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by Mike Wilson Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:10 pm
The website is in the process of being reported for fraud.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by Mike Wilson Thu Dec 04, 2014 7:01 pm
[email protected] wrote:

Hello, thanks for your interest in my puppies. We have a liter of six puppies, five of which are still available and ready to join their forever new families. We require you to please visit our website below and read through this email to be able to better understand the personality of each puppy before making a selection.

Website: lovebellfrenchbull.net

The puppies available are Quickel (Female), Austel (Female), Cubar (Male), Gravino (Male) and Tipper (Male).

QUICKEL: IS NOT ONLY FROM A HOME WHERE SHE IS VERY USE TO KIDS BUT SHE IS ALSO EXTREMELY HEALTHY AND HAS A GREAT NATURED LOVELY PERSONALITY. SHE HAS GREAT CONFORMATION WITH HER ROSE EARS, LOW SET SPIKE TAIL, BEAUTIFUL SHAPED HEAD, FLASHY COAT AND WONDERFUL THICK BODY TYPE! IT IS NO DOUBT THAT HER EXCELLENT QUALITY AND TYPE IS A RESULT OF HER OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY WHICH STANDS THE BEST OF ALL OUR PUPPIES, she tend to be a little aloof or disinterested with other dogs but crave the attention and approval of her owner and family. Part of her charm is that she looks so tough but aren't at all. She is brave to the extreme and will try to guard and defend you when she thinks you are being threatened. lol!

AUSTELL:, Even though Austell is not the fastest puppy among this litter, she is certainly not indolent or apathetic. Even when she seem asleep or resting, she will still notice every single movement. She will notice every single change you make in the arrangement of your furniture and it is not unusual of her to bark when something is out of place in the house. She likes to play.

CUBAR: IS VERY SWEET, LAID BACK & CUDDLY. HE HAS BEEN HAND RAISED WITH CHILDREN & HAS GREAT ENERGY TO PLAY FROM AM TO PM. HE IS THICK & HAS A BEAUTIFUL WALKING STYLE! His vaccinations are all up to date & he is health guaranteed. On most occasions he would rather sit in the lap of his owner than join in the play of other dogs though he got all the energy. If a price where to be awarded for companionship, the winner would surely be Cubar. He is totally forgiving and loving when it comes to humans, he's actually a great guy.

GRAVINO: IS OUTGOING, PLAYFUL & HAPPY TO MAKE FRIENDS!. HE HAS BEEN HAND RAISED WITH CHILDREN. More than with any other puppy dog, his character and personality is often misunderstood. Even his intelligence is sometimes questioned. His natural protectiveness is probably most manifest in his behavior towards small children or animals. His natural Propensity to defend the smaller ones makes him sometimes intervene even when any of my kids get told off by me or my partner. Of course, like in all litters, individual pups differ greatly, he is not lazy couch potatoes of breed. His faithfulness, his stubbornness, his protectiveness and devotions to his loved ones is what you will like him for.

TIPPER: turns heads wherever you take him. He will definitely be the talk of the WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD!! He is an awesome little baby from his head all the way to his puppy paws. He has a short and compact Bulldog composition and big puppy eyes that will melt your heart. You cannot help but want to take this baby home!

ABOUT THEIR GENERAL TEMPERAMENT, They Conveys impression of determination, strength and activity. Alert, bold, loyal, dependable, courageous, fierce in appearance, but possessed of affectionate nature. Courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
Well I hope I just gave you at least and idea of each puppy and hopefully this can help you in making the choice that suits you best. We have been breeding puppies for the past 6 years and really have much experience in the field as we have even taken some lessons and read books and gone through trainings, We have a primary job though so breeding bulldogs is for the sake of experience only as we do not sell our puppies to make money to keep the family rather we only seek homes that are willing to share a loving and caring home with them. We see these puppies are family members so we do not but a price tag on them but we only charge an adoption fee of $550 on each puppy but transportation cost could apply if you are not very close to us but don't worry because its very affordable and safe. I really hope you like one of the puppies on our page so please just tell us which of them you want to re-home and also tell us where you are located. I shall advice you on the next step to take towards getting the puppy in your home as soon as we hear back from you. Please let us know your exact location.

