Online Pet Adoption Scams

As more consumers turn to the internet to find new pets more scams are popping up online.

Online pet adoption scams. Pet scam criminals often use free websites craig s list local newspapers or facebook to advertise pets that do not exist. In some cases. If you are looking for a pet to add to your family be on the lookout for scams. The steps of a typical online pet scam.

The staff at embrace has even been pulled into a pet adoption scam. Fraudsters are going after future pet owners by placing a false ad for pets online then scamming them into more money after they are emotionally invested in the cuddly ball of fuzz. These websites are constantly being registered and shut down. Many of these online scams will reel people in with.

Many of these operations are based out of cameroon but also hire workers in the u s. Eu pet passport fraud. You can look up adoptable animals near you at petfinder and the shelter pet project. Experts say a shocking.

To pick up wire payments. An unusually high proportion of victims of online pet scams are in their late teens or 20s according to the bbb. Do consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group instead of buying a pet online. In a typical pet adoption scam a consumer will see an advertisement for an animal most commonly a dog accompanied by heartwarmingly cute pictures.

Please use the search function if you believe you are being scammed. Learn how the scam works. Scammers are now transporting pets from eastern europe to western europe using false illegal microchips. The report that detailed some of the specific strategies and tactics used by scammers.

Animals are offered up for adoption at no cost all you have to do is pay for the shipping. Here s how the scam works. A scammer on craig s list facebook or e bay is selling a purebred puppy or kitten often for free or at a deeply discounted price for the breed.