Halifax RCMP are investigating a new scam that has used the name of the Halifax Stanfield International Airport to dupe a number of people looking to buy puppies.

Police say in each case the victim arranges through "Halifax Stanfield Pets Agency" to have the dog shipped to the them. The victim transfers money, but no puppy is ever sent in return.

RCMP say Halifax Stanfield Pets Agency does not exist and anyone using the name is a scammer.

Investigators said they have no record of how many people have fallen victim to the scam or how much money has been lost, but said some of the victims appear to be from Ontario and New Brunswick.

They are asking anyone who thinks they may have been contacted by the scammers to call police and report it.