What are animal adoption schemes?

Answer 1

Typically schemes surrounding animal adoption focus on fake breeders. A dishonest person will claim to have a dog or a litter of puppies for sale, have you wire money to an account (often through a third party whose identity they are assuming), and then never deliver a dog.

Be sure that you know your breeder's reputation if you are going that route. The best way to ensure avoiding this sort of scheme is to get a dog through a rescue group or a shelter where you can meet the dog in person and adopt directly.