Summary: Let’s talk about buying pets online. It’s not a terrible idea, if you can avoid the flood of online scammers waiting to take your money without handing over a puppy. If you’re really set on a specific breed or don’t have a shelter near you, keep these tips in mind so you don’t get taken advantage of. As with most online scams, if something seems too good to be true, it is. Trust your gut—if the seller is being fishy, move on, no matter how good the price is.
