Unfortunately, there are always people looking to capitalize on someone else’s heartache. Thankfully, these instances are the exception and not the rule.
If you are offering a reward, or are asked to send money, be sure to meet the person who claims to have your pet at a public place – a local pet supply store or shelter, for example. Be sure to verify that they have your pet before money trades hands. 99.9% of people will gladly hand your pet over to you and never ask for money. Do not give anyone money until you have your pet – even to cover vet bills or other expenses.
Take a minute to review the notification you are receiving. Does it sound far-fetched? Then if probably is. Is the person being rude or persistent? These are signs that this person probably is trying to scam you for money. Most people who find your pet are very happy to return it to you and won’t harrass you for money. In addition, taking a pet out of the country is very tedious and quarantine laws apply. Someone who has just found your pet is not going to take it overseas then contact you to pay for shipping it back to you.
If you feel someone has stolen your pet, or if you suspect that you are being scammed, contact your local animal care and control and/or police. If you are receiving suspect scam email, report it as follows: Yahoo! -- http://info.yahoo. com; Federal Trade Department -- email to spam@uce.gov
Credit: pets911.com
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