The Better Business Bureau recently reported that 35% of all online shopping scams reported to them in 2021 were “pet scams.”
The lawsuit is the company's first consumer protection lawsuit and says it is suing the defendant for financial damages, citing harm to Google's relationship with its users and damage to its reputation.
According to the suit, the scam used "alluring photos of purebred puppies" along with "testimonials from supposedly satisfied customers" to trick unsuspecting victims. reported that similar schemes "exploded" during the pandemic, as scammers capitalized on people's loneliness during lockdowns. PetScams.comCurrently, Americans have roughly 108 million dogs, a number that increased by 9 million during the pandemic. Around 70% of Americans say they own a pet.If you are looking to get a dog, experts warn never to purchase an animal online. Instead, meet the pet in person before paying any money, and research the cost of a pet and the seller.
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