The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is warning of a new scam that involves puppies! Do your research when buying animals online and find out if the animal actually exists before sending money.
The scam usually happens when a consumer (the victim) is searching for a pet online. The victim sends a message to the seller for information and the con artist will respond with a convincing back story. This should be a red flag. If the seller is giving too much back story it could be a trick. The scammer will then offer to ship the animal to your home and request payment using a digital wallet service or pre-paid debit or gift card.