Animal Control Phone Scam

MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

DATE: August 23^rd, 2023

AGENCY: SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

LOCATION: WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS

TELEPHONE: (316) 660-7070

CONTACT: Sedgwick County Animal Control

 Sedgwick County Animal Control has recently become aware of a scam involving someone posing as an Animal Control officer over the phone. These calls may be manipulated to appear as “Animal Control” on caller ID. On the calls, the scammer claims to have located a missing pet, that the pet is injured, and that immediate payment is required for the pet to receive emergency medical treatment. The scammer then attempts to collect credit card information or to receive payment through a mobile app. Individuals who have reported their pets missing online are the targets of the calls.

 This is a scam. Sedgwick County Animal Control will never call for credit card information or other forms of payment for an animal’s medical treatment. If you receive such a request, hang up and call Sedgwick County Animal Control at 316-660-7070.

 Be wary of unsolicited requests for credit card or personal information over the phone, by email, or online.

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