The Better Business Bureau is warning of a recent spike in quarantine puppy scams. People are advertising on websites for animals that either don't exist or are never shipped. Scammers convince the ...

You’ve decided to bring home your first puppy — congratulations! But in the excitement, it’s easy to miss warning signs that could turn your dream into heartbreak. That’s why the Royal Society for the ...

Looking for a new puppy? Be careful because you may be looking at a scam licking your face instead. Americans are losing more money to puppy scams than ever – more than a million dollars in the last ...

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - An old, but ongoing scam continues to fool more victims. The latest to fall for it is a woman who doesn’t need more stress in her life by losing money. 6 News has another ...

THANKS, TERRI. AUTHORITIES ON THE TREASURE COAST WANT US TO WARN YOU ABOUT AN ONLINE SCAM TARGETING PEOPLE JUST HOPING TO BUY A PET OR TREASURE COAST BUREAU REPORTER RACHEL PERRY SHARES THE STORY OF ...

CHICAGO — Many people find a new pet online. But the Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers that not all of those websites are legitimate. “We lost a dog on Thanksgiving.” Dawn Rottsin still ...

DETROIT – Puppy scams are booming and this time of year, scammers really make their move. Easter is a popular time for kids to receive puppies as gifts, and sadly, many of these scammers know that is ...

Thinking of bringing a new puppy or another pet into the family this holiday season? Before you send any money for that irresistible pup, just make sure you're not walking into a scam. Kate Tubesing ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased demand for pets as people seek adding a pet companion to the family to ease the loneliness and tension of prolonged time at home. Many feel that they ...

New pet owners should ensure they have adequate time, space, and resources to care for a puppy before acquiring one. The Better Business Bureau advises researching breeders and sellers thoroughly, ...