Cute puppies caught up in a scam!

On offer are cute pedigree puppies at too good to be true prices.

The ACCC has received reports that local newspapers and on-line classifieds are once again being targeted.

Consumers have been caught out, paying via wire transfer for a puppy that never arrives.

Protect yourself from these scams

• Too good to be true prices for pedigree pups call for caution.
• Get advice regarding the animal’s details provided in the ad from someone in the industry such as breeders’/kennel associations, a vet or your local pet shop.
• Avoid any arrangement with a stranger that asks for upfront payment via money order, wire transfer or money gram.
• Do an internet search using the exact wording in the ad – many well known scams can be found this way.

For more information on Upfront payment scams go to the ACCC’s SCAMwatch site.