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Unmasking the Growing Threat of Pet Scammers: A Guide on How to Spot and Avoid Pet Scammers

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You have just found yourself the cutest pet online and are all set to adopt that adorable ball of fur. Before you start with the formalities of the adoption process…STOP! Pet scammers are lurking on the internet like a prowling beast. Verify the details of your source and tread carefully before you reveal your identity or make any payments. 

So, how do you identify if your source is a fraud or not? 

Scammers have become more shrewd, cheating innocent pet lovers all over the world. Well, now, it’s time to get ahead of these tricksters. 

Let’s look at some tips on how to recognize a pet fraudster

Pet picture uploads

Pet scammers will upload pictures of pets for adoption based on the latest trends in the adoption market. These tricksters are more likely to put up adorable pictures of the pets that are in high demand at the time. These pictures are mostly stock photos ripped off from the internet and freely available online. 

Unbelievable costs

“Unlock a world of elegance and affection! Adopt a Persian Cat today. Pay only shipping costs! Your new feline companion awaits – make your home their forever kingdom.”

Isn’t this an advertisement caption that is too good to give up? Beware! Con artists often make unusually good offers. They aim to catch the attention of a genuine pet lover and swindle them. 

Also, look out for the payment options the advertiser provides. Genuine advertisers will often have flexible payment options through credit cards or other trusted payment gateways, unlike scammers who may ask for an immediate bank transfer. 

Copied Ad content

Many times, these pet fraudsters copy advertisements from genuine pet adoption houses. Check the genuineness of the advertisement. You can copy the ad words into popular search engines to see what comes up. If you see the same description appearing on other web pages, you know it’s a fraud. 

Limited knowledge of the breed

One of the best ways to recognize a pet scammer is to ask them as many questions about the breed of pet. These tricksters usually do not have much knowledge about these pets. They might lift word content directly from genuine pet relocation or adoption companies. Their only aim is to make a quick buck. 

Additional payment requests

Watch out for additional payment requests from these swindlers. They might add last-minute fabricated payment expenditures like advance costs, processing fees, documentation fees or vet bills.

Bahrain Pet Relocation is one of the most trusted names in the pet relocation and pet adoption community. We never request for frivolous payments. All transactions are genuine and bona fide.

Immediate availability of rare breed of pet

Another red flag alert is when the advertiser claims immediate delivery of an expensive and rare breed. Your excitement about the availability of this rare breed might know no bounds. However, be aware that this claim might be a potential fraud. Usually, there is a waiting list for rare breeds. 

Conclusion

Bahrain Pet relocation is certified by the Bahrain Ministry Of Agriculture and Animal Welfare and is a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA). 

We aim to make innocent users aware of pet scammers around the world. Over the years we have gained the confidence of our customers as being one of the most genuine names in the industry. We offer door-to-door transport for the relocation of pets anywhere in the world. 

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