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- Additional Info: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 Joypress Toy Poodles and advises consumers to use extreme caution if an offer is made by Joypress Toy Poodles.
If you have attempted to buy a puppy from Joypress Toy Poodles 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.
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 Joypress Toy Poodles.
The consumer alleged that Joypress Toy Poodles offered a puppy for $509 that included the cost of shipping the puppy. The consumer further alleges that Joypress Toy Poodles would not agree to a live video meeting and was asked to send $300 to a Mr. Larry Huffman via Cash App and requested the consumer send a screenshot of the completed transaction. The consumer states that after the requested information was sent, they received an email from a company called gooddog.com that allegedly indicated Joypress Toy Poodles was a scam.
BBB asked Joypress Toy Poodles to respond to the consumer's allegations.
Joypress Toy Poodles did not respond to BBB.
BBB asked Joypress Toy Poodles to provide answers to the following questions:
1. BBB was unable to located the required competency license for your company name in Georgia. Please provide your license information.
2. You list "Prestige Poodles" on your website. What is your company's affiliation with Prestige Poodles?
3. What is the name of the owner and principal officers of your firm?
Joypress Toy Poodles did not respond to BBB.
So that BBB may provide the most accurate and transparent information on Joypress Toy Poodles 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 Joypress Toy Poodles.
Joypress Toy Poodles did not respond to BBB's requests for information.
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To check a breeder's license in the state of Georgia please visit http://www.kellysolutions.com/GA/petdealers/searchbyconame.asp
BBB provides the following tips when searching online for a pet:
Research any business and its owners carefully before paying any money. Check the company's BBB Business Profile at bbb.org.
If possible, try to pick up the puppy in person. Puppy scams depend on buyers trusting that the animals will be delivered to them.
Be careful about buying a puppy from anyone you don't know, and be especially skeptical if the price is much lower than normal.
Avoid wiring money or using prepaid cards or gift cards to pay for transporting animals. Instead pay by credit card in case you need to challenge the purchase later.
Research pet adoption requirements in your area. Get a good grasp on what fees, permits and licenses are required by your local government and know whether they should be collected by the seller or government.
Consider getting a rescue dog if having a purebred dog is not a priority. Generally, rescues are less expensive than purebred pets and often have fewer health problems.
Victims of this fraud can report it to BBB's Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker.
To read BBB's full study on fake online pet sellers please visit https://www.bbb.org/article/investigations/14214-puppy-scams-how-fake-online-pet-sellers-steal-from-unsuspecting-pet-buyers-a-bbb-study
Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 8/11/2020
- Alternate Names:
- Prestige Poodles
- Business Management:
- Larry Huffman, Owner
- Joy Huffman
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Larry Huffman, Owner
- Customer Contacts
- Larry Huffman, Owner
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (678) 674-5293
- Additional Email Addresses
- Primary: Email this Business
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