Puppy Scam
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St. Thomas, Ont. resident down $500 due to puppy scamSt. Thomas, Ont., police are warning residents to be careful when purchasing things online after a victim lost $500 due to a puppy scam.InvestigationsJul 3, 2023
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Puppy scam: South Simcoe police warn residents about buying pets onlineBuyer 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.CrimeJan 6, 2023
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Manitoba RCMP investigate online puppy scam that targeted New Bothwell womanManitoba RCMP are investigating an online scam that targeted a victim in New Bothwell and encouraging Manitobans to be cautious of fraud.CrimeNov 29, 2022
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Increase in puppy scams prompts warning for Atlantic CanadiansThe 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.ConsumerJun 28, 2022
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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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More charges for Guelph woman accused in puppy scam, theft from elderly neighbour: policeGuelph police say a 27-year-old woman is accused of running of away from a taxi fare and stealing the driver's wallet.CrimeApr 21, 2021
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Guelph woman charged in puppy scam also stole from elderly neighbour: PoliceGuelph police say a woman is facing charges in connection to a puppy scam and two break-ins at her elderly neighbour's apartment.CrimeApr 9, 2021
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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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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.CrimeDec 19, 2020
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