GROTON, CT (WFSB) - An out-of-state pet breeder scam successfully victimized people in Groton, police said. Groton police issued a warning on Friday. They said they received multiple reports about it.

According to the Better Business Bureau, it's one of the most common internet crimes out there. Pet scams attack not just the wallet but also the heart. And one local couple is hoping no one else has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this file photo, a puppy awaits adoption in their kennel during Animal Care Services's free adoption event on September 27, ...

A growing number of Texans — and out-of-state buyers — are losing thousands of dollars to puppy scams, according to the Better Business Bureau Heart of Texas. From December 2025 through February 2026, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Tyler Scam and the Better Business Bureau’s Pamela Hernandez discuss new puppy scams circulating the Ozarks. Also, how a new Social Security scam works. To report a ...

The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two wanted men and is asking the public for help locating them. Springfield-based Convoy of Hope has completed its relief work in Michigan and is now ...

Public service announcement: The players on the field at this annual Super Bowl Sunday event are all up for adoption. Public service announcement: The players on the field at this annual Super Bowl ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. In fact, this time of year is prime season for fraud, especially as people shop, gift, and travel more than usual. Consumer Reports ...

Five people from different states are charged with taking money from a York County woman during an alleged puppy sale scam. The defendants – Kierra Mitchell, 32, Maneth Doue, 23, Deneja Condley, 24, ...