Crime & Safety
Greenwich Police Warn Residents Of 'Puppy Scam'
Police said flyers were seen posted in the downtown area advertising mini goldendoodle puppies for sale.
GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Police Department is warning residents about a potential financial scam involving flyers advertising mini goldendoodle puppies for sale.
A flyer was seen recently posted on light poles in the Greenwich Avenue area, police said Friday morning.
The flyer read: "Mini Goldendoodle Puppies For Sale. Child friendly, hypo-allergenic, low maintenance. Hurry, Limited amount available."
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There is a contact phone number listed on the flyer, a well as a website.
"It has been determined that the website listed is genuine," police said. "However, the site owners have since retired, and someone is illegally using their website with an alternative phone number."
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"The Greenwich Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding the subjects involved in this scam to contact the Community Impact Section at 203-618-8305," police added.
Confidential tips can be left at 203-622-3333 or TIPS@greenwichct.org.
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