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1. pet-express.com › resources › pet-travel-scamsCommon Pet Travel Scams & How to Spot Them - Pet Express

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   False Credibility. Criminal scammers often use the names of legitimate pet shippers such as Pet-Express, using pirate websites and the logos of these companies to appear genuine. The difference is that correspondence will often come from a third-party domain, such as gmail.com, rather than the company URL (for example, info@pet-express.com).

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2. www.happytailstravel.com › blog › pet-scams-what-arePet Scams - What Are They & How to Avoid it Happening to You

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   • How Do They Work
   • Signs of A Scam
   • How to Avoid Being Scammed
   • I Have Been Scammed/ I Have Identified A Scammer - How Do I Report It?
   • This Happened to Me, How Do I Get My Money back?
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   The scammer will advertise a false animal for sale (meaning they really do not have the animal in their possession to sell). The most common ploy is to offer a popular breed for a very low price. Generally it is a small toy breed such as a Teacup Poodle or Pomeranian. Another ploy is they will say that these animals have come from puppy mills or ab...

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   Offering pets – especially expensive breeds – for free or a very low price. All they require is the shipping of the pet to you

   Have an e-mail address from a free server such as Google or Hotmail

   Ask you to pay them in Western Union, MoneyGram, or Gift Card

   Advertise on Craigslist

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   You should not use community posting sites to look for an animal. Instead use the official web/Facebook pages of your local humane society, rescue organizations, or Petfinder.com. If you do engage with anyone selling a pet on a communal site be wary; any deal that seems too good to be true probably is! Also pay attention to how they wish to be paid...

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   Think you may have been scammed? Happy Tails Travel, Inc. does not work with 3rd party vendors where they would arrange your pet’s entire transport without you speaking directly with us. If you have been contacted by a company or individual claiming to use Happy Tails Travel, Inc. to relocate a pet you may be purchasing or adopting, please visit th...

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   Unfortunately it is very difficult to track money orders if you submitted that type of payment. The only thing you can do is to report it to the law enforcement authorities and hope they catch the scammer. It is most likely that you will never get your money back, which is why it is important to know the signs and be aware of Pet Travel Scams and f...

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   While there are many animals that need to be rescued and need new homes, please be cautious if looking for one via the internet! It is very easy for scammers to get details about a legitimate organization and make themselves look like one or that they are working in tandem with one. Be smart, do your research, and you should have no problem finding...

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3. citizenshipper.com › blog › avoid-fake-pet-shippingHow to Avoid Fake Pet Shipping Companies - CitizenShipper Blog

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   Jul 23, 2024 · Report the pet delivery to the authorities, IPATA and other websites that post information about these fraudulent companies. Here is a list of sites you can report fake shipping companies at: National Consumer’s League / Fraud.org. United States Department of Justice. Stop Fraud.

4. delifurry.com › pet-transport-blog › how-to-avoid-aHow to Avoid Fake Pet Shipping Companies and Puppy Scams

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   Apr 23, 2023 · The price for ground pet shipping should be between $0.65- $1.00/mile for economic transport and $1.85-2.50/mile for private transport. If someone is offering you $400.00 to ground transport a puppy from Los Angeles to New York City, it is not going to be a good experience. That trip is almost 2800 miles. there are only two possible options.

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5. www.ipata.org › pet-scamsPet Scams - IPATA

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   Our members are professional pet shippers located in more than 80 countries around the world. Our members ship pets under their own company names. IPATA does not ship pets, and there is no pet shipping company with “ipata” in the name. If you see a company using our name, please report it to us right away: petscams@ipata.org.

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7. www.woodtv.com › news › michiganPet scams, fake shipping companies increasing, BBB says

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   Feb 10, 2021 · The company has also ignored complaints from customers. “Of all the scams we see, pet scams tend to have the largest personal impact,” said Phil Catlett, president of the Better Business ...

8. theconversation.com › how-to-avoid-scams-whenHow to avoid scams when buying a pet online - The Conversation

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   Jan 13, 2021 · However, Action Fraud in the UK has recently reported consumer losses from pet scams of over £280,000 over a two-month period, due to the fact that prospective buyers have not been able to travel ...

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   What is a Pet shipping scam?

   • Scammers will typically operate a second website, a pet shipping company. Using this, they will attempt to get more money from the buyer by asking for more fees. This will continue until the victim either runs out of money or twigs they are involved in a scam.

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   Is Pet-Express a scam?

   • Pet-Express is America’s most trusted pet transport company and we transport beloved family pets across the globe on a daily basis. It’s important to remember that we do not sell pets. Criminal scammers will often use the names of legitimate pet shippers such as Pet-Express, using pirate websites and the logos of these companies to appear genuine.

   Common Pet Travel Scams & How to Spot Them - Pet Express

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   Are there fraudulent Pet & shipping websites?

   • My recent study, however, has found there are thousands of fraudulent pet and shipping websites waiting to scam potential pet owners. These have been created by opportunistic cybercriminals for the sole purpose of defrauding unsuspecting buyers by selling animals which do not exist.

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   Is a pet scam a scam?

   • Pet scammers often use websites like Craigslist or Facebook to advertise pets that do not exist. Expensive animals, like Bulldogs or toy breeds, are offered at very low prices or at no cost—all you have to do is pay for the shipping. If you see an advertisement like this, chances are it is a scam.

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   Are fake pet shipping companies posing as local shipping companies?

   • The fake sellers are also posing as local shipping companies to try to convince buyers that a real company would transport their pet. Six identical pet shipping websites using different names have been identified: Overland Pet Agency, Pets Shipping Logistics, Air Pet Global, Express Logistics Movers, Swift Pet Ways and Prime Pet Ways.

   Pet scams, fake shipping companies increasing, BBB says

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   Are pet transport scams a real thing?

   • Unfortunately pet scams do exist and can happen to anyone. It’s important to learn how to spot a scam otherwise you could become a victim. Pet-Express is America’s most trusted pet transport company and we transport beloved family pets across the globe on a daily basis. It’s important to remember that we do not sell pets.

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