In Massachusetts, the Better Business Bureau has received more than 60 complaints against traditional retail pet shops during the past three years. Now, the Internet has created a slew of new problems… and there’s no store to point the blame towards.
Remember that fullbred dogs aren’t cheap… The American Kennel Club says reputable breeders will offer references and other quality assurances.
If you are looking for a more affordable alternative to fullbred dogs, check with a local shelter!
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1 The American Kennel Club // May 31, 2007 at 2:13 pm
If you or someone you know have been the victim or potential victim of an internet puppy scam, and are willing to share your story, please contact the American Kennel Club at communications@akc.org.
This latest internet fraud scheme involves answering a classified ad (internet or print) for a purebred puppy. These ads are usually accompanied by a stolen picture of a cute puppy, along with a false and manipulative tale of how the dogs need to re-homed, or are available for a reduced price. Victims usually end up wiring money to the scam artists to pay for “expenses” such as customs clearance, shipping or travel vaccines. The reality is that the puppy doesn’t exist, and consumers who are expecting to receive a puppy end up losing money they may have already wired to the scam artists under these false pretenses.
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