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8 wrz 2021 · What to do if you get scammed online for a dog? If you get scammed online, unfortunately, there’s not much you can do. Since scammers don’t use official payment methods, such as credit cards, you are unlikely to get your money back. You can report them to the police, but they are rarely found.
Scammers increasingly ask for payment through untraceable cash apps such as Zelle, Google Pay, Cash App, Venmo and Apple Pay. A review of Scam Tracker data finds that the vast majority of reports...
15 kwi 2021 · Scam Alert: How to Get a Pet and Not Get Taken. Avoid online animal listings, and take steps to protect yourself when buying in person. Consider a shelter animal.
BBB urges the public to be on guard against online pet scams; inspect an animal in person before paying money, and pay by credit card if you do not make an online purchase.
9 wrz 2024 · Social media can connect us to friends and family across the country — but it can also connect us to scammers. Impersonators on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook are pretending to sell exotic animals to try and get people’s money. Here’s how to spot and avoid these scammers.
One scam promises you a free puppy—as long as you pay the shipping. Once the scammers get your "shipping" costs, the scammer says your puppy is stuck at the airport due to customs complications and you are asked to send more money.
6 gru 2022 · BBB Scam TrackerSM reports indicate that consumers who purchase pets without seeing them in person, use hard-to-track payment methods like Zelle and accept extra charges like shipping...
