It starts with a post from someone you know (although they've been hacked) and they have puppies to sell. They claim your Venmo payment didn't go through.
"I wanted a puppy since my neighbor got a puppy," said Mila Zimmerman.
A lot of families are in the market for a puppy this holiday. It's a common gift. Be ready for scams.
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