Heartless scammers are preying on people's lost pet anguish

Scammers are preying on society's most vulnerable members. Scammers prey on society's most vulnerable members, stopping at nothing to exploit their victims' emotions for financial gain. In a despicable new scheme, these con artists are stooping to a new low by taking advantage of distraught pet owners desperately searching for their lost companions.

The " lost pet " scam cunningly manipulates the anguish and attachment felt by loving owners to extract money through deception. This insidious tactic tugs at heartstrings, making it imperative for pet owners to be informed and vigilant against falling prey to such callous exploitation during their time of distress. Here's what you need to know so you don't fall victim to this scam and can focus on finding your beloved pet.



GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS — SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER — THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE A man on the street with his dog. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) What is the 'lost pet' scam? The "lost pet" scam is a scam that specifically targets owners of lost pets. Imagine your dog runs away or your cat gets out the window.

You post "lost pet" signs all over your neighborhood and also share a post on social media with the hopes of spreading the news far and wide in case someone finds your pet. You may even offer a reward (but this won't matter to scammers who have other tactics to get money up their sleeves already). The scammers explicitly look out for or search online for these postings (which is not hard to d.