Online dog sale in Ivanhoe sparks scam fears, Ivanhoe TX
A resident in Ivanhoe was scammed after buying a purebred dachshund online; the seller failed to deliver the dog and stopped responding despite repeated contact attempts.
Audio|Source: Hunt, Fannin, Hopkins County Public Safety
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Can I get you to contact an RP at the current at the Walmart parking lot? She lives in Ivanhoe, stating her granddaughter purchased a purebred dachshund through an online seller.
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Online seller information is in-cast.
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The seller agreed to bring the dog to Walmart tonight and instead sent her a text with an excuse on why she cannot come.
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RP made multiple attempts to re-contact the seller.
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No response, RP has text conversations and receipt of the initial sale.
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Location mentioned:
Ivanhoe, TX 75979
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