Puppy Scams

• Albertans falling victim to ‘unprecedented surge’ of online scams, including pet scams

  A growing number of Albertans are falling victim and losing thousands of dollars to online scams, including the fake free puppy scam.

  Consumer

  Jun 15, 2022
  
• Costly scams rob Canadians of hundreds of millions of dollars in 2021

  Scammers were out in full force in 2021, robbing Canadian consumers of more than $200 million using various frauds and schemes.

  Consumer

  Dec 31, 2021
  
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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
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• Home improvement scams top B.C. Better Business Bureau’s list amid COVID-19

  The organization says Canadians reported losses of more than $50,000 to this particular scam between March 1 and May 31.

  Consumer

  Jun 3, 2020
• Top scams to watch out for this holiday season: BBB

  "It's a pyramid scheme which is illegal. So don't participate in that."

  Money

  Dec 10, 2018
• 12 scams of Christmas: BBB outlines the season’s naughty schemes

  From malware e-cards and stolen gift cards to romance and puppy scams, the Better Business Bureau has released its top 12 Christmas scams list.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2016