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This business has 2 alerts.
Investigations
BBB's role in the marketplace is to promote and foster ethical relationships between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation efforts. BBB is a not-for-profit organization that works with both BBB Accredited and non-accredited businesses to help build a stronger foundation for customer relationships and marketplace trust.
We received a submission in BBB's Scam Tracker regarding the marketplace practices of Larry Rottweiler.
The consumer alleged they wanted to buy a puppy from Larry Rottweiler and thought everything was okay. The consumer further alleged they believe it was a scam when Larry Rottweiler asked for more money via Venmo.
BBB asked Larry Rottweiler to respond to the consumer's allegations.
Larry Rottweiler did not respond to BBB/
BBB asked Larry Rottweiler to provide answers for the following questions:
1. BBB was unable to locate the required competency license for your company name in Georgia. Please provide your license information.
2. Images found on your website were found on several other different company websites, including those that report pet scams. Please explain.
3. What is the address of your firm?
Larry Rottweiler did not respond to BBB.
So that BBB may provide the most accurate and transparent information on Larry Rottweiler to consumer inquiries, we sent our Standard Business Questionnaire for their completion and return.
Also requested were copies of any written agreements, contracts, literature, brochures and marketing materials used by Larry Rottweiler.
Larry Rottweiler did not respond to BBB's requests for information.
Business Alert
BBB's investigation revealed this company is not located in Georgia. The address provided to consumers by the scammer has been used to mislead people into believing the company is a Georgia organization.
BBB has been unable to locate a physical address for Larry Rottweiler and advises consumers to use extreme caution if an offer is made by Larry Rottweiler.
If you have attempted to buy a puppy from Larry Rottweiler and feel you were a victim of a scam, please visit bbb.org/scamtracker and let us know. The information you provide may help others not be victims.
Important Information
Advertising Review
BBB's role in the marketplace is to ensure the public's confidence in advertising and promote trust in business.
In BBB's general review of Larry Rottweiler's website, several advertised claims were found for which we requested written substantiation.
BBB reviews advertising on accredited and non-accredited businesses in every medium. Our request is based on BBB's Code of Advertising Standards that can be found at
https://www.bbb.org/code-of-advertising.
BBB's request is based on this specific code:
Basic Principles of the Code: Advertisements should be truthful, sincere offers to sell. Advertisers have a responsibility to have substantiation for all claims made and should be able to provide that substantiation upon request.
BBB respectfully requested written documentation or additional information for the following advertised claims:
https://www.therottweilerpuppies.com/
Social Media icons do not work
BBB Request: Please provide working links for all your company's social media sites.
We have been into the rottweiler breed for many years now
BBB Request: Your company's website creation date is August 2020. Please provide written documentation showing where your company, under the current name, has been in business for many years.
We have been into the rottweiler breed for many years now, we are a trust-filled family for pets adoption.
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation to support your advertised claim of "we are a trust-filled family for pets."
We take pride in the fact that our rottweilers come from the best family that can raise puppies with love for dogs.
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation to support your advertised claim of "We take pride in the fact that our rottweilers come from the best family that can raise puppies with love for dogs."
We've had our puppy Alley for almost a year now
We can't believe he is over a year old
BBB Request: These quotes were taken from your customer's testimonials. Your company's website creation date is August 2020. Please provide written documentation showing where your company, under the current name, has been in business for over a year.
https://www.therottweilerpuppies.com/about-us/
We have been breeding for 11 years
BBB Request: These quotes were taken from your customer's testimonials. Your company's website creation date is August 2020. Please provide written documentation showing where your company, under the current name, has been in business for 11 years.
https://www.therottweilerpuppies.com/shipping/
As a conscientious breeder
BBB Request: We were unable to locate a license for your company name in Georgia. Please provide your license information.
Images found on your website were found on many other different company websites, including those that report pet scams.
BBB Request: Please explain the use of any photos on your website and why you think these photos are listed on websites that report pet scams.
Larry Rottweiler did not respond to BBB.
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