Finding a Dog
Avoiding Scams
How do I know a listing is not a scam?
Searching for your new dog/puppy on Next Day Pets is the safest way to buy online. Each breeder advertising puppies on our site has been ID Verified. ID Verify is an identification verification system requiring proof that a particular breeder is who they allege to be. Thus, if anything goes wrong in the process, the correct person is accountable. This deters scammers from posting fraudulent information and taking part in unethical business practices.
Next Day Pets is the only trusted website for dog lovers to connect with dog breeders, shelters and rescues who have verified their identity. No other pet relocating website requires its advertisers to validate their identity.
Recently our industry has been abused by scammers trying to sell innocent individuals sick dogs or dogs that do not exist. Buyers have a difficult time determining who is a good breeder and who is a scammer. Next Day Pets is the first in our industry to take a proactive stance against scammers and bad breeders alike.
We use the same systems EBay and other large marketplaces use to validate customer identification. Your sensitive information is safe and not saved in our systems as we do not run this process. Only honest, law abiding US citizens may successfully validate their identity.
We highly recommend, if you are unsure of an ad, to contact us so that we can look into this for you. If you feel uncomfortable with purchasing from a breeder, then you should not do so.
These links will also help:
Identifying a Good Breeder
Common Internet Scams and Warning Signs
Do NOT trust a seller who:
1. Uses any techniques as noted in the Common Internet Scams and Warning Signs link above.
2. States they are from Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Cameroon or London.
3. Insists you use Western Union or other money transfer services. This type of payment offers ZERO protection.
4. Speaks of missionary work or AIDS relief work to build trust.
5. Cannot provide additional 'personalized' photos.