have to let the person prove they are scamming you before they will step in.

Posted: 8:12:21 PM 6/7/2006
Continental and I believe AA fly on weekends. Continental flys in all weather. I wouldn't freak out until Saturday. She may have some one else who does her website and maybe they made a mistake.
Posted: 5:57:50 AM 6/8/2006
Thought I'd add - Northwest does fly on weekends - it just depends on the airport. I ship out of a TINY airport and Saturdays are an option for me - again, depending on where the pup is going. MOST of the major airports accept on Saturdays.
Posted: 7:47:30 AM 6/8/2006
UHHH, that's not fair. I prefer Northwest, but sometimes it's not possible because people need a Saturday pick up. So then I have to drive 7 hours round trip to Ohare in Chicago, because my Northwest airport doesnt' do weekends. Abbylynne is a lucky dog.
Posted: 1:09:13 PM 6/8/2006
I think I know what your up to Rebel! The crazy thing is she charged me a thousand for the pup and I thought I was getting a pretty good deal , this is my first pom and first time buying a pup for myself, but now she has him for $400. I'm really pissed, I just want my money back. She's on this site under poms for sale and u can't miss her it says pups from $175 to $400 how dare she take advantage like that. I just want my money back. I wnat to report her to this site as a scam should I wait or not?
Posted: 1:26:02 PM 6/8/2006
Pom here is my addy:.drop me a link to her site and which pup is the one you bought.

Removed addy I think I found her. Which pup was the one you were going to buy?

***Edited By: Rebel on 6/8/2006 1:28:38 PM***
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Posted: 2:09:12 PM 6/8/2006
Thank you so much for taking time out to help me, I brought the one she's advertising as a "teacup" and now she has him priced at only $400. I just sent her two emails waiting to see if I get a response. Also do u have to book a puppies flight in advance or can you just go the same day and get them on the flight?
Thanks for all the advice , TP is the best!

***Edited By: poms4ever on 6/8/2006 2:45:01 PM***
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