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The speaker begins by emphasizing that scammer tactics have become increasingly common, especially on platforms like Facebook and Craigslist. These schemes often start with seemingly innocent offers—such as free puppies—yet hide dangerous consequences like the spread of parvovirus, which can be devastating and contagious even in the environment. He warns that most puppies offered for free are likely carriers of deadly diseases, and many end up in shelters after falling ill.