With high demand and various restrictions affecting travel, pet scams have unfortunately become a common method used by criminals to extract money for non-existent animals.
Scammers will often advertise the pet you desire and rely heavily on emotional pressure to rush you into sending funds before you can properly verify the purchase.
🛡️ Essential Safety Measures
Before you commit to any online pet purchase, take these critical steps to protect your funds and avoid being scammed:
Demand a Video Call: Insist on a video call to see the pet and the seller in real-time. This verifies the animal's existence and allows you to confirm the seller's legitimacy.
Verify Reputation: Check the reputation of the website or platform you are using. Click here to access a dedicated website collecting reports from scammed people and read reviews in advance.