Archive for 'Scams and Scandals'
Pet Scams in Full Force for Christmas
With Christmas shopping in full swing, it looks like online scammers are out to make a buck with puppy ads. I’ve seen a lot of online classifieds for Yorkies written like this:
I have some four lovely Xmas Tiny T-cup Yorkie Puppies ready to go for lovely homes that are ready to show much love […]
Posted: November 27th, 2007 under Scams and Scandals.
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Online Pet Scams 101
Pets are often used as bait in online scams. Here are some things to avoid when looking at online pet ads:
- Never buy a pet sight unseen. You wouldn’t buy a car without a test drive, would you? Meeting the pet and its owner ensures you’re getting a healthy animal, not to […]
Posted: November 2nd, 2007 under Scams and Scandals.
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Tiny Yorkies, Big Trouble
I’ve seen a lot of ads online for “teacup” yorkies priced at $1000 and up. Sure a dog that’s the size of a soda can is cute, but teacup yorkies are prone to many health problems. According to AKC standards, the weight of a Yorkie should not exceed seven pounds. That’s a […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2007 under Scams and Scandals.
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Avoid Online Pet Scams
The Internet is crawling with pet scams these days. Nigerian scammers pose as puppy breeders to steal your payment. Puppy millers post photos of healthy dogs, only to ship you an ill animal. How can you avoid fraud? Research, research, research!
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Posted: September 12th, 2007 under Scams and Scandals.
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