Thank you.

Malik Brown




The scammer refuses to provide proof that he actually has the puppies and wants you to trust him and send money.

recent pictures of quickell. I do understand where you're coming from but be rest assured that you are getting your puppy you have my Word, we're a God fearing Christian family and cheating people of their hard earned money is not of our faith. It's normal that we have to be so skeptical, I mean in today's society you can never be too sure. If we actually wanted money for these dogs, then we could post ads for them asking the regular $2500 and we are sure people will contact us willing to pay such amounts but the tendency is that those who will offer to pay such amounts are certainly very rich people that will spend more time making their money than giving the love and care that their puppies need. We must give out these puppies at this early age because they will be so much work on us when they come of age so why shall we take your money and still keep the dog. A good home for the puppy matters much than the $550 we can take from any one. Besides we do not depend on breeding and selling puppies to put food on our table because we have primary jobs. We breed for the sake of experience and though it comes with some headache, we do not ask for money as a compensation. Why should i take your $550 and not send this puppy to you? We are honest people and cheating is against the laws on earth and in heaven. If you put money into our credit card and we don't keep our end of the deal which is getting the puppy to you, we are completely aware of the risk as you may press charges on us.
You have my word, as soon as payment is received we shall get on the shipping process and will updated you every step of the way.
We shall place the order for the shipping and get back to you with the Airway bill number, Delivery Recipient and the Tracking Number. And as soon as they arrives the shipping agent at the terminal there will call you and notify you that you have a puppy pending pick up and you will be told what part of the airport to go pick up your puppy, you need to take with you Your I.D Card,Drivers license,Passport or any good identification paper. And as soon as i have this money and everything is done and your baby put on flight i will send you and email with all the flight details (Delivery recipient Airway bill number, and the Tracking number) is that okay
Thanks and Waiting

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by dangart Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:02 pm
I checked them out too. Found their ad on Hoobly Classified and they tried to do the same thing to me.
by dangart Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:17 pm
I found their ad on Hoobly.com and contacted the buyer about their puppy.
In the ad, they said they were from Norco, CA but when asked to see the puppy in person they said they were in S Cairo,IL. They go through give very long descriptions about the dog and never really answered my questions on when I can see the puppy. They only talked about how much and how to send them money.
I am already have a French Bulldog of my own and I have a very good idea of how much these dogs really cost. A few hundred for these dogs are very unrealistic. IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, chances are it's a FAKE. They said they are Christains and they don't put a price tag on their dogs but if you go to their website they have a HUGE sign that says 50% OFF.

DO NOT SEND THEM MONEY.

Here is a copy of their e-mail to me.

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What is your choice of puppy. All our puppies are 9 weeks and a few days old and current on all shots, and they are all $550 each after the 50% discount The puppies are very sociable and friendly to all other home pets and kids. Prior to to making this transition, we always request that all interested person should address a few of our worries/concerns and know what we expect of you when you become a new owner of one or two of our puppies. First of all, we do NOT place our pup in homes where they will just be breeding and making money without proper care and adequate medical attention. In addition to the importance of medical attention, we do NOT let our pup go into homes where they would live permanently outside! Furthermore, we will NOT place our pup with anyone who has any history of child or animal abuse! Finally, we will probably turn down homes a large number of other pets as bulldogs crave individual love & attention.
We advise our potential adoptive families to take time and educate themselves on how to properly care for their unique new bulldog child.
As long as you can make us understand that you will share the love in your homes with the pup, we will consider placing our puppy in your home, regardless of your location.
We are located here in S Cairo,IL so we will have to fly your puppy, we consider shipping as an option and we make the shipping arrangements; this is because most often we find suitable homes for our puppies but they might not be located within a driving distance. I can guess what question you have in mind right now, 'Flying a Puppy'! Is it safe? This question is often asked. We certainly wouldn't consider it if it wasn't. I personally asked this question to the man of the shipping company on my first attempt to ship a puppy some couple of years back, and this was his answer to me "When we book a flight for a puppy it is only on safe and approved Airlines that have pet-safe programs that Follows USDA guidelines" The puppy will have the same air as the pilot flying the plane & someone will be there to cater for him on board and off the plane until delivery is completed. When we go to book a flight for our pets, we always call ahead and find the most direct flight available (much as if you were looking for a flight for yourself) Our puppies have always arrived safe and sound in their new homes, he even went further to say that "it is better and more comfortable to fly a puppy on a 2-5 hours flight than drive with that puppy for 6 hours or more". And that I believe so much because I know they are professionals and will deliver the puppy safely.
Basically shipping a bulldog puppy within the USA and Canada requires the following for a pet-safe program;
- Certified Health and immunization certificates $40
- Airline approved crate (sof-krate N2 Series) $55
- Climate controlled pet class flight fee $145
For a sum of $240
The shipping process normally takes between 6-18 hours to complete.
We are not full time breeders and only breed for the sake of experience, My partner is in the military and i work for the civil service so breeding and selling puppies is not some kind of business for us as we do not look to make profits yet. We only charge a fee which is usually smaller than what regular breeders charge for this breed, our fee is just enough to cover feeding and medication and other expenses on each puppy until date.
Just get back to me as soon as you can so that we can advice you on the next step.
Thank you.
Malik
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Their E-mail is : [email protected]

