Mount Forest resident loses nearly $2K after trying to buy puppy through social media

Mount Forest resident loses nearly $2K after trying to buy puppy through social media

A Mount Forest, Ont., resident who wanted to buy a puppy is out more than $1,900 after trying to purchase a pet online through social media. Police say the individual sent e-transfers in the hopes of buying a dog but became suspicious when additional money was requested.

County resident loses nearly $2,000 in alleged online puppy sale scam

Buyer reportedly sent money by e-transfer for a puppy and was later asked for additional funds to cover transportation

OPP warn of puppy scam after victim loses nearly $2K in Wellington North

Wellington County OPP are warning of an ongoing puppy scam after a victim in Mount Forest lost $1,900.