以法国斗牛犬等品种为目标的网上宠物骗局正在上升, Online pet scams targeting breeds like French bulldogs are rising, with scammers using fake listings and cloned photos to steal hundreds to thousands from unsuspecting buyers.

以法国斗牛犬和德国牧羊人等流行品种为目标的网络宠物骗局激增, 成千上万的假名单使用克隆照片和假网站欺骗买家。 The Better Business Bureau is warning Americans about a surge in online pet scams targeting popular breeds like French bulldogs and German shepherds, with thousands of fake listings using cloned photos and fake websites to deceive buyers. 骗子通常在海外工作, 通过数字服务要求提前付款, 收取额外费用, 造成数百到数千美元的损失. Scammers, often based overseas, use high-pressure tactics, demand upfront payments via digital services, and charge extra fees, leading to losses ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. BBB敦促消费者亲自或通过现场视频核实卖主,检查照片,进行反向图像搜索,研究市场价格,并考虑从庇护所中采用。 The BBB urges consumers to verify sellers in person or via live video, check photos with reverse image searches, research market prices, and consider adopting from shelters. 报告显示,2025年的骗局显著增加,截至9月报告的案件超过1 600起,但实际数字可能更高。 Reports show a significant increase in scams in 2025, with over 1,600 cases reported by September, though actual numbers are likely higher.