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Criminals have turned pet adoption into a scam. These scams could leave you without a pet AND your money.
AVOID... ALL out of state area code phone numbers when searching for a dog/puppy or cat/kitten.
ALWAYS... Look closely at the area code connected with the phone number BEFORE you contact an online stranger.
FACT: 99.9% of "out of state" phone numbers are illegal pet scams!!!
SCAMMERS HIDE: The only communication you will have with scammers will be through email or text messages. Even if someone does agree to speak with you on the phone doesn't mean it's not a scam. The ONLY way to NOT become a scam victim is through a face-to-face meeting in person within your own community.
THIEVES: These people are professionals and they know all kinds of tricks and ways to steal your money.
You can find healthy dogs/puppies and cats/kittens available all-year-round at your local animal shelter and area rescue groups. Petfinder.com is another great place to search for your new family member!
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