Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

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Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

Animal adoptions are way up with many people stuck at home looking for the companionship of pets and scammers have noticed. A new Better Business Bureau report on pet scams shows complaints this year have more than doubled from last year.

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Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

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CBS News Animal adoptions are way up with many people stuck at home looking for the companionship of pets and scammers have noticed. A new Better Business Bureau report on pet scams shows complaints this year have more than doubled from last year.

Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

CBS News Animal adoptions are way up with many people stuck at home looking for the companionship of pets and scammers have noticed. A new Better Business Bureau report on pet scams shows complaints this year have more than doubled from last year.

Lava 'Tsunami' Flows From Volcano On La Palma Island In Spain

Lava 'Tsunami' Flows From Volcano On La Palma Island In Spain

CBS News A fast-moving river of lava flowed from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma island Thursday in Spain. The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute called the flow a lava "tsunami.”

Lava 'Tsunami' Flows From Volcano On La Palma Island In Spain

Lava 'Tsunami' Flows From Volcano On La Palma Island In Spain

CBS News A fast-moving river of lava flowed from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma island Thursday in Spain. The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute called the flow a lava "tsunami.”

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Tiger King Season 2 Release Date Announced By Netflix

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Friends, Family Prepare For Gabby Petito's Funeral As Authorities Search For Her Fiancé

Friends, Family Prepare For Gabby Petito's Funeral As Authorities Search For Her Fiancé

CBS News Vigils are taking place ahead of Gabby Petito's funeral on Long Island on Sunday. Authorities say they are still searching for fiancé Brian Laundrie and he is wanted by the FBI.

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Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

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CBS News Animal adoptions are way up with many people stuck at home looking for the companionship of pets and scammers have noticed. A new Better Business Bureau report on pet scams shows complaints this year have more than doubled from last year.

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