Rottweilersforhome.com

Rottweilersforhome.com is implicated in a pets for sale scam. The website lacks social media presence and no verifiable reviews exist for this breeder. Content across various pages is copied from other scam websites. The site contains multiple unfinished pages with default content and placeholder text. The domain name was registered recently, only 69 days ago. Photos of animals for sale on the website are not genuine. The site does not provide a physical address for the business, nor does it list any phone numbers for customer support. What is a pet scam?

Red Flags:

Domain information:

Date of registration: October 30, 2023
Expiration: October 30, 2024
First detected: January 07, 2024
Registrar: HOSTINGER operations, UAB
Hosted by: Dns-parking.com
Ownership: Unknown

What is a pet scam?

Pet scammers prey on the emotions of animal lovers by advertising adorable pets with heartwarming stories to hook their victims. These deceitful sellers present themselves as reputable breeders, yet they consistently find reasons to avoid showing the animal in a live video call, citing a variety of excuses. The absence of real pets is the cornerstone of their scam. To add a layer of credibility to their scheme, they enlist the help of accomplices who set up sham logistics websites. These websites masquerade as legitimate pet shipping companies, complete with detailed processes for transporting the animal, which gives the buyer a false sense of security and professionalism.

When the time comes for payment, the unsuspecting victim is instructed to cover the costs for the pet’s transportation and other fees. However, once the payment is transferred, the scammer vanishes without a trace, and the eagerly anticipated pet never materializes, leaving the victim both heartbroken and financially cheated.

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

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