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Online puppy scams on the rise in WA
AAP
Consumer Protection has issued a warning to West Australian pet buyers following a spike in puppy sale scams.
Three people have been scammed in three weeks trying to buy a puppy online, with one victim paying $1000 to a Cameroon account.
Consumer Protection spokesman Alan Hynd said aspiring pet owners should be wary of purchasing a puppy online, where scammers often try to claim shipping fees in order to secure the victim's bank details.
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