Craigslist Dog Adoption Scams
I went online in search of getting a golden retriever or yellow lab.
Craigslist dog adoption scams. The scammers scour adoption ads and animal shelter registers looking for pets they know are in demand. Hopefully Craigslist will not delete this warning. If a puppy was being sold for 400 and is now being sold for 360 this isnt a.
These reports are collected and posted. You contact the person and they explain that they just moved out of the country and their pet is having a horrible time accommodating to the new climate. So in a nutshell these people under the guise of being a friend to animals make a 200-400 profit for each dog they obtain from the shelter or other adoption means CL local classifieds etc.
While many times these fake listings appear on websites like Craigslist some scammers find ways to position themselves as reputable breeders by stealing personal info from them. Many of our reported scams come from those who have been scammed. SCAMMERS ON CRAIGSLIST.
I ALMOST GOT SCAMMED. They collect the animal either for free or for a small fee then immediately offer it. Richmond VA pets dogs - craigslist.
While the pet shops might claim to buy only from USDA licensed breeders or family breeders the industry people claim to not understand that the issue is that ethical. Do consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group instead of buying a pet online. Pet shipments often part of the scam.
Because of the current circumstances and unusual ways of doing business right now potential pet owners may not worry about buying a pet they have not met or seen yet. After exchanging a few e-mails and building trust the owner of the animal will only require that you pay for the shipping just promise youll take. Watch the video below to see in action a Pet Adoption scam exposed.