Lost pet owners in Palm Beach County are once again being targeted by scammers.
Posted by: Staff Report | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, Fla. (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Lost pet owners in Palm Beach County are worried that scammers are trying to exploit their pets’ emotions to make a quick buck. You have been warned that there is. Authorities say scammers use social media sites to find local residents who have lost pets, offering to return them in exchange for money. Here’s what Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control shared with BocaNewsNow.com:
The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety Animal Care and Control Division (PBCACC) would like to inform the community that scammers have recently been targeting owners of lost pets. Concerned community members who have posted their contact information on one of several lost pet websites (links below) have received phone calls and text messages from individuals claiming to be ACC employees.
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Lost and Found in Loxahatchee (FB page)
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Callers are reporting that the lost animals are injured and their owners need to send money immediately to address urgent medical needs to save their pets’ lives. .
PBCACC will not ask for money via phone calls or text messages to retrieve animals and will continue to treat injured animals while tracking owners. If you receive a suspicious call, please report it to law enforcement and the agency where the lost pet is registered. Never send money to anyone who calls about a lost pet. Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control (PBCACC) is committed to promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the people and animals in our community.
To learn more about PBCACC’s services, please visit our website or contact us directly. Join PBCACC to help make Palm Beach County a safe and caring place for all animals.
Contact Information: Website: pbcgov.org/animal. Phone: 561-233-1200 Address: 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33411
