by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 10, 2025 | Scam of the day
The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about a new scam in which pet owners are receiving calls or text messages purportedly from the local SPCA or another animal shelter telling them that their car or dog was hit by a car and that an immediate payment of $500...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 30, 2025 | Scam of the day
Scams involving sales of non-existent puppies have increased dramatically in the last few years. People buy dogs or other pets online and, although they think they are taking proper precautions, they often end up getting nothing in return for the money that they wire...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 19, 2024 | Scam of the day
I have written many times in the past, particularly during the pandemic, about scams involving sales of non-existent puppies. People buy dogs or other pets online and, although they think they are taking proper precautions, they often end up getting nothing in return...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 1, 2022 | Scam of the day
Scams involving sales of non-existent puppies had already increased dramatically in the last few years, but really took off during the Coronavirus pandemic when many people were looking for the emotional support of a loving dog. People buy dogs or other pets online...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 20, 2020 | Scam of the day
According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) pet scams involving the online sale of non-existent dogs have increased 39% since 2017. People buy dogs or other pets online and although they think they are taking proper precautions, they often end up getting nothing in...
