Adrian, MI – The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about possible ‘puppy scams’ as we approach the holiday season.
The BBB warns that websites like CraigsList and social media are filled with ads for exotic purebred puppies, Teacup Yorkies, Welsh Corgis and others. But every year BBB gets complaints that many of the ads are scams and the puppies and breeders don’t exist.
Victims send thousands of dollars for the dogs, often in distant cities or overseas. They are then asked to pay more money for veterinary services, shipping, and special airline crates… but the dogs never arrive and the breeder website disappears.
The Better Business Bureau says to never buy a puppy off a web site without actually seeing the dog, either by going to the breeder in person or at least through Facetime. Legitimate breeders have a phone number and are happy to talk to you.
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