San Diego woman scammed out of $500 after trying to rescue puppy

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Judi Curry was heartbroken after unexpectedly shedding her companion of 10 years, Shadow – A golden retriever.

“I bought him shortly after my husband handed away and he was my companion. He anticipated all of my wants,’ stated Curry.

She started on the lookout for an grownup golden retriever to undertake instantly after Shadow was put down.’

Little did Curry know, this search would result in scammers, price her greater than $500 {dollars}, and depart her and not using a new canine.

Curry searched native rescues for the proper canine, however to no avail.

Finally, she got here throughout a Fb web page, “Golden Retrievers for rehoming”, and started messaging an individual named “Mallory”.

Mallory claimed to have two golden retrievers, each two years outdated, and she or he wished to rehome them.

After corresponding for a while, Curry agreed to purchase one of many canines from Mallory.

Mallory allegedly stated she might ship the canine through a pet courier, and the overall price can be $470 {dollars}. Curry says Mallory would solely settle for fee by a fee app, like Zelle or CashApp, and used a unique identify for the account.

“The flags have been there, however I wished that canine so badly that I simply ignored it,” stated Curry, wanting again on the scenario.

On the final second, Mallory modified the price from $470 {dollars} to $530 {dollars}. Curry paid the cash.

Shortly after, Mallory reportedly advised Curry she wanted more cash to cowl the transport price and to get the canine registered with the American Kennel Membership.

Mallory additionally advised that Curry wanted to go to Walmart and buy a present card for her, then she would ship the canine.

Curry refused to pay for something aside from the $530 {dollars}.

“That was actually the massive crimson flag, there have been a number of, however that was it,” stated Curry, reflecting on the request to go to Walmart.

Mallory finally advised Curry she would give her a refund by sending a examine within the mail.

Curry says the examine by no means got here. When she reached out to Mallory to ask her the place it was, Curry was blocked by each Mallory and the Fb web page.

Curry wished to share her expertise, hoping to forestall others from going by the identical factor.

“I do know when individuals lose an animal it is like shedding your finest good friend and so I simply wished different individuals to know, to watch out.”

Curry in the end rescued a canine, Valuable, from a shelter in San Bernadino, however continues to be looking for one other golden retriever to undertake.