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BBB: Puppy scams increase during COVD-19
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AUSTIN, Texas - Beware of a new scam targeting those who are looking to bring home a new furry friend during the COVID-19 outbreak.
According to a report processed by the BBB serving the Heart of Texas, puppy scams are on the rise. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) says that in March and April, reports in 2019 rose from 12 incidents to 28 in 2020, an increase of 191%.
BBB also says that the total amount of money lost increased by 163% with $9,152 dollars reported lost from March to April 2019 and $27,250 dollars reported lost in 2020. RELATED: IRS warns of coronavirus-related scams and schemes for economic impact payments The puppy scam itself involves a customer purchasing a dog, or other pet, from an online scammer that claims they will
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