Police arrest man over online puppy scam targeting the lonely during coronavirus

Australian authorities are warning of a major puppy scam targeting those seeking comfort during the global coronavirus pandemic.Key points:Police have appealed for more people hit by the scammer to come forwardThe man has been charged with 16 fraud offencesPolice allege he had been falsely advertising dogs onlineHeavily armed officers with bulletproof vests stormed a home at Oxley Park in Western Sydney and arrested an alleged fraudster early this morning.The 27-year old man was wearing black tracksuit pants and a T-shirt when he was handcuffed before being driven to St Marys Police Station.Detective Superintendent Jason Pietruszka said he falsely advertised the sale of Staffordshire
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