Scam Type
Online Purchase Scam
Date Reported
2022-12-21 00:00:00
Victim Postal Code
28075
Total Dollars Lost
500
Scam Description
Puppy breeder site has a form to fill out. “Stephanie” then contacted by text messaging and arranged a pickup date. Then sent a contract saying we would pay $1000, we bucked that and said only $500 was agreed on. The deposit was made to the account and name they provided and double checked. Wanted screenshots that we did it. Suddenly they claimed that was their son’s account and he was “leaving”. Told us to get a refund, since it is Zelle that is problematic. I told them to confirm since they provided the transaction info. I am then told, “the son doesn’t have access to this Zelle account and to get my money back”. My bank denied the request to investigate since it is Zelle. Haven’t heard from this person again
