rpsfinancialcrimes - 🐶 Puppy Scams 🐶 This scam can target anyone looking for a new puppy. An online ad shows pictures of puppies for sale, but these ads or websites are not always real and are a scam to steal the money of an unsuspecting buyer. 🐾 The seller prefers communication through email only. 🐾 Stock photos may be used from other websites. Try doing a reverse image search to see where else the photo is posted. 🐾 A price that may be too good to be true. 🐾 Questionable payment requests through a payment app, e-transfer, pre-paid credit cards or gift cards. After payment is made, additional expenses may be requested from the seller. 🐾 You can't meet or pick up the puppy in person, only offered to be shipped to you. A reputable dog breeder will want to ensure the puppy is going to a good home, so they will want to meet you in person (or through a video chat) where the puppy resides. Make sure you are thorough in researching the breeder.