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A recent story in the Ottawa Citizen depicts the heartbreaking experience of a local businessman who became a victim of fraud when attempting to buy a pet online.
A man and his teenage daughter spent months researching prospective breeders when they came across an online advertisement for teacup Maltese, Yorkie and Chihuahua puppies in Newfoundland and thought they had found their dog. Interested in purchasing a puppy, they contacted the seller and were asked to transfer $822 to the breeder’s husband. The seller said the breeder’s husband worked for a Canadian embassy in Africa and asked for the money to be transferred directly there. Trusting the well spoken breeder, and feeling confident in dealing with a Canadian embassy, the buyer sent the funds.
The seller gave the family an inbound flight number and they were told to pick up the puppy at the Ottawa airport. After waiting all day with no sign of the dog, it was apparent they had been the victim of fraud and they would never see their puppy. No person should ever have to experience the heartbreak and disappointment the family experienced this holiday season.
The CFHS reminds anyone who is considering acquiring a new pet through online or print classifieds to use extreme caution. Learn how to identify a reputable breeder or how to adopt from your local SPCA or humane society by clicking here.
To read the full article, click here.
