Missing Pet Recovery Fraud Alerts

Scam Examples

lostfurbabiesrescue.com – Another Scam Website

This scammer seems to be communicating via an Instagram account. The account isn’t visible anymore, but the website still exists and is packed with stolen MARN information. The website is registered to a web designer in Nigeria. They state that they will come out for $120 dollars and another $120 once the pet is found.

Beware of Fake ACO Text Messages with Online Reclaiming Fees

Individuals are being texted by someone claiming to be an ACO or Animal Control Officer. They are sending out codes to people so they can pay the reclaiming fee online. Please if your pet is found by a shelter physically go to the shelter to not only pick up your found pet but pay the reclaiming fee at the shelter!!

Beware of Text Messages Asking for Codes.

Lost pet owners are receiving text messages from someone saying that they have the missing pet and before they tell you anything they ask for a code. This code is then used to take over your account and it even gives the scammer access to change your phone number for the 2-step verification on your account.

Fake Instagram Account & Website

LOST ANIMAL TRACKERS

This scammer has created an Instagram account and website with stolen images from the MARN website and Facebook page. They have also stolen images from some of our trained MARN members and posted them on these fake accounts. Do not give these people any money they are scammers.

Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/lostanimaltrackers

Website: https://lostanimalk9trackers.com

Fake Instagram Account Created Using the MARN Logo.

Instagram Messenger Communication from the Scam Account

Text Massage Using A Stolen Professional Pet Trackers Logo and Then Insisting On getting $200 via Zelle CashApp.

Text Message Asking Can You Meet At A Fake Office Location with Hours of Operation.

Fake I Found Your Dog Text Message

Fake Account Using Professional Pet Trackers Name with Different Phone Numbers

Stolen Identity Scam – Lost Pet Research & Recovery

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Stolen Identity Scam – Lost Pet Services, Inc. – 03/02/2022

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New Texting Scam – 02/27/2022

Scammers are texting lost pet owners saying they have your missing pet and asking for money for their safe return.

Animal Rescue League Scam – 02/25/2022

Drone SAR Lost Group Scam – 02/18/2022

Stolen Identity – Epic Animal Recovery – 02/14/2022

This is the name of a legitimate organization in NC, but these scammers have stolen their identity to try and steal money from lost pet owners. They have been using the cash app – $samanthajean2919

New Scam Technique – 02/11/2022

Here is a screenshot of yet another fake account using the dog is hurt please send money scam. They are using the cash app account $Wyattmoffit.

New Scam Involving LARG(Lost Animal Rescue Group) & Carmen Brothers – 02/09/2022

It has come to our attention that these scammers are using the LARG logo and information to contact lost dog owners. They then pretend to have MARN-trained team Carmen Brothers and her dog come out and track with her dog for $600 to which they never show up. Please ask before you give any money, please ask for references, and if you are still unsure, please contact MARN directly and we can give you the proper contact information for our trained MARN members.

Text Message Scam

Below is a Sample Conversation with the Scammers

Stolen Identity Fraud Detected Jan 24th, 2022

It has come to our attention that someone has been fraudulently using The LARG (LOST ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP) Logo & Name to scam people out of money.

The ONLY number to text/call for LARG is (443) 377-3599‬.
Access our Help request form at LARGcares.org/contact
LARG DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ADVICE, FLYER DESIGN, or TRAPPING SERVICES!

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Social Media Fraud Detected Jan 18th, 2022

The below information is being floated around Texas through social media, but this person is NOT MAR trained, they do NOT have a trailing dog, and they do NOT have permission to use our logo like this! THIS IS A FRAUDULENT PERSON and should be avoided!

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Fake Names & Phone Numbers

Below are other names & numbers used in text messaging/Facebook Comment scams.

• Jeffery Adams
• Holly Sandoval
• Renée Sutton
• Maddie Hasson
• Ben Franc
• Margaret Johnson
• Paul Green
• Steven Raymon
• Xcel Louis
• Nadeem Khan
• Steven Raymond
• Maddie Hasson
• Dustin Mark
• Rodney B. Clifford
• Cheryl Stokesbary
• Megan Harlet
• Fahad Dasha
• Abdul-rahaman Al-sudaes
• Emmanuel Alexander
• Chasity Leake
• Erin Lorene Boyd
• Carissa Vanderwalt
• Jennifer William
• Willie Erikson
• Alan Roberts
• Wyatt Moffit
• Chris Grasty
• Luke Blanchart
• 463-200-5724
• 321-270-5345
• 541-641-8202
• 530-451-6619
• 734-508-2625
• 530-451-6619
• 678-664-7038
• 209-600-3801
• 719-789-3949
• 248-270-7297
• 484-245-2795
• 539-204-5191
• 323-990-1545
• 323-705-3576
• 484-285-2795
• 831-245-3301
• 203-513-9539
• 240-540-8385
• 213-294-4659
• 737-373-8608
• 801-896-3722
• 541-325-7977
• 541-845-7453
• 971-204-8881
• 205-530-5670
• 323-591-4286
• 631-769-4964
• 872-762-3446
• 404-954-0613
• 832-639-4726
• 323-364-2843
• 541-320-2566
• 240-617-0855
• 936-391-8045
• 415-952-3773
• 908-768-2838
• 346-298-0036
• 619-732-6772
• 760-276-3454
• 602-899-9509
• 541-351-8172
• 657-443-3982
• 424-282-6289
• 914-306-5263

Cash APPs Being Used

• $Goodvibe743
• $Wyattmoffit
• $samanthajean2919
• $charlesgraley01

PayPal Links being Used

• https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/WyattJMoffit
• https://www.paypal.me/WyattJMoffit

If you see a comment from these accounts on Facebook, please report them to Facebook. They are trying to have owners pre-pay for services using cash apps and then not show up, or provide any legitimate services.

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Stay Safe, and don’t send money to anyone who demands it through text messaging in order to help you!