Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this file photo, a puppy awaits adoption in their kennel during Animal Care Services's free adoption event on September 27, ...

Puppy scams sometimes involve fake listings, stolen photos, misleading claims about breeders, and urgent payment requests to deceive online buyers. To minimize the risk of falling victim to these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Puppy scams surge around Christmas, tricking people with fake online ads of cute dogs at low prices. An ...

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 ...

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A local couple was looking for a puppy after their beloved Labrador died last year. But they ran into more heartache when they realized they'd been scammed out of more ...

A growing number of Texans - and out-of-state buyers - are losing thousands of dollars to puppy scams, according to the Better Business Bureau Heart of Texas. From December 2025 through February 2026, ...