Western Sydney man charged over online puppy breeding scam

A Western Sydney man has been charged over an alleged online puppy selling scam that targeted people in states and territories across the country.

Police allege Blake Morris advertised purebred blue Staffordshire bull terrier puppies on two online sites.

But when people sent money to a nominated account, contact was cut off and no puppies were delivered.

"The dogs never existed, they were simply photos taken from various websites," NSW Police Detective Inspector Jason Pietruskza told 9News.

After weeks of investigating, detectives arrested the Oxley Park man at 8am today.

The 27-year-old was taken to St Marys Police Station and he has now been charged with eight counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception and eight counts of use false documentation to obtain financial advantage.

A search warrant was executed at the property and several items including computers and documents were seized.

"You get your hopes up and then it's just a kick in the guts," one victim, Vinnie Ward, told 9News.

"Now's a time a lot of people are wanting to get puppies, while you are working from home."

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Police allege Mr Morris targeted people in NSW, Queensland, the ACT and Western Australia before getting caught.

"We believe there could be as many as 40 to 50 other victims out there," Inspector Pietruskza said.

Mr Morris was refused bail and will appear at Penrith local Court tomorrow.

Anyone who may have further information about this matter is urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.