The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning after a local woman fell victim to an online pet scam.

Social media may seem like the perfect place to post about a lost pet, but it also creates ideal conditions for you to get scammed.

In May 2017, three Cameroonian students in Pennsylvania were charged with pet fraud and are accused of raking in tens of thousands of dollars from victims through Craigslist ads for Boxer puppies.

Pet scams historically make up a quarter of all online shopping frauds reported to the Better Business Bureau and are on track to be near 18% in 2022.

A fake pet scam alert: Scammers are using a Raleigh cat adoption center to try to get your money. Safe Haven for Cats in Raleigh has several furry friends ready for adoption, and you can visit ...

Officials warn pet owners about toxic chemicals found in fake medicines - Alan Wall, from Preston, said it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see his cat Smokey suffer after being treated with counterfeit ...

Government agencies busted a group of smugglers, including two OC men, who stand accused of bringing sham veterinary products into the United States. The unsealed indictment from earlier this week ...

Scammers creating fake pet charity websites to steal donations. Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 9:53 AM MST People's generosity can be a target for scammers who have been known to create ...

Waiting for a remedy . In March 2021, YouTube announced that it would take action in the next few weeks to ban fake animal rescue videos. Since then, more than a hundred have been posted and ...

A Neuqua Valley High School business/entrepreneurship class’ business plan for a fake pet care technology business has earned them a spot in a national competition.The small group of Neuqua ...