Puppy Scams: a Growing Online Business
There are many scammers parading around the internet as puppy lovers trying to sell you puppies they do not possess. It is an utter shame that these scammers would take advantage of kind-hearted people searching for a new puppy to add to their family. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when searching for a puppy online:
-You should always ensure that the pet seller has a public location where customers can visit to interact with the puppies. Even if that location is not anywhere near you, at least you know that other people are able to visit the puppies and that the puppies actually exist. If they do not offer you this option, you should ask for pictures of the puppies next to specific items (such as a coke can etc.) to ensure that this puppy exists at the seller’s location.
-Never wire money! If you are purchasing a puppy online without visiting the seller’s location, always ensure that payment is made via a traceable source (such as credit card or paypal) to ensure that you are guaranteed a refund if the puppy never arrives.
-Try to stay away from “Free Puppy” ads. Usually these are scammers disguised as puppy lovers who will rip you off by asking you for money for shipping in advance.
-Never fall for ads from people disguised as so-called missionaries from other countries (Africa etc.) They usually claim to have high end pedigreed puppies such as bulldogs, yorkshire terriers and maltese puppies for ten times less than the price of the puppies at local or other reputable breeders and they usually ask for money to be wired to have their “babies” shipped to you.
-If the seller is a reputable business, you should find out if complaints have been made and have never been resolved by searching the BBB’s website.
Always adhere to these guidelines when looking for a new puppy to avoid emotional and financial pain associated with trying to acquire a puppy from an online scammer. Many people have made and are currently making these mistakes. Don’t be one of them!
Looking for a new puppy?
Go to www.InternationalKennel.com for your new puppy. Or call us at 516-794-PUPS for more information on how you can get your puppy bred for quality, temperament and trainability. The International Kennel Club has brought happiness and joy with its selection of puppies to New York residents since 1979.
The International Kennel Club has brought happiness and joy with its selection of puppies to New York residents since 1979.
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