Pet Adoption Scam Targeting People in Lubbock

There is a new scam going around Lubbock and it's targeting animal lovers according to Lubbock Animal Services. Many of the scams are being conducted through Facebook messenger.

Lubbock Animal Services Warns Against Scams

According to Lubbock Animal Services, people are posing as Lubbock Animal Service employees and attempting to collect large adoption fees in exchanged for personal information or money.

According to KAMC, the scammers have been targeting people on Facebook messenger.

Assistant Director Taylor Ruggles said the scammer has been contacting people through Facebook Messenger, often reaching out to people who comment on the shelter’s posts, and even approaching people in person.

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KAMC reports that the scammer is requesting home visits and even threatening to put down dogs.

According to Ruggles, the scammer has been asking for home inspections, income information and pet deposits, even threatening that animals will be euthanized if people don’t pay to adopt them immediately.

“None of that is stuff Lubbock Animal Services practices,” Ruggles said.

Don't get scammed. Lubbock Animal Services never charges more than $30 for a pet adoption. If you feel like you are getting scammed, call Lubbock Animal Services yourself.