SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A South Bay woman says she got scammed on an dog sitting app by someone posing as a pet parent. From walking to boarding to sitting, the Wag! platform connects pet parents with ...

Consumers everywhere need to be aware of a new scam online targeting people looking to get a pet. K.C. Andreae, of Scarborough, Canada, is just the latest victim in a series of online scams, which ...

CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — Over 20 Connecticut residents say they’ve lost more than $1,000 in pet scams in recent years, according to the Better Business Bureau on Wednesday. As the holidays approach ...

A cute and cuddly puppy is on many a kid's holiday list, but officials are warning consumers to be alert about new puppy scams on the rise. They are soft, furry and loyal--- a best friend with four ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. There are few things more heartbreaking than losing a pet. Now imagine being scammed by people who claim to have found it. Lost pet scams have been around for almost as long as we’ve ...

Pandemic lockdowns and working from home led to a boom in people wanting to add a pet to their household. It was good for pets needing homes, but a heyday for scammers. There are two ways would-be pet ...

Here’s a question. How much money do you spend on your pet each year? According to ASPCA, the annual average cost of caring for a dog or cat is a little more than $1,000 for things like food and ...

The Wake County Animal Center is warning people not to fall victim to a scam targeting the owners of lost pets. The county said scammers will seek out distraught pet owners who post to social media ...