Con artists are targeting animal lovers!

The most popular variation of this scam is when the scammers actually pose as the breeders. They build a complete Web site using pictures they have lifted from legitimate breeder sites. Another tactic the scammers use to snag victims is through placing ads in newspapers or online.

In many cases, the con artist claims to be a missionary in Africa. They say they have a wonderful purebred puppy that they cannot care for anymore. They are willing to give the puppy away free if they can find a good home for it in the United States. All they want you to pay is the shipping.

Once you wire the money to cover the shipping -- usually $100 to $350 -- they start asking for more. They claim these extra payments are needed for vaccinations, crates and customs declarations.

In almost every case of this scam reported, the victim never spoke to the breeder or seller on the phone- all the communication was via e-mail.

Once you wire the money, to the "breeder", you await your new furry friend but the only thing you'll be receiving is an empty bank account.

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