SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Seven on Your Side uncovered a growing scam targeting pet lovers everywhere involving con artists selling puppies they don't really have.
But, following our reports there's a ray of hope.
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A Bay Area victim says she actually got her money back after wiring it to a scammer.
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