Bayareabeagles.com

We have detected that bayareabeagles.com is operating an online pets for sale scam. The breeder lacks social media accounts. The website does not provide any contact numbers for customer support. There is no verifiable business address associated with the breeder. We were unable to find or verify any legitimate reviews about this website. The domain name was registered only 48 days ago at the time of this report, indicating it is very new. The images of the pets for sale on the website are fake, with similar images found on copycat websites throughout our investigation. The website’s content has been copied from other scam websites that claim to sell or give away free pets. What is a pet scam?

Red Flags:

Domain information:

Date of registration: November 28, 2023
Expiration: November 28, 2024
First detected: January 15, 2024
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC www.namecheap.com
Hosted by: Namecheaphosting.com
Ownership: Unknown

What is a pet scam?

Online pet scams are a growing concern, where fraudsters exploit the affection of animal lovers with deceptive offers. These scammers post alluring photos of pets, often purporting that the animals are available for adoption at no cost, only to claim that there are necessary fees for transportation. To make their ruse more convincing, they might employ accomplices to set up sham logistics websites that mimic legitimate shipping companies, thus providing an illusion of credibility.

These scammers typically refuse to provide live video proof of the pet, citing various excuses, and press for immediate payment of the shipping fee. After the initial payment, they may concoct additional obstacles, such as customs delays, to extract more money for supposed clearance charges. The scam persists, draining the victim’s finances, until the heartbreaking realization that the beloved pet never existed, leaving a trail of financial loss and emotional turmoil.

Read our full investigation into online pet scams at this link: Pet Scams Exposed

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