Online Purchase - Emporiumyorkiereskue
I initially contacted the Yorkie rescue regarding the adoption of a puppy they had available. Afterwards, I was contacted to fill out a lengthy adoption form to be eligible for the adoption. After the rescue sit approved me for adoption, I was to pay the adoption fees plus a fee for transportation costs of the puppy. Initially, the first Zelle payment did not go through as the adoption site wanted that only the name of the puppy on the transfer as to differentiate the puppy requested. Then they requested I send the payment to another Zelle account. Upon completing the money transfer, I was informed that the puppy would be shipped the next day through a courier service. The next day, the puppy was supposedly dropped off for shipment, and I was notified by the courier of the date and time of the puppy's arrival. I supplied the shipper and the courier of my cell phone if needed. Later that night I received a re-mail from the courier service the transportation crate was unacceptable and I need to provide a better type. The cost was 500, which is refundable after delivery or purchase for 1200.00. I must send the money by Zelle, Venmo, or Apple Pay. I attempted to contact the courier service, but the phone was not working. I attempted to contact the shipper or rescue people but could not reach them until the next day. They said they used them before and they were ok. I still had my doubts. I then received another e-mail from the courier regarding the crate. I informed them that they would accept a credit card if they were reputable, but they continued to push Zelle or Venmo. Then the rescue people contacted me as requested, I send them the money and they would hand deliver it to the courier. I then informed the rescue people to cancel the whole thing and refund my money. I have not heard from them after researching. I have their phone numbers from Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and California. Their address is in the Village, OKI have all e-mails regarding the puppy. They wanted Zelle or Venmo so no trace of money could be made. However they have a website and a Fcaebook page I have left a negative post on teh face book page to warn people.
Date Reported: April 25, 2025