Check a puppy breeder before you send a deposit.
Paste a breeder website, listing, phone number, or profile and get a practical risk readout based on public trust signals. Built for families who want a safer path to a real puppy.
PuppyScamCheck reports risk indicators, not legal conclusions. Powered by the BarkVerified trust engine.
Risk readoutNeeds review
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https://example-puppies.com
Red flags
Fresh domain or thin website history
Payment pressure through irreversible apps
Images reused across unrelated listings
No verifiable social trail or buyer references
Trust checks
Consistent kennel identity
Documented health testing
Video call willingness
Real buyer interactions
Built around the signals puppy scams usually leave behind.
The MVP can start by scoring domain age, duplicate images, payment language, phone reuse, social history, content quality, breeder identity consistency, and complaint references.
Payment pressure through irreversible apps
Images reused across unrelated listings
No verifiable social trail or buyer references
Location, phone, and breeder name mismatch
Positioned for safety, not accusation.
Every report should say “based on public signals” and give buyers next steps: request a live video call, verify health testing, avoid irreversible deposits, and confirm identity through BarkVerified.
See sample report