The Manx constabulary has received reports of people being scammed when buying puppies.
In a post on social media, the force warned against finding the newest addition to your family on Facebook.
They are urging animal lovers to find out if sellers are genuine, and not to hand over money until the animal has been seen in person.
If you've spotted a scam, you can report it to the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance, and contact your bank if you've lost money.
New video warns drivers de-restricted doesn’t mean no rules
A new video explaining the Isle of Man's de-restricted roads has been released by motoring community Petrolheadonism.
Education review praises schools but identifies four areas for improvement
Four key areas for improvement have been identified in an independent review of education on the Isle of Man.
Infrastructure Minister says major roadworks are coordinated
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says major roadworks aren't done in isolation by his department.
New Manx law protects vulnerable thresher sharks
The government's granted new legal protections for thresher sharks.
Time Out Noodle Bar coming to Peel
An Isle of Man noodle bar is expanding, with a new location set to open in Peel.
Government could cash in £852.6m assets within 10 days
The Isle of Man could find more than £850 million in just over a week if it needed to, according to Treasury Minister Chris Thomas.
Rapists's appeal against sentence thrown out
A rapist who was jailed for more than 18 years after subjecting his girlfriend to an hours-long ordeal of sexual violence has had an appeal against his sentence thrown out.
Last chance to become next TT's charity partner
Today's your last chance to apply to become next year's official TT charity partner.
