🐾 Overview
South African dog lovers are frequently targeted by scammers posing as breeders. This page lists reported scams and offers guidance on identifying and avoiding fake offers.
✅ Always verify before you pay
🚫 Avoid EFT payments to unknown parties
🔒 Use our breeder directory for safer options
❗ Recent Scam Reports
Below are recent user-submitted puppy scam reports. These are not verified by law enforcement but flagged for community awareness.
| Date | Platform | Breed | Scam Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Gumtree | French Bulldog | Fake delivery fee | No puppy delivered after payment |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Maltese Poodle | Advance deposit | Breeder blocked buyer after R3000 paid | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Boerboel | Fake KUSA claim | Sent fake documents |
Disclaimer: These are reported by the public and reviewed for spam but not independently verified. Please do your own checks.
Other Scam Reports
scampup.info/scamlists/petscams
facebook.com/groups/report.puppy.scms.south.africa
📝 Report a Scam
Suspect a scam? Report it using the form below. You may remain anonymous, but more details help others.