Puppy Fraud
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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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Online puppy scams on the rise in Edmonton during pandemic: policeEdmonton Police say they want to warn the public about a sharp rise in online puppy scams during the pandemic, as we head towards Christmas.CrimeNov 24, 2020
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Puppy sale scams are on the rise amid the pandemic — here’s what to watch out forThe 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.CanadaSep 5, 2020
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Reports of puppy fraud prompts warning from Okanagan RCMPPolice say two area residents fell victim to online classified ads, losing a combined $1,800.ConsumerApr 27, 2019
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