Scammers bilking people looking for lost pets

[Margot Lane]

Read an article just now about people claiming to work at animal shelters saying they have your lost pet (having gotten your number via social media or a poster) then asking for money for their return via an app or a gift card. Do not fall for this!

 

[fionasmom]

This is happening here. Some scammers do not even say that they work for shelters, but have other leads.

A variation, which is playing out right now locally, is that someone found a Frenchie and posted a Found notice. Another party showed up and claimed the dog, "accidentally" forgot to bring proof of ownership but the dog was friendly to them, and have refused to return it to the rightful owner. No microchip, unfortunately, but proof of vet records.

 

[iPappy]

Read an article just now about people claiming to work at animal shelters saying they have your lost pet (having gotten your number via social media or a poster) then asking for money for their return via an app or a gift card. Do not fall for this!

This is one of those "what is wrong with people" moments.

 

[kashmir64]

This happened here recently to a lady. She however, thought it was a scam and demanded a picture of her dog to prove they had it. They sent a picture of a dog that looked nothing like hers.
Stupid scammers.

 

[LokiLamia]

and that, Ladies and Gentlemen; is why I stick my introverted ass in the house. I am so sorry people are so awful. That is a cold cold scammer.