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Scam Type: Online purchase – Puppy/Breeder Scam Loss: $3,000 (Zelle + Apple Cash) Summary: I clicked a Sponsored Google result for a breeder site, brindleoaks.com, and spoke with “Philip Michael” (213-801-6056). I paid **$1,100 via Zelle** to “Siewe Epie” (214-462-2925) for a puppy including shipping. The “shipper” VoxWay Express (voxwayexpress.com, 803-216-5772) then demanded a **refundable $1,900** “climate-controlled crate” deposit, which I sent **via Apple Cash** to 773-939-7036. They later tried to get another $2,500 refundable “transfer-of-ownership” deposit. I refused. I never received a puppy and it was all a scam. Who contacted me: • brindleoaks.com – “Philip Michael” 213-801-6056 • voxwayexpress.com – 803-216-5772 What to watch for: • Requests for Zelle/Apple Cash • “Refundable” shipping/insurance/crate/ownership fees • Threats you’ll “forfeit prior payments” if you don’t pay more I have texts, emails, and payment confirmations saved.