Read on TwitterThose cute lil& #39; puppies you& #39;ve seen for sale on Facebook? They might be fake.
More scammers are selling fake puppies online, and it can cost you hundreds if you& #39;re caught out.
Here& #39;s what you need to know (plus lots of puppy pics)
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It’s only legal to buy puppies and kittens from licensed breeders, or adopt them from a rescue.
But you might still see listings on sites like Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. And there& #39;s no way to tell if these are legit sellers or not.
But you might still see listings on sites like Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. And there& #39;s no way to tell if these are legit sellers or not.
The scam works when the fraudster asks for a & #39;deposit& #39; to hold onto your beloved pet-to-be. This can be around £200-300. But then the seller goes quiet and you never see them, or your money again.
HOW TO BUY A PUPPY/KITTEN WITHOUT GETTING SCAMMED:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 1" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 1"> Check the seller out. Look at their reviews. Legit sellers shouldn& #39;t be using Gumtree/Facebook.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> Video call the seller and ask to see the animal in advance.
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Don& #39;t be tempted by low prices! Question anything too good to be true.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="4️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 4" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 4"> Avoid paying by bank transfer. They& #39;re instant, and hardest to get your money back from." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> Don& #39;t be tempted by low prices! Question anything too good to be true.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="4️⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 4" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 4"> Avoid paying by bank transfer. They& #39;re instant, and hardest to get your money back from." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
If you see a dodgy listing, please report it. And only buy from licensed sellers https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🐶" title="Hundegesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Hundegesicht">
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