Buying a Puppy or Kitten Online: Avoiding Pet Scams

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About Course

Many people look for a new companion animal online, and criminals know it. Learn the warning signs of pet scams, such as deposits for animals that do not exist, and the checks to make so you buy safely from a genuine breeder or rescue centre.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information to help you recognise and avoid scams. It is not legal or financial advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the most common pet scams, including fake deposits
  • Know the checks to make before paying anything
  • Understand Lucy's Law in England and why it matters
  • Know who to contact if something goes wrong

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • How pet scams work
  • The checks to make before you pay
  • Paying safely and what to do if it goes wrong

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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