'Research shows that 80% of those ads are fake,” Alvarez said. 'They are sponsored ads, so they put in money to get the sponsor ad out there on social media.'
TUCSON, Ariz. — Denisse Alvarez with the BBB of Southern Arizona says scams are growing by the day and victims are losing thousands of dollars online.
Thieves are preying on those who have spent a lot of time alone during the pandemic and want companionship. One red flag is an excessive line of questioning about where the animal is going. Scammers use this tactic to gain a buyers trust while giving victims a false sense of security.
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