Warning for MABTR Imposters & Other Breeder Scams

MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue has seen an increase in scam alerts! Because of this, we wanted to help you identify the difference between MABTR or a reputable rescue and a scam.

Reputable rescues:

• will not ask for a deposit 

• will require an online adoption application

• will not communicate just via text and email

• will require a phone interview before any commitment

A guide to questions to ask to ensure you are working with a reputable breeder if that is the route you take.

MABTR Facebook Imposters:

SCAM DOGS: It’s been identified that scammers are copying MABTR adoptable dogs and inventory posting them on 'multiple' Facebook pages for sale.

The scammers are providing false information about the dogs especially location, asking for deposits to hold dogs, and committing fraud.

IMPOSTERS SELLING MABTR MERCHANDISE: MABTR only sells our merch through our website, MABTR Etsy account, or at one of our live events. That's It. There are robo scammers that jump into our comment sections selling fake "MABTR" merchandise. We try to block them as fast as we can and as much as we can. But, please double check the source.

YES THEY ARE STEALING OUR LOGO AND IMAGES! So, again, please check you are on our website or etsy page when purchasing products. When in doubt, contact us!

Here are some general reminders that you are working directly with MABTR:

• The only contact information for MABTR is Ph. 402-510-1346 and email is luckypawpal@aol.com OR midamericabostonrescue@gmail.com. 

• Our email newsletter and promotional emails come from the sender email address midamericabostonrescue@gmail.com. However, our website is hosted on WIX, so if you see "wix" with our email newsletter, that is correct and not scam/spam. The reply to email is always the same midamericabostonrescue@gmail.com.

• Foster parents will contact only approved applicants from their personal phone numbers and will identify that they are an MABTR volunteer and what dog they wish to discuss.

• No other phone number is shared on social media

• MABTR social media pages are:

-Adoptaboston.com (website)

-MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue (Facebook)

-Adoptaboston (Instagram)

-Adoptaboston (X)

-AdoptABostonBoutique (Etsy)

• MABTR will never ask for a deposit to “hold” a dog.

• We are a foster-based organization with dogs located in multiple locations. MABTR’s process for adoptions begins with an approved application, a foster led phone interview with applicants, determination communicated, and then an adoption contract and fee collected.

If you come across a page that is posting about MABTR dogs and requesting payment:

How to Report a Facebook Page for Scam or Fraud

(Works on desktop, iPhone, and Android)

✅ 1. Go to the Page You Want to Report

Open Facebook and navigate directly to the suspicious page.

✅ 2. Click the Three Dots (…) Menu

You’ll find this near the top right of the page, usually next to the “Message” or “Like/Follow” button1.

✅ 3. Select “Find Support or Report Page”

This opens Facebook’s reporting options1.

✅ 4. Choose “Scam or Fraud”

Select the category that best matches the issue. Choosing the correct category helps Facebook review it faster.

✅ 5. Follow the Prompts & Submit

Facebook will walk you through a few confirmation steps.

Tap Submit to send the report2.

✅ 6. Optional: Report a Specific Post on the Page

If a particular post is fraudulent:

• Click the three dots on that post

• Select Find Support or Report Post

• Choose Scam or Fraud

• Submit the report

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These are examples of fraudulent pages and individuals. Do not interact with them and report them to Facebook