The claim
Ce chien est à donner.
Original publisher’s rating
Cette publication est un exemple typique de tentative de phishing. Il s’agit d'une méthode bien connue et répétée. Dans ce cas, les photos pourraient bien avoir été volées sur un compte Instagram.
Reviewed by dpa ↗ ·
Read the original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review says the Aiko puppy giveaway was a phishing attempt, not a genuine offer. It reports that the pictured dog had appeared on a US animal photographer’s Instagram in 2018, where it was identified as Willa.[S1]
Additional context
The review says people responding to the supposed giveaway were often asked to pay costs, such as transport, and would never receive a puppy. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] dpa original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026
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