Online pet purchase scams impacting local families costing victims hundreds of dollars
BBB projects 2020 pet scam losses at $3.1 million
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Scam victims all report similar experiences. They believed they found the perfect pet for the perfect price, only to find out they paid for an animal that doesn t even exist.
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COLORADO SPRINGS â Spending so much time at home during the pandemic, lots of people turned to pets for comfort. But sometimes shopping online for that furry companion can lead to trouble. Investigators say online pet scams are running rampant.
If you re looking to buy a pet online, especially a puppy, you may want to think twice. This area is a hotbed for fraudsters. News5 has reported on this before, but it appears during the pandemic the problem only got worse.
Fort Pierce man warns prospective owners after he finds website falsely showing his dog for sale That picture was taken at our vetâs office in Stuart, owner says
A South Florida man was surprised to see his dog for sale on a fraudulent website.
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FORT PIERCE, Fla. â A Fort Pierce pet owner is sending out a warning to prospective pet owners to be careful where they shop for the next addition to their family.
Keith Crandall said he was casually searching online for dogs when he stumbled upon a picture of his current dog on a suspicious website. His dog was listed for sale for hundreds of dollars.