Puppyecstasy.com

We have detected that puppyecstasy.com is operating an online pets for sale scam. No legitimate reviews about this website could be verified or found. The language used on multiple pages has been taken from numerous other pet scam websites. The animal photos presented on this site are fake. Many pages aren’t finished and just have default content and temporary text. The website does not provide a working phone number for customer support. None of the pages on the website provided a verifiable physical address for the business. There were no social media accounts identified for this breeder. The domain name is new, having been registered only 50 days ago at the time of this report. What is a pet scam?

Red Flags:

Domain information:

Date of registration: December 29, 2023
Expiration: December 29, 2024
First detected: February 17, 2024
Registrar: Hosting Concepts B.V. d/b/a Registrar.eu
Hosted by: Dns-parking.com
Ownership: Unknown

What is a pet scam?

Online pet scams are a growing concern where swindlers use compelling images of pets for sale or claim they are available for free adoption, asking only for shipping fees. These con artists craft a facade of credibility by setting up counterfeit logistics websites that appear to be legitimate shipping companies. They prefer to communicate through text-based platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or Facebook Messenger, avoiding voice calls and outright rejecting any requests for a live video interaction with the pet.

Once the initial shipping fee is paid, the scammers often invent additional hurdles, such as unexpected customs issues, demanding more money for clearance. Victims are strung along with these fabricated complications until they come to the painful realization that the pet never existed, suffering significant emotional and financial harm in the process. This cycle of deceit can be both heart-wrenching and costly for those looking to welcome a new pet into their home.

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

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