You may have seen this blog post on the puppy scam by Katie a while back and skipped over it, thought it sounded far-fetched, etc. But we have a lot of comments on it, including from victims and would-be victims. Observe some of them:

Before I read up on the puppy scam, I got scammed. I had just lost my Yorkshire Terrier. I was checking the internet for puppies. Well, the next day I get this note on e-mail... Her name was Cathy, and she was a Yorkshire breeder. Just sold her last puppies to a Rev. Jim Walcox and I should connect him. Well, you might know he's in Africa... I really feel stupid about this now.

And another

This scam just happened to me. I thought I was helping someone out, and trying to see the good in people. I have a lot of money to the guy because he came up with stories about problems with the custom clearance papers, medical certificates and much more. Its rediculous, people like that make it hard for people with real problems and concerns.

A would-be victim

I am so glad I read your story or I might have been scammed. Thank you. This is where we left off: To make your payment go to any WAL-MART Store around you and make the Payment of $300 via MONEYGRAM MONEY TRANSFER to shipper's name and address in Nigeria as stated below.

And another

I also was online trying to find a teacup yorkie and came across the same people as Gloria did on October 16th. I received an email from Chichi Everly and Cathy Lasondra. Their email address is lasondrapets@yahoo.com. She stated that she is a breeder and sold her last set of pups the Rev. Jim Walcox. He sent me an email as well stating that he is doing mission work in Africa and that he wants a good home for the pups. I was to only pay airfare. $300 for one and $600 for both. I was really sad when I came across this website of scams, but now I glad that I didnt do anything stupid.

And another

Obviously this guy is still pulling the same scam. I sent a response about a yorkie and got a return email from him today. After reading the Africa deal I immediately had red flags because of the Dateline shows I have seen in the past. So, before I responded I googled his name and found this website. Needless to say I hope he read my response. My heart goes out to anyone who might have fallen victim to this cruel mans scam. I thank each of you who didn't just sit by and got these postings up. Which prevented me and my family from being ripped off and heart broken.