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Mitchel

    I recently fell victim to what appears to be an online puppy scam, and I wanted to share my experience to warn others. My ordeal began when I searched for Doberman puppies online and found a website that seemed promising.

    I contacted the seller regarding one of the puppies. They responded with several questions about my ability to care for the animal, and upon their approval, they sent me forms including a bill of sale and a contract. After I made the payment of $2K and arranged for the puppy’s transport, they requested an additional refundable deposit for a special shipping crate. The delivery was scheduled, but the puppy never arrived, and the contact numbers provided were no longer in service.

    To my dismay, I later discovered another website under a new name, showcasing the same puppies. I have retained all the correspondence related to this transaction for evidence. Furthermore, I contacted the police in the city where the seller claimed to operate. They confirmed that the address provided was real, but it was not a kennel or related to any legitimate pet selling business.

    I am sharing this experience to caution others who might be looking to purchase pets online. Please be wary of similar scams. If anyone has advice on how to pursue this matter legally or steps to take to possibly recover my funds, I would greatly appreciate it. Additionally, if anyone else has encountered a similar situation, sharing your experience could help prevent others from falling prey to such scams.

    Thank you for reading, and please be careful when dealing with online pet sales.

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