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I was lustful and fell for a scam. Teacup Puppies Joy was a website that I found the dog for me. As soon as I saw him, my heart melted. They even had a name for him. So I contacted the company. They emailed me immediately and texted. So I thought this is providence. I read the email asked questions. They responded with a few questions of their own, what is my name, what is my environment and am I a breeder. This was red flag one that the Lord gave me and I ignored. We proceeded to exchange emails regarding the puppy and then I was informed I was selected to be the puppies new owner. I was overjoyed. So the next step was the next red flag the Lord gave me. They told me I needed to send payment via Apple Card, Zelle or chime. They also asked for where to send the puppy. I began to get hesitant at this point but still went forward. I gave the information but said I wanted to pay via credit card so if it was a scam I could get my money back. This began a back and forth of about 20 emails. Me in my lust and the scammer in their sin. After all that, we settled on them writing my name on a piece of paper next to the puppy and I would send $200 for the travel of the puppy. I received the picture and thought, oh, this must be legitimate. So I sent the $200 via Zelle to Martha J Sancriante 781 866 8890( which I don’t know if it even is a real person or the same person who scammed me). Then they sent an email confirming and they said next steps would be for them to set up the travel and I would hear from the delivery company. We’ll did I hear from them Sky Bridge Cargo. They sent a tracking number which didn’t work but conveniently they had an email and a chat function on the website ( anyone else hear God talking again). So I reached out to them and said my tracking number isn’t working. They were more than happy to help me. So we got it situated. Then I received an email from the company telling me I needed to pay $600 refundable fee for insurance. At this point I couldn’t deny what was happening. And as soon as I accepted it was a scam, my eyes were open to every message the Lord had given me all along the way but my blinder was lust. So my lesson was God is good and always with me!

Dollars Lost

$200

Targeted Person's Location

PA, USA- 17028

Scammer Information
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San Antonio, TX- 78250

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(234) 567-8902

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Teacuppuppiesjoy.com

Scam Type

Online Purchase

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Business name

Teacup puppies joy

Date Reported

August 12, 2025

Scam ID

1036313


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