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A swathe of adverts for pets has emerged on social media, many of them fraudulent
Posted 06 May 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|National
UPDATES: Fraudsters are exploiting lockdown loneliness through fake pet adverts, with hundreds of victims losing deposits and extra payments for animals that do not exist, prompting CTSI and the RSPCA to urge caution until restrictions lift.
The lockdown response to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to many people feeling socially isolated. The 'new normal' has led to a rise in people looking for a furry companion to keep them company, with adverts for dogs, cats and other animals filling social media and pet sale platforms.
Sadly it seems that the scams have spread to the world of pet sales. CTSI has noted a ...
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