Though i'm sure they have many different E-mails that they use.
by Mike Wilson Fri Dec 19, 2014 4:11 pm
Welcome to Scamwarners dangart,
Thanks for posting the update showing they are still active. If you have any additional questions please ask.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by ddr1262 Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:43 pm
I to contacted them to purchase a French Bulldog. As Dagnet posted, i received the very same emails from them word for word.

French bulldog puppies
Inbox
x

Pups Basket <[email protected]>
Dec 18 (1 day ago)
Reply
to me
Hello, thanks for your interest in my puppies. We have a liter of six puppies, five of which are still available and ready to join their forever new families. We require you to please visit our website below and read through this email to be able to better understand the personality of each puppy before making a selection.

Website: lovebellfrenchbull.net

The puppies available are Quickel (Female), Austel (Female), Cubar (Male), Gravino (Male) and Tipper (Male).

QUICKEL: IS NOT ONLY FROM A HOME WHERE SHE IS VERY USE TO KIDS BUT SHE IS ALSO EXTREMELY HEALTHY AND HAS A GREAT NATURED LOVELY PERSONALITY. SHE HAS GREAT CONFORMATION WITH HER ROSE EARS, LOW SET SPIKE TAIL, BEAUTIFUL SHAPED HEAD, FLASHY COAT AND WONDERFUL THICK BODY TYPE! IT IS NO DOUBT THAT HER EXCELLENT QUALITY AND TYPE IS A RESULT OF HER OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY WHICH STANDS THE BEST OF ALL OUR PUPPIES, she tend to be a little aloof or disinterested with other dogs but crave the attention and approval of her owner and family. Part of her charm is that she looks so tough but aren't at all. She is brave to the extreme and will try to guard and defend you when she thinks you are being threatened. lol!

AUSTELL:, Even though Austell is not the fastest puppy among this litter, she is certainly not indolent or apathetic. Even when she seem asleep or resting, she will still notice every single movement. She will notice every single change you make in the arrangement of your furniture and it is not unusual of her to bark when something is out of place in the house. She likes to play.

CUBAR: IS VERY SWEET, LAID BACK & CUDDLY. HE HAS BEEN HAND RAISED WITH CHILDREN & HAS GREAT ENERGY TO PLAY FROM AM TO PM. HE IS THICK & HAS A BEAUTIFUL WALKING STYLE! His vaccinations are all up to date & he is health guaranteed. On most occasions he would rather sit in the lap of his owner than join in the play of other dogs though he got all the energy. If a price where to be awarded for companionship, the winner would surely be Cubar. He is totally forgiving and loving when it comes to humans, he's actually a great guy.

