Business ProfileforTeam Smith Rare Bulldogs
Current Alerts For This Business
We received a submission in BBB's Scam Tracker regarding the marketplace practices of Team Smith Rare Bulldogs.
The consumer alleged that they attempted to purchase bulldogs from this company for breeding purposes. Further allegations include the company not being based in the United States, but rather the Philippines, paid several thousands of dollars for specific dogs, and never received the bulldogs.
BBB asked Team Smith Rare Bulldogs to respond to the consumer's allegations.
Team Smith Rare Bulldogs did not respond to BBB.
BBB requested answers to the following questions:
1. BBB was unable to find a breeder's license under Dwight Smith/Team Smith Rare Bulldogs in the state of Georgia. Please provide your Georgia breeder's license.
2. The address provided is a residential home. Please provide the actual physical location for your firm.
3. We were unable to find any corporate registration for your firm in Georgia. Please provide your company's corporate registration information.
4. Are you based in the United States or the Philippines?
Team Smith Rare Bulldogs did not respond to BBB.
In order for BBB to provide the most accurate and transparent information on Team Smith Rare Bulldogs 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 Team Smith Rare Bulldogs.
Team Smith Rare Bulldogs did not respond to BBB's requests for information.
At-a-glance
Business Details
- Location of This Business
- 806 Brandon Dr, Winder, GA 30680-5214
- BBB File Opened:
- 2/14/2020
- Licensing Information:
- This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
- BBB checked with Georgia's Department of Agriculture and determined that Dwight Smith/Team Smith Rare Bulldogs does not have a license to sell or bred animals in the state.
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 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
- Alternate Business Name
- DL Smith
- Contact Information
Principal
- Dwight Smith, Owner
Customer Complaints
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