Paying For Pet Purchased On-line
Oct 26, 2021 14:06:27 #
Moose2
Loc: North Carolina
Has anyone had success with purchasing a puppy online? I’ve read some warnings, and am trying to get the breeder to provide more information for a Western Union payment. They first wanted to use Zelle, but my bank doesn’t have that option. Apple Pay was another option, but I can’t get it to work. “Recipient Cannot receive at this time” message returned. Suggested PayPal, but they didn’t have a PP account. Will not accept Credit Cards. They would accept prepaid gift cards from CVS or Walgreens. Choosing not to do that per Scam warning about using PP cards.
Warning signs are flashing, yet I really want that pup. Any thoughts on what I can do to verify the legitimacy of this breeder?
Warning signs are flashing, yet I really want that pup. Any thoughts on what I can do to verify the legitimacy of this breeder?
Oct 26, 2021 14:08:09 #
Oct 26, 2021 14:17:17 #
Moose2
Loc: North Carolina
I’ve been checking the Pound regularly for puppies. Hard to find. Also checking Rescue sites as well. I would like to get a particular breed which is why I’m exploring online.
Oct 26, 2021 14:23:12 #
Oct 26, 2021 14:24:55 #
Moose2 wrote:
I’ve been checking the Pound regularly for puppies. Hard to find. Also checking Rescue sites as well. I would like to get a particular breed which is why I’m exploring online.
Find out if the online place is reputable first. ie. BBB.
Do a Google search on the site/name.
Curious, how would you acquire the puppy?
Oct 26, 2021 15:10:16 #
My son bought a particular breed hunting dog on line. He had to fly to South Dakota to pick her up. He simply paid when he got her.
Oct 26, 2021 15:46:04 #
Moose2 wrote:
Has anyone had success with purchasing a puppy onl... (show quote)
I wouldn't touch this deal with a 10 ft pole!!!
The forms of payments they want are one of the biggest tip-offs that these are scammers.
Why? because the kind of payments they want are untraceable and no way to get your money back.
A legitimate breeder should be able to accept PP or credit cards.
You even said yourself, the warning signs are flashing!
No matter how bad you want this pup, I don't think you are going to get it from these people!
will
Oct 26, 2021 17:11:38 #
Moose2
Loc: North Carolina
Longshadow wrote:
Find out if the online place is reputable first. ie. BBB.
Do a Google search on the site/name.
Curious, how would you acquire the puppy?
Do a Google search on the site/name.
Curious, how would you acquire the puppy?
They would fly the pup to me for home delivery. I’ll check the BBB also. I hate to give up since it is the dog breed we would like.
Thanks for your reply.
Oct 26, 2021 17:13:17 #
Moose2
Loc: North Carolina
Soul Dr. wrote:
I wouldn't touch this deal with a 10 ft pole!!!
The forms of payments they want are one of the biggest tip-offs that these are scammers.
Why? because the kind of payments they want are untraceable and no way to get your money back.
A legitimate breeder should be able to accept PP or credit cards.
You even said yourself, the warning signs are flashing!
No matter how bad you want this pup, I don't think you are going to get it from these people!
will
The forms of payments they want are one of the biggest tip-offs that these are scammers.
Why? because the kind of payments they want are untraceable and no way to get your money back.
A legitimate breeder should be able to accept PP or credit cards.
You even said yourself, the warning signs are flashing!
No matter how bad you want this pup, I don't think you are going to get it from these people!
will
I hear you! Just found out they will accept WesternUnion which is traceable.
Oct 26, 2021 17:40:51 #
therwol
Loc: USA
Moose2 wrote:
They would fly the pup to me for home delivery. I’ll check the BBB also. I hate to give up since it is the dog breed we would like.
Thanks for your reply.
Thanks for your reply.
Are you sure this puppy actually exists? Maybe you could send us a link to the place or person selling this dog.
Oct 26, 2021 17:42:22 #
Second Soul Dr. - Whether Western Union is traceable wouldn't necessarily get your puppy delivered. Your best solution would be to follow Sally D.'s response.
Oct 26, 2021 18:31:23 #
Is it feasible to drive or fly to the breeder and pick up the pup? We drove to Florida from NC to pick up our latest Abyssinian cat.
Oct 26, 2021 23:13:09 #
flyboy61
Loc: The Great American Desert
There must be reputable breeders in your area, and the advice to check the pounds is a good one. We have two rescue dogs...I didn't want a dog, but my wife had the first one given to her. Now we have two, one a little pound dog. Wouldn't trade them for the world.
Oct 26, 2021 23:14:52 #
alx
Loc: NJ
This person doesn't sound like they should be trusted. You sound anxious and desperate - a perfect mark for a con. WALK AWAY AND KEEP LOOKING.
Oct 27, 2021 06:24:16 #
Yup, scam. AND!! it's unlikely the puppy you want is owned by the seller...
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