Cookies on BBB.org

We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Manage Cookies

BBB Scam Tracker

Back to search

Scam information

This content is based on victim and potential victim accounts. Government agencies and legitimate business names and phone numbers are often used by scam artists to take advantage of people.

Share and help us warn others

Description

I commented on a post on the facebook page English bulldog puppies for adoption/rehoming of 2 male english bulldog puppies for adoption. Fran Bousher sent me a private message about the 2 puppies she had for adoption. She asked if we had a preference to male or female, where we were located, and if we have any experience with the breed. She said that she was asking $1000 for one puppy including delivery. I had told her that we had previously been scammed and didn't want to get scammed again. I asked her if we could facetime and she was not very happy about me asking but said she would send a video. she sent a video of the puppies with the momma and even said my name in the video. We agreed to purchase she asked if we have apple pay or Zelle and we did not so she said to purchase two $500 dollar Walmart money cards and to send her the front and back of the cards. We decided to meet in Monroe Louisiana at petsmart which is about an hour and a half from us and two hours from her meeting time was 12:45. At about 1 o'clock she said that she got held up by pet control and they said there wasnt pet insurance for them and it was needed and it would be $300. I told her I had never had any trouble traveling with my pet and thats when she addmitted to getting pulled over. I asked her to have the officer call me and gave her my number. She refused and asked if we could just get this taken care of, I told her that I wanted to speak to the officer. The officer finally called me after my husband and I decided to go home. The officer couldn't tell me what county they where located in and was asking for $300. I told him I was not paying that, I then messaged Fran and said we were not paying any more money and that we would not be able to get the puppy. I checked the walmart money cards and all of the money was off of the card. I messaged her about the money on the money card and she said that she did not take it off of the card but it wasn't on there any more.

Dollars Lost

$1000

Targeted Person's Location

LA, USA- 71342

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Little Rock, AR

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(762) 217-0278

Web logo

facebook.com

Scam Type

Online Purchase

Learn More

Business name

Fran Boucher

Date Reported

December 12, 2023

Scam ID

783054


Similar to your experience?

If you find a scam ID that matches your experience, tell us what happened and share the information you have.

Media or law enforcement?

Wish to dispute this scam report?