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Description

We ordered a puppy through the website "CharmingAustrailianShepherd.com". They were asking $700 for the puppy and $250 for delivery charges. We paid through ApplePay and was told that we would receive the puppy. This was all through text messages or emails. There was an issue with the ApplePay, They said that the payment was pending on there end and maybe I could send $500 to see if that would go through. I told them I wasn't going to send any more money unless I got the money back from the first transaction. They said that they would figure it out on their end. The next day they sent a shipment notification that the puppy was scheduled to ship that day at noon their time. So, we thought it was all going to work out. Then we got a call from "Century Shipper" and was told that the dog needed an air conditioned container that would cost and additional $990. We told them that we were not going to pay that and they would have to talk with the breeder. We told the breeder that we would like our money back and haven't heard back. So, at this point we are out $950.

Dollars Lost

$950

Targeted Person's Location

IA, USA- 50009

Scammer Information
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Colorado Springs, CO- 80913

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(970) 900-2239

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charmingaustrailianshepherd.com

Scam Type

Online Purchase

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Business name

Charming Austrailian Shepherd

Date Reported

January 25, 2025

Scam ID

938592


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