Chapter 16. More reasons to be wary
Lost pets
Emotion, fear, and concern are allies of scammers, and all three elements are present when a pet owner has lost a beloved pet.
Taking advantage of this situation, scammers who notice fliers put up by owners of missing pets or who read online postings of missing pets contact the owners and tell them that they have found their wandering pet and will be happy to ship the pet back to the owner as soon as the owner sends sufficient money to cover the shipping costs. Often there will be a follow-up communication that looks like it is from a legitimate shipping company confirming the initial communication.
The truth is, it is a scam. If you are contacted as a potential victim, ask for a picture of your pet to ...
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