WARNING - Email Scam Targeting Pet Owners |
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FRAUD ALERT - April 29! There is an email scam targeting people with Lost Pets! One of the emails used is marcet culict <vaperpelesc@yahoo.com>. There could be others.
They will start by telling you they 'found' your pet, or it 'came on their property'.They may tell you that they are from another country and working here in the U.S.They will do hours and days of negotiations with you but will ultimately refuse to show you the animal UNTIL you give them 1/2 of the reward, deposited either in a post office box, to a bank account or by wire transfer.
There have been two reports in the news of this happening to two people in the past two days that have posted "Lost" ads with Rewards. The email was from the SAME person.
Do NOT believe them. If you give them the money you will just have lost money. They don't have your pet.
Any person that really has your pet would gladly let you see them. Our suggestion when trying to find your lost pet or to find a found pet's owner is to memorize a few distinguishing features on their body. That can be a certain mark, a broken tooth or the color of their tags. Then ask the person that claims the pet or claims to have the pet to tell you the answers to your questions. Quiz them...be protective of your pets!
PLEASE BEWARE - Do NOT be scammed by someone who is trying to break your heart even further.
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