We have detected that merlincargologistics.com is operating an online pets for sale scam. The registration of the domain name is recent, occurring just 94 days ago. No social media presence is found, and there is a lack of legitimate reviews about this breeder that we could verify or find. Additionally, we found no verifiable business address associated with this breeder, and no phone numbers for customer support are displayed on the website. Furthermore, the images of animals for sale that this website claims to be in possession of are fake, and the website content is copied from other similar scam websites found previously. What is a pet scam?
Red Flags:
| ❌ No Social Media ❌ No Phone Numbers ❌ Fake Images ❌ No Reviews | ❌ No Address Found ❌ Recently Registered ❌ Copycat Content |
Domain information:
Date of registration: September 24, 2023
Expiration: September 24, 2024
First detected: December 27, 2023
Registrar: TUCOWS, INC. tucowsdomains.com
Hosted by: Trouble-free.net
Ownership: Unknown
What is a pet scam?
Online pet scams involve deceptive practices where scammers trick people by showcasing attractive pet images and claiming that the pets are available for sale or adoption. They may even offer the pets for free, with only shipping fees required. To appear legitimate, these fraudsters create fake logistics websites that pretend to be reputable shipping companies. Communication with victims usually occurs through messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Facebook.
Scammers rarely engage in voice calls and almost never agree to video conferences, making it impossible for victims to see the pet in real-time. Once the victim pays the shipping fee, the scammers may invent stories about customs delays and demand additional clearance fees. This cycle of deception continues until the victim realizes that the pet does not exist, leaving them emotionally and financially devastated.
Read our full investigation into online pet scams at this link: Pet Scams Exposed
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