"Essentially, all he did in my backyards was dig a hole, put some foam in it and did some inappropriately installed rebar.“

The best way for consumers to protect themselves is to inspect the vehicle in person before handing over any money, says the Better Business Bureau.

The Better Business Bureau and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre have received 364 pet-scam complaints combined, with more than 250 of those reporting money lost -- and August as the worst month since the outbreak.

But is that good for consumers?

A Calgary photographer says she nearly became the victim of an attempt to try to victimize her with an "overpayment scam."

The scam involves an Amazon package you didn't order, being delivered to your doorstep.

The Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Alberta and East Kootenay told Global News it has seen an increased number of calls during the COVID-19 pandemic inquiring about phony job offers.

The organization says Canadians reported losses of more than $50,000 to this particular scam between March 1 and May 31.

With people spending more time online during the coronavirus pandemic, scams offering "free trials" are luring in unsuspecting consumers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Data from the BBB shows the 35 to 54 age range was the most susceptible group with 54 per cent of those who reported a scam falling victim to it.