Albuquerque Woman Scammed, Finds Hope in New Dog
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Melinda Rand, a woman in Albuquerque, fell victim to an online puppy scam, losing $1,300 while trying to adopt a dog named Indie. The scammer demanded more money for a plane ticket and a special travel crate. Heartbroken after her previous dogs passing, Rand started a dog-sitting business. She shared her story publicly and was gifted a new dog, Opal, at a local rescue event. Her lawyer advises scam victims to report quickly for potential bank repayments.
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