GRAVINO: IS OUTGOING, PLAYFUL & HAPPY TO MAKE FRIENDS!. HE HAS BEEN HAND RAISED WITH CHILDREN. More than with any other puppy dog, his character and personality is often misunderstood. Even his intelligence is sometimes questioned. His natural protectiveness is probably most manifest in his behavior towards small children or animals. His natural Propensity to defend the smaller ones makes him sometimes intervene even when any of my kids get told off by me or my partner. Of course, like in all litters, individual pups differ greatly, he is not lazy couch potatoes of breed. His faithfulness, his stubbornness, his protectiveness and devotions to his loved ones is what you will like him for.

TIPPER: turns heads wherever you take him. He will definitely be the talk of the WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD!! He is an awesome little baby from his head all the way to his puppy paws. He has a short and compact Bulldog composition and big puppy eyes that will melt your heart. You cannot help but want to take this baby home!

ABOUT THEIR GENERAL TEMPERAMENT, They Conveys impression of determination, strength and activity. Alert, bold, loyal, dependable, courageous, fierce in appearance, but possessed of affectionate nature. Courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
Well I hope I just gave you at least and idea of each puppy and hopefully this can help you in making the choice that suits you best. We have been breeding puppies for the past 6 years and really have much experience in the field as we have even taken some lessons and read books and gone through trainings, We have a primary job though so breeding bulldogs is for the sake of experience only as we do not sell our puppies to make money to keep the family rather we only seek homes that are willing to share a loving and caring home with them. We see these puppies are family members so we do not but a price tag on them but we only charge an adoption fee of $550 on each puppy but transportation cost could apply if you are not very close to us but don't worry because its very affordable and safe. I really hope you like one of the puppies on our page so please just tell us which of them you want to re-home and also tell us where you are located. I shall advice you on the next step to take towards getting the puppy in your home as soon as we hear back from you. Please let us know your exact location.

Thank you.


I told them not to contact me again and i was turning them in to this site.
by KGE Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:32 am
Sounded to good to be true. This was the reply I got after contacting through beautifulfrenchdoggies.net
On Dec 30, 2014 7:15 PM, "Lisa Simons" <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello, thanks for your interest in my puppies. We have a litter of six puppies, of which five are still available and ready to join their forever new families. We require that, you please visit our website below and read through this email to be able to better understand the personality of each puppy before making a selection.

Website: http://www.beautifulfrenchdoggies.net

The puppies available are Quickel (Female), Austel (Female), Cubar (Male), Gravino (Male) and Tipper (Male).

QUICKEL: IS NOT ONLY FROM A HOME WHERE SHE IS VERY FRIENDLY TO KIDS BUT SHE IS ALSO EXTREMELY HEALTHY AND HAS A GREAT MATURED AND LOVELY PERSONALITY. SHE HAS GREAT CONFORMATION WITH HER ROSE EARS, LOW SET SPIKE TAIL, BEAUTIFUL SHAPED HEAD, FLASHY COAT AND WONDERFUL THICK BODY TYPE! IT IS NO DOUBT THAT HER EXCELLENT QUALITY AND TYPE IS A RESULT OF HER OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY WHICH STANDS THE BEST OF ALL OUR PUPPIES, she tends to be a little shy or sometimes seems disinterested with other dogs but crave the attention and approval of her owner and family. She may look so tough but she isn't at all. She is a very brave guard dog and she will defend you when she thinks you are being threatened. lol!

AUSTELL:, Even though Austell is not the fastest puppy among this litter, she is certainly not indolent or apathetic. Even when she seems asleep or resting, she will still notice every single movement. She will notice every single change you make in the arrangement of your furniture and it is not unusual of her to bark when something is out of place in the house. She likes to play.

CUBAR: IS A VERY SWEET, LAID BACK & CUDDLY PUPPY. HE HAS BEEN HAND RAISED WITH CHILDREN & HAS GREAT ENERGY TO PLAY FROM AM TO PM. HE IS THICK & HAS A BEAUTIFUL WALKING STYLE! His vaccinations are all up to date & he has a health guarantee. On most occasions he would rather sit in the lap of his owner than join in the play of other dogs,even with all the energy he got. If a price where to be awarded for companionship, the winner would surely be Cubar. He is totally forgiving and loving when it comes to humans, he's actually a great guy.

