Puppy Fraud

• Guelph family defrauded of almost $4,400 in puppy scam: police

  The 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.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2021
  
• Alleged Alberta puppy scam foiled but not before several buyers left disappointed

  Calgary couple warn others about alleged online puppy scam as several victims show up at their address to collect pups they do not have.

  Consumer

  Jan 11, 2021
  
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• Online puppy scams on the rise in Edmonton during pandemic: police

  Edmonton Police say they want to warn the public about a sharp rise in online puppy scams during the pandemic, as we head towards Christmas.

  Crime

  Nov 24, 2020
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• Puppy sale scams are on the rise amid the pandemic — here’s what to watch out for

  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.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2020
• Reports of puppy fraud prompts warning from Okanagan RCMP

  Police say two area residents fell victim to online classified ads, losing a combined $1,800.

  Consumer

  Apr 27, 2019