MARTIN COUNTY — The Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of online animal adoption scams that several people have fallen victim to by paying deposits for animals that were never delivered.

An update on our adoption journey and the scam we encountered. Are we still moving forward with adoption? Here’s what happened and what’s next for us. NM Gov. Declares State of Emergency Ukraine ...

Man arrested for allegedly bilking couples out of thousands for fake adoptions. Oct. 5, 2009— -- Deborah Josephs cried all the way to central Pennsylvania. It was a long, difficult drive from ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Better Business Bureau says scams come and go in cycles, and pet scams are back on the rise. Fake pet listings are increasing online, and videos made with AI make it even ...

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A report released last month showed Californians lost $3.54 billion to cybercrime in the form of scams, fraud, and ransomware. While it's easy to brush off this data ...

TACOMA, Wash. — The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County has issued a warning to pet owners about a new scam targeting those searching for their lost pets. Scammers alleging to be humane ...