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Jul 2020
North Yorkshire Police has seen a rise in reports of people being scammed when trying to buy puppies online.
Fraudsters will advertise online and then use the coronavirus restrictions as a reason why the customer cannot see the dog in person.
The seller will then ask for money for the dog as well as vet bills, vaccinations, and other costs. Once the customer has paid the scammer will disappear and no puppy arrives.
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