by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 13, 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. Now the holiday season is bringing...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 25, 2021 | Scam of the day
“Puppy buying is at an all-time high,” according to the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office and along with the increase in the purchase of puppies that dramatically rose during the Coronavirus pandemic, the number of scams related to puppy buying...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pets, particularly puppies are a popular holiday gift. People buy dogs or other pets on line and, although they think they are taking proper precautions, they often end up getting nothing in return for the money that they wire to the scammer who may have a website or...