Miniwienerhome.com

Miniwienerhome.com is operating a pet breeder scam. The website displays images of pets for sale that are not genuine. These images also appear on other copycat websites we encountered during our investigation. No legitimate reviews about this breeder could be found. The domain name was registered only 263 days ago at the time of this report. The website lacks any verifiable physical address for the business. Text on various pages is plagiarized from other pet scam websites. Additionally, there are no social media accounts associated with this website. What is a pet scam?

Red Flags:

Domain information:

Date of registration: May 04, 2023
Expiration: May 04, 2024
First detected: January 22, 2024
Registrar: PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com www.publicdomainregistry.com
Hosted by: Asurahosting.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. These scammers entice unsuspecting individuals with heartwarming images of puppies, kittens, or other animals, often claiming that the pet is available for adoption at no cost. However, they concoct a story about needing money for transportation, insisting on an immediate payment for shipping the pet to its new home. To make their scheme appear legitimate, scammers may set up fake websites for bogus logistics companies, complete with customer service representatives. These fictitious entities provide reassurances about the pet’s delivery, adding to the illusion of authenticity.

The scammer typically refuses to provide a live video of the pet, citing various excuses, and pressures the victim to pay quickly. As the victim complies, the scammer may invent additional hurdles, such as unexpected customs fees, to extract more money. The cycle of deceit and payment demands continues until the victim realizes the harsh truth: there is no pet, and they have been defrauded. This realization often comes with significant financial loss and emotional trauma, as the victim grapples with the betrayal of their trust and the disappointment of an anticipated companionship that was never real.

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

Report Scams to Government Agencies:
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Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Submit a Report
U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) –Submit a Report