It's amazing how this people work. I started to look for a puppy over 2 months ago and at the beginning I didn't know prices and the way to do things (apart to my logical & common sense) so I exchanged e-mails with a couple of sellers that were sending pictures of puppies that I was suppose to buy trading the money (low amount for a Chihuahua £200 or so) through Western Union.. In the end this couple (they are always lovely families such Mike&Anne.. that have some sort of health problems and live far away ?) were in Cameroon and said that I send the money and they would send the puppy through a pet shipping company (I could check the fake website and track the puppy, apparently).
In my case, this happened once and I never sent any money... didn't feel comfortable without seeing the puppy in person and at least with the mother. But I am concious these kind of scams are everywhere and a lot of people get caught on them...
Please check the following gold rules before buying anything from the web:

- Always meet the seller locally.
- Meet your pet in person before buying.
- Never pay for shipping.
- Never wire money.

This is basic. Now, good luck!! I am still looking for my Chihuahua puppy, I haven't lost the hope because I know there is honest people out there!

xxStellina