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18 May 2020 …Don't get scammed looking for a lockdown puppy … News Australians have lost nearly $300,000 to puppy scams this year, and scammers have been … $300,000 to puppy scams this year, and scammers have been particularly targeting those seeking a furry companion during social isolation. Scamwatch has seen a recent spike in puppy scams and in April reports…
26 Mar 2018 … adorable puppies, with more than $310,000 lost and 584 reports about this scam in the past 12 months … puppies, with more than $310,000 lost and 584 reports about this scam in the past 12 months. “Puppy … a scammer,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. “Scammers will advertise puppies they know are sought…
24 Nov 2020 … were trying to buy when they were scammed was puppies and other pets. People aged 24 and under reported…
07 Jun 2021 … in person before purchase. This was a common ruse in vehicle sale and puppy scams, which both had higher…
04 Sep 2007 …Cute puppies for sale? Don’t be fooled … News Classified ads offering non-existent pedigree puppies have resurfaced in local newspapers … warning consumers about classified ads offering non-existent pedigree puppies for sale. If you are in the…
30 Apr 2013 … to part with their money. SCAMwatch has received an increase in the number of scams involving puppies this year. This scam typically involves ads for non-existent puppies being placed in newspapers and … For more information about how you can protect yourself, check out the upfront payment scams page on SCAMwatch. SCAMwatch has also issued the following radars on puppy related scams: Pedigree pups at prices too good to be true Cute puppies for sale? Don’t be fooled Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow…
22 Jan 2007 …News Classified ads offering Bulldog and Yorkie puppies are one of the latest scams making their … and Yorkie puppies are one of the latest scams making their way into local newspapers across the … never delivered and the scammer pockets the money. The ads usually offer 'AKC registered' puppies that…
03 Sep 2010 … of non-existent pedigree puppies being advertised at low prices in newspapers and classifieds … For more information about how you can protect yourself, check out the up-front payment scams page on SCAMwatch. SCAMwatch has also issued the following radars on classifieds scams in the past: Scammers target online car buyers Selling goods through the internet or classifieds? Cute puppies for sale…
29 Apr 2011 … classified ads can appear to be for anything from puppies to cars. The scammer will often advertise the item…
07 Dec 2010 … pets and pedigree puppies, to electronic gadgets and gizmos, horse saddles, motor bikes, cars and boats.…