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| Don’t fall foul of online scam Crosby dog lovers warned - 2008-09-04 |
CROSBY dog lovers are being warned of a scam which could lead them being duped into paying hundreds of pounds for puppies that don’t exist.
Trading Standards officers have been alerted to the scam after a Crosby woman nearly fell foul of buying a puppy online.
Conmen, often from overseas, place online adverts for pedigree puppies for ‘adoption’ claiming to be based in the UK.
They request the funds to be sent by money transfer then upon receipt claim they will arrange to have the puppy flown and delivered to your door.
Once the consumer sends the payment they then request a further fee of £250 for insurance, inoculation fees etc which needs to be paid before delivery can be confirmed. Consumers end up parting with their cash to find that no puppy is going to be delivered.
The woman from Crosby didn't part with any cash and Trading Standards is warning other residents to ignore such scams and choose reputable breeders.
Sefton Council Trading Standards manager, Andrew Naisbitt, said: "Please don't get sucked into a scam like this.
"What might seem like a bargain to buy an adorable puppy is in fact another means by scamsters to get their hands on your hard earned money.
"If you are thinking of purchasing a dog, always choose a reputable breeder. There are clubs and schemes available where you can get details of accredited breeders."
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Don’t fall foul of online scam Crosby dog lovers warned
