Hidden membership fee after pet purchase

A bbb report about a other scam that cost someone $19.95. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

I bought a legit item from PupaPaws paying with "Shop" for $19.95. Less than 2 weeks later there was a charge from them for $39.99. When I contacted them they said this was for a membership I had agreed to when I made the purchase. I do not recall seeing anything like this, or else I wouldn't have purchased, or I would have canceled the membership before. They would not refund the $40. This is the 2nd pet company I have purchased from that advertised on social media that has done this (the other was Paw Champs for a $96 membership). Beware of purchasing from these companies and/or make sure you check deeply if there is a future membership fee.

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