Dina R.
6 months ago
Pet Parents- As you look for your pet, Please Beware of Scammers!
Please read below carefully and entirely for tips to avoid scams. There are already scam posts on here by people who post spam every time. They prey on pet parents missing their furry friends.
***PLEASE NOTE: Some agencies are legitimate. Example - FIND TOBY in PA is a LEGITIMATE search and rescue that can and should be contacted for help.***
Do Not contact any “lost pet rescue” groups scammers specifically mention are on INSTAGRAM or MESSENGER. This is a known scam. They are scams to take your money they say is for “software”, compromise your account, and spread spam. They will not even look for your pet. They will take your money and then block you.
Some scammers also direct you to send a message to an email/Gmail address to a “rescue” group. This is the same scam, so beware.
Also don’t correspond with anyone who claims they found your pet and wants you to contact them and send them your cell number to get codes to “prove you are real”. This is also a scam tactic called the Google Voice Scam to take control of your account and your phone. Ask for a picture if they claim to have your pet.
If anyone calls you, please be very cautious as to the legitimacy of the caller. Other pet parents have been known to receive scam calls at all hours of the night with the caller claiming they have their pet when it is a scam. Have the caller send you a picture as proof.
Additionally, the post
from “CHARLOTTE S” is a SCAM and is being reported, as is the Instagram page they mention also being reported as a scam. These scammers comment on EVERY post that they found your pet or want you to message a fake search team on Instagram. Do not contact anyone as they say to and do not send them your cell number. This goes for anyone who refers you to an Instagram “search” group or Gmail contact as there will be more posting. They use different names so ignore all Instagram or Gmail references.
Really hoping Pickles comes home soon!
