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Petscam.com is a volunteer run organisation which was set up to counter the massive wave of Pet scams being committed over the internet.
Our aims are threefold.
- Raise awareness of pet scams
- Create a searchable database of websites used in pet scams
- Give users the tools to report websites being used in pet scams.
Pet scams have different names from Puppy scams, Parrot scams, Kitten scams, Cameroon Pet scams and are all a variation of the 419 scam.
The outline is the same.
- A scammer will offer pets for sale or adoption.
- They will will demand money is paid before you see/receive the pet.
- Once you have paid the initial amount, they will demand other fees, often introducing a “delivery company” in order to extort more money
- The scammer will never deliver the pet and instead will steal any money you have sent.
Any online search exposes you to criminals using Google Ads. How do you research who is behind these scam adverts? How can you shut them down?
Money mules are essential for almost any online scam to work. Who are these money mules and how are they convinced to abuse their bank account?
If an offer for purebred YorkshireTerrierss at bargain prices seems too good to be true, it’s likely a scam. This is especially true if the offer is associated with the website Akcheck.org.
How a Puppy Scam works?
The three main elements in a puppy scam. If you think you might be targeted by a puppy scammer read the following and avoid the scam.
There are many other types of scams that affect victims on a daily basis. A great resourse I have found is ScamHelp.Info
Puppy Scams: Thinking of buying a pet? Which pet breed is being used most by scammers?
How to report a FaceBook Scammer in two easy steps. This works well for Puppy Scammers but will work just as well for most other scammers.
How to avoid getting scammed when buying a puppy
Avoiding Online Puppy Scams: Some trips, traps and tricks by online pet scammers and how to tell if you are dealing with a genuine breeder.
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How a Puppy Scam works?
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