Victim Location 22572
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was searching the internet to purchase a French bulldog puppy. http://www.frenchbulldogpuppys.com came up with several testimonials that were very complimentary of the breeder. I completed the Contact Form which was included on the web page and "Shane" contacted me. After a lot of back and forth emails and texts, I decided to purchase the puppy for $550 + $150 for transporting the puppy by air with a nanny to the Richmond International Airport, Richmond, VA. I transferred the money to "Shane" via Wal-Mart 2 Wal-Mart on September 18th. On the morning of September 19th, I received an email from the supposed transport service (TF Flying Pet Nanny) stating that in order to ship the puppy, I must first send them $915.00 for required "Refundable Pet Insurance". They advised that upon arrival of the puppy at the airport, I would be reimbursed 95% of the insurance amount and they would retain the remaining 5% as a fee for handling and processing. It was then that I realized that I had been scammed. Attempts to reconnect with the breeder, "Shane", resulted in him stating that he was unaware of the change in the Pet Nanny’s policies and offered to pay 1/2 of the $915. Of course, I declined to do so and requested a refund of my $700. Of course, I heard nothing further from "Shane".