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CBS News: Central Ohio couple tricked out of thousands of dollars from online pet scam

Oct 31, 2023

The Tipton family was looking for an emotional support dog but ended up with a financial burden after ordering a Siberian husky online.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — While the holiday season is a time for giving, that doesn’t stop some scammers from attempting to steal money, even if that means pretending to sell someone a dog.


Last year, the Better Business Bureau reported that $2 million was lost to online dog scams.

One central Ohio family lost nearly $3,000 when they tried to buy a Siberian husky from a website.


Full Article: https://www.10tv.com/article/money/consumer/pet-scams-how-to-avoid-being-victim-when-buying-dog-online/530-10bdd629-af57-460b-8461-102054cd1c19

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