Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

Wednesday, December 2nd 2020, 10:33 am

By: CBS News

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.

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WATCH: This 91-Year-Old Talks About His Love For His Job As A Police Officer

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Pet Scams On The Rise Since Start Of Year

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