Scam Alert
National Puppy Day is the perfect occasion to target unsuspecting consumers. Whether a scammer is pretending that they are selling an adorable puppy, post about a hurt animal in need of medical services and ask for donations, or even claim that they have found your lost pet - be aware that this may be a scam and safeguard your money!
Know the signs of a scam and stay educated to avoid becoming a victim.
Resources:
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Beware of Lost Pet Scams, https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/elpaso/news/fbi-tech-tuesday-beware-of-lost-pet-scams
Federal Trade Commission-
Getting a pet? Avoid scams, https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/12/getting-pet-avoid-scams
Get the dog or cat instead of the scam, https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/11/get-dog-or-cat-instead-scam
New York State Division of Consumer Protection - Pet Adoption Scams Tend to Increase During the Holidays, So Buyers Beware, https://dos.ny.gov/news/consumer-alert-new-york-department-states-division-consumer-protection-provides-tips-avoid-pet