Puppy scam: Americans desperate for a canine companion paid for imaginary pups

Puppy scam: Americans desperate for a canine companion paid for imaginary pups

Google says the alleged fraudster is responsible for “perpetrating a puppy fraud scheme to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic for personal gain, while taking advantage of unsuspecting and vulnerable victims”.In one instance, a victim paid Noel $700 in “electronic gift cards” to buy a puppy.

Stray Staffie on the run after mauling nine-year-old boy in park

Stray Staffie on the run after mauling nine-year-old boy in park

The nine-year-old was attacked by the dog after it became aggressive towards his family’s pet (Picture: Google)A schoolboy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a stray dog attacked him in a park.For more stories like this, check our news page.

Two people left with ‘serious hand and face injuries’ in dog attack

Two people left with ‘serious hand and face injuries’ in dog attack

‘We want to trace the animal and those who care for it as soon as possible and would urge anyone who saw what happened to contact police immediately.’.

Google’s snooping proves big tech will not change – unless governments step in | Arwa Mahdawi

Google’s snooping proves big tech will not change – unless governments step in | Arwa Mahdawi

The news that Google is recording everything you do, even if you have signalled that you don’t want it to, is yet another indicator that the tech company, like many of its peers, doesn’t seem to care much for ethics.