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Description
I ordered a schnauzer puppy from this breeder. Was told I would get flight in for until day of flight. Upon day of flight, individual used safepetflights.com attempting to ship the dog and attempted to have me purchase a $1200 crate that was not IATA required or authorized. And proceeded to offer the puppy to multiple other individuals.
BBB notes: If you feel you are a victim of an online pet or pet transportation scam, BBB encourages you to file a complaint and/or customer review at www.bbb.org/Norfolk, with the Virginia Attorney General's office at https://www.oag.state.va.us/consumer-protection/index.php/file-a-complaint, as well as report your experience to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov and the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov.
Dollars Lost
$800
Targeted Person's Location
VA, USA- 23503
Scam Type
Online Purchase
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Business name
Schnauzer Haven
Date Reported
November 7, 2025
Scam ID
1098704
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