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How Much Is That Doggie On Facebook: Residents Scammed In Puppy Deal

Palos Hills residents were scammed out of $400 after responding to a Facebook post advertising French bulldog puppies for sale, police said.

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Palos Hills residents were scammed out of $400 after responding to a Facebook post advertising French bulldog puppies for sale, police said.
Palos Hills residents were scammed out of $400 after responding to a Facebook post advertising French bulldog puppies for sale, police said. (Shutterstock)

PALOS HILLS, IL — Residents hoping to buy a French bulldog puppy that was posted on Facebook were scammed by the seller, who failed to produce the puppy, Palos Hills police reports said.

Officers responded to a deceptive practice report April 6 on the 8400 block of West 103rd Terrace. The residents told police they saw a post on Facebook advertising French bulldog puppies for sale.

After inquiring about the pup, the seller demanded $400 for proof of immunization, which the residents paid via Apple Wallet app. Police said the seller failed to produce the puppy and did not respond to residents’ inquiries.

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