Madonnapaw.com

Madonnapaw.com has been detected to be running a pet scam. No legitimate reviews about this website could be verified or found. The domain name has been registered for only about 33 days at the time of this report. The website lacks contact numbers for customer support. There are no social media accounts associated with this breeder. The language on multiple pages is replicated from numerous other scam websites. The pets for sale images on the website aren’t real; a simple reverse image search reveals the same photos on countless other websites. There is no verifiable business address associated with this breeder. What is a pet scam?

Red Flags:

Domain information:

Date of registration: January 15, 2024
Expiration: January 15, 2025
First detected: February 17, 2024
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC www.namecheap.com
Hosted by: Registrar-servers.com
Ownership: Unknown

What is a pet scam?

Online pet scams are a growing concern, where fraudsters exploit the emotions of animal lovers by advertising nonexistent pets for sale or adoption. These scammers entice unsuspecting individuals with heartwarming pictures of puppies, kittens, or other pets, often claiming that the animal is available for free, with the only cost being for transportation. To make the scam appear legitimate, they may even set up fake websites for bogus shipping companies, complete with customer service representatives. When a victim shows interest, the scammer typically refuses to allow a live video interaction with the pet, citing various excuses.

They pressure the victim to pay the shipping fee quickly, and once the payment is made, they concoct additional expenses, such as unexpected customs charges. Victims are strung along with false promises until they realize the harsh truth that there is no pet. This scam leaves people not only out of pocket but also emotionally wounded by the exploitation of their compassion for animals.

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

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