The passing of Queen Elizabeth has resulted in one surprise; many people have expressed interest in unusual dog breeds like her beloved corgis. The Queen’s corgis will be living with the Duke and Duchess of York, but the internet is always filled with ads offering exotic breeds of dogs, many of which are very expensive. But if you are in the market for a (or another) dog, beware! Shopping for a dog or other pet online is often a way for scammers to steal your money!
Pet scams continue to take a heavy toll on consumers across the nation. BBB complaints show that pets were the most common type of purchase used to perpetrate online purchase scams. Puppies are the most common type of animal used in a pet scam, but we also receive reports of fraudulent sellers advertising the sale of kittens, reptiles and birds that are never received. In most cases, consumers do not recognize they are interacting with a scammer until they start arranging for the transportation of the animal after purchase.
Fact is, a high percentage of internet dog breeder advertising is fake. Scammers copy photos of legitimate breeders and post them on their web sites. They promise high demand purebred dogs at bargain prices. But once you start sending them money, a common trick is to find additional expenses you must pay to have the dog shipped to you. And odds are, the dog…
