Comments on: Warning – Internet Scams Target Dog & Puppy Lovers, Breeders

By: Susie

Susie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:40:26 +0000

She is not forthcoming because she is a scam artist. See if you can get more info, or possibly forward the email to an English Bulldog rescue. They will find out if it is truth or fiction.

By: Sharky

Sharky — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:55:05 +0000

I am currently emailing a missionary that is going by the name Elizabeth Turnbull. The story is that she was transfered to the U.K. for missions and cannot take care of the 2 English Bulldogs that she purchased just recently. She supposedly bought 2 dogs for $1300.00 each and only wants the adoptive party to pay only for shipping, which is $600.00. She is requesting that the $600.00 be sent via western union. I am very leary of this and am trying to get as much information as possible but sheis not very forthcoming with any details. I will pass along any more information that I uncover. This all started when I contacted a suposed breeder and they told me that they did not have any puppies but they had just had a customer transfered to London and they wanted someone to adopt the puppies. Kinda scary!!

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:57:52 +0000

If you are looking at a breeder via the internet, sure, look – but do not send any money unless you are allowed to visit the “kennel” and inspect the place personally. Always try to use a breeder in your state, or within 100 – 150 miles of where you live. Reputable breeders will allow you to visit, which I would definitely do.

There are too many scam artists and puppy mills out there. Anything from “across the pond” – don’t even think about it.

By: Admin

Admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:30:10 +0000

Unfortunately because most of these scams take place in Nigeria or other places like that, there really is no way to recover the money. Sadly it just has to be looked at as a lesson learned.

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:20:36 +0000

OMG!!! I know someone who is dealing with this person! I knew when she told me, it didn’t sound right. All this sounds familiar to what she has told me so far. That he is short this amount and next he needs this much again. I researched his name and this blog came up! What step did you take to recover the lost money? I don’t know exactly how much money she has sent him so far.

By: Ali

Ali — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:51:57 +0000

Samuel Cozette is a scam artist. We fell for this unfortunately. Once we wired part of the money through Western Union, we had a gut feeling this wasn’t right and began doing research (which we should have done instantly). He is posing as a missionary and his “babies” need a caring family. They can not handle the weather in Africa (Nigeria). The dogs are cheap considering English Bulldogs range from 1800 – 3500. We should have known (we have had two bulldogs and paid the large amount). IF YOU COME ACROSS ANY ADS FOR DISCOUNTED PUPPIES OR FREE, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY! We don’t want anyone else to fall for this scam. It is unfortunate that someone actually has the audicity to pose as a person who lives for GOD and does humanitarian work and missionary and scams people. We know where “SAMUEL COZETTE” will end up. Another thing, NEVER SEND ANYTHING WESTERN UNION. Thanks for taking your time in reading this…Always do research first.

By: Allyson

Allyson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:19:57 +0000

I was just recently scammed in the last week. Do not start talking to a man named Danny Mockery or Samuel Cozette.

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