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Puppy fraud was a constant during the pandemic and continues unabated. Google is going after these scamsters, but their efforts are a drop in the bucket. This scam has worked since the days of classified print ads. Now it’s moved worldwide using fake pictures, akin to vacation rental & car scams. What you can’t see, verify. Scammers also exploit job seekers online. Those 25 to 34 - digital natives - are most likely to trust a job listing. How the scam plays, and what to know to avoid job listing scam identity theft. Perpetual Sight Unseen Scams: Segment 1Ask Clark: Segment 2Job Listing Scams: Segment 3Ask Clark: Segment 4Mentioned on the show:How to Buy a Used Car in 7 StepsHow To Spot, Avoid, and Report Fake Check ScamsTuro: 5 Things To Know About the Cheap Car Rental ServiceHow to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnionWhat Is Owner's Title Insurance? 3 Things To KnowShould I Pay a Company To Lock Down My House Title or Is It a Scam? Clark.com resourcesEpisode transcriptsClark.com daily money newsletterConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices