FARGO, ND (KFGO)- The Fargo Police Department is reporting that over the past few days they have taken two reports where victims thought they were buying pomeranian dogs through an online sale.
In both incidents, the victims were contacted multiple times for additional payments, and shipping information which ended up not being accurate.
In one report, the out of state victim tried to buy a pomeranian dog from “Anna’s Pomeranian Farm” which claimed to be out of Fargo that was to be shipped via “United Pet’s Parcel.” Both are fraudulent and have phone numbers that are disconnected. The victim paid the purchase price and once the dog was shipped, the seller contacted the victim stating they needed additional funds due to COVID requirements which the victim paid.
The victim was once again contacted by the shipping company offering the victim faster shipping for an additional fee, which they paid. The victim was again contacted by the seller via email stating the dog was in Chicago, but the online delivery status showed the dog was in Minneapolis. At this point, the victim became suspicious and contacted the police.
The second local victim tried to purchase a puppy off “Aston tea cup pomeranians.com.” The victim stated they were contacted several times via phone for additional payments.
The victim went to the airport to pick up the dog but there were no arriving flights scheduled. The victim called the number and spoke with a male who confirmed it was a scam.
Fargo police urge buyers to be cautious when buying anything online. Check out the business through a web search and look for reviews that may indicate the “business” is a scam before providing payment.
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