Pet fraud warning over fake puppies and kittens for sale
Published: 12:42, 29 April 2016
A national fraud agency is warning animal lovers after a spate of fake pets for sale online.
Action Fraud has received a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites.
Fraudsters are placing adverts online using stolen photos of pets claiming they are currently held abroad or somewhere less accessible within the UK.