An Island resident has been caught-up in an online puppy scam.
They responded to a Facebook advert for a free English Bulldog, but incurred costs of nearly £200 for a puppy that never appeared.
The fraudster collected the money through Western Union, and the Office of Fair Trading was only notified when the victim reported they'd been asked for even more.
Andrea Tabb from the OFT says scammers often prey on soft-heartedness:
Clip 1
Assisted Dying Bill is compliant with European human rights laws, insists mover
Campaigner is threatening legal action if the legislation is enacted
Cervical screening still important despite promising new study
Local charity reacts to results of study funded by Cancer Research UK
Local charity now registered for medical operations
Hyperbaric Chamber Facility plans to soft launch later this year
Douglas Council to keep non-Christmas lights up until February
Local authority says it can have a 'positive' impact on residents' wellbeing