Erick Tanjonh

Victim Location 72002

Total money lost $264

Type of a scam Online Purchase

There was an add in the classifieds about Tea Cup Yorkie Puppies for sale. Had a cell phone number, 4793853459, that said contact. Sent a text to inquire about the puppies and they asked for an email address to send pictures and information about the puppies. The email sent back had pictures and info that they wanted to know about the new owner. The questions were answered and then the text messages continued. Talking about how the dog could be sent to you and then how to pay for the transportation. The price of the puppy was $155 and then the shipping would be $100. The guy said he would take the puppy to the carrier once we decided. He took the puppy to the carrier on 4/26/2016 and gave us the tracking number for the puppy. He then told us how to send the money gram. The carrier was Quick Pet Carrier. The pngage said that the puppy would be delivered on 4/27/2016 at 1:45 p.m. On 4/27/2016 at 1:48 pm an email was sent from the "carrier" stating the puppy’s insurance had run out and they would require $799 in order to complete the transport. They stated in the email that if we did not send quickly they would send the puppy to a local shelter in Houston. All of the text messages and emails are saved if you would like them. The name he gave was Erick Tanjonh.