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When an Alleged Puppy Offer Becomes a Trap: How Online Pet Trade Scams Hit the Balearic Islands

How Online Puppy Scams Work in Mallorca

Learn how fake puppy ads work in Mallorca and why victims are often asked for extra payments.

Published: April 22, 2026
When an Alleged Puppy Offer Becomes a Trap: How Online Pet Trade Scams Hit the Balearic Islands

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How do online puppy scams usually work in Mallorca?

The typical pattern starts with a tempting ad for a puppy, often with convincing photos and a quick promise of availability. After the first contact, the seller asks for more payments, usually for transport, vaccinations or a chip, and the animal never arrives. In Mallorca, as elsewhere in Spain, victims often realize too late that the listing was fake.

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