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My 74 yr. old sister thought she was purchasing a 12 wk. old labrador retriever from Everhome Labradors. She only communicated with the breeder via Facebook Messenger, and was never given a physical address or direct phone number to reach the breeder, Terrie Griffin. She paid $700. to a third party (whom she was told was the breeder's accountant) via Zelle to [email protected]. (They would not accept a credit card, & suggeted she use gift cards--a huge red flag.) Again, she had no name, address, or phone number for the "accountant." After the "sale," she was told to pay an additional $500. for a crate in which to transport the puppy, which she did, again via Zelle. On the day the puppy was to arrive, she was asked for another $750. for "insurance"--at which time I suggested she contact her banker @ USAA, who confirmed that it sounded like a scam.