Online Puppy Scam
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Puppy scam costs B.C. resident $1,600'These puppies may look cute, but you won’t actually get them if you send your money to a scammer,' police say.CrimeApr 28, 2022
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Guelph family defrauded of almost $4,400 in puppy scam: policeThe Better Business Bureau reported around 4,000 complaints in 2020 from the U.S. and Canada. In the year prior, they only received 1,870 complaints.CrimeJan 18, 2021
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Alleged Alberta puppy scam foiled but not before several buyers left disappointedCalgary couple warn others about alleged online puppy scam as several victims show up at their address to collect pups they do not have.ConsumerJan 11, 2021
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St. Thomas, Ont., family loses $7,000 to online ‘puppy scam’: policeSt. Thomas police are out with a warning after a mother and daughter were scammed of nearly $7,000 in what police call a 'puppy scam.'CanadaAug 22, 2020
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Puppy scam warning: Calgarians urged not to fall victim this holiday seasonA Calgary woman cheated out of $4,720 says don't part with any money until you've got "the puppy in your hand."CrimeDec 13, 2019
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Kijiji scam uses golden retriever puppies to lure preyAnyone looking to buy a dog online is asked to be on the lookout for scammers after complaints regarding a fraudulent puppy scam on Kijiji.ConsumerOct 3, 2016
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