DALLAS, Tex. – The study was done by Veterinarians.org and found that 242 puppy scams have been reported statewide since January 1st. Roughly 28% came from the D-FW area.
Such scams involve willing buyers unknowingly contacting fake breeders, usually through social media or a phony website, and paying for a dog only to be duped.
The study found that from Jan. 1, 2021, to Oct. 31, 2021, there were 165% more puppy scams in the U.S. than during the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
California has the most puppy scams this year, but Texas came in second, with 242 reported from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31.
Source: wfaa.com
