hey guys. first time using gumtree. i'm looking to purchase a rottweiler pup and have made contact with a few people. i'm pretty sure there's no way for me to meet up with them as i don't have a mode of transport. they've suggested i use one of the pet transport services online that can come pick the pup up, bring it to the airport, fly it out to where i am and deliver it. they all seem to only accept bank transfer. after looking online it seems everybody says that's a red flag and it usually doesn't end well. i've come across one bloke who said he uses paypal but i'm not sure if that's any better. seeing as transferring money is my only option i'm not sure what to do.
let's just say if i do end up transferring money, they decide to not send the pup, is there anything i can do about that? any legal action i can take?
I'm not sure if you understand how backyard breeding works but you can easily google it to find out I guess. Gumtree is full of them and I would rather trust a proper rescue shelter as they are open about the issues a doggo would have instead of hiding them. I've know some people who have had tragic experiences so proceed at your own risk especially if they need transportation. You can perhaps use paypal and if they don't then just back away.