Business ProfileforLana Pet Transport Agency
Current Alerts For This Business
STOP! This is a SCAM! Do not send any money to Lana Pet Transport! BBB wants you to know that many of the pets marketed online do not exist – at least not as advertised. In virtually all cases, the scammers never own the animals described on the sites.
While some scammers offer “free” pets, others offer animals at deep discounts. Those paying for the pet are almost always asked to send money through Western Union or MoneyGram.
In addition, in nearly every fraud case, the thieves instruct the potential buyer that an animal must be shipped from a remote location. The fraudsters don’t make arrangements for an in-person meeting with a potential buyer and often ask victims to send money to a supposed third party who will take over responsibility for transporting the animal. In addition to creating phony websites to advertise the animals, the thieves similarly will develop bogus websites that appear to be legitimate transport companies.
Those who pay for pet shipping are asked to buy or rent a special crate for the pet and, if they are successful in obtaining payment for that, they may follow up with requests for special insurance or shots for the animals. At times, the thieves may claim the pet is stuck at an airport in transit and additional money is needed for food and water. The requests for money on one pretext or another will continue as long as the victim continues to send money.
Eventually, most victims realize something is wrong, and begin researching the internet for stories and alerts on pet frauds before ultimately realizing they have been duped.
At this point the thief usually claims the pet is at the airport, and threatens the potential buyer with criminal charges for “animal abandonment” unless more money is forthcoming.
If you have any experience with Lana Pet Transport, please file a complaint with BBB, the FTC and IC3.
If you sent money through Western Union, MoneyGram or a Green Dot MoneyPak, you should contact those companies directly:
Green Dot 1-800-795-7597
Western Union 1-800-448-1492
MoneyGram 1-800-926-9400
How to find a pet and avoid the fraud: The Humane Society of the United States will refer consumers to local shelters. They also provide tips for finding a reputable breeder.
At-a-glance
Products & Services
Business Details
- Location of This Business
- n/a, Columbus, OH 43004
- BBB File Opened:
- 12/18/2018
- Alternate Business Name
- Lana Pet Transport
- Business Management
- Mr. Patrick Customer, Service Manager
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. Patrick Customer, Service Manager
Customer Contact
- Mr. Patrick Customer, Service Manager
- Mr. George Morris, Owner
- Mr. Luke Simmons, Customer Contact
- Mr. Wallo Smith, Customer Contact
- Additional Contact Information
Fax Numbers
- (419) 719-1595Primary Fax
Email Addresses
- Primary
Website Addresses
- (419) 719-1595
Customer Complaints
0 Customer Complaints
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