HOW TO SEE OFF SCAM CALLERS

In the past few months, more than 100 British families have been targeted by criminals demanding ransoms for missing dogs, says Doglost. Here’s what to do if someone contacts you claiming to have found your pet…

DON’T ■

Transfer money to any bank or Paypal account.

Respond to texts requesting money transfers to Bitcoin wallets.

Meet the caller in person carrying cash.

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Ask them to send you a photo of your dog with something in the image that shows the date (check it isn’t a picture you may have used in social media posts or missing posters).

For further help and advice, contact Doglost (stolen@doglost.co.uk)