Scotland with criminals targeting people who put up posters or online ads searching for missing pets. Scammers claim to be calling from a vet having found a missing dog or cat but they say the pet needs immediate treatment and in the life or death scenario, payment is required upfront.
These particular online criminals are praying on those who will no doubt be missing their beloved pets and will be willing to pay money to get them home.
The new scam has today been highlighted by Perth and Kinross Council Trading Standards team. Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national consumeradvice.scot service has issued advice to pet owners on how to avoid being scammed and urged people to report scams at scamwatch.scot.
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