Puppy Scam

• St. Thomas, Ont. resident down $500 due to puppy scam

  St. Thomas, Ont., police are warning residents to be careful when purchasing things online after a victim lost $500 due to a puppy scam.

  Investigations

  Jul 3, 2023
  
• Puppy scam: South Simcoe police warn residents about buying pets online

  Buyer beware. South Simcoe police are cautioning residents to be wary of buying pets online after an Innisfil, Ont., woman lost hundreds of dollars to a puppy scam.

  Crime

  Jan 6, 2023
  
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• Manitoba RCMP investigate online puppy scam that targeted New Bothwell woman

  Manitoba RCMP are investigating an online scam that targeted a victim in New Bothwell and encouraging Manitobans to be cautious of fraud.

  Crime

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Increase in puppy scams prompts warning for Atlantic Canadians

  The Better Business Bureau says scam artists are taking advantage of increased interest in puppy adoptions across the Atlantic provinces and shares tips for would-be pet parents.

  Consumer

  Jun 28, 2022
• 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.

  Crime

  Apr 28, 2022
• More charges for Guelph woman accused in puppy scam, theft from elderly neighbour: police

  Guelph police say a 27-year-old woman is accused of running of away from a taxi fare and stealing the driver's wallet.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2021
• Guelph woman charged in puppy scam also stole from elderly neighbour: Police

  Guelph police say a woman is facing charges in connection to a puppy scam and two break-ins at her elderly neighbour's apartment. 

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2021
• 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
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• 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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• B.C. veterinarian warning others after falling prey to puppy scam

  "These people prey on animal lovers and honest people, and I just need to get that word out," Liza Lackner said.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2020