
Some local residents are the victim of a scam targeting pet owners searching for their lost pets.
The executive director at Aggieland Humane Society, Katrina Ross, shared on WTAW’s The Infomaniacs the scammers are pretending to be members of their staff.
Ross says the scammers are telling pet owners in order to get their pet back, they have to pay thousands of dollars to cover the cost of surgeries.
Ross says to hang up with the scammer and call Aggieland Humane Society to confirm if the pet has been found.
Those who receive scam calls are also encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Click below to hear comments from Katrina Ross, visiting with WTAW’s Sean Burnett:
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