Milwaukee rapper charged in puppy scam along with 2 others Federal charges against Milwaukee rapper, 2 others in puppy scam A puppy fraud scheme has been busted in Milwaukee. Federal investigators say three suspects scammed people across the country who were in the market for a puppy, taking the money but never delivering a dog. MILWAUKEE - A puppy fraud scheme has been busted in Milwaukee. Federal investigators say three suspects scammed people across the country who were in the market for a puppy, taking the money but never delivering a dog. "It was a Havanese puppy," said Karen Parness. "A female, about 10 or 12 weeks old."