2021 online puppy scams in US cost Americans over $1m, with 80% of online pet ads potentially fake.
Online puppy scams cost Americans over $1 million in 2021, with thousands of reports to the Better Business Bureau. The BBB warns that 80% of online pet ads may be fake, and scams often originate on sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Veterinarians.org reports a rise in these frauds, with potential victims lured by seemingly genuine ads, only to lose money and never receive their puppies.
April 07, 2024
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