Puppy Scam Alerts South Africa

๐Ÿพ 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.

โœ… Always verify before you pay
๐Ÿšซ Avoid EFT payments to unknown parties
๐Ÿ”’ Use our breeder directory for safer options


โ— Recent Scam Reports

Below are recent user-submitted puppy scam reports. These are not verified by law enforcement but flagged for community awareness.

DatePlatformBreedScam TypeNotes
20 Jun 2025GumtreeFrench BulldogFake delivery feeNo puppy delivered after payment
18 Jun 2025WhatsAppMaltese PoodleAdvance depositBreeder blocked buyer after R3000 paid
16 Jun 2025FacebookBoerboelFake KUSA claimSent 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

petsplace.co.za/scam-list

facebook.com/groups/report.puppy.scms.south.africa


๐Ÿ“ Report a Scam

Suspect a scam? Report it using the form below. You may remain anonymous, but more details help others.

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