Consumers warned of online puppy scams ahead of holidays

LANSING

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Humane Society of the United States are urging consumers to be wary of puppy scams as many people seek to purchase or adopt dogs during the holiday season.

Many people enjoy gifting kittens, puppies and other pets to loved ones during the holidays, which creates an atmosphere ripe for scammers to exploit. Michigan residents in recent years have b…