Queen Anne's County Deputy Investigates Puppy Purchase Fraud

Queen Anne's County, MD - Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fraud case involving the attempted purchase of a puppy. Deputy Kollock received a walk-in report on October 1, 2025, from a victim who had been scammed during an online transaction.

The victim reported being in communication with an unknown suspect regarding the purchase of a Pitbull puppy. As part of the agreement, the victim sent $100 to the suspect as a down payment.

The suspect had arranged to meet with the victim to complete the transaction and transfer the puppy. The suspect failed to appear at the scheduled meeting location.

Following the missed appointment, the suspect terminated all contact with the victim. The victim has not received the promised puppy or a refund of the down payment.

The case remains under investigation by the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office. Citizens are reminded to exercise caution when making purchases from unknown sellers online and to verify the legitimacy of sellers before sending money.