GRAVINO: IS OUTGOING, PLAYFUL & HAPPY TO MAKE FRIENDS!. HE HAS BEEN HAND RAISED WITH CHILDREN. More than with any other puppy dog, his character and personality is often misunderstood. Even his intelligence is sometimes questioned. His natural protectiveness is probably most manifested in his behavior towards small children or animals. His natural Propensity to defend the smaller ones makes him sometimes intervene even when any of my kids get told off by me or my partner. Of course, like in all litters, individual pups differ greatly, he is not a lazy couch potatoes of breed. His faithfulness, his stubbornness, his protectiveness and devotions to his loved ones is what you will like him for.

TIPPER: turns heads wherever you take him. He will definitely be the talk of the WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD!! He is an awesome little baby from his head all the way to his puppy paws. He has a short and compact Bulldog composition and big puppy eyes that will melt your heart. You cannot help but want to take this baby home!

ABOUT THEIR GENERAL TEMPERAMENT, They Conveys impression of determination, strength and activity. Alert, bold, loyal, dependable, courageous, fierce in appearance, but possessed of affectionate nature. Courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
Well I hope I just gave you at least and idea of each puppy and hopefully this can help you in making the choice that suits you best. We have been breeding puppies for the past 6 years and really have much experience in the field as we have even taken some lessons and read books and gone through training, We have a primary jobs and breeding bulldogs is for the sake of experience only as we do not sell our puppies to make money but rather we only seek homes that are willing to share a loving and caring home with them. We see these puppies as members of our family so we do not put a price tag on them but we only charge an adoption fee of $650 on each puppy but transportation cost could apply if you are not very close to us, but don't worry because its very affordable and safe. I really hope you like one of the puppies on our page so please just tell us which of them you want to re-home and also tell us where you are located. I shall advice you on the next step to take towards getting the puppy in your home as soon as we hear back from you. Please let us know your exact location.

Thank you
by Mike Wilson Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:29 am
Hello KGE and welcome to Scamwarners,
Thank you for posting the information on the new website used by this scammer. The site is now in the process of being reported for fraud.
If you have any additional questions about this scam please ask.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by JHQ Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:35 am
I got an email identical to KGE's from Lisa Simons, from identical email address. The poor grammar was my first red flag. I searched "Lisa Simons" and "French Bulldogs" and found this thread..... Thanks for posting so that others can avoid being scammed!
by cricket Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:49 pm
dangart wrote:I checked them out too. Found their ad on Hoobly Classified and they tried to do the same thing to me.


I went to sophiefrenchbullies/ [email protected] I see she had at least two other web addresses. Got the same letter about Tipper and 3 others. Sent emails back and forth. I was an Ideal parent......we will stick him in the mail . fly ..him now. Whoa I want to see the dog . Oh we are too busy for you to come to our place. Partner is out of state. If you don't take it now it might not be here by Friday...I found it strange that the only had one pic of the puppy and they all look like they come from different mother.. And the 9 yrs old that they are trying to get rid of "is lying down in the photo because she is so well trained.) She is probably near death. So Lisa is still out there just changing websights!!!!!
by Mike Wilson Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:28 am
Welcome to scamwarners cricket,

This scammer keeps creating new websites because the others have been report and shutdown for fraudulent activity.
www.sophiefrenchbullies.net

The website http://www.sophiefrenchbullies.net/ is in the process of being reported for fraud and if you have any additional questions please ask.

It is ALWAYS a scam
If the pet seller or shipper asks for money to be sent via Western Union, Money Gram, any brand of gift card. Walmart To Walmart , Zelle , PayPal friends and family option, or mentions Cameroon
by Mason1311 Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:51 pm
Mike Wilson wrote:Welcome to scamwarners cricket,

This scammer keeps creating new websites because the others have been report and shutdown for fraudulent activity.
http://www.sophiefrenchbullies.net

The website http://www.sophiefrenchbullies.net/ is in the process of being reported for fraud and if you have any additional questions please ask.



Mike, a family friend fell for the sophiefrenchbullies. Is there anything that can be done to help him? The money was sent and the guy asked for $800 more for some sort of fees or something and then the buyer realized it was a scam and told the guy no way. The "seller" then hung up, and the website is now down and he won't answer the phone.

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