People are advertising on websites for animals that either don't exist or are never shipped.
Scammers convince the would-be pet owners to provide money upfront or make excuses as to why they can't see the pet in person.
One woman reported losing more than $1,000 to two different puppy scammers in April.
To avoid these scams, the BBB says never pay for a pup without seeing it in person and avoid wiring money to the seller using a cash app or gift card.