According to the Better Business Bureau, the pandemic has seen a massive rise in reported pet adoption scams. Most of the scams involve the sale of puppies, but about 12 percent involve the sale of cats. Stories like these are numerous, and detailed in the BBB’s report on the rise in animal adoption scams this year. How to identify themOne dead giveaway of pet adoption scams is when whoever you’re dealing with doesn’t let you physically see the pet before you pay for it. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, consider a video call with the seller so you can see the seller and the actual pet for sale.

Source: The Nation December 08, 2020 23:03 UTC