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His name is Harley Wilks Hoffbauer and claims to be a breeder for Beagle rehoming and adoption. I was searching for a Beagle and found him on Facebook. I told him my situation and said he had Beagle puppies for $600 with delivery included. I paid him the money but it was sent to 3 different names (I still have the info). He was really pushy (I still have the messages). Well then he forwarded my info to an agency who he said would be delivering him. The agency contacted me wanting $500 for rental crate which i would be refunded upon delivery. Then they wanted $1000 for insurance. They kept adding fees. When i told the breeder this he said that he was sorry but nothing he could do. He never once mentioned I would have to pay for crate or insurance for he said delivery was included. He is in a group of admin people claiming to be breeders with this company. Be careful!! Again his name is Harley Wilks Hoffbauer!!

Dollars Lost

$600

Targeted Person's Location

NM, USA- 88101

Scammer Information
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Justin, TX- 76247

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Unknown Email

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Scam Type

Online Purchase

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Business name

Online Beagle Puppy and Rehoming Scam on Facebook

Date Reported

September 18, 2025

Scam ID

1062154


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