Thinking of buying a BassetHound puppy from Familyofbasset.com?
Familyofbasset.com is an online puppy scam targeting Australia.
Australians love their pets and some are willing to spend a lot of money to buy the puppy of their choice. This, however makes them a target for puppy scammers who take advantage of peoples love for pets.
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Warning created: Monday the 11th of December 2023
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Familyofbasset.com will steal images of puppys online to create a professional looking website.
They will register online numbers to hide their location and will then create online adverts.
These criminals advertise as widely as possible on free classified websites like Gumtree.com.au, Tradingpost.com.au and Facebook.
These scammers even pay for adverts on Google Adwords so that it appears that they are on the front page of Google Search
The criminals behind puppy scams often claim to be based in Tazmania in order to get you to pay for shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Familyofbasset.com?
Familyofbasset.com was registered on Sunday 26th November 2023 and was reported to us on Monday 11th December 2023 which is 15 days after the domain was registered.
You can check the registration details on WHOIS
Who owns Familyofbasset.com
puppy scammers are very good at hiding their tracks and it is not easy to determine the actual identity of the criminal. They registered the domain using the name:
Redacted for Privacy
and the phone number:
98c052e4f62d47e4b12e94f94a190a73.protect@withheldforprivacy.com.
How do I contact Familyofbasset.com
Familyofbasset.com uses the email familyofbasset@gmail.com
and and phone number 491-0835
.The registrant address is
Kalkofnsvegur 2, Reykjavik, IS.
However this is only where the domain was registered.
The scammer is not located here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Familyofbasset.com legit?
Familyofbasset.com is a pet scam which offers BassetHound puppys for sale using a professional website however they NEVER deliver.
This is a common "non delivery" scam where the criminals will focus on people wanting to buy pets online. Once you have paid money to these criminals, they will continue to scam you by charging for delivery, permits, etc etc.
They will never deliver.
Who owns Familyofbasset.com?
Familyofbasset.com is owned by criminals.
It was created and is maintained for the sole purpose of scamming people wishing to buy firearms online. The scammers behind Familyofbasset.com take every opportunity to hide their tracks and even use money mules to launder the money so it cannot be traced back to them.
Why can't I find Familyofbasset.com reviews?
Familyofbasset.com is an extremely new domain created in Thu, 01 Jan 1970. It may take several months of criminal behaviour before the website generates bad reviews. We aim to create a negative review for Familyofbasset.com as soon as possible in order to prevent people from being scammed.
What is Familyofbasset.com's location?
You can find several physical addresses connected to Familyofbasset.com. The criminals will often have an address on their website but, if asked, they will probably give you a secondary address. You can also find an address connected to the domain on the WHOIS records however the scammers will always use a false address.
Why is Familyofbasset.com not working?
Scam websites like Familyofbasset.com are frequently shut down by the registrar and/or the hosting company.
If the hosting is shutdown, the scammers will upload the website to a new hosting.
If the domain is shut down, the scammers will create a new, unblemished domain and website without any negative reviews.
They will then continue scamming.
How to recognise a BassetHound puppy Scam
Any of those concerns below are forgivable individually. But combined they are cause to worry that the Seller is a fraud. You will not be the scammers first potential victim and any time you question them you can be assured that they already have a scripted answer for every question you have.
Whois data
The Whois data will give you a lot of information such as the date registered (Thu, 01 Jan 1970)View WHOIS details
Email address
Scammers may use an email like familyofbasset-com@gmail.com or info@familyofbasset.com but may also use other email address over multiple domains.
familyofbasset@gmail.com
Phone Manner
A genuine seller will use a phone number that is often published on their website. Scammers use multiple phone numbers to call, text or Whatsapp. Scammers phone manner will also be very vague as they don't know which type of scam you are responding to!
491-0835
Reverse Image
These scammers are not actually selling anything. They need to steal the photos online so as to appear that they actually have a puppy for sale. Sometimes you can find the images they are using have been previously used. Sometimes even years before.
You can check if images have been previously used by using Google Image Search or Yandex Image search.
Payment Types
As usual, if it sounds good to be true, it is.
The prices on Familyofbasset.com are too good to be true. Scammers will often offer a bank account to allow you to transfer money to the account. The account will be owened by an unwitting third party however it is very important to report and shut it down.. You can report payment types here
Video Chat
Any breeder with a professional website like Familyofbasset.com would be expected to be able to have a video chat with a prospective buyer. This is a simple thing for a breeder to do however it is impossible for a scammer to do as they dont have the puppy in their possession.
If you ask for a simple video chat over the phone so you can inspect the puppy in real time, the scammer will refuse.
Whois data
The Whois data will give you a lot of information such as the date registered (Thu, 01 Jan 1970)View WHOIS details
Email address
Scammers may use an email like familyofbasset-com@gmail.com or info@familyofbasset-com but may also use other email address over multiple domains.
familyofbasset@gmail.com
Phone Manner
Scammers use multiple phone numbers to call, text or Whatsapp. Scammers phone manner will also be very vague as they don't know which type of scam you are responding to!
491-0835
Reverse Image
Scammers steal photos online so as to appear that they actually have a puppy for sale. Check images on Google Image Search or Yandex Image search.
Payment Types
The prices on Familyofbasset.com are too good to be true. Scammers will often offer a bank account to allow you to transfer money to the account. The account will be owened by an unwitting third party however it is very important to report and shut it down.. You can report payment types here
Video Chat
The prices on Familyofbasset.com are too good to be true. Scammers will often offer a bank account to allow you to transfer money to the account..
If you ask for a simple video chat over the phone so you can inspect the licence in real time, the scammer will refuse.
What are the red flags on Familyofbasset.com?
There are multiple, various red flags on scam websites like Familyofbasset.com. Some are easy to find while others are more technical or subtle. They can include:
Some call it a gut feeling, some call it an culmination of red flags. In any case anyone attempting to buy from Familyofbasset.com? will not need to be technically minded to see that Familyofbasset.com? is a scam. The minimal content of the website with minimal online history as well as either erratic or "copy and paste" corrospondence is enough for most people.
Many people, of course, won't notice until it is too late.
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Archive of Familyofbasset.com website text
Welcome to Family Of Basset Puppies Your Trusted Source for Responsibly-Raised Basset Hound Puppies Homebred Puppies ForEasy Integration The typical Basset Hound can be described as a ‘love sponge’. Your Basset Hound’s Health Unique Breed! Free, Happy Time Your dog is special! She’s your best friend and companion and a source of unconditional love. Chances are that you chose her because you like shih tzus, and you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: information....
The above is an archive of the content on Familyofbasset.com