Breeder Alert – Puppy Scam Websites Dogs Queensland has become increasingly aware of Puppy Scam Websites using legitimate Dogs Queensland Registration and Queensland Breeder Identification (BIN) numbers to sell puppies. Dogs Queensland Registration numbers are obtained from legitimate websites such as Dogs Queensland or DogzOnline, where they are displayed as required by the Queensland Government. Please see the Queensland Dog Breeder Fact Sheets for regulations and guidelines for Queensland Dog Breeders. As a breeder what can you do to avoid being a victim of a Puppy Scam: • Regularly Google search the internet for websites using a similar Domain Name as your Prefix. • Put a warning notification your online advertising to alert buyers to check any website they are looking at is legitimate. • Encourage puppy buyers to verify breeder information with Dogs Queensland and make direct in-person contact. • Ensure puppy buyers check communications are made with verified contact details. • Encourage puppy buyers to meet the puppy and breeder before handing over payments. As a buyer what can you do to avoid being a victim of a Puppy Scam: • Verify breeder information with Dogs Queensland. • Ensure communications are made to verified contact details. • Meet the puppy and breeder before handing over payments. • If paying online, use a credit card or PayPal where you have a degree of buyer protection. • Check website is an established site with a website security certificate. • Avoid websites without physical address or phone numbers. • Ask for proof, including ANKC registration papers and veterinary health records for any puppy. Importantly you should report any suspect sites or advertising to the ACCC ScamWatch website.
All schedules up to and including May 2022 Shows and Trials should be submitted as soon as possible to the Dogs Queensland office.
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Please ensure all information is completed including Handlers, Sweepstakes, Nominated Classes etc. Submissions by showmanager.com.au are preferred or email ian@dogsqueensland.org.au.
